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Jake Woodford News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 10
Rays, Jake Woodford Agree To Minor League Deal
The Rays are signing right-hander Jake Woodford to a minor league contract, reports Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times. He elected free agency after being waived by the Cubs last week.
Jed Hoyer News / ChiCitySports / August 10
Jed Hoyer wanted controllable pitching but the deadline exposed the Cubs’ biggest problem
After an aggressive trade deadline, Jed Hoyer has addressed their pitching need. He has also put the Chicago Cubs in a prime position to make a potential deep run in the playoffs.
MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 10
Cubs Were Reportedly So Interested in Jose Soriano They Called the Blue Jays
The Chicago Cubs shot off more trade deadline fireworks than virtually anyone. With a significant need for more reliable arms, the organization acquired four new pitchers.
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?
Ian Happ News / Field Level Media / August 10
Ian Happ, Cubs rolling as they visit Nationals
Chicago's Ian Happ looks to continue his rebound at the plate when the Cubs open a three-game series on Tuesday at the Washington Nationals. Chicago, winners of six of seven, has a firm grip on the top NL wild-card spot.
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.
Craig Counsell News / ChiCitySports / August 10
Craig Counsell got the pitching help he needed at the deadline. Now can he elevate the Cubs?
The Chicago Cubs were very aggressive during the MLB trade deadline, addressing their pitching needs. Many experts lauded the Cubs for identifying and addressing their needs and named them one of the winners at the deadline.
Braxton Garrett News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 10
The Braxton Garrett trade by the numbers 
Mea culpa for the delay in getting to the rest of the “By the Numbers” series for a busy Cubs trade deadline. While the deadline was moving fast and furious, I was moving out of my old apartment of 10 years and into a new place a few blocks away.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 10
Shohei Ohtani’s knee injury has opened the door in NL MVP race
This is suddenly a real argument.
Jameson Taillon News / Viral Sports News / August 10
Ex-Cubs Pitcher Reveals Depressing Thoughts About Former Team
Jameson Taillon recently reflected on the end of his tenure with the Chicago Cubs, offering a straightforward account of why the partnership concluded after years of mixed results.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 10
Chicago Cubs defense is twice as good as next best defense
To say that the Chicago Cubs 2026 defense is elite may actually be an understatement. Maybe “otherworldly” is the more correct description. That admittedly sounds like full-blown hyperbole, but this is beyond highlight reel stuff.
Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / August 10
ESPN Insider Drops Bold Cubs World Series Revelation
ESPN MLB insider Buster Olney declared the Chicago Cubs the best defensive team in baseball Monday, positioning the club as a legitimate threat in the National League this October.
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.
MLB News / ChiCitySports / August 10
Cubs still have a way to catch Brewers in NL Central, and remaining schedule shows how
The Chicago Cubs were the talk of the National League (NL) Central early on this season. They held first place for a total of 21 days, in large part due to a pair of 10 game winning streaks throughout the months of April and early May.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 10
Who are the Cubs' Projected Starters Against the Nationals?
Before the Chicago Cubs return to Wrigley Field to face two big rivals (the Cardinals and White Sox), the team will have one more winnable series on the road.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 10
Chicago Cubs starting rotation: From wrecked to elite
The Chicago Cubs starting rotation looked like it was headed for disaster very early into the 2026 campaign. Emerging 24-year-old ace Cade Horton went down to an elbow injury that required Tommy John surgery in just his second start of the season.
Shelby Miller News / ChiCitySports / August 10
Cubs’ $2.5M investment Shelby Miller has strong start to injury rehab assignment
Last off-season, the Chicago Cubs signed reliever Shelby Miller to a two year, $2.5 million contract. The veteran right-hander, who is 35 years old, underwent Tommy John surgery last fall and wasn’t expected to pitch in 2026.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 9
Cubs extend hot stretch, unleash 18-hit attack on Royals
Matthew Boyd threw seven stellar innings and Miguel Amaya launched a three-run home run on Sunday afternoon as the visiting Chicago Cubs breezed past the Kansas City Royals for a 10-2 victory.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 10
Cubs make Javier Assad decision ahead of Nationals series
It was known that the Chicago Cubs would have some tough decisions to make surrounding their starting rotation.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 9
Royals' Jac Caglianone's historic performance indicative of improbable season
Despite the overall struggles of the team throughout the 2026 season, Jac Caglianone continues to show the future can be bright for the Kansas City Royals.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 8
Clay Holmes appears rusty in Cubs debut against Royals
The Chicago Cubs entered their weekend series against the Kansas City Royals with high expectations for the team debuts of right-handers Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 7
Kevin Gausman guides Cubs to fifth straight win in impressive debut
Kevin Gausman delivered a strong first impression in his Chicago Cubs debut Friday night, working seven innings in a 6-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
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 / 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 / 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.
Pete Crow-Armstrong 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.
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?
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