The Toronto Blue Jays shipped off right-hander Kevin Gausman at this year’s trade deadline to the Chicago Cubs. In exchange, they landed Brett Bateman, who has been excellent during his short time with the Blue Jays.
The top of Washington’s starting rotation was solidified with the recent 4-year, $47 million extension handed to ace Cade Cavalli. Outside of that, however, the pitching staff is littered with question marks going into an uncertain 2027 offseason.
The Cubs have a lot of work to do over the offseason, but they’ve only got about a month to get any work done before a lockout puts the kibosh on any activity for a while.
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The Chicago Cubs face the prospect of watching right-hander Kevin Gausman return to the Toronto Blue Jays in free agency after a brief and uneven stay in Chicago.
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When the Chicago Cubs got their hands on Kevin Gausman at this season's trade deadline, they knew what they were getting themselves into. Gausman was in the final year of his five-year, $110 million deal.
It’s still unclear if Kevin Gausman will return next season or announce his retirement this winter. Any decision the two-time All-Star makes will ultimately need to wait until he and his wife, Taylor, discuss what’s best for their family moving forward.
With the Chicago Cubs' early exit from the postseason and Kevin Gausman being a pending free agent this offseason, a reunion with the veteran is looking more realistic for the Toronto Blue Jays.
It could be the end of the Chicago Cubs season Wednesday night as the San Diego Padres will try to eliminate them at Petco Park. The Cubs will turn to RHP Kevin Gausman while the Padres will start Nick Pivetta.
For the first time this season, the Chicago Cubs will face elimination. The Cubs enter Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series with their backs against the wall following an embarrassing 8-0 drubbing at the hands of the lively San Diego Padres.
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The Chicago Cubs have made their pitching decision for Game 2 of the National League Wild Card Series. Kevin Gausman will take the mound Wednesday against the San Diego Padres, giving Chicago the veteran right-hander with its season on the line after an 8-0 loss in Game 1.
The Chicago Cubs didn’t start their playoff run as hoped, falling in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series to the San Diego Padres, 8-0. Now, the franchise is on the brink of postseason elimination.
The Chicago Cubs will turn to veteran right-hander Kevin Gausman on Wednesday, handing him the ball in Game 2 of the National League Wild Card Series after an 8-0 loss left their season one defeat from ending.
The Chicago Cubs were aggressive at the trade deadline this year, making moves to address starting rotation issues in anticipation of a playoff run. They added veteran starters Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes—along with Braxton Garrett and reliever Ryan Zeferjahn—to beef up a postseason-bound team.
The Chicago Cubs closed the regular season on a winning note Sunday, defeating the Boston Red Sox 6-2 and locking in a Wild Card meeting with the San Diego Padres that begins Tuesday night in California.
Kevin Gausman still does not know if he will start Game 1 of the Chicago Cubs’ Wild Card Series against the San Diego Padres. Gausman threw a “normal-ish” bullpen session Sunday, calling it a step in the right direction.
The Chicago Cubs have been stuck with a magic number of “1” for the last couple days, yet they can’t seem to clinch that all-important playoff spot. Wednesday night at Wrigley Field, they missed another chance to clinch with a 3-2 loss to the Miami Marlins.
The Chicago Cubs may have a concerning injury to deal with amid their pursuit to secure a ticket to the playoffs. Chicago pitcher Kevin Gausman appeared
Chicago Cubs right-hander Kevin Gausman exited his Wednesday start against the visiting Miami Marlins due to left shoulder injury sustained while making a diving tag in the sixth inning.
On paper, it appeared the Chicago Cubs made one of the best moves of the MLB trade season when they acquired right-hander Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays. The move hasn't worked out as expected, however.
Kevin Gausman was on the Toronto Blue Jays team plane when he found out he was traded to the Chicago Cubs. He shared an emotional moment with manager John Schneider once he was made aware of the news.
Kevin Gausman's time with the Chicago Cubs has gotten off to a roller coaster start through two outings.
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.
If Saturday was indeed the last time that pitcher Kevin Gausman stepped on the mound in Toronto as a member of the Blue Jays, he wanted to make sure he didn't hide his feelings.
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