Discover how the Chicago Cubs are navigating injuries while leading the National League Central and eyeing a blockbuster trade.

As the Texas Rangers return home from a six-game road trip, they need an offensive turnaround. But the Chicago Cubs will be a tough team to deal with. The Rangers (17-20) have lost their last four series and are coming off a 2-4 road trip to Detroit and New York.

The Chicago Cubs have reinstated right-hander Ethan Roberts from the 15-day injured list, the same day manager Craig Counsell said reliever Hunter Harvey had a setback in his recovery from right triceps inflammation that has sidelined him for a month.

The Chicago Cubs’ torrid stretch has them tied for the best record (26-12) in Major League Baseball coming off a four-game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds.

The Chicago Cubs made a remarkable start to the 2026 campaign to put themselves among the best teams in the MLB so far this season. The team is on an outstanding run right now despite having a depleted pitching staff with several key injuries.

Here's how to watch Friday's Texas Rangers vs Chicago Cubs game, including start times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

The Chicago Cubs already are used to the challenges of a pitching staff that has been banged up by injuries. Ten pitchers from the 40-man roster are on the IL.

The Chicago Cubs coasted to an 8-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday, extending their home winning streak to 15 and getting one step closer to history.

A 65-year-old Chicago man who traveled to Los Angeles to watch his favorite team play the Dodgers was killed in a hit-and-run collision, prompting a citywide search for the driver.

Could the New York Mets become one of the first MLB teams to wave the white flag in 2026? If so, count the Chicago Cubs interested in Freddy Peralta. The two-time All-Star pitcher is in the final year of