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By: Jordan Bastian
Day 1 of the 2026 Draft included the Cubs' picks from Rounds 1-4, including Cade Townsend at No. 23 overall. Day 2 begins Sunday at 10:30 a.m. CT through the conclusion of the Draft, spanning Rounds 5-20. Stream it live on MLB, MLB.TV, MLB+ and the MLB App.
Day 1 of the 2026 Draft included the Cubs' picks from Rounds 1-4, including Cade Townsend at No. 23 overall. Day 2 begins Sunday at 10:30 a.m. CT through the conclusion of the Draft, spanning Rounds 5-20. Stream it live on MLB.com, MLB.TV, MLB+ and the MLB App. CHICAGO — Given that the Draft can take unexpected turns, the Cubs needed to see how things played out while keeping a clear goal in mind. The ballclub wanted to inject more top pitching talent into its farm system, but did not want to do that at the expense of missing out…
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CHICAGO -- The Cubs’ first half this season was filled with extreme peaks and valleys. Injuries piled up throughout the pitching staff, the offense went through a deep lineup-wide slump through May, and the North Siders did all they could to weather and withstand all the obstacles.
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CHICAGO -- Pete Crow-Armstrong has seen what the atmosphere is like at Wrigley Field for a weekday game in the middle of summer. The old place is packed and the sun-soaked fans who fill the bleachers make for a raucous environment. The Cubs center fielder also has seen how things
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CHICAGO – As the second half arrives for the Cubs, the ballclub is hopeful to have two of its starting pitchers returning from the injured list soon. Prior to Friday’s game against the Twins, Cubs manager Craig Counsell noted that right-hander Jameson Taillon (15-day IL, left hamstring) is set to
CHICAGO — When the All-Star Game arrives at Wrigley Field next summer, the national landmark on Chicago's North Side will be the only active ballpark to have hosted the annual showcase four times. That fact was on full display at the Friendly Confines on Friday night, when the Cubs unveiled the logo that will be used for the 2027 All-Star Game prior to their series opener against the Twins. Around the diamond were representatives of the Cubs who accounted for 24 combined All-Star appearances, including in each Midsummer Classic played at the corner of Clark and Addison. Get a Cubs…
CHICAGO -- Cade Townsend kept using the word “surreal” to describe being selected by the Cubs in the first round of the MLB Draft. His parents got engaged in Chicago. He already had a connection with Cubs lefty and fellow Ole Miss product Ryan Rolison. He hit it off with
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CHICAGO -- Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson remained in the dirt near second base, grabbing at his face and in clear pain. It was a scary moment on Friday night at Wrigley Field, as the defensive anchor of Chicago’s infield had just taken a ball to the mouth in a play
