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Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / August 6
Cubs Make Roster Move After Sweeping Dodgers
The Chicago Cubs made another roster move Wednesday after completing a dramatic three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers, activating left-hander Braxton Garrett from Triple-A Iowa and optioning right-hander Tyler Ferguson to Triple-A Iowa.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 6
Cubs vs. Blue Jays Lineup: Great Matchup for Peterson? Conforto Returns, More
After a feel-good series sweep at the Friendly Confines, the Chicago Cubs will now play a make-up game against the Toronto Blue Jays before hitting the road.
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?
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.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Viral Sports News / August 6
Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong on Pace to Make Shocking History
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is on a pace that would etch his name into Major League Baseball history books, according to advanced metrics and traditional counting stats through early August.
Braxton Garrett 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.
Jameson Taillon News / Viral Sports News / August 6
Chicago Cubs Forced to Cough Up $5 Million in Brutal Trade
The Chicago Cubs have agreed to send nearly $5 million to the Toronto Blue Jays as part of the deal that moved right-hander Jameson Taillon north of the border, per Ronald Blum of The Associated Press.
Ian Happ News / Cubs Insider / August 6
Cubs May Be Looking at Ian Happ-less Future 
Ian Happ’s struggles against left-handed pitchers are nothing new, but recent developments do not bode well for his hopes of reaching a new deal with the Cubs when his current contract expires at the end of the season.
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.
Kevin Gausman News / Trade Talk Sports / August 6
Kevin Gausman Makes Interesting Toronto Comments After Trade
Kevin Gausman was a tremendous Toronto Blue Jay and one of the best free-agent signings in franchise history. He didn’t want his time north of the border to come to an end, but with the team underperforming and out of the playoff picture, management pulled the plug and dealt his expiring contract to the Chicago Cubs.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 6
Chicago Cubs news — Swanson, PCA, Hoerner, Suzuki, Kelly, Busch, Assad
Today’s Reflections Chicago Cubs 10, L.A. Dodgers 5 Chicago Cubs 5, L.A. Dodgers 1 Chicago Cubs 7, L.A. Dodgers 6 What was all the talk about needing big trade moves to beat the Dodgers???!?
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / August 6
After sweeping the Dodgers, the Cubs fans can dream of Pete Crow-Armstrong winning the MVP
On Wednesday, the Chicago Cubs didn’t just sweep the Los Angeles Dodgers. They made a statement. They walked into a heavyweight series, stared down Shohei Ohtani and one of baseball’s most loaded rosters, and walked out with three straight wins that felt like a statement across the MLB.
Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / August 6
Chicago Hosts Big Ten Volleyball Media Day for Fifth Year
Earlier this week, student-athletes, coaches, and journalists descended upon Big Ten Network Studios in Chicago for the fifth annual Big Ten Volleyball Media Day.
Kevin Gausman News / ChiCitySports / August 6
Kevin Gausman reveals wife’s surprising reaction to trade
The Chicago Cubs were one of the most active teams ahead of the MLB trade deadline. So far, the moves they made have sure paid off as they are on the verge of sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Chicago Cubs 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.
Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / August 5
Cubs Gear Up for World Series Push With Strong Trade Deadline
The Chicago Cubs were already one of the National League’s top teams entering the trade deadline. Their offense has been among the best in baseball, but injuries had left the pitching staff scrambling to stay afloat.
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 / ChiCitySports / August 5
Chicago Cubs: Hoerner and Swanson offensive rebirth started on the same date
The Chicago Cubs, on Tuesday, not only notched a victory over the back-to-back defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, but they also did it with new Dodger Tarik Skubal on the mound.
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?
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 5
Report reveals if Mets came close to signing Clay Holmes to extension before trade to Cubs
Over 52.2 innings of work this season, he posted a 2.39 ERA and a 1.101 WHIP before he suffered a fractured fibula in the middle of May.
Craig Counsell News / Viral Sports News / August 4
Cubs’ Craig Counsell Makes Roster Decision After Trade Deadline
The Chicago Cubs are adjusting how they use veteran outfielder Ian Happ following the MLB trade deadline, with manager Craig Counsell indicating the switch-hitter will face fewer left-handed pitchers going forward.
Tarik Skubal News / Yardbarker / August 5
Not even Tarik Skubal can snap the Dodgers' losing streak
The Los Angeles Dodgers won the Tarik Skubal trade-deadline sweepstakes, and the southpaw did not disappoint in his Dodgers debut. However, even Skubal couldn't keep the Dodgers from dropping their fifth consecutive game.
Jake Woodford News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 4
Cubs Designate Jake Woodford For Assignment
The Cubs announced that trade acquisitions Tyrone Taylor and Ryan Zeferjahn have been activated onto the roster. In corresponding moves, they have optioned outfielder Kevin Alcántara and designated right-hander Jake Woodford for assignment.
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.
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.
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