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    Evan AltmanMay 8, 2026

    Cubs Have Reportedly Talked to Mets About Freddy Peralta Trade

    The Cubs are the hottest team in baseball, riding a nine-game win streak that closely followed a 10-game run to…

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    Michael CanterMay 8, 2026

    The Rundown: Cubs Sweep Reds, Imanaga Emerges as Team’s Ace, Happy Birthday Baseball America

    “On we sweep with threshing oar. Our only goal will be the western shore.” – Immigrant Song by Led Zeppelin…

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    Evan AltmanMay 8, 2026

    Shōta Imanaga Finding More Success, Leading MLB in Whiffs by Avoiding Zone

    Things got so bad for Shōta Imanaga last season that the Cubs couldn’t trust him to pitch in a decisive…

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  • Series Previews
    Sean HollandMay 8, 2026

    Chicago Cubs @ Texas Rangers – Series Preview (May 8-10): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4

    The Cubs’ (26-12) tear continued with a sweep of the Reds at Wrigley Field that brought their win streak to…

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    Evan AltmanMay 8, 2026

    Quantifying Hope: Streak Has Cubs Near 90% Playoff Odds

    When we checked in last week, the Cubs’ playoff odds were around 75% as they headed into a weekend series…

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    Danny RockettMay 8, 2026

    Son Ranto Show: These Boots are Made for Walk-Offs

    The Cubs keep winning at Wrigley in Walk-Off Fashion as the sweep the D’Bags and Reds. Comedian Billy Devore of…

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    Evan AltmanMay 7, 2026

    Cubs Acquire RHP Tyler Ferguson from A’s for Cash

    The Cubs made yet another pitching acquisition on Thursday, acquiring righty Tyler Ferguson from the Athletics in exchange for cash…

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    Sean HollandMay 7, 2026

    Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (5/7/26): Cubs 8, Reds 3 – Sweep Completes Perfect Homestand

    The Cubs did not mess around with late game heroics against the Reds on Thursday afternoon, thrilling the Wrigley faithful…

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    Jon FerliseMay 7, 2026

    Michael Conforto Goes Yard to Give Cubs an Early Lead (Video)

    Michael Conforto just launched his second home run of the season for the Chicago Cubs. This was a no-doubter the…

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    Michael CanterMay 7, 2026

    The Rundown: Cubs Running Gamut of Walk-Off Possibilities, PCA & Thornton Latest Heroes, Baseball Ratings Way Up

    “I’ll give you hell if you want some, you won’t take nothing of mine. ‘Cause I’m the muscle to beat…

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    Evan AltmanMay 7, 2026

    Positive Update on Jaxon Wiggins, Not So Much on Kyle Wright

    Top Cubs prospect Jaxon Wiggins was looking like a possibility to debut later this season, but he hasn’t pitched since…

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    Evan AltmanMay 7, 2026

    Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/7/26): Conforto in RF, Amaya Catching, Imanaga Starting

    The Cubs have now won 14 in a row at home, the last three of which have all come via…

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    Evan AltmanMay 7, 2026

    Cubs Recall Gavin Hollowell, DFA Corbin Martin

    Righty reliever Corbin Martin had not looked particularly sharp prior to Wednesday’s outing, and it felt like only a matter…

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    Evan AltmanMay 7, 2026

    Matthew Boyd Underwent Partial Meniscectomy, Cubs Hoping for June Return

    Matthew Boyd underwent a successful partial meniscectomy on Thursday to repair an injury suffered while playing with his kids a…

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    Evan AltmanMay 7, 2026

    Man, What Do You Even Say About This Cubs Run Anymore?

    The Cubs have already lost players to elbow and knee surgeries, but they’d better not see any doctors about removing…

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    Sean HollandMay 7, 2026

    Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (5/6/26): Cubs 7, Reds 6 F/10 – Third Consecutive Walk Off Wins Series

    The Cubs bullpen issues seemingly caught up to them Wednesday night when they blew a 9th inning lead to the…

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