The Cubs' outfielder consists of Ian Happ, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Kyle Tucker, Seiya Suzuki, Owen Caissie, Willi Castro and Kevin Alcántara. With six players and only three sports available, the Cubs are likely to move on from at least one, if not more of their outfielders this offseason.

Spencer Steer hit two of Cincinnati's season-high five homers as the Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 7-4 on to keep pace in the National League wild-card race.

Once considered the hallmark of a good Major League hitter, the .300 batting average has felt like an endangered species in recent years as strikeout rates have

According to the Cubs' X account, the team has reinstated starting pitcher Michael Soroka from the 15-day injured list. Chicago optioned starter Ben Brown as well.

Santana joined Chicago on Monday after signing a one-year contract. The Cubs also added Aaron Civale to their roster one day after they claimed the veteran right-hander off waivers from the White Sox.

Chicago Cubs (88-65, second in the NL Central) vs. Cincinnati Reds (77-76, third in the NL Central) Cincinnati; Friday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Shota Imanaga (9-7, 3.29 ERA, 0.95 WHIP,

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. CHICAGO (AP) — Carlos Santana was contacted by a couple teams after he was released by Cleveland last week. Once he heard from Chicago Cubs manager ...

Expert recap and game analysis of the Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs MLB game from September 20, 2025 on ESPN.