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Clay Holmes News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 15
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Clay Holmes is the Superhero vs. the Cardinals 
I don’t want to be hasty. But I think Clay Holmes might be healthy. I mean it could also be that the Cardinal offense isn’t particularly terrifying. But he handcuffed them all day long.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 15
Chicago Cubs 2026 deadline loss is breaking out in the majors
To many Chicago Cubs fans delights, the front office completely revamped their big league pitching staff before this year’s August 3 trade deadline. Joining the organization was Kevin Gausman, Ryan Zeferjahn, Clay Holmes, and Braxton Garrett.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 15
Chicago Cubs news — Bregman, Swanson, Suzuki, Ramirez
Today’s Reflections “The difference between night and day”. Definition: two things are totally opposite or completely different from each other. That’s what baseball fans witnessed in Washington, D.C.
The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 15
Cubs' Matthew Boyd, Cardinals' Michael McGreevy on different paths
The Chicago Cubs boast an 8-1 record in the last nine starts made by Matthew Boyd following the left-hander's return from a torn meniscus on June 25. The lone blemish wasn't the fault of Boyd, either.
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 / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 15
3 Takeaways After Cubs Suzuki Blast and Holmes Masterpiece Leads to 3-0 Win
Nothing beats a 1:20 pm Friday afternoon game at Wrigley Field in August! The Chicago Cubs (72-51) bested the St. Louis Cardinals (61-61) 3-0 Friday afternoon with all three runs coming off a Seiya Suzuki 3-run homer in the bottom of the 6th.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 14
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Smokies hang on to beat Trash Pandas, 5-4
Rained out. Doubleheader tomorrow (Saturday). The Knoxville Smokies reached escape velocity against the Rocket City Trash Pandas (Angels), 5-4. Another strong start from rising prospect Luis Martinez-Gomez, who gave up a solo home run in the first inning and not much else.
Seiya Suzuki News / ChiCitySports / August 14
Chicago Cubs: Seiya Suzuki is the perfect 'very good' ballplayer
Cubs fans roared at Wrigley Field on Friday afternoon when Seiya Suzuki hit a go-ahead three-run homer against the Cardinals. It was his 21st homer of the season and 108th in the Majors.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 14
Cubs Rotation Due for Shake-Up as Edward Cabrera Returns This Weekend
The Chicago Cubs aren't ready to make any major rotation tweaks just yet. Fans had plenty of questions about how new manager Craig Counsell would handle his starting pitchers after a busy trade deadline.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / August 14
Strong pitching, Seiya Suzuki's blast help Cubs beat Cardinals
Clay Holmes allowed one hit over 6 2/3 scoreless innings and Seiya Suzuki belted a three-run homer, fueling the host Chicago Cubs to a 3-0 victory over the St.
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.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 14
How Chicago Cubs coaching brought life to two veteran arms
The Chicago Cubs pitching staff has been besieged with injury and misfortune all throughout the season. But it’s a testament to the true grit of the team and to the coaching staff behind them that we’re not telling a tale of disaster and “what ‘til next year” right now.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 14
Craig Counsell reveals plan for Edward Cabrera’s return
The Chicago Cubs have cut into the Milwaukee Brewers’ NL Central lead, trailing by just four games going into the weekend series against St. Louis. With Milwaukee out west to face the Dodgers, the hope is that the Cubs can make up even more ground.
Matt Shaw News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 14
Cubs’ Matt Shaw taking steps toward making return from injury
The Chicago Cubs enter Friday four games back of the NL Central lead with their 71-51 record. They hold a 6.5 game lead over the competition in the Wild Card race.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 14
Edward Cabrera to make return to Cubs rotation against Cardinals
The Chicago Cubs are set to activate Cabrera (left hamstring and adductor strain) off the 15-day injury list, and he will start against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday at Wrigley Field.
Kevin Gausman News / Yardbarker / August 13
Kevin Gausman struggles in second start with Cubs
Kevin Gausman's time with the Chicago Cubs has gotten off to a roller coaster start through two outings.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 13
Cubs' rookie Pedro Ramirez earns ultimate praise from Dansby Swanson
Ramirez's success has caught the attention of his teammates, especially veteran shortstop Dansby Swanson.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 13
Cubs' Alex Bregman joins exclusive list with performance vs. Nationals
On a night when Pete Crow-Armstrong went only 1-for-6, another Chicago Cubs player carried the team to victory in the middle game of their series with the Washington Nationals.
Ian Happ News / Viral Sports News / August 12
Cubs’ Ian Happ Makes Strong Statement on Role Change
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ said Wednesday he supports the team’s decision to reduce his playing time against left-handed pitching following the recent acquisition of Tyrone Taylor.
Phil Maton News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 12
Phil Maton Diagnosed With Partially Torn Patellar Tendon
Cubs setup man Phil Maton has been on the injured list three times due to what’s been labeled tendinitis in his right knee this season, but Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports that Maton has now been diagnosed with a partial tear of the patellar tendon in that knee.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 10
Shohei Ohtani’s knee injury has opened the door in NL MVP race
This is suddenly a real argument.
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.
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.
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