Chicago Cubs

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Mon, May 04, 2026

9:18 AM - Ben Cowles (ChC) Cubs outrighted Cowles to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday.

Sun, May 03, 2026

7:52 PM - Michael Busch (ChC) went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, a triple, a run scored and four RBI in Sunday's 8-4 win over the Diamondbacks.

7:44 PM - Moises Ballesteros (ChC) went 2-for-4 with a walk, a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 8-4 win over the Diamondbacks.

6:32 PM - Luis Peralta (ChC) was claimed off waivers by the Cubs and optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

2:05 PM - Nico Hoerner (ChC) (neck) will start at second base and bat leadoff in Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

11:15 AM - Yacksel Rios (ChC) Cubs designated Rios for assignment Sunday.

11:11 AM - Daniel Palencia (ChC) Cubs reinstated Palencia (lat) from the 15-day injured list Sunday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Sat, May 02, 2026

6:57 PM - Ian Happ (ChC) went 3-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional run and a walk in a 2-0 win against the Diamondbacks on Saturday.

6:45 PM - Ben Brown (ChC) earned a save against the Diamondbacks on Saturday, striking out one batter in two perfect innings.

6:38 PM - Shota Imanaga (ChC) (3-2) earned the win over Arizona on Saturday, allowing four hits and issuing one walk while striking out five batters over seven scoreless innings.

12:29 PM - Daniel Palencia (ChC) (lat) returned to the Cubs from his rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa on Saturday and is expected to be activated from the 15-day injured list in the coming days, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

12:03 PM - Nico Hoerner (ChC) (neck) is not in the Cubs' starting lineup against the Diamondbacks on Saturday.

9:14 AM - Carson Kelly (ChC) went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Friday's 6-5 win over the Diamondbacks.

9:01 AM - Michael Busch (ChC) went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Friday's 6-5 win over the Diamondbacks.

Fri, May 01, 2026

7:24 PM - Jacob Webb (ChC) walked one and struck out three over two scoreless, no-hit innings of relief Friday to record his first save of the season in a 6-5 win over the Diamondbacks.

7:17 PM - Colin Rea (ChC) (4-1) picked up the win Friday, allowing two runs on eight hits over 5.1 innings in a 6-5 victory over the Diamondbacks. He struck out six without walking a batter.

3:03 PM - Nico Hoerner (ChC) was removed from Friday's game against the Diamondbacks due to left sided neck tightness, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

2:57 PM - Nico Hoerner (ChC) was removed from Friday's game versus the Diamondbacks in the second inning with an undisclosed injury, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

12:33 PM - Daniel Palencia (ChC) manager Craig Counsell said that Palencia (lat) will make a rehab appearance with Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

11:16 AM - Dansby Swanson (ChC) (glute) will start at shortstop and bat ninth in Friday's game versus the Diamondbacks.

Wed, Apr 29, 2026

8:31 PM - Hoby Milner (ChC) struck out the only batter he faced to record a save in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Padres.

3:06 PM - Daniel Palencia (ChC) (lat) could be activated from the 15-day injured list before Friday's game against the Diamondbacks, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

2:31 PM - Carson Kelly (ChC) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres.

2:28 PM - Seiya Suzuki (ChC) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres.

2:22 PM - Dansby Swanson (ChC) (glute) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres.

2:18 PM - Alex Bregman (ChC) (toe) will start at third base and bat third in Wednesday's game against the Padres.

12:12 PM - Vince Velasquez (ChC) Cubs outrighted Velasquez to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday.

11:17 AM - Alex Bregman (ChC) was not in the lineup for Tuesday's win over the Padres due to a sore toe, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

Tue, Apr 28, 2026

6:54 PM - Alex Bregman (ChC) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres.

5:00 PM - Justin Steele (ChC) (elbow) suffered a setback in his rehab program and was shut down from throwing Tuesday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

3:59 PM - Ben Cowles (ChC) Cubs designated Cowles for assignment Tuesday, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com reports.

3:57 PM - Doug Nikhazy (ChC) Cubs claimed Nikhazy off waivers from the White Sox on Tuesday, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com reports.

1:23 PM - Moises Ballesteros (ChC) Cubs are "accelerating the catching program" for Ballesteros, Patrick Mooney of Athletic reports.

3:00 AM - Moises Ballesteros (ChC) went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Monday's 9-7 loss against the Padres.

