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10:42 AM - Ben Brown (CHC) is listed as the Cubs' probable starting pitcher for Saturday's game against the Orioles at Wrigley Field.
5:34 PM - Shota Imanaga (CHC) earned the win against the Brewers on Wednesday, allowing three runs on five hits and no walks with eight strikeouts over five innings.
5:28 PM - Kyle Tucker (CHC) went 2-for-3 with two walks, a double, a run scored and two RBI in Wednesday's 10-3 win over the Brewers.
5:22 PM - Pete Crow-Armstrong (CHC) went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two runs scored and an RBI in Wednesday's 10-3 win over the Brewers.
5:18 PM - Ian Happ (CHC) (shin) appeared as a pinch hitter and went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 10-3 win over the Brewers.
5:15 PM - Moises Ballesteros (CHC) went 1-for-2 with a three-run double in Wednesday's 10-3 win over the Brewers.
5:14 PM - Michael Busch (CHC) went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 10-3 win over the Brewers.
12:33 PM - Ryan Pressly (CHC) allowed four runs (three earned) on a hit and two walks across an inning of relief in Tuesday's loss to the Brewers. He struck out two.
12:13 PM - Ian Happ (CHC) (shin) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Milwaukee, but the Cubs do not anticipate him requiring a trip to the 10-day injured list, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
12:08 PM - Porter Hodge (CHC) Cubs activated Hodge (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Iowa, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
12:06 PM - Moises Ballesteros (CHC) Cubs recalled Ballesteros from Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
12:03 PM - Vidal Brujan (CHC) Cubs designated Brujan for assignment Wednesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
5:11 PM - Gavin Hollowell (CHC) Cubs recalled Hollowell from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday.
5:06 PM - Chris Flexen (CHC) Cubs designated Flexen for assignment Tuesday.
5:45 PM - Ben Brown (CHC) (5-7) earned the win Sunday against the White Sox, allowing one run on three hits and no walks with four strikeouts.
5:23 PM - Daniel Palencia (CHC) tossed 1.1 scoreless innings of relief with a strikeout to earn the save in Sunday's 5-4 win over the White Sox.
5:17 PM - Nico Hoerner (CHC) went 2-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 5-4 win over the White Sox
5:13 PM - Pete Crow-Armstrong (CHC) went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI in Sunday's 5-4 win over the White Sox. He also stole a base.
10:21 AM - Chris Flexen (CHC) allowed four runs (three earned) on five hits across two innings of relief in Friday's 12-5 loss to the White Sox. He struck out two.
10:14 AM - Vidal Brujan (CHC) went 3-for-4 in Friday's 12-5 loss to the White Sox.
6:05 PM - Matt Shaw (CHC) isn't part of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox.
5:13 PM - Kyle Tucker (CHC) (knee) is batting second and playing right field Friday against the White Sox.
4:53 PM - Porter Hodge (CHC) (shoulder) is slated to pitch for Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
4:48 PM - Jameson Taillon (CHC) (calf) threw 47 pitches in a bullpen session Friday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
10:18 AM - Javier Assad (CHC) (oblique) tossed three scoreless innings for the Cubs' Arizona Complex League affiliate Thursday. He allowed one hit and struck out six.
8:17 PM - Pete Crow-Armstrong (CHC) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 8-4 loss to the Royals.
7:42 PM - Matt Shaw (CHC) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 8-4 loss to the Royals.
7:36 PM - Colin Rea (CHC) (8-4) took the loss Wednesday, surrendering six runs (five earned) on six hits -- including three home runs -- over five innings as the Cubs fell 8-4 to the Royals. He struck out three without walking a batter.
12:53 PM - Chris Flexen (CHC) surrendered five earned runs on seven hits and one walk while failing to record a strikeout over three innings of relief in Monday's 12-4 loss to the Royals.
12:46 PM - Kyle Tucker (CHC) manager Craig Counsell said that Tucker is "banged up" after fouling a ball off his knee in Tuesday's 6-0 win over the Royals, but he's expected to be back in the lineup Friday versus the White Sox after sitting out Wednesday's series finale versus Kansas City, Zoe Grossman of Marquee Sports Network reports.
11:46 AM - Kyle Tucker (CHC) is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Royals.
4:56 PM - Pete Crow-Armstrong (CHC) (knee) will start in center field and bat fifth in Tuesday's game against the Royals.
