Today’s Reflections If I was there this weekend, I definitely would have been “Sleepless in Seattle.” Friday, the Cubs lost a winnable game on a walk-off single by a .130 hitter, Leo Rivas.
The Cubs were involved in four walk-off games of the six they played against the White Sox and Mariners over the past week. Unfortunately, since the latter series was on the road, the Cubs won only two of those four walk-offs.
With the Chicago Cubs in the thick of a postseason race, continuing to send veteran right-hander Jameson Taillon to the mound may no longer be a suitable option.
How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
The A's have made a trade to ship off one of their impending free agents and have gotten a minor league arm in return. The team's pitching staff has been really struggling recently, so they made some moves during the All-Star break to change things up, and in the process, they moved on from one of their arms in the Opening Day rotation.
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
The Chicago Cubs have officially activated Jameson Taillon from the IL ahead of their series opener against the Detroit Tigers. The news comes following an announcement from manager Craig Counsell that Taillon would make his return on Monday night at Wrigley Field.
With the trade now complete and details released, the Athletics and Chicago Cubs Aaron Civale trade grades come out similar, as both teams are in a position to benefit.
The 2026 MLB trade deadline is drawing closer and closer, and it is no secret that the Chicago Cubs are in desperate need of pitching. Even with the recent trade for Aaron Civale, Chicago needs as much quality depth as they can get in both their bullpen and starting rotation.
After the Cubs 6-2 win over the Twins on Saturday, the front office made another pitching move. They acquired veteran righty Aaron Civale and cash considerations from the Athletics.
The Chicago Cubs acquired veteran right-hander Aaron Civale from the Athletics on Saturday for minor league right-hander Aiden Moffett. Civale, who ended last season with the Cubs, was designated for assignment by the Athletics on Wednesday.
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
The Chicago Cubs keep hoping to catch lightning in a bottle as they look to supplement a battered pitching staff. That quest to find something resembling a competent major league arm continued on Saturday.
The Cubs have agreed to a trade with the Athletics, landing righty Aaron Civale for minor league pitcher Aiden Moffett, the team announced. Chicago also received cash in the deal.
The Athletics have designated veteran right-hander Aaron Civale for assignment as they continue to reshape their pitching staff ahead of the second half.
The Athletics have moved on from Aaron Civale, designating the veteran right-hander for assignment as the club continues reshaping its pitching staff ahead of the second half.
The Chicago Cubs are 54-42 on the season as the second half is about to begin. Indeed, the first half of the season saw Chicago go through quite the roller coaster.
The Athletics designated veteran pitcher Aaron Civale for assignment on a busy day of moves that were announced on MLB.com's transactions log on Wednesday ahead of their return from the All-Star break on Friday.
The A’s are designating veteran starter Aaron Civale for assignment, according to the team’s transaction log at MLB.com. Righty reliever Yunior Tur is being selected onto the major league roster in his place.
Aaron Civale’s return from rehab never settled in, and the Athletics spent the rest of Wednesday night chasing. The A’s lost 12-4 to the Pittsburgh Pirates at Sutter Health Park, dropping the series and falling to 36-38.
The Las Vegas Aviators got exactly what they hoped for from Aaron Civale and a little more from Joey Meneses on Wednesday night. Civale, making a rehabilitation start with Las Vegas, retired the first 13 batters he faced and did not allow a hit across 4.1 scoreless innings as the Aviators defeated the Omaha Storm Chasers 5-2 at Werner Park.
Aaron Civale gave the Athletics six steady innings, and this time the pitching held up behind him. Civale allowed one run, the bullpen followed with three scoreless innings, and the A’s beat the Guardians 7-1 on Sunday at Sutter Health Park.
The A's are coming off of a 5-1 week in which they led all of MLB in ERA, posting a 2.21 in six games against the Yankees and Mets. The week also consisted of three shutouts, including in three of the past four games.
Well, the Cleveland Guardians sure look smart right about now. After struggling for the past few campaigns, former Guardians starting right-handed pitcher Aaron Civale has now signed to his fifth different team since leaving Cleveland back in 2023.
The Chicago Cubs claimed starting pitcher Aaron Civale off waivers on Sunday after the Chicago White Sox designated him for assignment, setting up a cross-city move.
CHICAGO –– White Sox pitcher Aaron Civale had been on his best run of the season, but Friday's results against the Cleveland Guardians went in the complete opposite direction.
One area the Chicago Cubs will be looking to improve in before next month’s trade deadline is starting pitching. Recently, their rivals in the Milwaukee
In an effort to bolster their pitching staff, the Chicago White Sox acquired right-hander Aaron Civale in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers. On Sunday, he made his White Sox debut in a start against the Texas Rangers.
Be careful what you wish for, at least if you're new Chicago White Sox pitcher Aaron Civale.
He is earning $8M in 2025, his final year before free agency.
It’s yet another major blow to a pitching staff that manager Pat Murphy, just four games into the season, described as “decimated” in his media availability Monday.
+
Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!
Free Newsletters