Mon, Apr 27, 2026

8:06 PM - Riley Martin (ChC) has been diagnosed with flexor strain in his left elbow and is expected to miss eight weeks, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

6:45 PM - Moises Ballesteros (ChC) will start at catcher and bat sixth in Monday's game versus the Padres.

6:10 PM - Charlie Barnes (ChC) Cubs optioned Barnes to Triple-A Iowa on Monday.

6:07 PM - Phil Maton (ChC) Cubs reinstated Maton (knee) from the 15-day injured list Monday.

Sun, Apr 26, 2026

4:35 PM - Vince Velasquez (ChC) Cubs designated Velasquez for assignment Sunday.

4:32 PM - Yacksel Rios (ChC) Cubs selected Rios' contract from Triple-A Iowa on Sunday.

4:28 PM - Charlie Barnes (ChC) Cubs recalled Barnes from Triple-A Iowa on Sunday.

2:44 PM - Riley Martin (ChC) Cubs placed Martin on the 15-day injured list Sunday, retroactive to April 24, due to left elbow inflammation.

10:43 AM - Moises Ballesteros (ChC) went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Saturday's 12-4 loss to the Dodgers.

10:40 AM - Miguel Amaya (ChC) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 12-4 loss to the Dodgers.

9:56 AM - Javier Assad (ChC) surrendered six earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out two batters across 2.1 innings of relief in Saturday's 12-4 loss to the Dodgers.

Sat, Apr 25, 2026

9:31 AM - Ryan Rolison (ChC) (1-0) tossed three scoreless innings of relief to earn the win in Friday's 6-4 victory over the Dodgers. He allowed two hits and struck out one.

Fri, Apr 24, 2026

8:30 PM - Caleb Thielbar (ChC) Cubs placed Thielbar on the 15-day injured list Friday with a left hamstring strain.

7:11 PM - Porter Hodge (ChC) Cubs transferred Hodge (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Friday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

7:09 PM - Nicky Lopez (ChC) Cubs selected Lopez's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

6:44 PM - Nicky Lopez (ChC) Rockies traded Lopez to the Cubs on Thursday in exchange for cash.

6:26 PM - Seiya Suzuki (ChC) went 3-for-4 with two walks, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Thursday's 8-7, 10-inning win over the Phillies.

6:21 PM - Michael Busch (ChC) went 2-for-6 with a home run and four total RBI in Thursday's 8-7, 10-inning win over the Phillies.

6:17 PM - Ian Happ (ChC) went 2-for-6 with a solo home run and two additional runs scored in Thursday's 8-7, 10-inning win over the Phillies.

5:07 PM - Caleb Thielbar (ChC) exited with an apparent leg injury in the ninth inning of Thursday's game versus the Phillies, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

12:24 PM - Pete Crow-Armstrong (ChC) is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Phillies.

12:17 PM - Phil Maton (ChC) (knee) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.

12:00 PM - Carson Kelly (ChC) will start at catcher and bat fifth in Thursday's game against the Phillies.

11:21 AM - Carson Kelly (ChC) is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Phillies.

9:19 AM - Matthew Boyd (ChC) didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the Phillies, allowing two runs on five hits while striking out five across 4.2 innings.

9:14 AM - Ben Brown (ChC) (1-0) earned the win in relief Wednesday against the Phillies after tossing 2.1 scoreless innings, giving up three hits but striking out five.

Wed, Apr 22, 2026

5:52 PM - Carson Kelly (ChC) is not in the Cubs' starting lineup against the Phillies on Wednesday.

4:49 PM - Luke Little (ChC) Cubs optioned Little to Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Bruce Levine of 670Score.com reports.

4:46 PM - Matthew Boyd (ChC) Cubs activated Boyd (biceps) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday, Bruce Levine of 670Score.com reports.

Tue, Apr 21, 2026

6:23 PM - Hunter Harvey (ChC) (triceps) will restart his throwing program Friday, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

6:14 PM - Phil Maton (ChC) (knee) threw a live batting practice and is mulling how to proceed Tuesday, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

6:14 PM - Matthew Boyd (ChC) Cubs will activate Boyd (biceps) from the 15-day injured list to start Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Patrick Mooney of Athletic reports.

