This Cubs trade package for right-hander George Kirby could force the Mariners hand
This Chicago Cubs trade package for right-handed George Kirby could force the Seattle Mariners' hand.
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Kevin Gausman gives the Cubs exactly the rotation stability they needed
The Cubs acquired Kevin Gausman from the Blue Jays, adding a durable veteran starter whose strikeout-to-walk numbers offer more encouragement than his ERA might suggest.
Chicago Cubs update: Nico Hoerner, Alex Bregman, David Peterson
While most of you are focused on today’s MLB Trade Deadline, which comes up at 5 p.m. CT, I thought I’d take time to update you on some good — and not-so-good — Cubs performances over the past week. Here’s who’s been hot and not for the Cubs over their seven games against the Cardinals […]
Padres, Phillies Interested In Robbie Ray
Giants left-hander Robbie Ray is one of the most logical trade candidates still on the board. Joel Sherman of The New York Post reports that the Padres are interested. Bob Nightengale of USA Today says the Phillies have him on their radar. He has also been connected to the Cubs, although that was before that […]
Blue Jays Acquire Starting Pitcher In 4-Player Trade With Angels
The Toronto Blue Jays wasted no time replacing the arm they just gave up. The Blue Jays are acquiring right-hander Jose Soriano from the Los Angeles Angels. In return, the Angels receive top shortstop prospect Arjun Nimmala, outfielder Eddie Micheletti, and right-hander Angel Rivero. The move comes just one day after Toronto traded veteran Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs, and it looks like the Blue Jays' deadline is shaping up as a retool rather than a full teardown. Swapping Old For You...
The Cubs Land a Potential Playoff Starter in Kevin Gausman
The battle-tested 35-year-old will head a rotation that has been hit hard by injuries.
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Pete Crow-Armstrong is the Superhero vs. the Yankees
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 […]
Jays trade away Gausman, trade for Soriano
The Toronto Blue Jays traded starting pitcher Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs last night for minor leaguers Brett Bateman and Ty Southisene. This morning, it is being announced that the Jays are acquiring starting pitcher Jose Soriano from the Anaheim Angels for minor leaguers Arjun Nimmala, Eddie Mitcheletti and Angel Rivero. So we have […]
Blue Jays acquire Jose Soriano in Angels trade after shipping Kevin Gausman to Cubs
Following a near-World Series victory last November, the Toronto Blue Jays have no intention of merely waving the white flag and building for the future. They are trying to have it all. Less than a day after trading two-time All-Star Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs, the 2025 American League champions are acquiring fellow right-handed […] The post Blue Jays acquire Jose Soriano in Angels trade after shipping Kevin Gausman to Cubs appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Cubs Officially Announce Kevin Gausman Trade, Have Now Parted with 6 of Top 7 2024 Draft Picks
I promised a little more on the Kevin Gausman deal when I wrote it up last night, but then I got worried that there wouldn’t be much more to say about a guy who’s been in the bigs since 2013. Thankfully, there are indeed some new threads to pull on. The first, and this was … The post Cubs Officially Announce Kevin Gausman Trade, Have Now Parted with 6 of Top 7 2024 Draft Picks appeared first on .
Some thoughts on the Tarik Skubal trade and today’s MLB Trade Deadline
Tarik Skubal, as you know, was traded from the Tigers to the Dodgers for three prospects. The general consensus around baseball is that almost any team, including the Cubs, could have matched that offer. Why did this not happen and why did the acknowledged best starter in MLB go to the team that probably needed […]
Daniel Jones running for Colts BAD NEWS! Sam Alexis BACK for IU! Cubs trade for Gausman! Fever lose!
Daniel Jones running for Colts BAD NEWS! Sam Alexis BACK for IU! Cubs trade for Gausman! Fever lose!
