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PITTSBURGH -- It’s safe to say Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga has laid to rest any idea of a sophomore slump.

CHICAGO -- The Cubs had hoped Javier Assad was positioning himself to be an option for the rotation in the near future, but the right-hander has hit a setback in his comeback from a left oblique issue that initially flared during Spring Training.

CHICAGO -- Justin Steele posted a photo of himself in a hospital bed on Friday, offering a smile and a thumbs up after undergoing season-ending surgery on his left elbow. The Cubs’ pitcher also posted a note of gratitude for everyone who sent him messages of encouragement. “Truly means the

LOS ANGELES -- Justin Steele called Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy on Saturday to let him know that the pitcher was going to undergo season-ending surgery. Hottovy said their conversation centered around the positives -- Steele would have some answers, and his work ethic and skill should create a solid

LOS ANGELES -- The Cubs are currently in a kind of holding pattern when it comes to determining what comes next for left-hander Justin Steele. One of the key pieces to Chicago’s rotation, Steele is currently dealing with an elbow issue that has now flared up multiple times dating back

CHICAGO -- Cubs left-hander Justin Steele alerted manager Craig Counsell and pitching coach Tommy Hottovy that he was experiencing some elbow tightness during his outing against the Rangers on Monday night at Wrigley Field. Given the cold conditions, it was difficult to assess the exact nature of what the pitcher

MESA, Ariz. -- Still shaking off changing hemispheres after returning from the Tokyo Series on Thursday, most of the Cubs’ regulars got Friday off when the club returned to Cactus League play. But manager Craig Counsell wasn’t about to sit this one out. “I was too excited to see Nico

MESA, Ariz. -- Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner will not travel to Japan for the season-opening Tokyo Series against the Dodgers, a move the Cubs believe is the best way to prepare him for the regular season. Hoerner underwent flexor tendon surgery in his right forearm on Oct. 11, and

MESA, Ariz. -- The Cubs have to map out their rotation plans for a pair of openers this season, adding an atypical layer to the Spring Training scheduling. On Monday it was revealed that right-hander Javier Assad -- considered a favorite for a spot on the starting staff -- is

DALLAS – The strong performance that Dansby Swanson turned in over the final few months of last season made his admission at the end of the campaign surprising for the Cubs’ front office. The veteran shortstop acknowledged that he had been playing through a sports hernia. The Cubs revealed on

CHICAGO – Nico Hoerner has developed into a steady performer and clubhouse leader for the Cubs over the course of the past few seasons. That is expected to remain the case next year, even as the second baseman’s offseason has already hit a snag. On Monday, the Cubs announced that

CHICAGO -- Standing at his locker on Tuesday afternoon, when the Cubs were still weighing whether to place Justin Steele on the injured list as the team clings to the fringe of the playoff race, the lefty did not hesitate when asked if he thought he would pitch again this

CHICAGO -- Cade Horton’s 2024 season is likely over. Horton (the Cubs’ No. 1 prospect, No. 17 overall, according to MLB Pipeline) suffered a setback in his rehab from a right lat strain, MLB.com confirmed. The expectation is he will get back to throwing, but given where the calendar is,

CHICAGO -- Adbert Alzolay entered this season hoping to build on his breakout showing last year as the Cubs closer. Injuries interfered with his performance and ability to stay on the field, and now he is at risk of missing the 2025 campaign. Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced that Alzolay

CHICAGO -- Cubs reliever Adbert Alzolay, who is on the 60-day injured list with a right flexor strain, is likely to undergo arm surgery, which would end his 2024 season. Alzolay is seeking second opinions to determine the exact details of what the procedure will entail, according to Cubs manager

CHICAGO -- The Cubs’ starting pitching depth is being put to the test by injuries. Jordan Wicks exited his start against the Cardinals on Friday with a right oblique strain, Cubs manager Craig Counsell said following Chicago’s 3-0 loss to St. Louis at Wrigley Field. The 24-year-old left-hander is expected

CINCINNATI -- Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner went through running drills in left field at Great American Ball Park on Saturday afternoon and wrapped up his workout by signing autographs for a group of fans watching from the stands. When fans can see him take the field again is less

PITTSBURGH -- The Cubs got a big part of their offense back on Friday, but they also lost another piece for at least the next 10 days. Outfielder Seiya Suzuki was activated from the 10-day IL, but shortstop Dansby Swanson was placed on the 10-day IL with a right knee

CHICAGO -- Cody Bellinger went through all the necessary tests to make sure he could feel like himself. The biggest step arrived Monday, when the Cubs’ center fielder faced live pitching at Wrigley Field and did not hold anything back with his swing. The way Bellinger felt in that session

CHICAGO – When Justin Steele dropped to the grass in Globe Life Field on Opening Day, grabbing at his left leg, it was easy to think through worst-case scenarios for the Cubs’ rotation. A little more than a month later, the lefty rejoined a group that has more than held

BOSTON -- Cody Bellinger tossed a baseball lightly in left field at Fenway Park on Sunday evening, and flashed a smile as he continued to play catch. It was a positive step in a day full of them for the Cubs center fielder, who is sidelined due to two fractured

CHICAGO – Cubs center fielder Cody Bellinger was feeling positive on Tuesday night when X-rays on his right side came back negative for anything alarming after he ran into Wrigley Field's brick wall trying to make a catch. He even maintained his sense of humor after departing the game early.

CHICAGO -- There is no established timeline for Kyle Hendricks' return to the Cubs’ rotation. The veteran starter was officially shelved on Tuesday due to a back issue, but beyond that health setback there will be the ongoing search for a solution to his persistent pitching woes. “We’re not going

PHOENIX -- It was just about the ultimate routine play. In his final at-bat of Sunday’s win over the Mariners, Seiya Suzuki shot a grounder to third and then chugged down the line. But then, he uncharacteristically began to slow. While he ran -- but not during his swing, the