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Pete Crow‑Armstrong’s historic walk‑off homer, Alex Bregman’s clutch hit, and a mixed bag of results define the Cubs’ latest week, leaving the club with a crucial stretch ahead.
The Chicago Cubs' defense has emerged as the most dominant in Major League Baseball this season, driven by standout performances from Pete Crow‑Armstrong, Alex Bregman and a cohesive middle‑infield tandem.
A look at how the Chicago Cubs' infield adjustments and the performance of shortstop Nico Hoerner could reshape Michael Busch's role at first base.
A deep dive into how Pete Crow-Armstrong’s clutch performances, elite two‑way stats and historic comparisons are positioning him as the frontrunner for the 2026 NL MVP.
A thrilling slate of games saw historic performances, dominant offensive displays and critical wild-card implications across the league.
Dansby Swanson left the Cubs' recent loss to the Cardinals with left-side discomfort, forcing the team to replace him with less capable backups. The injury coincides with pitcher Edward Cabrera's disappointing rotation return, deepening concerns about the club's depth and playoff prospects.
A seven-game stretch revealed both the promise and the peril of the Chicago Cubs as they jostle for postseason positioning.
Antoine Kelly threw 1.1 shutout innings in his first major league appearance, striking out Yankees designated hitter Ben Rice and helping the Cubs hold the Yankees to a 2‑0 loss before a crowd of 40,129.
Jake Mangum’s unconventional contact‑driven style has become a cornerstone of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ late‑season push, blending on‑base skill with aggressive baserunning
An analysis of how wOBA and xwOBA separate skill from luck, highlighting the standout overperformers and underperformers before the mid‑season break.
The latest top 450 fantasy baseball rankings reveal the players poised to dominate the 2027 season, while MLB’s return to network television promises a new era of broadcast coverage.
A deep dive into the most compelling trade candidates for Week 16, blending statistical nuance with roster impact.
The 2026 Topps Chrome Baseball checklist introduces Lightboard, Image, Super Short Prints, Award Winner and Minions variations, spotlighting a roster of marquee athletes and their distribution odds.
Ian Happ’s relentless hustle and personal history intertwine with a The Wire scene to underscore the timeless value of doing good, even when the game ends in defeat.
The latest rest‑of‑season rankings blend best‑case and worst‑case projections with average performance and standard deviation, helping managers decide who to start, stash, or target on the waiver wire.
Pedro Ramírez’s early major‑league stint showcases a blend of contact hitting, solid plate discipline and emerging speed, positioning him as a versatile asset for the Chicago Cubs.
Since his debut in late May, 22‑year‑old Pedro Ramírez has posted a .281/.329/.438 slash line with a 110 wRC+, blending elite contact skills with surprising speed.
A look at the latest fantasy baseball advice, highlighting breakout performances, potential sell‑high candidates and pitchers whose metrics suggest a shift in value.
Several high‑profile hitters and pitchers have begun to underperform in 2026 fantasy leagues, prompting managers to consider alternative options before the trade deadline.
An in‑depth examination of the fantasy baseball players whose recent slumps are prompting managers to consider alternative options, especially in 10‑team leagues.
Several star names are failing to meet preseason expectations, prompting managers to reconsider their lineups and explore waiver‑wire alternatives.
During a brief stint of paternity leave, a journalist blends fatherhood anecdotes with a vivid account of a late‑inning showdown and a rookie’s stunning home run.
Chicago Cubs reliever Trent Thornton has opened the season with a string of effective outings, blending a low ERA with an unusually low BABIP. While defensive support and ground‑ball tendencies bolster his numbers, advanced metrics hint at a performance that may be more luck than skill.
How elite metrics are reshaping the way hitters and pitchers are analyzed and valued.