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The Cubs outfielder now has 38 home runs, leads the NL in WAR, OPS, slugging, and total bases, and is pulling away from Ohtani in MVP voting.
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Cubs club coverage from the official MLB.com wire.

The Cubs outfielder is putting together a historic August, highlighted by a three-homer performance against Cincinnati.

Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger went down while attempting to field a Nick Sogard double, with no immediate injury update provided.
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Chicago placed the left-handed reliever on waivers rather than returning him to the active roster, with his 30-day rehab limit approaching.

Chicago's infielder Matt Shaw has been reinstated from the injured list, returning to the active roster after an extended stay.

Shaw is back after a two-month stint on the injured list with a left-hand sprain, with Alcántara heading to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Chicago's relief corps remains unsettled, with the organization prioritizing bullpen evaluation as a key near-term focus.
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Right-hander Luis Rujano moves up a level in the Cubs system, joining the Knoxville Smokies from High-A South Bend.

An uncalled balk with Pete Crow-Armstrong on third base in a scoreless game proved costly as Chicago fell to Arizona.

The umpiring crew acknowledged after the game that they missed a balk by Eduardo Rodriguez, a call that was not reviewable, per Bob Nightengale.

The 26-year-old righty experienced renewed symptoms from a stress reaction in his neck, forcing a trip back to Chicago for examination by team doctors.

The Cubs lefty is working back from elbow surgery and a flexor tendon strain, showing 90-91 mph velocity in an informal rehab session.

Cubs SP Ben Brown has suffered a setback, per Patrick Mooney, casting doubt on whether he'll return during Chicago's playoff push.

Cubs starter Ben Brown has hit a snag in his return from a neck injury, casting doubt on his availability timeline.

Cubs pitcher Ben Brown experienced a return of neck symptoms Tuesday, per Bob Nightengale, leaving his potential return to the rotation in question.

The Cubs right-hander allowed just 2 hits and 0 runs over 7 innings vs. Arizona, boosting his case for a postseason rotation spot.

Chicago breaks its own all-time mark for consecutive runs scored, a feat not seen in the organization since 1969.

Ian Happ is driving the Cubs offense with a red-hot stretch, while Chicago's team power ranks first in baseball this month.

Arizona's Torey Lovullo retracted his complaint after MLB VP Michael Hill confirmed the Cubs' coaching staff actions were within the rules.

Chicago sits at 76-56 and is running away with the NL wild-card, with players and manager openly believing they can win it all.

Chicago's manager pulled starter Shota Imanaga quickly, indicating the Cubs are managing their ace with a playoff-oriented approach.

The Cubs activated reliever Daniel Palencia from the injured list, though he won't be used as the team's closer upon his return.

Chicago designated the veteran utility infielder for assignment just days after calling him up, opting for recently claimed Gabriel Arias instead.

The Cubs CF is the first player to reach 30 homers and 30 steals in 2026, continuing a historic offensive breakout since late May.

Chicago's top reliever returns from a lengthy absence ahead of a Friday series opener in Seattle, boosting a bullpen that has leaned on Jacob Webb.

A lengthy weather delay at Wrigley Field disrupted the Cubs-White Sox crosstown matchup before Chicago's North Siders prevailed 4-3.

Gausman left his start against the White Sox with a cramp in his left, non-pitching thumb; per Jordan Bastian, he is reported to be doing well.

The grounds crew is removing the tarp at the Cubs' field, indicating a rain delay appears to be ending.

The Cubs starter left tonight's outing with a left hand cramp, an official team post confirmed.