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Cubs Select Michael Fulmer, Option Nate Pearson

4 days ago | cubsinsider.com | Jacob Zanolla

The Cubs are once again mixing up the bullpen, with Michael Fulmer making his return to Chicago. In a corresponding move, Nate Pearson has once again been optioned to Iowa. Today’s roster update presented by @NuveenInv: pic.twitter.com/tIxMpapiRL— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) June 23, 2025Pearson only made one start in his return with the Cubs, throwing two innings and giving up five earned runs. He was great in Iowa for the Triple-A squad, but still can’t seem to figure it out in the big leagues.
The Rant – Chicago Cubs Podcast (Episode 159): Cubs Fall to Seattle, Using the Wrigley Wind, Finally Facing off Against St. Louis -

4 days ago | cubsinsider.com | Jacob Zanolla

The Cubs just lost a series to the Seattle Mariners and are now headed to St. Louis. Join Jacob and Blake as they discuss all things Cubs baseball. Subscribe to The Rant – Chicago Cubs Podcast on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Spreaker, Podcast Addict, or Podchaser. Please help support The Rant – Chicago Cubs Podcast by leaving a five-star review!
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (6/21/25): Cubs 10, Mariners 7 - Happ Homers Twice at Sweltering Wrigley

6 days ago | cubsinsider.com | Sean Holland

The Cubs and Mariners got together on a very hot and windy Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field. There were plenty of fireworks and a couple cases of heat exhaustion, but Chicago prevailed thanks to five home runs. Ian Happ and Kyle Tucker got the North Siders off to a great start with back-to-back home runs against Emerson Hancock before the first out in the bottom of the 1st.
Ian Happ Passes Kris Bryant on Cubs' All-Time Home Run List -

6 days ago | cubsinsider.com | Jacob Zanolla

Ian Happ made history on Saturday afternoon, hitting his second home run of the day. Happ has now gone deep in three straight games, with eight home runs in his last 15 games. He led off the bottom of the first inning with a solo home run, giving the Cubs an early 1-0 lead. LEAD OFF HOMER. VOTE HAPP. pic.twitter.com/EIkqrid4AA— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) June 21, 2025Happ’s 161st home run in a Cubs uniform came in the second inning. This officially puts him above Kris Bryant for home runs as a Cub.
Shōta Imanaga Set to Return Next Week Against Cardinals

1 week ago | cubsinsider.com | Jacob Zanolla

Shōta Imanaga hasn’t pitched since May 4th, having been on the Injured List with a hamstring injury. He made his final rehab start on Friday night, putting up fantastic results that signal his imminent return to the big leagues. Shota Imanaga during Friday's rehab start 👏4.1 IP | 8 K | 0 ER | 72 pitches pic.twitter.com/5aGiFPaT2Z— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) June 21, 2025With Imanaga almost back, the rotation will have to be moved around.
Cubs Recall Nate Pearson, DFA Génesis Cabrera

1 week ago | cubsinsider.com | Jacob Zanolla

The Génesis Cabrera experiment has come to an end. After allowing a three-run home run in his second straight appearance, the Cubs have designated him for assignment. Cabrera posted an 8.68 ERA during his time in Chicago, allowing four home runs over nine outings. His 2.65 HR/9 could only last so long on a major league roster, although we’ll see if he lands somewhere else after his departure from the Cubs. As the corresponding move, Nate Pearson is back in the big leagues.
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (6/20/25): Mariners 9, Cubs 4 - Big Dumper Day

1 week ago | cubsinsider.com | Sean Holland

The Cubs welcomed the Mariners to Wrigley Field on a warm and windy Friday afternoon. Chicago jumped ahead early, but Seattle roared back with four home runs to win comfortably. Cal “Big Dumper” Raleigh started the scoring with a solo home run off of Matthew Boyd in the top of the 1st inning. Ian Happ responded immediately in the bottom of the frame with a homer against George Kirby, and Michael Busch added a two-run single to give the North Siders a 3-1 lead after one.
Chicago Cubs vs Seattle Mariners – Series Preview (June 20-22): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4 -

1 week ago | cubsinsider.com | Sean Holland

The Cubs (45-29) split a rain-shortened two-game series with the Brewers to maintain their lead in the NL Central. The offense showed some life with 12 runs scored in the pair of matchups. They now welcome the Mariners to Wrigley for a weekend set starting Friday afternoon. Seattle (37-36) started strong in 2025, holding first place in the American League West and sitting 29-21 after 50 games. They have hit the skids since, going 8-15 while the red-hot Astros blew by them in the standings.
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (6/19/25): Brewers 8, Cubs 7 - Late Rally Falls Short

1 week ago | cubsinsider.com | Sean Holland

The Cubs and Brewers met in the final game of a rain-shortened series on Thursday afternoon. Milwaukee scored early and often before fending off a furious rally by the home team to earn a victory and a split. Christian Yelich opened up the offense with an RBI single against Jameson Taillon in the top of the 1st. Chicago briefly went ahead in the bottom of the frame when Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a two-run homer, his 20th of the season, off of Freddy Peralta.
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (6/17/25): Cubs 5, Brewers 3 - PCA Steals Show

1 week ago | cubsinsider.com | Sean Holland

The Cubs welcomed the second place Brewers to Wrigley Tuesday night to start an important three-game series. Chicago landed the big blow in the middle innings to take the lead and held on to win. Milwaukee went out in front in the top of the 2nd when Isaac Collins hit a two-run homer off of Ben Brown to make it 2-0. The North Siders cut the deficit in half on an RBI double by Matt Shaw against starter Chad Patrick in the bottom of the frame.