Matt Shaw’s offensive struggles prompted manager Craig Counsell to start Jon Berti at third base Wednesday in the Chicago Cubs’ 4-2 loss.

A year after taking Cam Smith and trading him to the Astros in a package for Kyle Tucker, the Cubs own pick No. 17 in this summer's draft.

Cubs manager Craig Counsell held rookie Matt Shaw out of the starting lineup on Wednesday, giving the young third baseman a day to focus on his pregame work without worrying too much about the night’s game against the Twins.

The 36-year-old right-hander had been pitching in the Mexican League until he announced his retirement over the weekend.

The Cubs’ Michael Busch is a rare Simley product gaining fame without wrestling. Will Short, coach of Simley’s powerhouse wrestling program, is over it: “We couldn’t be more proud of Michael.” Read more in Patrick Reusse's latest column.

The Chicago Cubs were warned to stay away from Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen at the 2025 MLB trade deadline.

The Chicago Cubs placed reliever Porter Hodge on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a right shoulder impingement and recalled Ethan Roberts.

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced an injury to a bullpen arm who has struggled to be a consistent force on the mound.