Chicago Cubs: ESPN Blog Articles
 Note:  Remove any feed (newspaper, blog, etc.) by using the Customize menu item below.

MLB Power Rankings: AL, NL wild-card teams locked in battle

ESPN (ESPN) — There are less than two weeks left in the regular season -- and while some teams' spots are locked up, others still have a lot to play for.
  • 210 days ago
  • Hits: 115

The biggest success -- and biggest failure -- for all 30 MLB teams this season

ESPN (Bradford Doolittle) — Whether your favorite team is an October favorite or playing out the string, every club has had something go right ... and wrong.
  • 211 days ago
  • Hits: 152

Cubs put Madrigal on IL with hamstring injury

ESPN The Cubs placed third baseman Nick Madrigal on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain.
  • 211 days ago
  • Hits: 64

Five teams for two spots!? What to make of NL wild-card madness

ESPN (David Schoenfield) — The National League playoff race has officially gone wild. Here's what will decide who gets in -- and who gets left out.
  • 212 days ago
  • Hits: 74

Olney: Six ways the Cubs supercharged their offense

ESPN (Buster Olney) — Chicago has made a stunning improvement at the plate since the trade deadline. Here's how.
  • 215 days ago
  • Hits: 65

Stroman to aid in Cubs' playoff push from bullpen

ESPN The Cubs activated All-Star Marcus Stroman from the 15-day injured list Friday, hoping he can help the bullpen as the team makes a playoff push during the final two weeks of the regular season.
  • 215 days ago
  • Hits: 55

MLB Power Rankings: Brewers on the rise, Rangers fall

ESPN (ESPN) — With just a few weeks left, the playoff picture is quickly taking shape -- with a number of teams all but a lock for October.
  • 217 days ago
  • Hits: 58

Sources: Cubs calling up OF Crow-Armstrong

ESPN (Jesse Rogers) — The Chicago Cubs are calling up their top prospect, outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, sources told ESPN.
  • 220 days ago
  • Hits: 75

MLB postseason tracker: Braves clinch, who's next and games to watch

ESPN (ESPN) — We have everything you need to know as the regular season winds down, from current playoff matchups to league races to the postseason schedule.
  • 220 days ago
  • Hits: 144

Real or Not? Your favorite team can win the 2023 World Series

ESPN (David Schoenfield) — Not all playoff contenders are created equal. It's time to separate the true contenders from those destined for an early exit.
  • 220 days ago
  • Hits: 67

Cubs activate reliever Boxberger off 60-day IL

ESPN The Cubs activated reliever Brad Boxberger (forearm strain) off the 60-day injured list ahead of Friday afternoon's matchup with the Diamondbacks.
  • 223 days ago
  • Hits: 57

Who has the most talent locked in? Ranking all 30 MLB cores

ESPN (Kiley McDaniel) — For the second time, Kiley McDaniel ranks the teams with the most star power under control through 2025.
  • 223 days ago
  • Hits: 136

MLB Power Rankings: Which NLWC team has the advantage?

ESPN (ESPN) — Four teams are within one game of the last wild-card spot in the NL -- and all have a negative run differential. Who has the best chance at a postseason berth?
  • 224 days ago
  • Hits: 108

MLB September predictions: Playoff races, MVP and Cy Young awards, and more surprises

ESPN (ESPN) — With a month left to play in the 2023 regular season, here's what our experts predict will happen the rest of the way.
  • 226 days ago
  • Hits: 55

Welcome to September! Ranking the MLB playoff races that will rule the final month

ESPN (David Schoenfield) — It's now or never for teams trying to lock up a postseason spot. Here's what you need to know about the battles to reach October.
  • 230 days ago
  • Hits: 52