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Cubs get Clay Holmes, Tyrone Taylor in Mets trade just before deadline

The Chicago Cubs are not intimidated by the Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers or any other National League contender, and if they were, they should be feeling more confident following an eventful trade deadline. The North Siders added to their round of acquisitions by addressing their pitching and lineup depth in one big move. And […] The post Cubs get Clay Holmes, Tyrone Taylor in Mets trade just before deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Dalton Rushing Decision Before Cubs Series

On Monday evening, the Los Angeles Dodgers will open up a series with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.The Dodgers are coming off an 8-4 loss to the Boston Red Sox (at home).Dalton Rushing did not play in the game.Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Rushing DecisionFor Monday’s game, the Dodgers have announced their starting lineup.Via Underdog […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Dalton Rushing Decision Before Cubs Series appeared first on HEAVY .

White Sox Acquire Joey Bart

The White Sox have landed catcher Joey Bart from the Braves, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports.  MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand writes that right-hander Duncan Davitt (who designated for assignment earlier today) is headed to Atlanta in exchange. More to come….

Mets trade Clay Holmes and Tyrone Taylor to Cubs for Jefferson Rojas

The Mets have traded right-handed pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor to the Cubs for infield prospect Jefferson Rojas, a 21-year-old who’s played second, third, and short. Holmes has been on the injured list since suffering a broken leg in mid-May, but he was very, very good in 52.2 innings of work over the […]

Cubs Acquire LHP Braxton Garrett from Marlins for Jonathon Long, Jace Beck

The Cubs just picked up a possible lottery ticket in 29-year-old (on Wednesday) Braxton Garrett, the No. 7 overall pick in 2016 who started to round into form in 2022-23. He blew out his elbow in 2024, then missed all of last season. This year has been an adventure, with just two big league starts … The post Cubs Acquire LHP Braxton Garrett from Marlins for Jonathon Long, Jace Beck appeared first on .

MLB rumors: Multiple reporters dispute Cubs pulled off Reid Detmers trade with Angels

Chicago Cubs fans may have prematurely celebrated a Reid Detmers acquisition. Michael Cerami of Bleacher Nation reported that The North Siders had completed a trade with the Los Angeles Angels for the left-handed starting pitcher, but he was met with skepticism when other respected people in the industry like ESPN’s Jesse Rogers and Mark Feinsand […] The post MLB rumors: Multiple reporters dispute Cubs pulled off Reid Detmers trade with Angels appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Blue Jays Getting Trade Calls On Jose Soriano

Jose Soriano was just traded to the Blue Jays earlier today, but some clubs with prior interest in the right-hander have been in touch with Toronto about a possible flip, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post.  The Cubs were the only team publicly linked to Soriano in trade rumors, but it’s unclear […]

Conflicting Reports About Cubs Acquiring Reid Detmers

Bleacher Nation’s Michael Cerami was the first to report that the Cubs were acquiring lefty Reid Detmers from the Angels, but ESPN’s Jesse Rogers, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, and Just Baseball’s Peter Appel subsequently reported that no deal is done. While I have not been able to confirm anything one way or the other, Cerami stood … The post Conflicting Reports About Cubs Acquiring Reid Detmers appeared first on .

Cubs add more pitching before deadline with Marlins trade

The rumor mill has speculated that the Chicago Cubs have been searching for a starting pitcher with multiple years of control. Hours before the 6 p.m. EST trade deadline, it appears the front office finally got their guy after reaching a deal with the Miami Marlins. Reports indicate that Braxton Garrett is heading to Chicago, […] The post Cubs add more pitching before deadline with Marlins trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

MLB Trade: Chicago Cubs Acquiring Angels’ 3-Year MLB Reliever

After their nixed trade with the Los Angeles Angels for Reid Detmers, which has not been confirmed yet, the Chicago Cubs are back on the board with a meaningful move. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Cubs are acquiring RHP Ryan Zeferjahn from the Angels. Passan wrote: “The Chicago Cubs are acquiring right-handed reliever Ryan […] The post MLB Trade: Chicago Cubs Acquiring Angels’ 3-Year MLB Reliever appeared first on HEAVY .

Cubs acquire southpaw Braxton Garrett from Marlins

The Cubs made an interesting deal today before the trade deadline, getting left-hander Braxton Garrett from the Marlins. We now have the return for Garrett as well. The left-handed Garrett, who turns 29 on Wednesday, is still under team control until 2029 and still has one minor league option left, although that only applies to […]

Bears’ Coby Bryant injury leads to major concerns at safety

While the Chicago Bears tinker with offensive adjustments, their defensive unit suffered a tough blow. The injury loss of Coby Bryant led to major concerns at the safety position, according to a post on X by Courtney Cronin. “From a timeline perspective of when Bryant is due back, it obviously could have been a lot […] The post Bears’ Coby Bryant injury leads to major concerns at safety appeared first on ClutchPoints .

On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Dodgers series preview

Shohei Ohtani is, for the time being, not pitching and will serve only as the Dodgers DH. That means the Cubs remain the only team Ohtani has never pitched against. (He also hasn’t faced the Brewers in a regular-season game, but he did have that memorable game against them in the NLCS last year.) And, […]