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Cubs Add Tyrone Taylor, Option Kevin Alcántara
It wasn’t a grand slam, but Kevin Alcántara‘s first MLB homer came with a fate worse than just riding the bench. Because the Cubs need a spot for newly acquired outfielder Tyrone Taylor, who will platoon with Ian Happ in left field against tough lefties, Alcántara has been optioned back to Iowa. The timing is … The post Cubs Add Tyrone Taylor, Option Kevin Alcántara appeared first on .
Kevin Gausman, Clay Holmes to Start This Weekend in KC
Though he didn’t lay out his exact plans, Craig Counsell made it pretty clear in talking with reporters on Tuesday that Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes will (probably) start on Friday and Saturday in Kansas City. Gausman’s regular turn would have been on Thursday, but pushing him back allows him to acclimate a little more … The post Kevin Gausman, Clay Holmes to Start This Weekend in KC appeared first on .
Sounds Like Ian Happ Will Be Platooned Against Tough Lefties Moving Forward
Craig Counsell must have been listening to Erykah Badu on Monday, because he apparently went to Jed Hoyer and said, “You better call Tyrone and tell him come on.” That would be Tyrone Taylor, the outfielder acquired from the Mets along with Clay Holmes in exchange for infield prospect Jefferson Rojas. The 32-year-old has never … The post Sounds Like Ian Happ Will Be Platooned Against Tough Lefties Moving Forward appeared first on .
Cubs ‘Here to Win’ with Deadline Splashes, Now Comes Some Serious Roster Shuffling
Jed Hoyer didn’t stand pat, nor did he wait for the market to come to him at a time when he absolutely needed to make big improvements to the Cubs’ pitching staff. The man who’s been at or near the head of baseball operations on the North Side for nearly 15 years now showed the … The post Cubs ‘Here to Win’ with Deadline Splashes, Now Comes Some Serious Roster Shuffling appeared first on .
The Rundown: Cubs Blast Dodgers, Hoyer Rewards Grinding Squad with Deadline Additions, CBA Concerns Follow Skubal to LA
“All the doors I closed one time will open up again.” – Back in the High Life Again by Steve Winwood The Cubs are 1-0 in post-deadline games and the hated Dodgers are the inverse, so life is pretty good for Cubs fans right now. Chicago fell behind quickly last night, but Matthew Boyd righted … The post The Rundown: Cubs Blast Dodgers, Hoyer Rewards Grinding Squad with Deadline Additions, CBA Concerns Follow Skubal to LA appeared first on .
Jed Hoyer Headlines Trade Deadline Winners and Losers
The trade deadline has passed, but not without its customary flurry of moves in the final hour. Jed Hoyer checked off every item on his list, even if he may have had to take secondary routes to acquire reinforcements. Chicago landed one of the three best starters traded when Hoyer pulled the trigger on the … The post Jed Hoyer Headlines Trade Deadline Winners and Losers appeared first on .
Recapping Furious Trade Deadline Action with List of Every Deal
Kudos to Jed Hoyer for his most impactful trade deadline since he broke up the Cubs’ World Series core back in 2021. The Cubs added three starters, a backend reliever, and a backup outfielder. Additionally, Hoyer’s moves added much-needed length to Chicago’s bullpen because Javier Assad and Colin Rea can slide into swing roles. All … The post Recapping Furious Trade Deadline Action with List of Every Deal appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/3/26): Cubs 10, Dodgers 5 – Four Home Runs in Comeback Victory
The Cubs and Dodgers got together on Monday night in the wake of a flurry of moves at the trade deadline earlier in the day. After falling behind immediately, the home team responded with a barrage of homers to thrill the Wrigley faithful and take the opener. Former Cardinals outfielder Tommy Edman greeted Matthew Boyd … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/3/26): Cubs 10, Dodgers 5 – Four Home Runs in Comeback Victory appeared first on .
Cubs Announce Several Roster Moves for Monday
Today got so busy between the trade deadline and some other activities, like selling a new Combat to the shortstop of a rival school, that I failed to put out a lineup post or track the transactions. Oh, we also had a doubleheader in softball to make up for last week’s rainout. It’s too late … The post Cubs Announce Several Roster Moves for Monday appeared first on .
Cubs Acquire Clay Holmes, Tyrone Taylor from Mets for Jefferson Rojas
As Jon Heyman was first to report, the Cubs have acquired right-handed starter Clay Holmes and outfield Tyrone Taylor in exchange for minor league infield prospect Jefferson Rojas. Ranked No. 2 in the system and No. 63 overall, Rojas was a very steep price to pay. But with the infield set, Pedro Ramírez looking like … The post Cubs Acquire Clay Holmes, Tyrone Taylor from Mets for Jefferson Rojas appeared first on .
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 .
Cubs Acquire Reliever Ryan Zeferjahn from Angels for Moises Ballesteros, Mason McGwire
Shortly after conflicting reports surfaced about the Cubs working out a deal to acquire lefty starter Reid Detmers from the Angels came word that the two teams have a trade in place sending righty reliever Ryan Zeferjahn to Chicago. Though his name sounds like the breeze you feel when someone walks by you in a … The post Cubs Acquire Reliever Ryan Zeferjahn from Angels for Moises Ballesteros, Mason McGwire appeared first on .
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 .
