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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 / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 4
Grading the Cubs trade deadline 
The Cubs front office was busy piecing together the deals to bring in reinforcements for a battered Cubs pitching staff and upgrading their right-handed bats available off the bench over the last few days.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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 / ChiCitySports / August 4
2 injury updates make the Cubs’ trade deadline pitching haul look even better
As expected, the Chicago Cubs targeted pitching additions prior to yesterday’s trade deadline passing. David Peterson and Aaron Civale have been with the team for a while now, but joining the organization more recently was Kevin Gausman, Ryan Zeferjahn, Braxton Garrett, and Clay Holmes.
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
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 / HITC / August 4
Kyle Tucker receives brutal reception from Chicago Cubs fans in first game back at Wrigley Field
The Chicago Cubs were in MLB action against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday evening. The Cubs managed to come away with a solid 10-5 victory at their home stadium, where their fans made their feelings about Kyle Tucker very clear.
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.
MLB 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.
Chicago Cubs 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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