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It feels like another lifetime ago, but there was a time, back at the beginning of 2024, when the Royals had a battle for the fifth rotation spot between Daniel “Danny Drips” Lynch IV and Alec Marsh. Marsh won the job out of Spring Training, but Lynch was demoted to Omaha to continue starting and […]
Freddie Freeman returns to Dodgers’ lineup after early Wednesday exit
Freddie Freeman left Los Angeles Dodgers fans scared with his injury scare versus the Chicago Cubs. Yet chose to laugh it off by joking that he swung at his face in that Wednesday contest. Freeman injured his hand during that ordeal and exited early. But the Dodgers confirmed that the multiple World Series winner will […] The post Freddie Freeman returns to Dodgers’ lineup after early Wednesday exit appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Dodgers Get Good Freddie Freeman Injury News Before Diamondbacks Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers saw All-Star first baseman Freddie Freeman exit with a hand injury against the Chicago Cubs. The team got good news on Freeman, who’s in the starting lineup against the Arizona Diamondbacks, per The Athletic‘s Fabian Ardaya. Freddie Freeman is in the Dodgers lineup after exiting Wednesday’s game early to get his […] The post Dodgers Get Good Freddie Freeman Injury News Before Diamondbacks Series appeared first on HEAVY .
Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/7/26): Gausman Making Cubs Debut
It looked like the Cubs were going to drop the last game of their homestand on Thursday, which would have been disappointing after sweeping the Dodgers. Not that losing to an AL Cy Young favorite would have been some kind of black mark, but the Cubs were playing like they’d already boarded their flight to … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/7/26): Gausman Making Cubs Debut appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs vs. Kansas City Royals preview, Friday 8/7, 7:10 CT
Friday notes… Cubs lineup: Royals lineup: Kevin Gausman, RHP vs. Daniel Lynch IV, LHP It has been noted elsewhere that while Kevin Gausman’s ERA is high (4.38), his FIP (3.50) is right in line with his career norms, and now he has the Cubs defense behind him. It also should be noted that Gausman’s worst […]
Cubs vs. Royals Friday 8/7 game threads
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Is the best yet to come for Cubs’ Kevin Gausman? This MLB analyst weighs in
As the Chicago Cubs made their mark at the trade deadline this past Monday, one of the moves was dealing for starting pitcher Kevin Gausman, coming from the Toronto Blue Jays. Though Gausman comes to the Cubs amidst a disappointing season with the Blue Jays, this MLB insider makes the case that the best is […] The post Is the best yet to come for Cubs’ Kevin Gausman? This MLB analyst weighs in appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Chicago Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson Change Before Royals Series
The Chicago Cubs are one of the hottest teams in Major League Baseball right now. They have won four straight games and five of their last six contests. On Friday, they open up a weekend set against the Kansas City Royals. Before the Royals series began, the Cubs announced a slight change with Dansby Swanson. […] The post Chicago Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson Change Before Royals Series appeared first on HEAVY .
The Rundown: Trio of Heroes Lead Cubs to Exciting Walk-Off Win, Gausman Takes Mound Tonight, Red Sox Stay White Hot
“I’m holding out for a hero until the end of the night. He’s gotta be strong and he’s gotta be fast, and he’s gotta be fresh from the fight.” – Holding Out for a Hero by Bonnie Tyler We’ve been waiting for Alex Bregman to have his signature moment, and the third baseman delivered yesterday. … The post The Rundown: Trio of Heroes Lead Cubs to Exciting Walk-Off Win, Gausman Takes Mound Tonight, Red Sox Stay White Hot appeared first on .
Blue Jays call up prospect picked up in Kevin Gausman trade
With the Toronto Blue Jays being in last place in the AL East, the front office decided to be sellers at the trade deadline. The club acquired two exciting prospects in a deal that sent right-handed pitcher Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs. On Friday, one of those prospects got the call to the majors. […] The post Blue Jays call up prospect picked up in Kevin Gausman trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Cubs are Dodgers' biggest threat? MLB trade deadline overreactions with a hint of truth
As good as the Los Angeles is, don't count Chicago out.
Toronto Blue Jays Announce Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Decision Before Phillies Series
Instead of having what was supposed to be an off day on Thursday, the Toronto Blue Jays played a make-up game with the Chicago Cubs and lost heartbreakingly. After holding a 2-0 lead in the later innings, the Jays wasted a gem of an outing by Dylan Cease and lost 3-2 in extras. Despite the […] The post Toronto Blue Jays Announce Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Decision Before Phillies Series appeared first on HEAVY .