11:56 AM - Seiya Suzuki (CHC) Suzuki started in center field Monday with Pete Crow-Armstrong (knee) out of the lineup, the team would like to add depth at the position before the trade deadline and not rely on Suzuki to fill in, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.
3:46 AM - Ben Brown (CHC) (4-7) took the loss against Kansas City on Monday, allowing seven runs (six earned) on seven hits and no walks while striking out four batters over four innings.
5:38 PM - Pete Crow-Armstrong (CHC) is dealing with a bruised right knee and is not in Monday's lineup against the Royals, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
5:03 PM - Pete Crow-Armstrong (CHC) is not in the lineup for Monday's game versus the Royals.
4:30 PM - Ethan Roberts (CHC) Cubs Patrick Mooney of Athletic Roberts to Triple-A Iowa on Monday, mmm reports.
4:28 PM - Ben Brown (CHC) Cubs recalled Brown from Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Patrick Mooney of Athletic reports.
2:30 PM - Jameson Taillon (CHC) (calf) has been throwing on flat ground and is expected to be cleared for mound work soon, MLB.com reports.
2:22 PM - Miguel Amaya (CHC) (oblique) is expected to begin a rehab assignment Thursday, MLB.com reports.
2:19 PM - Javier Assad (CHC) (oblique) will resume a rehab assignment with the rookie-level Arizona Complex League Cubs on Thursday, MLB.com reports.
12:55 PM - Ben Brown (CHC) Cubs are expected to recall Brown from Triple-A Iowa prior to Monday's game against the Royals, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
6:52 PM - Nico Hoerner (CHC) went 2-for-4 and stole a base in Sunday's 6-1 loss to the Red Sox.
6:47 PM - Drew Pomeranz (CHC) allowed three runs on two hits and a walk while retiring only one batter in Sunday's 6-1 loss to the Red Sox.
6:40 PM - Ryan Pressly (CHC) (2-3) allowed two runs on a hit and a walk across an inning of relief to take the loss Sunday against the Red Sox. He struck out two.
5:51 PM - Ryan Brasier (CHC) will draw the start on the mound Monday versus the Royals, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
11:56 AM - Michael Busch (CHC) isn't in the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup versus Boston.
9:21 AM - Ian Happ (CHC) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Red Sox.
9:14 AM - Kyle Tucker (CHC) went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Red Sox.
9:09 AM - Michael Busch (CHC) went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Red Sox.
3:55 PM - Carson Kelly (CHC) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Red Sox.
7:07 PM - Caleb Thielbar (CHC) tossed a scoreless inning of relief with two strikeouts to earn a hold in Friday's 4-1 win over the Red Sox.
7:00 PM - Seiya Suzuki (CHC) went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 4-1 win over the Red Sox.
6:57 PM - Daniel Palencia (CHC) picked up the save Friday, allowing one hit in a scoreless ninth inning to close out a 4-1 win over the Red Sox.
6:33 PM - Colin Rea (CHC) (8-3) earned the win Friday against the Red Sox, allowing one run on four hits and four walks over five innings while recording five strikeouts.
12:46 PM - Spencer Turnbull (CHC) Cubs signed Turnbull to a minor-league contract Friday and assigned him to their affiliate in the Arizona Complex League.
10:08 AM - Owen Caissie (CHC) the Cubs seeking to make a push toward the World Series this season, Caissie is a candidate to get moved before the trade deadline, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
11:23 AM - Matthew Boyd (CHC) Boyd has pitched more MLB innings already in 2025 than he did the last two seasons combined, he appears to be in "good shape" heading into the second half, Zack Meisel and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic report.
2:40 PM - Miguel Amaya (CHC) (oblique) will likely begin a rehab assignment after the All-Star break and is expected to need about a week's worth of games before returning to the Cubs, MLB.com reports.
4:43 PM - Dansby Swanson (CHC) went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Yankees.
4:36 PM - Michael Busch (CHC) went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Yankees.
4:31 PM - Daniel Palencia (CHC) tossed a scoreless ninth inning with a strikeout to secure the save in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Yankees.
10:56 AM - Matt Shaw (CHC) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.
5:52 PM - Nico Hoerner (CHC) went 1-for-4 with a walk, a triple and a run scored in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Yankees.
5:43 PM - Ian Happ (CHC) went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Yankees.
4:09 PM - Daniel Palencia (CHC) recorded two outs in the ninth to pick up the save, allowing no baserunners and striking out one, during Saturday's 5-2 win over the Yankees.