The Rundown: It’s Deadline Day, Cubs Acquire Gausman, Hoyer Still Shopping, Skubal to Dodgers, Peralta to Rays
“I’m all lost in the supermarket, I can no longer shop happily. I came here for the special offer…guaranteed personality.” — Lost in the Supermarket by The Clash We’ve reached Deadline Day and Major League Baseball is about to become one gigantic public market clearing house. The Cubs are expected to make another splash or … The post The Rundown: It’s Deadline Day, Cubs Acquire Gausman, Hoyer Still Shopping, Skubal to Dodgers, Peralta to Rays appeared first on .
Cubs Officially Announce Kevin Gausman Trade, Have Now Parted with 6 of Top 7 2024 Draft Picks
I promised a little more on the Kevin Gausman deal when I wrote it up last night, but then I got worried that there wouldn’t be much more to say about a guy who’s been in the bigs since 2013. Thankfully, there are indeed some new threads to pull on. The first, and this was … The post Cubs Officially Announce Kevin Gausman Trade, Have Now Parted with 6 of Top 7 2024 Draft Picks appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs vs Los Angeles Dodgers – Series Preview (August 3-5): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4
After a successful road trip, the Cubs (63-49) stumbled a bit in their return home to Wrigley by dropping two out of three to a talented Yankees squad. Craig Counsell‘s team struggled to get much going with the bats, scoring only six total runs against the best pitching staff in baseball. Things don’t get any … The post Chicago Cubs vs Los Angeles Dodgers – Series Preview (August 3-5): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4 appeared first on .
Cubs Acquire Kevin Gausman for Brett Bateman, Ty Southisene
The Cubs have acquired one of the three pitchers they are hoping to add ahead of the trade deadline, picking up 35-year-old righty Kevin Gausman from the Blue Jays. In exchange, Toronto received minor league shortstop Ty Southisene (No. 13 prospect according to MLB Pipeline) and minor league outfielder Brett Bateman (No. 21). There have … The post Cubs Acquire Kevin Gausman for Brett Bateman, Ty Southisene appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/2/26): Yankees 2, Cubs 1 – Big Hit Proves Elusive
The Cubs and Yankees met in the deciding game of their series on a cloudy Sunday afternoon at Wrigley. It was a very tightly contested affair for the third consecutive day, but the home team could not break through for the tying run despite numerous opportunities. Colin Rea got off to a tremendous start, striking … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/2/26): Yankees 2, Cubs 1 – Big Hit Proves Elusive appeared first on .
Cubs Trade Jameson Taillon to Blue Jays for PTBNL or Cash
A few days after designating Jameson Taillon for assignment, the Cubs have traded him to the Blue Jays for either a player to be named later or cash considerations. It’s hard to imagine much coming of this, other than Taillon maybe getting a chance to rebuild a little value heading into free agency. The Jays … The post Cubs Trade Jameson Taillon to Blue Jays for PTBNL or Cash appeared first on .
Cubs Showing Interest in Basically Everyone as They Try to Add Multiple Pitchers
Update: As first reported by Will Sammon of The Athletic, the Rays have acquired Freddy Peralta. Even with a number of pitchers expected back from the IL in the near future, the Cubs would reportedly like to add three arms at the deadline. That comes from Ken Rosenthal and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic, though … The post Cubs Showing Interest in Basically Everyone as They Try to Add Multiple Pitchers appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/2/26): Rea Looks to Stay Hot Against Cole
All the talk around MLB is focused on Tarik Skubal going to the Dodgers, a move that will directly impact the Cubs when the lefty takes the mound for LA in the next few days. The expectation is that he’ll go either Monday on short rest or Tuesday to give him a little more time … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/2/26): Rea Looks to Stay Hot Against Cole appeared first on .
Dodgers Land Tarik Skubal for 3 Prospects, Including Zyhir Hope
Well, at least it wasn’t the Brewers. News broke late Saturday night that the Dodgers have acquired lefty Tarik Skubal in exchange for three prospects. Outfielder Zyhir Hope, who went to LA as part of the return for Michael Busch, was No. 5 in the Dodgers’ system and No. 25 overall. Righties River Ryan (7/68) … The post Dodgers Land Tarik Skubal for 3 Prospects, Including Zyhir Hope appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/1/26): Cubs 5, Yankees 2 – Peterson, Hoerner Lead Way
The Cubs and Yankees played the second game of their series at Wrigley Field Saturday night. Both sides got excellent efforts from their starting pitchers but it was the home squad that came out ahead in the battle of bullpens that followed. Chicago took the lead in the bottom of the 1st without the benefit … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/1/26): Cubs 5, Yankees 2 – Peterson, Hoerner Lead Way appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/1/26): Peterson Trying to Cook Against Fried
Without losing focus on the fact that the Cubs are still playing very well on the whole, these last few games have been tough to watch. They’ve scored just six runs over 29 innings, and four of those came in extras, which should mean that an offensive explosion is in the offing. Perhaps that will … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/1/26): Peterson Trying to Cook Against Fried appeared first on .
Cubs Linked Heavily to Freddy Peralta, Mets Seeking Top-100 Prospect in Return
Freddy Peralta has long been viewed as a potential Cubs target at the deadline, and multiple reports have him among Jed Hoyer’s top names. Peralta was scratched from his Friday start and is almost certain to be moved, perhaps soon enough to take the bump for a new team before Tuesday. Though he’d represent a … The post Cubs Linked Heavily to Freddy Peralta, Mets Seeking Top-100 Prospect in Return appeared first on .
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