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Edward Cabrera News / ChiCitySports / August 7
Chicago Cubs coach not ruling out new role for Edward Cabrera ahead of return
The Chicago Cubs went from having a critical dearth of starting pitching to having a surplus of rotation arms in, seemingly, just a matter of hours. Picking up Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes at the trade deadline added immediate strength to a starting rotation that had been besieged by injury from the very beginning of the season.
Andrew Wantz News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 7
Cubs Re-Sign Andrew Wantz To Minor League Deal
The Cubs re-signed reliever Andrew Wantz to a minor league contract yesterday, reports Tommy Birch of The Des Moines Register. He had briefly elected free agency after being outrighted over the weekend.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 7
Cubs Already Looking Smart for Deadline Pitching Moves Ahead of Two Big Debuts
While it's not time for Jed Hoyer to take a shirtless victory lap around Wrigley Field just yet, there is no question he has the Cubs looking like a clear trade deadline winner.
The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent players to record five hits in the same MLB game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?
Daniel Palencia News / ChiCitySports / August 7
Chicago Cubs: Palencia facing uncertain future as Cubs closer
The Chicago Cubs, coming off the heels of a nice trade deadline haul, now find themselves staring down a pleasant dilemma when it comes to their pitching staff.
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 / Cubs Insider / August 7
New Pitching Additions Loving Playoff Atmosphere, Superior Defense Since Joining Cubs 
Lost in the shuffle of the Cubs’ deadline moves is the trade for David Peterson a little over a month earlier. More of a band-aid than anything at the time, the lefty has stabilized a rotation that was crumbling away as if Thanos had just snapped his fingers again.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 7
Cubs have tough pitching decisions to make ahead of weekend series
Chicago now has seven healthy starting pitchers ready and available. That number will likely need to be shortened, making for some tough roster decisions in the coming days.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / August 7
Quantifying Hope: Hot Stretch Pushes Cubs’ Odds Near Body Temp
Losing three out of five to the Cardinals and Yankees wasn’t a great look for the Cubs, especially when they scored only three runs in the losses. But, boy, have they looked better since Jed Hoyer proved his commitment to the season with a trade deadline haul that many are saying was the best in MLB.
Alex Bregman News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 7
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Alex Bregman is the Superhero vs. the Blue Jays
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 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.
Kevin Gausman News / Field Level Media / August 7
Kevin Gausman likely to make Cubs debut vs. Royals
It's been a rough season for Kevin Gausman, but his experience -- especially in the playoffs -- is a key factor in the Chicago Cubs trading for him this week.
Kevin Gausman News / ChiCitySports / August 7
Kevin Gausman was ‘relieved’ he didn’t have to face former team
One of the Chicago Cubs’ biggest moves at the MLB Trade Deadline was acquiring starting pitcher Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays. With some help needed in the starting rotation, Jed Hoyer went out and made some big additions.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 6
Cubs’ biggest 2026 MLB trade deadline mistake
The Chicago Cubs are all in this season when it comes to going for a World Series title. Ten years after the Cubs broke their 108-year dry spell by beating Cleveland in the 2016 World Series, manager Craig Counsell may have a team that is capable of winning another championship.
Alex Bregman News / ChiCitySports / August 6
Chicago Cubs: Alex Bregman finally 'has his moment'
Cubs fans had been waiting months for Alex Bregman to come up in a big spot at Wrigley Field. Bregman was hitting .212/.320/.313 with four homers and 21 RBI at The Friendly Confines heading into Thursday.
Alex Bregman News / Field Level Media / August 6
Alex Bregman's 9th-inning HR sparks Cubs comeback over Jays
Alex Bregman belted a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning and Pete Crow-Armstrong scored on an error in the 11th, fueling the host Chicago Cubs to a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 6
Pete Crow-Armstrong steals another win for the Cubs
When trailing 2-0 with two outs and two strikes in the bottom of the ninth inning, it appeared the Chicago Cubs were headed for a disappointing shutout loss. Enter Pete Crow-Armstrong.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 6
Cubs recall newly acquired pitcher Braxton Garrett from Triple-A
The Chicago Cubs have recalled newly acquired left-handed pitcher Braxton Garrett from Triple-A.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 5
Pete Crow-Armstrong's $115M contract already turning into a steal for Cubs
When the Chicago Cubs signed centerfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong to a six-year, $115 million contract extension back in March, it looked like a boom-or-bust contract.
Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / August 5
Cubs Gear Up for World Series Push With Strong Trade Deadline
The Chicago Cubs were already one of the National League’s top teams entering the trade deadline. Their offense has been among the best in baseball, but injuries had left the pitching staff scrambling to stay afloat.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 5
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong make history together
"Anything you can do, I can do better." That might be what Pete Crow-Armstrong was thinking ahead of his leadoff home run in the bottom of the first inning of the Chicago Cubs' matchup with the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 5
Debut dates revealed for newly acquired Cubs pitchers
The Chicago Cubs made multiple big splashes ahead of the 2026 MLB trade deadline. When will some of those players make their debut?
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 5
Report reveals if Mets came close to signing Clay Holmes to extension before trade to Cubs
Over 52.2 innings of work this season, he posted a 2.39 ERA and a 1.101 WHIP before he suffered a fractured fibula in the middle of May.
Tarik Skubal News / Yardbarker / August 5
Not even Tarik Skubal can snap the Dodgers' losing streak
The Los Angeles Dodgers won the Tarik Skubal trade-deadline sweepstakes, and the southpaw did not disappoint in his Dodgers debut. However, even Skubal couldn't keep the Dodgers from dropping their fifth consecutive game.
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.
Braxton Garrett 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.
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.
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