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Cubs lose pitchers’ duel, but Cade Horton continues to show he’s unafraid of the big moment • June 14, 2025, 7:10 AM ET (New York Times)
This Cubs Pitcher Could Lose His Rotation Spot When Ace Returns • June 12, 2025, 3:24 AM ET (Newsweek)
Detroit Tigers top the Chicago Cubs 3-1 in matchup of division leaders • June 6, 2025, 4:20 PM ET (CBS)
Cubs aren’t waiting until the trade deadline to make more moves for pitching • June 3, 2025, 8:15 AM ET (New York Times)
Michael Busch leads hit parade as Cubs beat Reds • June 2, 2025, 8:09 AM ET (Reuters)

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Also Known As Chicago Colts • Chicago White Stockings • Chicago Orphans • North Siders • Cubbies
Awards And Honors World Series (2016) • World Series (1908) • World Series (1907)
Date 1876 - present
Headquarters Chicago
Areas Of Involvement baseball
Related People Tony Lazzeri • Billy Williams • Ryne Sandberg • Greg Maddux • Grover Cleveland Alexander • Sammy Sosa • Jimmie Foxx • Rogers Hornsby • Ernie Banks • Lou Boudreau • Fergie Jenkins • Leo Durocher • William Wrigley, Jr. • Lou Brock • Harvey Kuenn

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Wrigley Field
Chicago Cubs; Wrigley Field
Alfonso Soriano
Chicago Cubs: Aramis Ramírez
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Joe Tinker
Harry Caray
Banks, Ernie
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