Lee Elia, who died Wednesday at age 87, will always remain a significant part of Chicago Cubs lore, thanks to a rant for the ages that’s celebrated every April 29.

Lee Elia, who is perhaps best known for his rant directed at Cubs fans critical of his team in 1983, died Wednesday.

The Chicago Cubs didn’t let consecutive defeats weigh on them, avoiding a sweep with an 8-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins.

Pete Crow-Armstrong hit two home runs for his fifth multi-homer game this season, powering the Chicago Cubs past the Minnesota Twins 8-1 on Thursday.

With two home runs that fueled an 8-1 Cubs victory over the Twins on Thursday, Pete Crow-Armstrong recorded his fifth multi-homer game in his 92nd game this season.

Chicago Cubs Linked to Trade That Would Boost World Series Chances originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Cubs are one of the best teams in baseball so far this season. While they have been playing at an impressive level throughout the first half of the 2025 campaign, they could still use an upgrade or two.

A crucial trade deadline is coming and the Chicago Cubs should be adding to one part of the roster in particular.

The Chicago Cubs are exploring all options to add starting pitching, and Kansas City Royals starter Seth Lugo is a player they could keep their eye on.

Twins: David Festa (2-3, 5.48 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 45 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Twins play the Chicago Cubs with a 1-0 series lead. Minnesota is 25-18 in home games and 44-47 overall. The Twins have a 30-8 record in games when they scored at least five runs.