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Over the last few days, the New York Mets went through with what has been speculated about for weeks: A […]
“All the doors I closed one time will open up again.” – Back in the High Life Again by Steve Winwood The Cubs are 1-0 in post-deadline games and the hated Dodgers are the inverse, so life is pretty good for Cubs fans right now. Chicago fell behind quickly last night, but Matthew Boyd righted … The post The Rundown: Cubs Blast Dodgers, Hoyer Rewards Grinding Squad with Deadline Additions, CBA Concerns Follow Skubal to LA appeared first on .
Up to now, everything you’ve read here about the Cubs’ Trade Deadline deals has been basic facts about the players themselves and what the Cubs gave up for them. Let’s do a bit of next-day analysis. Before I get to what roster changes are likely coming, here’s some analysis of the Cubs deals from Stephen […]
Now it's held together with clay and something called a zeferjahn.
Hi there! As you know, Thomas Smith is away on vacation. To keep this feature going, I’m going to post simply the WPA numbers and plays of the game, and a poll so you can vote on your choice for Player of the Game. Thomas will update the Rizzo Award standings when he returns. Game […]
The trade deadline has passed, but not without its customary flurry of moves in the final hour. Jed Hoyer checked off every item on his list, even if he may have had to take secondary routes to acquire reinforcements. Chicago landed one of the three best starters traded when Hoyer pulled the trigger on the … The post Jed Hoyer Headlines Trade Deadline Winners and Losers appeared first on .
Five pitches into Monday’s Cubs/Dodgers game at Wrigley Field, the visitors from L.A. had a 3-0 lead on two singles and a homer by Tommy Edman, who has now hit 16 home runs in 74 career games against the Cubs. Watching this, you’re like “What just happened?” Not only did the Cubs not quit after […]
Kudos to Jed Hoyer for his most impactful trade deadline since he broke up the Cubs’ World Series core back in 2021. The Cubs added three starters, a backend reliever, and a backup outfielder. Additionally, Hoyer’s moves added much-needed length to Chicago’s bullpen because Javier Assad and Colin Rea can slide into swing roles. All … The post Recapping Furious Trade Deadline Action with List of Every Deal appeared first on .
Meet the Mets The trade deadline came and went yesterday, and the Mets were very busy. After making additonal trades over the weekend, they completed their fire sale by shipping off Brooks Raley to the Phillies, Ben Rortvedt to the Dodgers, Luke Weaver to the Pirates, and Clay Holmes and Tyrone Taylor to the Cubs […]
The Cubs and Dodgers got together on Monday night in the wake of a flurry of moves at the trade deadline earlier in the day. After falling behind immediately, the home team responded with a barrage of homers to thrill the Wrigley faithful and take the opener. Former Cardinals outfielder Tommy Edman greeted Matthew Boyd … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/3/26): Cubs 10, Dodgers 5 – Four Home Runs in Comeback Victory appeared first on .
Pete Crow-Armstrong had some wild comments on Kristin Cavallari's podcast.
Today’s Reflections A lot has been made about how Tarik Skubal was given away by the Tigers/stolen by the Dodgers. Yes, the Dodgers are evil, but there is one thing that I read Saturday night that I haven’t heard specifically mentioned following the trade. Prior to the trade, I read that the Tigers demanded a […]
Los Cachorros añaden a su rotación tan apabullada, y Toronto se despide de uno de los mejores contratos que ha firmado. The post Análisis de la fecha límite de cambios: Gausman pone rumbo al sur appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
Some quick grades for the Jays deadline day deals. Kevin Gausman to the Cubs for Ty Southisene and Brett Bateman Gausman’s having the poorest season of his five with the Jays, but still has a 102 ERA+, so he’s still a useful pitcher. And he could step it up in a pennant race. The Jays […]
Carson Kelly had a hand in nearly everything Chicago’s offense did well Monday night, powering a 10-5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The catcher homered in the third inning and later drew a bases-loaded walk in the sixth after successfully challenging a called third strike using the ABS system, part of a night that […] The post Cubs catcher Carson Kelly reveals Chicago’s motto for showdown vs. Dodgers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
To be clear: Reid Detmers is still with the Los Angeles Angels. A post by Bleacher Nation’s Michael Cerami on X claimed that Detmers was shipped to the Chicago Cubs at the trade deadline. Several insiders refuted his report, but Cerami still stood by his information and refused to rescind it, stressing his belief in his […] The post Cubs insider retracts Reid Detmers trade report, apologizes appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Justin Wrobleski did not sugarcoat a rough outing after the Dodgers fell to the Cubs 10-5 on Monday. The left-hander allowed four home runs and seven earned runs across 4.1 innings, marking his second consecutive shaky start after also serving up a career-high number of homers in his previous outing. Speaking with reporters afterward, Wrobleski […] The post Dodgers pitcher Justin Wrobleski gets 100% real on struggles vs. Cubs appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Dodgers took on the Chicago Cubs on Monday. And at first, it seemed as if things would go their way. Los Angeles got out to a 3-0 lead and had all the momentum in the first inning. Unfortunately, they would only score two more runs in a lopsided 10-5 loss away from […] The post Dave Roberts hopes Tarik Skubal can break Dodgers’ losing streak appeared first on ClutchPoints .
4:19pm: The deal is now official, per announcements from both teams. 2:49pm: The Cubs are making a long-term addition to their bullpen, as they’re acquiring righty reliever Ryan Zeferjahn from the Angels. The Halos are getting catcher Moises Ballesteros and right-hander Mason McGwire in return. McGwire was not on the Cubs’ 40-man roster, so the deal […]
The Cubs are acquiring pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the Mets for infield prospect Jefferson Rojas, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Heyman notes that the deal is pending medical review. Holmes, 33, pitched to a sterling 2.39 ERA for the Mets across nine starts before suffering a fractured […]
The Los Angeles Dodgers took on the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Monday. It was a big occasion for outfielder Kyle Tucker. This game represented his first contest back at Wrigley Field since leaving Chicago in MLB free agency. However, if he expected a warm welcome, he got something else entirely. Tucker stepped to […] The post Dodgers’ Kyle Tucker gets candid after getting booed by Cubs fans appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Dodgers are going through their roughest stretch of the season, seeing their struggles continue with their latest loss to the Chicago Cubs on Monday night. Los Angeles is in the middle of a dynasty period, having won back-to-back World Series titles in 2024 and 2025. They attempt to pull off a three-peat, […] The post Dodgers match season low after ugly loss in Cubs series opener appeared first on ClutchPoints .
You may never know in Wrigley, but that doesn’t mean you don’t know early on. And here that was the case with the ball flying out of the yard right from the get-go in a 10 to 5 defeat against the Cubs, with the Dodgers outmatched offensively. The first inning alone saw five runs cross […]
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. Oh, we also had a doubleheader in softball to make up for last week’s rainout. It’s too late … The post Cubs Announce Several Roster Moves for Monday appeared first on .