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Cubs Manager Craig Counsell Brutally Calls Out Catcher Play

Craig Counsell and the Chicago Cubs suffered yet another loss on Friday night, falling to the division rival Cincinnati Reds by a final score of 3-2. With the loss, the Cubs are now just 31-33.

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Minor League Wrap: Alexander Canario homers twice as Iowa walks off Toledo, 5-4

Iowa walks it off against Toledo. Myrtle Beach gets walked off. And South Bend wins a laugher in the rain. (Cue Neil Sedaka) Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs plucked the Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers), 5-4 in ten innings.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 5 hours ago

Cubs vs. Reds: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – June 9

On Sunday, the Chicago Cubs (31-34) are visiting the Cincinnati Reds (32-33), at 1:40 PM ET. The Cubs have lost three straight. Want to see who’s playing for the Cubs and the Reds?

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 8 hours ago

Reds 4, Cubs 3: Didn’t we see this game yesterday?

More poor fundamentals and lack of timely hitting. Honestly, I’m getting tired of writing the same old recap. Unfortunately, I must, because the Cubs keep playing the same old game.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / 1 hour ago

Veteran LHP throws for Cubs

Free agent lefty Matthew Boyd threw for representatives of 17 of MLB’s 30 clubs Friday.

Cubs outfielder left game against Reds after side 'tightened up'

Cubs IF suffers broken hand after getting hit by a pitch

Cubs manager addresses team's struggling catchers

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Nico Hoerner News / Chicago Cubs on SI / 1 hour ago

Star Cubs Infielder Finally Gets Diagnosis On Hand Injury

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner wasn’t in the team’s lineup for Saturday’s game. But after a couple of days of waiting, it’s finally clear why he’s been missing games.

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / 54 minutes ago

Chicago Cubs Recall Of Former First Round Pick May Foreshadow Trades

Pete Crow-Armstrong’s recall from Triple-A may foreshadow trade season moves for the Chicago Cubs. With two months left before the trade deadline, Chicago will likely seek support from its beleaguered bullpen.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / 47 minutes ago

3 Perfect Trade Targets The Chicago Cubs Must Consider

Jed Hoyer and the Chicago Cubs front office will have to make some big decisions within the next month and a half. Do they think their team can compete this season or not?

Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / 14 hours ago

Chicago Cubs Lineup: What a Mess of a Lineup

Take a look at the Chicago Cubs lineup for Game 3 against the Reds in Cincinnati.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / 2 hours ago

Two Key Chicago Cubs Players Could Be Limited In Coming Days

The Chicago Cubs have been battling injuries throughout the entire season. It feels like whenever they get someone back off the IL, someone else goes down with a bump and bruise, or sometimes worse, they are out for an extended period of time.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 16 hours ago

2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 64

The Cubs’ woes continue in a 3-2 loss to the Reds. This season has felt like one of the more drastic downward reversals for me. It had me thinking about why I’m not seeing a lot of comments about just how steep the decline has been.

Seiya Suzuki News / MLB Trade Rumors / 1 hour ago

Cubs outfielder left game against Reds after side 'tightened up'

The outfielder was hit in the side by the ball while stealing second base in the first inning.

Reds put season-best win streak on line vs. Cubs

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MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 18 hours ago

Reds 3, Cubs 2: The same old sad song, sung yet again

A dropped third strike turned out to be the difference in this game. Justin Steele had a good start Friday. Dansby Swanson homered, his second in his last seven games.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / 2 hours ago

Awful Catching Tandem May Force Cubs Into Deadline Trade

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell knows that his catching situation isn’t ideal right now. “Frankly, our catchers’ offense has been a struggle,” Counsell said to reporters earlier this week.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 19 hours ago

Cub Tracks all’s well that ends?

#Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. A quality start does not mean a quality finish when the offense is offensive.

MLB News / Action Network / 14 hours ago

MLB best bets: Odds, picks and predictions for Saturday, 6/8

Action Network's MLB best bets for Saturday, June 8, include picks and predictions for Phillies vs. Mets and Cubs vs. Reds.

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Justin Steele News / On Tap Sports Net / 6 hours ago

A Strong Start from Steele Wasn't Enough: Cubs Fall 3-2 to Reds on Friday

Thursday's game felt so close, yet so far from a win. On Friday, Justin Steele was looking to right the ship for the Chicago Cubs but the Cincinnati Reds wanted to ride the momentum they generated on Thursday night. Both pitchers started off well.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / 9 minutes ago

Cubs manager addresses team's struggling catchers

The Cubs have received dismal production from the catcher position this year, a topic that manager Craig Counsell openly discussed recently.

Cubs IF suffers broken hand after getting hit by a pitch

Cubs top pitching prospect shut down for up to four weeks

Cubs' Mike Tauchman hits walk-off HR, extends White Sox' skid

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Nick Madrigal News / Field Level Media / 34 minutes ago

Cubs INF Nick Madrigal breaks hand in first game after demotion

Infielder Nick Madrigal's demotion from the Chicago Cubs got worse when he fractured his left hand in his first game for Triple-A Iowa. Madrigal had doubled and drawn a walk before he was hit on the hand by a 97-mph fastball from Toledo Mud Hens pitcher Trey Wingenter in the fourth inning on Wednesday in Des Moines, Iowa.

Nick Madrigal News / On Tap Sports Net / June 6

Nick Madrigal Injured in First Game with Triple-A Iowa

Nick Madrigal has not had a good stretch of luck. Following a demotion to Triple-A Iowa by the Chicago Cubs, Madrigal has already suffered a setback. According to Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register, Madrigal suffered a fracture in his left hand after being hit by a pitch.

Patrick Wisdom News / Last Word On Sports / June 5

The Cubs Are Lacking All Types of Wisdom at Third Base

So far this season the Chicago Cubs are lacking Wisdom at third base. Patrick Wisdom, that is. The slugger opened the season on the injured list and hasn’t seen much action at the hot corner since his return.

Jed Hoyer News / Last Word On Sports / June 5

Cubs President of Baseball Operations Suggests Buyer’s Mentality

Longtime Chicago Cubs executive Jed Hoyer spoke with The Athletic’s Patrick Mooney about his team’s recent play. Hoyer summed it up quickly that they’ve “played poor baseball in a lot of ways” but expressed confidence that there’s a turnaround on the horizon.

Chicago Cubs News / The Forkball / June 5

Cubs Appear to Have Made Some Miscalculations

Despite defeating the woebegone Chicago White Sox Tuesday evening, the Chicago Cubs are still below .500 at 30-31. While the Cubs still have time to get their act together, there are obvious holes on the team.