Yankees prospects: George Lombard Jr. puts on a show again
Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: W, 13-3 at Iowa Cubs — that’s a six-game sweep in Iowa for the RailRiders SS George Lombard Jr. 4-5, 2B, 3B, 3 RBI, SF — homer short of the cycle, what more can he do?DH J.C. Escarra 3-5, 2B, HR, 3 RBI, BB — J.C. continues to dominate Triple-A2B Marco Luciano […]
Chicago Cubs history unpacked — August 3
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Rod Beck, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1930 – In the first of two in a doubleheader sweep over the Braves, Chuck Klein hits safely in his 26th consecutive game, the second time this season he has run a streak to this length. He will hit […]
TA: Gausman Goes South
The Cubs patch their much-strained rotation, Toronto moves on from one of the better contracts it's given. The post TA: Gausman Goes South appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
Today on Pinstripe Alley – 8/3/26
Sunday proved to be a very consequential day in this 2026 Yankees season. They played another tight game in Chicago, prevailing 2-1 to take the series with the Cubs, cinch a winning (6-4) road trip, and claw a game back in the standings from the Rays. Not only that, but Brian Cashman swung the Yankees’ […]
Chicago Cubs Land a Top Starter By Adding Kevin Gausman
The Chicago Cubs made their second trade of the day with the Toronto Blue Jays, acquiring long-time Blue Jay starter Kevin Gausman to bolster their pitching staff. Toronto is coming off an AL pennant and a whirlwind 2025 World Series appearance, but has come up short this season, leading to this being likely the first […] The post Chicago Cubs Land a Top Starter By Adding Kevin Gausman appeared first on Just Baseball .
Blue Jays share emotional farewell message after Kevin Gausman trade
After four and a half seasons with the franchise, the Toronto Blue Jays bid farewell to Kevin Gausman after trading him away to the Chicago Cubs for two minor-league prospects. This was certainly not the farewell the Blue Jays had envisioned heading into 2026, as they certainly did not expect that they’d have to be […] The post Blue Jays share emotional farewell message after Kevin Gausman trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer takes glass-half-full approach to trade deadline uncertainty
The Toronto Blue Jays have begun selling at the 2026 MLB trade deadline, with Kevin Gausman heading to the Chicago Cubs. However, there may be more moves to come from the Blue Jays before Monday’s deadline. This includes a potential trade involving future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer. Whether Scherzer moves before 6 pm Monday […] The post Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer takes glass-half-full approach to trade deadline uncertainty appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Kevin Gausman could get awkward reunion with Blue Jays after Cubs trade
The Toronto Blue Jays shipped away past star ace Kevin Gausman Sunday before the MLB Trade Deadline. Yet the newest member of the Chicago Cubs looks to be in for an awkward reunion. Here’s why via Jamie Campbell of Sportsnet Canada. “Gausman’s next start lines up for Thursday against … (oh, goodness),” Campbell posted on […] The post Kevin Gausman could get awkward reunion with Blue Jays after Cubs trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Cubs land an ace, launching Cardinals and NL Central into trade deadline arms race
Following the Chicago Cubs' blockbuster trade for Kevin Gausman, the St. Louis Cardinals must find a way to answer with a pitching acquisition of their own.
Cubs, Blue Jays trade grades for Kevin Gausman deal before MLB deadline
The Chicago Cubs have been leaving no stone unturned in their hunt for a starting pitcher on the trade market to bolster their injury-ravaged rotation. And following the Los Angeles Dodgers’ acquisition of Tarik Skubal, the Cubs pivoted to bringing in another veteran starter on the market in Kevin Gausman, striking a deal with the […] The post Cubs, Blue Jays trade grades for Kevin Gausman deal before MLB deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Cubs Acquire Kevin Gausman
The Cubs land their veteran starter, announcing the acquisition of Kevin Gausman from the Blue Jays on Sunday night. Toronto lands middle infield prospect Ty Southisene and outfield prospect Brett Bateman in return. There are no cash considerations involved, as Chicago will pick up the remaining tab on Gausman’s $23MM salary. This brings the Cubs’ […]
Cubs Add Veteran Starter Kevin Gausman in Deal with Blue Jays
The Cubs acquired veteran right-hander Kevin Gausman from the Blue Jays in exchange for prospects Ty Southisene and Brett Bateman, adding a durable starter ahead of the trade deadline. The post Cubs Add Veteran Starter Kevin Gausman in Deal with Blue Jays appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
Cubs Acquire Kevin Gausman for Brett Bateman, Ty Southisene
The Cubs have acquired one of the three pitchers they are hoping to add ahead of the trade deadline, picking up 35-year-old righty Kevin Gausman from the Blue Jays. In exchange, Toronto received minor league shortstop Ty Southisene (No. 13 prospect according to MLB Pipeline) and minor league outfielder Brett Bateman (No. 21). There have … The post Cubs Acquire Kevin Gausman for Brett Bateman, Ty Southisene appeared first on .
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