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Clay Holmes News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 19
Reds 6, Cubs 4: Too many walks, Clay Holmes 
I’m going to start this recap of the Cubs’ 6-4 loss to the Reds Friday evening in an unusual manner — a stat from BCB’s JohnW53: Clay Holmes walked five.
MLB News / Red Reporter / September 18
Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs – Clay Holmes vs. Chase Burns
Chase Burns makes his final home start of the year on Friday night in Great American Ball Park as the Cincinnati Reds open a weekend series against their NL Central rivals from Chicago.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 18
Cubs Pitching Preview: Who's On the Mound for Final Series With the Reds?
Coming off a needed series win over the Atlanta Braves, the Chicago Cubs will look to build on their NL Wild Card lead against a long-time division foe.
The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz
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?
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 1
Clay Holmes loving Cubs’ offense after bonkers run support vs. Brewers
Clay Holmes must be loving life after the Chicago Cubs acquired him in a trade from the New York Mets. Going from a team that’s been underperforming throughout
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
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.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 30
Chicago Cubs face bad news buzz on free agency-bound pitcher
The Chicago Cubs went out and got what they needed at the trade deadline this season. In contrast to last year, when Jed Hoyer and the front office played things conservatively at the deadline, the 2026 Cubs were aggressive in bringing assets in.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 28
Cubs fans will appreciate this Clay Holmes admission
National League MVP contender Pete Crow-Armstrong leads all players this season with a +24 fielding run value, per FanGraphs, but Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Clay Holmes does not need to rely on his defensive excellence very often.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 25
Diamondbacks ready for up-close look at Cubs' Clay Holmes
Chicago Cubs right-hander Clay Holmes will make his second start this season in Phoenix on Tuesday, about three weeks later than the Arizona Diamondbacks had hoped.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 10
Cubs make Javier Assad decision ahead of Nationals series
It was known that the Chicago Cubs would have some tough decisions to make surrounding their starting rotation.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 9
Chicago Cubs encouraged to extend Clay Holmes despite rough first start
The Chicago Cubs’ newest starting pitcher Clay Holmes didn’t have a great debut outing with the team. Pitching against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday, the veteran right-hander allowed four earned runs in four innings pitched, with six hits and two walks.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 8
Clay Holmes appears rusty in Cubs debut against Royals
The Chicago Cubs entered their weekend series against the Kansas City Royals with high expectations for the team debuts of right-handers Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes.
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
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.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 8
Chicago Cubs announce roster move as Clay Holmes activated from 60-day IL
The Chicago Cubs are on a role, having won five straight games. This, of course, is precisely what fans and the front office wanted to see following the MLB trade deadline.
Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / August 8
Clay Holmes set for Cubs debut in matchup vs. Royals
A day after one new pitching addition shined in his debut for the Chicago Cubs, another has chance to do the same. Right-hander Clay Holmes will start on Saturday night for the first time as a member of the Cubs, who will try for their sixth consecutive victory when they host the Kansas City Royals.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 7
Cubs have tough pitching decisions to make ahead of weekend series
Chicago now has seven healthy starting pitchers ready and available. That number will likely need to be shortened, making for some tough roster decisions in the coming days.
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.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / August 4
Why the Diamondbacks couldn’t land Clay Holmes at the trade deadline
PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks spent the trade deadline searching for more help in their starting rotation but ultimately came away empty-handed despite coming close to landing a proven arm.
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.
MLB News / SportsTalkATL / August 3
Report: Clay Holmes drawing interest from Braves
It is getting uncomfortably close to the trade deadline, and the Braves have really yet to upgrade their roster. They do appear to be continuing to monitor the top of the starting pitching market, though, with Mark Feinsand reporting they are showing interest in Clay Holmes.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3
Brewers Among Teams Pursuing Clay Holmes
The widespread expectation is that the Mets will trade righty Clay Holmes prior to today’s deadline. They’re in talks with several teams, including the Brewers, per Joel Sherman of the New York Post.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 30
Yankees want to steal one Mets star at the trade deadline
The Mets will most likely be sellers at the Aug. 3 trade deadline.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / July 29
Mets' Clay Holmes getting plenty of attention during rehab outing
Clay Holmes is getting closer to returning to the majors. The question is whether or not he will do so as a member of the New York Mets.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / July 24
Mets, Clay Holmes yet to have significant extension talks
There had been reports last week that the New York Mets and pitcher Clay Holmes were set to discuss an extension.
New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 24
Holmes: No Substantive Extension Talks With Mets
Right-hander Clay Holmes is a clear trade candidate as the Mets head toward a deadline sell-off. He’s currently on the injured list as he rehabs a broken fibula he suffered back in May when he was struck by a comebacker but shouldn’t be out much longer.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / July 21
Another Mets star drawing significant trade interest
The Mets are expected to be sellers amid a disappointing season, and yet another of their players is generating trade interest.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / July 17
Mets, Clay Holmes to begin contract extension talks
It is no secret that the New York Mets are in the middle of a disaster season. Entering Friday, New York sat in last place in the NL East with a 41-57 record, the fourth worst in all of baseball.
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