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Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / August 3
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.
MLB News / Cubs Insider / August 3
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.
The 'Pitching Triple Crown winners' quiz
Winning the MLB pitching Triple Crown entails leading the league in wins, ERA (earned runs average) and strikeouts.How many of the pitchers in the live-ball era (since 1920) that accomplished this rare feat can you name?
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.
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.
Kevin Gausman News / Athlon Sports / August 3
Cubs Make Another Move Following Kevin Gausman Trade
The Chicago Cubs are attempting to swing big this Trade Deadline to chase down the Brewers for first place in the National League Central Division. Chicago has struggled with pitching this season following injures to Cade Horton, Justin Steele, Ben Brown, Edward Cabrera and others.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3
Cubs To Acquire Braxton Garrett
The Cubs are acquiring left-hander Braxton Garrett from the Marlins, reports Will Sammon of The Athletic. Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports that minor league infielder Jonathon Long and minor league righty Jace Beck are going back to Miami in the deal.
Reid Detmers News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 3
Cubs acquire Reid Detmers from Angels
The Cubs front office has put a premium on controllable starting pitching. And now they’ve got their guy: Reid Detmers is 27 and has two years of team control after this year.
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.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 3
Chicago Cubs: What it would’ve taken to get Tarik Skubal
The Chicago Cubs picked up veteran starting pitcher Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays Sunday afternoon for prospects (OF) Brett Bateman and (IF) Ty Southisene.
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 3
Chicago Cubs urged to get aggressive in pursuit of Angels’ Reid Detmers
The Chicago Cubs got at least one of the potential missing pieces to their puzzle on Sunday when they acquired veteran pitcher Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays for a pair of prospects (OF Brett Bateman and IF Ty Southisene).
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 3
Top 3 Names for the Cubs to Target in the Final Hours of the Trade Deadline
The Chicago Cubs are just getting started – or at least that's the hope. After weeks of rumors, the organization finally upgraded its starting rotation.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 3
Chicago Cubs update: Nico Hoerner, Alex Bregman, David Peterson
While most of you are focused on today’s MLB Trade Deadline, which comes up at 5 p.m. CT, I thought I’d take time to update you on some good — and not-so-good — Cubs performances over the past week.
Kevin Gausman News / ChiCitySports / August 3
Chicago Cubs get 'A' grade for Kevin Gausman trade from MLB analyst
The Chicago Cubs are 63-49 on the season and sit 6.5 games out of first place in the National League Central Division. They do, however, hold the top Wild Card spot in the National League and are on pace to make the postseason again this year.
MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 3
Chicago Cubs history unpacked — August 3
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Rod Beck, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1930 – In the first of two in a doubleheader sweep over the Braves, Chuck Klein hits safely in his 26th consecutive game, the second time this season he has run a streak to this length.
MLB News / Just Baseball / August 3
Chicago Cubs Land a Top Starter By Adding Kevin Gausman
The Chicago Cubs made their second trade of the day with the Toronto Blue Jays, acquiring long-time Blue Jay starter Kevin Gausman to bolster their pitching staff.
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.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 2
1 last-minute trade Cubs must make before deadline
The Chicago Cubs want to upgrade their pitching staff by Monday at 6 p.m. ET Major League Baseball trade deadline. This team considers itself a legitimate World Series contender, and the Cubs have looked brilliant during a pair of double-digit winning streaks and throughout other key areas of the schedule.
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.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 2
Chicago Cubs likely will not trade 2 coveted bats amid pitching needs
The Chicago Cubs are 63-48 on the season as the MLB trade deadline draws closer and closer. It is well-known around the baseball world that Chicago is desperately looking to improve their pitching depth.
MLB 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.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 1
Surging Cubs score runs in late innings, deal loss to Yankees
Nico Hoerner hit the tying homer and Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a go-ahead triple to help the host Chicago Cubs post a 5-2 victory over the New York Yankees on Saturday night.
Antoine Kelly 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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