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Jake Woodford News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 4
Cubs Designate Jake Woodford For Assignment
The Cubs announced that trade acquisitions Tyrone Taylor and Ryan Zeferjahn have been activated onto the roster. In corresponding moves, they have optioned outfielder Kevin Alcántara and designated right-hander Jake Woodford for assignment.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / August 4
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 '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?
Ian Happ News / Cubs Insider / August 4
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.
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 / On Tap Sports Net / August 4
The Cubs Finally Acted Like a Team Trying to Win — And That’s Why This Trade Deadline Was a Success
For years, one of the biggest criticisms of Jed Hoyer and the Chicago Cubs front office has been an unwillingness to part with prospects. Every trade deadline seemed to end with fans hearing about the importance of protecting the farm system, even when the major league roster had obvious holes that needed addressing.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 4
What the Cubs' New Starting Rotation Will Look Like After Crazy Trade Deadline
On Monday evening, the Chicago Cubs wrapped up one of their most active MLB trade deadlines in recent memory. The Cubs only had one main mission: Land pitching help to bolster a staff marred by injuries.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Viral Sports News / August 4
Cubs Teammate Drops Bold Message About Pete Crow-Armstrong
Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ said Tuesday he was caught off guard by teammate Pete Crow-Armstrong’s sudden surge into National League MVP contention.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 4
Chicago Cubs: 4 big questions following the trade deadline haul
The Chicago Cubs made a splash with their trade deadline haul this season. By the 5 pm CT cutoff on Monday, the team had five new pieces to their puzzle and had, ostensibly, filled the gaping holes that needed to be filled en route to a serious postseason run.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 4
Pete Crow-Armstrong tells Kristin Cavallari he ‘likes’ this bizarre Babe Ruth conspiracy theory
Pete Crow-Armstrong is on top of the world as the Chicago Cubs center fielder. Crow-Armstrong is a strong MVP contender and could dethrone Shohei Ohtani’s reign.
Jed Hoyer News / ChiCitySports / August 4
Jed Hoyer finally acts like a big market GM for the Chicago Cubs
For the first time in a long time, the Chicago Cubs approached the MLB trade deadline with the urgency, decisiveness, and financial muscle of a franchise that knows exactly what it is: a big‑market team with big‑market expectations.
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 / ChiCitySports / August 4
Why Chicago Cubs fans gave Kyle Tucker brutal Wrigley reception
Chicago Cubs fans were not kind to Kyle Tucker in his first return to Wrigley Field after signing on with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the offseason. The Wrigley loyal booed the right fielder mercilessly during both pre-game introductions and during his first at bat.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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