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Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / August 3
Cubs Announce Several Roster Moves for Monday 
Today got so busy between the trade deadline and some other activities, like selling a new Combat to the shortstop of a rival school, that I failed to put out a lineup post or track the transactions.
Kyle Tucker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 3
Watch Cubs fans boo Kyle Tucker in Wrigley Field return
Chicago Cubs fans made their feelings known Monday night, loudly booing former outfielder Kyle Tucker during his first return to Wrigley Field as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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.
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 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 / Athlon Sports / August 3
Cubs Reinforce Bullpen By Trade With Angels
The Chicago Cubs are the next team to take advantage of the Los Angeles Angels Trade Deadline fire sale. The Cubs were clearly looking to sure up their pitching staff this deadline, both their starting rotation and bullpen.
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.
Ryan Zeferjahn News / ChiCitySports / August 3
Chicago Cubs land RHP Ryan Zeferjahn in trade with Los Angeles Angels
The Chicago Cubs made it known that they wanted to acquire no less than three pitchers ahead of the MLB trade deadline. They either wanted two starters and a reliever, or two relievers on a starter.
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 / ChiCitySports / August 3
Chicago Cubs land Miami Marlins pitcher with 2 Tommy John surgeries, 14.54 ERA ahead of trade deadline
The Chicago Cubs made it known that they wanted to acquire multiple pitchers ahead of the 2026 MLB trade deadline. With that deadline coming up quickly (at 5:00 PM CT today), there have been a flurry of moves across baseball.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 3
Cubs add more pitching before deadline with Marlins trade
The rumor mill has speculated that the Chicago Cubs have been searching for a starting pitcher with multiple years of control. Hours before the 6 p.m. EST trade deadline, it appears the front office finally got their guy after reaching a deal with the Miami Marlins.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Christian Bethancourt News / Yardbarker / July 28
Yankees add key depth piece in journeyman catcher Christian Bethancourt
Bethancourt is a right-handed bat who offers organizational depth at the catcher position.
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