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Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / August 4
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.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 4
Here’s what the Cubs roster looks like after all the deadline deals
Up to now, everything you’ve read here about the Cubs’ Trade Deadline deals has been basic facts about the players themselves and what the Cubs gave up for them.
MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 4
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Kevin Alcántara is the Superhero vs. the Dodgers
Hi there! As you know, Thomas Smith is away on vacation. To keep this feature going, I’m going to post simply the WPA numbers and plays of the game, and a poll so you can vote on your choice for Player of the Game.
The 'Three-time batting champions' quiz
Luis Arraez won his third consecutive batting title, this time with the Padres in the National League. He's the first player ever to win the title in three straight years with three different teams. Can you name every player to win the batting at least three times?
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 4
2 injury updates make the Cubs’ trade deadline pitching haul look even better
As expected, the Chicago Cubs targeted pitching additions prior to yesterday’s trade deadline passing. David Peterson and Aaron Civale have been with the team for a while now, but joining the organization more recently was Kevin Gausman, Ryan Zeferjahn, Braxton Garrett, and Clay Holmes.
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century
The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 4
Cubs 10, Dodgers 5: Four homers (Suzuki, Alcántara, Kelly, Busch) lead the victory
Five pitches into Monday’s Cubs/Dodgers game at Wrigley Field, the visitors from L.A. had a 3-0 lead on two singles and a homer by Tommy Edman, who has now hit 16 home runs in 74 career games against the Cubs.
Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / August 4
Pete Crow-Armstrong admits liking outrageous Babe Ruth conspiracy theory
Babe Ruth is arguably the greatest American athlete who ever lived, but Chicago Cubs All-Star outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong seems willing to believe that
Kyle Tucker News / HITC / August 4
Kyle Tucker receives brutal reception from Chicago Cubs fans in first game back at Wrigley Field
The Chicago Cubs were in MLB action against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday evening. The Cubs managed to come away with a solid 10-5 victory at their home stadium, where their fans made their feelings about Kyle Tucker very clear.
Chicago Cubs News / HITC / August 4
Pete Crow-Armstrong details why he likes the ‘Babe Ruth never existed’ conspiracy theory
PCA is having a wildly remarkable season for the Chicago Cubs, but a theory he shared recently might be the craziest thing about his year so far. One of the things that makes baseball so wonderful is the immense history associated with the game.
Carson Kelly News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 4
Cubs catcher Carson Kelly reveals Chicago’s motto for showdown vs. Dodgers
Carson Kelly had a hand in nearly everything Chicago’s offense did well Monday night, powering a 10-5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The catcher homered
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 3
Four-homer attack fuels Cubs' comfortable win over skidding Dodgers
Seiya Suzuki, Kevin Alcantara, Carson Kelly and Michael Busch homered for the Chicago Cubs in a 10-5 win against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday.
The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series
Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.
Kyle Tucker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 3
Watch Cubs fans boo Kyle Tucker in Wrigley Field return
Chicago Cubs fans made their feelings known Monday night, loudly booing former outfielder Kyle Tucker during his first return to Wrigley Field as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 3
Cubs land starting pitcher in trade with Mets
The Chicago Cubs finally landed a starting pitcher just hours before the MLB trade deadline. The Cubs are acquiring right-hander Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the New York Mets in exchange for Jefferson Rojas, New York’s No.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3
Cubs continue playoff push by acquiring Clay Holmes, Tyrone Taylor
The Chicago Cubs continued to revamp their pitching staff while adding more depth to the outfield in a trade with the New York Mets.
Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / August 4
Mark McGwire’s son has been traded in a deadline deal
Many of the prospects that change hands at the MLB trade deadline will be anonymous to casual fans. That will not be the case with one deal between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Angels.
Ryan Zeferjahn News / Yardbarker / August 3
Angels' sell-off continues with Ryan Zeferjahn heading to Cubs
The Chicago Cubs front office headed into Monday knowing that upgrades to both the starting rotation and bullpen were needed.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3
Kevin Gausman may be in rare situation for upcoming Cubs debut
On Thursday, the Toronto Blue Jays will play a makeup game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, a rubber match originally scheduled for June 21.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3
Cubs make another rotation addition with trade for Braxton Garrett
The Cubs are working on their rotation ahead of the trade deadline.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 2
Chicago Cubs get needed rotation reinforcement in Kevin Gausman
The Chicago Cubs and Toronto Blue Jays matched up a trade earlier on Sunday with pitcher Jameson Taillon heading to Toronto. A second deal on Sunday will bolster the Cubs rotation.
Colin Rea News / Field Level Media / August 2
Yankees thwart Cubs' threats late to take series
Jose Caballero's two-run homer and 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball from starting pitcher Gerrit Cole led the visiting New York Yankees to a 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday afternoon.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 2
Date for Tarik Skubal's Dodgers debut revealed
The Los Angeles Dodgers made the biggest move of the MLB trade deadline on Saturday night when they acquired Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers.
Jameson Taillon News / Yardbarker / August 2
Blue Jays gamble that a change of scenery works for Jameson Taillon
The Toronto Blue Jays have not given up on a late run to the postseason. A possible change of scenery candidate could help that playoff push.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Trade Talk Sports / August 2
5 Years Later: Pete Crow-Armstrong Reflects on 'Life-Changing' Trade to Cubs
Plenty of prospects are moved in the lead-up to the MLB trade deadline, and most of the time nobody ever thinks twice about it. However, in some cases, a prospect dealt comes back to haunt a team, and that’s undoubtedly been the case for the New York Mets and Pete Crow-Armstrong.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 31
Cubs Recall Antoine Kelly For MLB Debut
The Cubs are adding left-hander Antoine Kelly to the roster for a weekend series against the Yankees, the team announced. He’ll take the spot of Gavin Hollowell, who heads to the injured list with shoulder inflammation.
Carson Kelly News / Yardbarker / July 30
Cubs reportedly willing to trade catcher Carson Kelly in right deal
The Chicago Cubs are expected to be buyers ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline. However, they could still look to move on from a major league asset in the right deal.
Alex Bregman News / Yardbarker / July 29
Alex Bregman is slowly turning into exactly who Cubs paid him to be
His recent production is a promising sign that hasn't been prevalent at any point during the season.
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