The Cubs could see Caissie as their eventual Tucker replacement if the older superstar leaves in free agency. But if the Cubs don't end up making a difference-making trade and can't get it done in the playoffs, their year with Tucker will be remembered as a huge disappointment.

Cubs manager Craig Counsell held rookie Matt Shaw out of the starting lineup on Wednesday, giving the young third baseman a day to focus on his pregame work without worrying too much about the night’s game against the Twins.

A year after taking Cam Smith and trading him to the Astros in a package for Kyle Tucker, the Cubs own pick No. 17 in this summer's draft.

The 36-year-old right-hander had been pitching in the Mexican League until he announced his retirement over the weekend.

The Cubs’ Michael Busch is a rare Simley product gaining fame without wrestling. Will Short, coach of Simley’s powerhouse wrestling program, is over it: “We couldn’t be more proud of Michael.” Read more in Patrick Reusse's latest column.

The Chicago Cubs were warned to stay away from Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen at the 2025 MLB trade deadline.

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The Chicago Cubs placed reliever Porter Hodge on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a right shoulder impingement and recalled Ethan Roberts.