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One Area Continues To Linger As Top Concern For Cubs This Season

Despite the strong season for the Chicago Cubs, they are still chasing down the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Central. The Cubs have been one of the best teams in baseball this season but are no longer in first place within their own division.

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Michael Soroka's Injury Further Highlights Cubs' Poor Deadline Strategy

The Chicago Cubs made four moves before the trade deadline. None of them were difference makers on paper. Michael Soroka was a buy-low addition who could hopefully eat innings in the rotation for the rest of the season with the chance he started a game in the playoffs or became a bullpen arm.

Chicago Cubs News / Fastball on SI / August 5

Jack's Take: Chicago Cubs' Underwhelming Trade Deadline Just Got Worse

The Chicago Cubs' underwhelming trade deadline just got worse. In a 3-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Monday, which dropped the Cubs three games behind the Milwaukee Brewers for first place in the National League Central division, starting pitcher Michael Soroka exited after just two innings due to right shoulder discomfort.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / August 5

Chicago Cubs trade deadline roster causality claimed by Baltimore Orioles

The Chicago Cubs added several new players prior to the trade deadline, bringing in utility player Willi Castro and pitchers Taylor Rogers, Andrew Kittredge, and Michael Soroka.

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The '250-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

How many MLB pitchers with 250+ K's in a season since 2000 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time Cy Young winners' quiz

The 'Four-home run games in MLB history' quiz

The 'MLB active wins leaders' quiz

Jameson Taillon News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 5

Cubs Starter Jameson Taillon Says He's Not Worried About Disastrous Rehab Start

In the wake of the Michael Soroka injury news, the Chicago Cubs are relying on Jameson Taillon to come back from his calf strain and be an effective pitcher for them going forward.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 5

Cubs Set To Place Deadline Day Acquisition On Injured List

Two innings. That's all it took for the Chicago Cubs to be without their notable trade deadline addition for the foreseeable future. On Monday, in Michael Soroka's team debut after being acquired from the Washington Nationals, he left the game after throwing two innings with what was described to be shoulder discomfort.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 5

Cubs’ key trade deadline acquisition hits IL after just 2 innings

The Chicago Cubs pulled off one of the most interesting trades ahead of the deadline when they acquired pitcher Michael Soroka from the Washington Nationals in exchange for a couple of prospects in infielder Ronny Cruz and outfielder Christian Franklin.

Ryan Pressly News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 5

Two teams mulling interest in former All-Star reliever

Two teams are reportedly considering the addition of a former All-Star reliever.

Best MLB trades from the last decade: National League

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The 'MLB postseason save leaders' quiz

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 5

Dansby Swanson’s baserunning error costs Cubs in loss to Reds

An unusual mistake by Dansby Swanson ended up costing the Chicago Cubs dearly during Monday’s game.

TJ Friedl drives in late game-winner as Reds nip Cubs

Best MLB trades from the last decade: National League

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The '1984 Chicago Cubs' quiz

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 4

Three Thoughts on Chicago Cubs’ 3-2 Loss To Cincinnati Reds

The Chicago Cubs lost to the Cincinnati Reds, 3-2, on Monday night at Wrigley Field, the opener of a three-game series. The contest was a big one in an ever-tightening NL Central race.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 4

Injury KOs Cubs' Michael Soroka, Reds' Nick Lodolo

The starting pitchers in the Cubs' home game against the Reds on Monday -- Chicago right-hander Michael Soroka and Cincinnati left-hander Nick Lodolo -- both exited early due to injuries.

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The 'MLB playoff home run leaders' quiz

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The '250-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

Chris Flexen News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 4

Cubs release veteran righty after declining outright assignment

As a player with five-plus years of service time, he will collect the remaining portion of his $1.5M salary.

Mike Soroka News / ChiCitySports / August 4

Pitcher Chicago Cubs just traded for exits game with painful injury

The Chicago Cubs can’t catch a break even after making trades. The Cubs went for quantity at the trade deadline over quality, adding much-needed depth to the pitching staff and lineup for the second half of the season.

Kenta Maeda News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 4

Yankees Reportedly Sign Recently Released Cubs Pitcher

A former Chicago Cubs pitcher is apparently headed to a brand new home. It was first reported earlier in the day by Jon Heyman of the New York Post that recently released veteran right-hander Kenta Maeda was in discussions for a deal with the New York Yankees.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 4

Cubs Best Move Of MLB Trade Deadline Wasn't A Trade In Opinion Of Former MLB Exec

The Chicago Cubs are facing a lot more competition in the National League Central than many projections thought they would coming into the season. Entering play on Aug.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 4

Chicago Cubs workhorse starter gets absolutely shellacked in worrying first rehab appearance

The Chicago Cubs are battling for the lead in the NL Central Division, but the red-hot Milwaukee Brewers don’t ever seem to lose. As things sit right now, the Cubs are two games behind the first place slot as they work their way through the crucial month of August.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 4