The Chicago Cubs' lead in the National League Central is down to two games entering play on Friday. They could add to the starting rotation to hold off the Milwaukee Brewers.

The buy-in from Chris Flexen happened immediately. The Chicago Cubs believed they got the 2022 version of the right-hander that saw Flexen post a 3.73 ERA in 33 games with the Seattle

The Cubs are 7-18 against the Yankees in interleague play. Their .280 winning percentage is the worst vs. the Yankees among current National League teams. The Astros were .111 (1-8) before switching to the American League after 2012.

The Chicago Cubs wrapped up their three-game series with the Minnesota Twins, where they dropped two of three games but salvaged the last game off a spectacular performance from Pete Crow-Armstrong. Crow-Armstrong continued to make his case to be the National League’s MVP by hitting two home runs to get him to the 25/25 mark on the season.

Gregorio, a power-hitting catcher who recently transferred from Northern Illinois to Auburn, said he has worked out for five MLB teams, including the Chicago Cubs.

The entire middle of the order is deserving of playing in the All-Star Game, meaning the Cubs are in a great place as we approach the break.

Turns out they didn't have to wait long. Misiorowski has been named to the National League All-Star team as a replacement for Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd, Major League Baseball announced in a Friday night shocker.

The Chicago Cubs have long been connected to a trade for Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcántara. One MLB insider recently added more fuel to the fire.