Chicago Cubs kick off a pivotal season in Arizona — where it’s playoffs-or-bust in 2025

There is pressure on this Chicago Cubs team to get back to the postseason for the first time since 2020 and secure their first division title in a full season since 2017.
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Chicago Cubs acquire reliever Tom Cosgrove in trade and send him to Triple-A Iowa
The Chicago Cubs acquired left-handed reliever Tom Cosgrove from the San Diego Padres on Thursday for cash considerations and optioned him to Triple-A Iowa.
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Thu, Apr 10
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Chicago baseball report: The White Sox get walked off twice — but the Cubs surge through a tough April schedule
Entering Wednesday, the Chicago White Sox had stuck out the second-fewest times in the majors this season (75).
Wed, Apr 9
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Column: Kyle Tucker’s hot start has fueled North Side optimism while helping the Chicago Cubs hide their warts
If Kyle Tucker continues to hit like he has at the start of 2025, the Chicago Cubs should have an open path to the postseason.
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3 takeaways from Chicago Cubs’ series win, including clutch two-out hits and Jon Berti stepping up
Veteran infielder Jon Berti has so far fit well with how the Chicago Cubs have constructed their roster.
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Photos: Chicago Cubs lose to Texas Rangers 6-2 at Wrigley Field
Photos from the Chicago Cubs’ 6-2 loss to the Texas Rangers on April 9, 2025, at Wrigley Field.
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Justin Steele goes on 15-day IL with left elbow tendinitis as Chicago Cubs ‘take the conservative route’
Lingering soreness and tightness in Justin Steele’s left elbow prompted the Chicago Cubs to take a cautious approach.
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Photos: Chicago Cubs beat the Texas Rangers 10-6 at Wrigley Field
A four-run eighth inning gave the Chicago Cubs a 10-6 victory over the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field.
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Chicago Cubs use a 4-run inning behind Dansby Swanson’s big hit to overcome the Texas Rangers in a 10-6 victory
A healthy Dansby Swanson is part of what has made this Chicago Cubs lineup so tough the last two weeks.