Chicago Cubs Get Bad News on Paul Skenes Trade After Latest Rumors originally appeared on Athlon Sports. There have been rumors that the Chicago Cubs could be interested in trading for Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Skenes is one of the better starters in Major League Baseball, and even has an argument to be the best.

Nico Hoerner’s success is rooted in a high contact rate and batting average, which have become staples during his seven seasons with the Chicago Cubs.

Ian Happ homered and drove in four runs on three hits, Pete Crow-Armstrong added his team-leading 16th home run and Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 7-1 on Thursday night to earn their seventh consecutive series victory.

The Chicago Cubs were seen for a while as a team who does not have a bullpen capable of keeping up with their championship aspirations. Though that could be fix

In this major trade idea, New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is proposed to play elsewhere at some point this season.

Players react differently when they are sent down to the minors, and Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell liked Matt Shaw’s approach.

The breakout season of Pete Crow-Armstrong continued on Tuesday night as the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 8-3 in Washington D.C. 'PCA' went 1-for-3 with a double and two stolen bases in the victory,

LATEST VIDEOS Powered by BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Tigers open a three-game series at home against the Chicago Cubs on Friday. Detroit has gone 21-8 at home and 41-23 overall. Tigers hitters are batting a collective .251, which ranks fifth in the AL.

The Cubs are 5-0 in Horton’s five outings since he was promoted from Triple A to replace injured All-Star pitcher Shota Imanaga.

WASHINGTON — As soon as Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner completed the tag on the Nationals’ Robert Hassell III, his right hand shot up. He popped up and pointed to left fielder Ian Happ, who slapped his glove in celebration.