3:56 PM - Carson Kelly (CHC) went 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run during Saturday's 5-2 win over the Yankees.
3:47 PM - Matthew Boyd (CHC) (10-3) picked up the win after throwing eight innings, allowing no runs on four hits and no walks while striking out six, during Saturday's 5-2 win over the Yankees.
11:30 AM - Brooks Kriske (CHC) Cubs selected Kriske's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Patrick Mooney of Athletic reports.
11:28 AM - Jordan Wicks (CHC) Cubs optioned Wicks to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Patrick Mooney of Athletic reports.
10:53 AM - Matt Shaw (CHC) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.
10:50 AM - Michael Busch (CHC) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.
8:25 AM - Jordan Wicks (CHC) allowed six runs on 10 hits over three innings of relief in Friday's 11-0 loss to the Yankees. He walked one and struck out four.
2:19 PM - Matt Shaw (CHC) Cubs may target third base help before the trade deadline, which would bump Shaw from a regular starting role, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
10:19 AM - Chris Flexen (CHC) is slated to start Friday's game against the Yankees in New York.
3:44 PM - Colin Rea (CHC) (7-3) earned the win Thursday over the Twins, allowing one run on three hits and two walks over seven innings. He struck out five.
3:41 PM - Pete Crow-Armstrong (CHC) went 3-for-4 with two homers, a double, three total RBI and three total runs scored in Thursday's 8-1 win over the Twins.
9:23 AM - Javier Assad (CHC) (oblique) has been completing bullpen sessions as part of his rehab work but has yet to throw live batting practice, which the team says is his next step, MLB.com reports.
4:48 PM - Carson Kelly (CHC) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins.
4:46 PM - Matt Shaw (CHC) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Minnesota.
4:27 PM - Ethan Roberts (CHC) Cubs recalled Roberts from Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, 670 Score reports.
4:24 PM - Porter Hodge (CHC) Cubs placed Hodge on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a right shoulder injury, 670 Score reports.
8:18 AM - Justin Turner (CHC) blasted a pinch-hit solo home run in Tuesday's 8-1 loss to the Twins.
8:13 AM - Porter Hodge (CHC) allowed six runs on five hits and a walk while retiring only one batter in Tuesday's 8-1 loss to the Twins.
8:08 AM - Shota Imanaga (CHC) (5-3) allowed two runs on five hits across six innings to take the loss Tuesday against the Twins. He struck out one.
9:21 AM - Reese McGuire (CHC) went 2-for-5 with a run scored and two RBI in Sunday's 11-0 win over the Cardinals
9:16 AM - Jordan Wicks (CHC) tossed 3.1 scoreless innings of relief to earn a hold in Sunday's 11-0 win over the Cardinals. He allowed three hits and struck out two.
5:01 PM - Carson Kelly (CHC) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
9:04 AM - Carson Kelly (CHC) went 2-for-5 with a double, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 8-6 loss to the Cardinals.
8:53 AM - Michael Busch (CHC) went 3-for-5 with a double, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 8-6 loss to the Cardinals.
8:46 AM - Brad Keller (CHC) (3-1) allowed five runs on five hits in an inning of relief to take the loss Saturday against the Cardinals. He struck out one.
8:30 AM - Carson Kelly (CHC) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 11-3 win over the Cardinals.
8:25 AM - Seiya Suzuki (CHC) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 11-3 win over the Cardinals.
5:31 PM - Colin Rea (CHC) (6-3) earned the win against the Cardinals on Friday, allowing one run on one hit and two walks with four strikeouts over 6.2 innings.
5:21 PM - Dansby Swanson (CHC) went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 11-3 win over the Cardinals.
5:17 PM - Drew Pomeranz (CHC) is slated to pitch as an opener against St. Louis on Saturday, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.comreports.
5:15 PM - Pete Crow-Armstrong (CHC) went 4-for-4 with two solo home runs and two additional runs scored in Friday's 11-3 win over the Cardinals.
5:08 PM - Michael Busch (CHC) went 4-for-4 with three home runs and five RBI in Friday's 11-3 win over the Cardinals.
1:38 PM - Chris Flexen (CHC) Craig Counsell said Friday that Flexen is a candidate to get stretched out following the news that Jameson Taillon (calf) will be sidelined for a month or more, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
12:40 PM - Jordan Wicks (CHC) Cubs recalled Wicks from Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
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