Michael Busch has been a first-round draft pick, a top-100 prospect and a Pacific Coast League MVP during his ascent toward the majors. In most organizations, that kind of résumé gets you fast ...

Busch could form a platoon with the newly signed Justin Turner at first base in 2025, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports. Busch, a left-handed hitter, would presumably be on the strong side of ...

Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch received lofty praise from general manager Carter Hawkins as he enters his second ...

The Chicago Cubs gave first baseman Michael Busch a huge vote of confidence this offseason when they traded away Cody Bellinger and minor leaguer Matt Mervis. The front office moves made the 27 ...

The two could work in a platoon to start the year with the lefty-hitting Busch serving on the strong side, but a prolonged slump by either player could swing playing time more in the opposite ...

Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch enters the 2025 season with high expectations after a strong rookie campaign, but advanced metrics suggest a potential sophomore slump. Busch, 27 ...

The Cubs’ Michael Busch points towards a teammate as he walks to the dugout against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on July 23, 2024. Griffin Quinn/Getty Images Share KANSAS CITY ...

Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter recently went through the five-year plan for each MLB team at first base and just one name was included for the Cubs. That would be the unexpected star Michael Busch.

The Chicago Cubs padded their sixth-inning lead in Monday's game against the San Diego Padres after Michael Busch launched a three-run homer. The Cubs' first baseman had been going towards right ...