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Cubs visit Mets with LHP Shota Imanaga aiming for 5-0 start

After failing to provide much help to their starter on Tuesday, the Chicago Cubs turn to a pitcher who has managed to all but win games by himself in his debut season.

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Cubs vs. Mets Probable Starting Pitchers – May 1

The New York Mets (15-14) square off against the Chicago Cubs (18-12) at home in Queens on Wednesday. The contest begins at 7:10 PM ET. The Cubs will look to Shota Imanaga (4-0) versus the Mets and Jose Butto (0-1).

Adbert Alzolay News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 55 minutes ago

Mets 4, Cubs 2: Adbert Alzolay gives up yet another home run

And a couple of sketchy defensive plays helped lead to this Cubs loss. Unfortunately, Adbert Alzolay is out of options. I say that because today’s hot take is that Alzolay might benefit by having some time at Triple-A Iowa to figure out why he’s serving up home runs at an alarming rate.

Chicago Cubs News / ClutchPoints / 8 hours ago

Cubs’ fatal flaw that will derail hot start to 2024 season

Ever since the glorious curse-breaking year of 2016, the Chicago Cubs have been a quiet franchise. It’s hard to get upset about an eight-year title drought

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 11 hours ago

Minor League Wrap: HRs by Stevens, Garriola lead South Bend and Myrtle Beach to wins

A big promotion. Two wins and a lot of rain. The big news today is that the Cubs promoted top pitching prospect Cade Horton to Triple-A. In four starts for the Smokies this year, Horton has pitched 16.1 innings and has posted an ERA of 1.10.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / 3 hours ago

Cubs Offense Remains Out of Whack in 4-2 Loss to Mets

The Chicago Cubs offense had a difficult time scoring runs once again in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the New York Mets. Starter Javier Assad did all he could to position the Cubs for success by allowing just one earned run through five innings, but the bats couldn't back him up.

Chicago Cubs News / FanNation Inside The Cubs / 6 hours ago

How Are The Chicago Cubs In First Place?

As April draws to a close, the Chicago Cubs find themselves in an unexpected position: first place in the NL Central. With the Cubs' 3-1 road victory over the New York Mets and the Milwaukee Brewers' 1-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday, Chicago passed the Brewers for first place in the NL Central.

Chicago Cubs News / FanNation Inside The Cubs / 8 hours ago

Insider Says Chicago Cubs New Closer Isn't Long For Role Despite Success

Many fans of the Chicago Cubs were asking for the team to make a change to their closer role after Adbert Alzolay blew a Major League-high four saves. Manager Craig Counsell also decided that was the smart thing to do and ultimately made their offseason signing Hector Neris the closer.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / On Tap Sports Net / 3 hours ago

Is Pete Crow-Armstrong Up with the Cubs For Good This Time?

The Chicago Cubs clearly have a youth movement throughout the organization. For the first time since the start of the championship core, the team's farm system is a treasure trove of exciting potential.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / 17 minutes ago

Monday's Cubs Win Sets Records, Reflects Successful April Despite Setbacks

The Chicago Cubs have put together one of the greatest months of baseball to start a season in franchise history. On top of that, they're doing it with numerous key injuries to players such as Justin Steele, Jordan Wicks, Cody Bellinger, and Seiya Suzuki.

Chicago Cubs News / 5 GOATs / 28 minutes ago

Chicago Cubs promote pitcher Cade Horton to Triple-A

Top pitching prospect Cade Horton just earned a big promotion with the Chicago Cubs. According to Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register, Horton has been moved up to Triple-A and will play for the Iowa Cubs.

Chicago Cubs News / FanNation Inside The Cubs / 12 hours ago

Chicago Cubs Top Pitching Prospect Earns Highly-Anticipated Promotion

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell has had to deal with a bevvy of injuries to his pitching staff already this season that has caused tons of roster turnover.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / 0 minutes ago

Chicago Cubs: Down on the Farm 4/22-4/29

The Chicago Cubs’ top prospects and all minor league affiliates took the field this past week. You can see how the top prospect and their teams did below in the weekly breakdown of the Cubs Farms system here.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 6 hours ago

Craig Counsell expands on rejecting Mets for Cubs

Craig Counsell expanded on his offseason managerial decision before Monday's game between the Cubs and Mets.

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Cade Horton News / On Tap Sports Net / 5 minutes ago

Cubs' Top Pitching Prospect, Cade Horton, Promoted to Triple-A

The Chicago Cubs have tested their pitching depth all season long. From injuries to Justin Steele and Jordan Wicks, to inefficiencies of Kyle Hendricks, and a late start for Jameson Taillon, the organization's depth has been put to the test.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 3 hours ago

Cubs, buoyed by late rally, look to down Mets again

The Chicago Cubs were a lot happier with the unpredictable nature of baseball Monday night than the New York Mets were. The Cubs will look to build off their late-inning comeback when they visit the Mets again on Tuesday night in the second game of a four-game series.

MLB News / Action Network / 21 hours ago

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Craig Counsell News / ClutchPoints / April 27

Cubs’ Craig Counsell gets 100% real about tactic during brutal 17-0 thrashing vs Red Sox

Ceddanne Rafaela homered and drove in seven runs as the Boston Red Sox crushed the Chicago Cubs 17-0 on Saturday. It got so bad for the Cubs that manager Craig Counsell used first baseman Matt Mervis and right fielder Patrick Wisdom on the mound in the ninth inning.