5:48 PM - Daniel Palencia (ChC) Craig Counsell said Tuesday that Palencia underwent an MRI that revealed a lat strain, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

Mon, Apr 20, 2026

8:01 PM - Jordan Wicks (ChC) (elbow) struck out two batters and allowed one hit and one walk over three scoreless innings Saturday in a rehab start for Triple-A Iowa.

5:21 PM - Seiya Suzuki (ChC) is not in the lineup for Monday's contest against the Phillies.

5:20 PM - Carson Kelly (ChC) is not in the Cubs' starting lineup against the Phillies on Monday.

2:15 PM - Dylan Carlson (ChC) Cubs re-signed Carlson to a minor-league contract Saturday.

Sun, Apr 19, 2026

6:57 PM - Javier Assad (ChC) did not factor into the decision in Sunday's 2-1 extra-inning win over the Mets, allowing one run on three hits and no walks with three strikeouts over 5.2 innings.

9:08 AM - Carson Kelly (ChC) went 1-for-1 with a three-run home run off the bench in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Mets.

9:03 AM - Ian Happ (ChC) went 1-for-2 with two walks, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Mets.

Sat, Apr 18, 2026

7:01 PM - Caleb Thielbar (ChC) struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his first save of the season in a 4-2 win over the Mets.

6:54 PM - Jameson Taillon (ChC) (1-1) picked up the win Saturday, allowing one run on five hits and three walks over six innings in a 4-2 victory over the Mets. He struck out four.

11:59 AM - Cade Horton (ChC) Cubs transferred Horton (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Saturday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

11:56 AM - Corbin Martin (ChC) Cubs selected Martin's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

11:34 AM - Carson Kelly (ChC) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets.

11:20 AM - Matthew Boyd (ChC) Cubs are expected to activate Boyd (biceps) from the 15-day injured list to start Wednesday's home game versus the Phillies, MLB.com reports.

Fri, Apr 17, 2026

7:35 PM - Seiya Suzuki (ChC) went 2-for-5 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 12-4 win over the Mets.

7:29 PM - Ian Happ (ChC) went 1-for-4 with a walk and a two-run home run in Friday's 12-4 win over the Mets.

7:25 PM - Moises Ballesteros (ChC) went 2-for-2 with a three-run home run in Friday's 12-4 win over the Mets.

7:24 PM - Edward Cabrera (ChC) (2-0) picked up the win in Thursday's 12-4 rout of the Mets, giving up three runs on eight hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out four.

7:21 PM - Nico Hoerner (ChC) went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run in Friday's 12-4 win over the Mets.

2:02 PM - Daniel Palencia (ChC) Cubs placed Palencia on the 15-day injured list Friday with a left oblique strain.

12:17 PM - Cade Horton (ChC) (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery on Thursday and is expected to be sidelined 15-to-16 months, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

10:15 AM - Matthew Boyd (ChC) (biceps) will make a rehab start with Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register reports.

3:11 AM - Shota Imanaga (ChC) (1-1) earned the win, allowing one run on three hits and one walk while striking out 11 over six innings in Wednesday's victory over the Phillies.

Wed, Apr 15, 2026

5:07 PM - Porter Hodge (ChC) is slated to undergo UCL surgery on his right elbow and will miss the rest of the 2026 season, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

4:42 PM - Moises Ballesteros (ChC) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

4:40 PM - Carson Kelly (ChC) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

1:54 PM - Ty Blach (ChC) agreed to a minor-league deal with the Cubs on Tuesday, Tommy Birch of The Des Moines Register reports.

Tue, Apr 14, 2026

4:19 PM - Luke Little (ChC) Cubs recalled Little from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday.

4:16 PM - Charlie Barnes (ChC) Cubs optioned Barnes to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday.

4:13 PM - Ethan Roberts (ChC) Cubs placed Roberts on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with an undisclosed injury.

1:21 PM - Ryan Rolison (ChC) Cubs recalled Rolison from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register reports.

1:08 PM - Colin Rea (ChC) is no longer scheduled to start Tuesday's game in Philadelphia but appears likely to work in bulk relief behind opening pitcher Riley Martin.

Mon, Apr 13, 2026

5:36 PM - Matthew Boyd (ChC) manager Craig Counsell said Monday that Boyd (biceps) threw a bullpen session Sunday and is on track to rejoin the rotation early next week against the Phillies, Kyle Williams of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

4:21 PM - Moises Ballesteros (ChC) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies.

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