en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Chicago Cubs News https://sportspyder.com/mlb/chicago-cubs/news If the Chicago Cubs want to trade at the deadline this year, they may have to come to terms with losing prospect Jefferson Rojas, no matter how much it stings. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:38:57 GMT Ryan O'Rourke https://sportspyder.com/mlb/chicago-cubs/articles/56368170 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/chicago-cubs/articles/56368170 false false The Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS) is in its first year, and I predict that the stats will be a big hit. They’re easy to calculate, needing only simple math, and have a nice little acronym borrowed from the automotive world. Over time, they will very likely evolve into something that players and agents can point … The post appeared first on . Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:36:36 GMT Duane Pesice https://sportspyder.com/mlb/chicago-cubs/articles/56368140 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/chicago-cubs/articles/56368140 false false The new Automated Ball-Strike system has contributed to a spike in the Major League Baseball’s walk rate so far this season. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:35:11 GMT David Brandt https://sportspyder.com/mlb/chicago-cubs/articles/56368135 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/chicago-cubs/articles/56368135 false false Several afternoon matchups headline Thursday’s MLB action, though not every team will play with several squads traveling ahead of their weekend series. There ar Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:29:38 GMT Peter Dewey https://sportspyder.com/mlb/chicago-cubs/articles/56368071 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/chicago-cubs/articles/56368071 false false Cole Mathis, the Cubs' No. 14 prospect, picked up three RBIs to help the South Bend Cubs to a 16-10 series-opening victory over the Dayton Dragons. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:22:07 GMT CBT847 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/chicago-cubs/articles/56367985 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/chicago-cubs/articles/56367985 false false No, Charlie most likely isn’t the goose’s name. But he had to know he wasn’t going to get hit by a ball from Michael Busch at the moment. Strong performance from Shota Tuesday. Good hitting. Timely hitting — despite stranding SEVENTEEN runners. Great to see Seiya’s first HR. Hope to see Palencia before too long. […] Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:45:30 GMT Jeff Brown https://sportspyder.com/mlb/chicago-cubs/articles/56367645 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/chicago-cubs/articles/56367645 false false The Cubs' success hinges on batting with runners in scoring position. Every team's does, but maybe that's even truer of this one. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:08:16 GMT Brian Kelder https://sportspyder.com/mlb/chicago-cubs/articles/56367272 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/chicago-cubs/articles/56367272 false false We knew this moment was coming, and although it’ll be quite a bit more exciting when it happens in a closer game, it’s still pretty wild. The Chicago Cubs last night … a game that concluded with an overturned call using the Automated Balls and Strikes system. It was exactly the kind of call that doesn’t look so bad in real time, but Miguel Amaya knew this Hoby Milner pitch nipped the plate: The won tonight on a game-ending ABS challenge 🤫 — Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) A strike is a strike, and a win is a win! WALK IT OFF! SING THE SONG! Also: what are we going to call those? It feels like something that needs its own name, like a bases-loaded walk walk-off is a shrimp, and I have no idea why. But I love it. So an ABS challenge walk-off also needs its own ridiculous name that makes no sense. Maybe also ocean-themed? A lobster? An urchin? Octopus? Sea cucumber? Crabs? Hey, that one has ABS in it … The full highlights from the win over the Phillies: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:46:51 GMT Brett Taylor https://sportspyder.com/mlb/chicago-cubs/articles/56367080 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/chicago-cubs/articles/56367080 false false After starting the season 7-9 through their first 16 games, dead last in the National League Central, the Chicago Cubs have gone on an impressive winning streak Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:37:10 GMT Mack Baltes https://sportspyder.com/mlb/chicago-cubs/articles/56366978 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/chicago-cubs/articles/56366978 false false José Soriano, Shohei Ohtani, Josh Naylor, Yordan Alvarez, Idelmaro Vargas, Max Fried, and Munetaka Murakami were among the top performers across MLB on April... Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:20:50 GMT MLB https://sportspyder.com/mlb/chicago-cubs/articles/56366844 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/chicago-cubs/articles/56366844 false false Craig Counsell seemingly has settled on Caleb Thielbar serving as the Chicago Cubs' closer while Daniel Palencia remains sidelined. Thielbar has two saves over Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:05:02 GMT Jordan Campbell https://sportspyder.com/mlb/chicago-cubs/articles/56366678 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/chicago-cubs/articles/56366678 false false The Cubs Baseball Channel proud to partner with AveD! Follow the link to join Mick Nation. This includes interactive games, contacts and prizes! https://www.... Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:37:08 GMT Cubs Baseball Channel https://sportspyder.com/mlb/chicago-cubs/articles/56366508 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/chicago-cubs/articles/56366508 false false Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:26:50 GMT The REKAP ® https://sportspyder.com/mlb/chicago-cubs/articles/56366411 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/chicago-cubs/articles/56366411 false false Boyd's return from injury is both welcomed and needed, but his absence allowed for other players to rise to the occasion. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:10:25 GMT Sahadev Sharma https://sportspyder.com/mlb/chicago-cubs/articles/56366279 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/chicago-cubs/articles/56366279 true false