On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Royals series preview
After making the postseason in 2024 and contending last year, the Royals have fallen apart in 2026 and have one of the worst records in MLB entering this weekend, 20 games under .500. Incidentally, the Cubs have now played 14 games of their 17-game stretch without an off day. Their record in those games is […]
Cubs Re-Sign Andrew Wantz To Minor League Deal
The Cubs re-signed reliever Andrew Wantz to a minor league contract yesterday, reports Tommy Birch of The Des Moines Register. He had briefly elected free agency after being outrighted over the weekend. Wantz came up for a one-off appearance last week when the Cubs designated Jameson Taillon for assignment. He threw two innings, allowing a run […]
Cubs series preview: Is PCA the MVP?
It has been a bit of a roller coaster season for the Cubbies. They got off to a great start, winning 19 of their first 31 games. But by mid-June they were at .500 and barely treading water. Now they’re playing well again, winning 13 of 20 since the All-Star break, and they have a […]
What will the Cubs do when all their injured pitchers are ready to return?
As you know, the Cubs pitching staff has been decimated by injuries this year. It’s one of the reasons Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer went and traded for Kevin Gausman, Clay Holmes and Ryan Zeferjahn — to address perceived weaknesses in both the starting rotation and bullpen. Before I delve into the question […]
New Pitching Additions Loving Playoff Atmosphere, Superior Defense Since Joining Cubs
Lost in the shuffle of the Cubs’ deadline moves is the trade for David Peterson a little over a month earlier. More of a band-aid than anything at the time, the lefty has stabilized a rotation that was crumbling away as if Thanos had just snapped his fingers again. Though Peterson hasn’t always looked good … The post New Pitching Additions Loving Playoff Atmosphere, Superior Defense Since Joining Cubs appeared first on .
Dodgers’ Tarik Skubal gets real on when he knew LA would trade for him
Earlier this week, Tarik Skubal made his debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers in a showdown with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. When asked about the trade, Skubal answered when he believed the Dodgers would complete the deal to bring him to his new team, according to PFT Commenter. New @PardonMyTake w @TarikSkubal , […] The post Dodgers’ Tarik Skubal gets real on when he knew LA would trade for him appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Quantifying Hope: Hot Stretch Pushes Cubs’ Odds Near Body Temp
Losing three out of five to the Cardinals and Yankees wasn’t a great look for the Cubs, especially when they scored only three runs in the losses. But, boy, have they looked better since Jed Hoyer proved his commitment to the season with a trade deadline haul that many are saying was the best in … The post Quantifying Hope: Hot Stretch Pushes Cubs’ Odds Near Body Temp appeared first on .
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Alex Bregman is the Superhero vs. the Blue Jays
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 […]
Toronto Blue Jays Get Update On Nolan Perry Before Phillies Series
On Friday, the Toronto Blue Jays will open up a series with Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.They are coming off a 3-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs (at Wrigley Field) on Thursday.Toronto Blue Jays Get Update On Recently Injured PitcherAhead of their series with the Phillies, the Blue Jays got […] The post Toronto Blue Jays Get Update On Nolan Perry Before Phillies Series appeared first on HEAVY .
Chicago Cubs @ Kansas City Royals – Series Preview (August 7-9): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4
The Cubs (67-49) finished their homestand on a high note, sweeping the Dodgers and winning the final four games to finish with a 5-2 record. They have moved a season-high 18 games over .500 as MVP candidate Pete Crow-Armstrong leads the way with spectacular play after spectacular play. The schedule now gets a little bit … The post Chicago Cubs @ Kansas City Royals – Series Preview (August 7-9): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4 appeared first on .
Will Cubs Extend Seiya Suzuki or Go Cheaper as They Await Prospects?
Ian Happ isn’t the only Cubs outfielder facing free agency. Power-hitting right fielder Seiya Suzuki is also due to test the market, though his consistent-enough numbers give him a slightly better chance than Happ of remaining with the Cubs. I’d give Matt Shaw the edge over Kevin Alcántara for the right-handed backup/platoon job, and I … The post Will Cubs Extend Seiya Suzuki or Go Cheaper as They Await Prospects? appeared first on .
Son Ranto Show: Brooming the Bad Guys
Cubs sweep the hated Dodgers after a disappointing Yankees series. But the real story is that Twinkle Dee and Dum won the trade deadline and the Cubs are trying to win it all again. Brought to you by Penguin Imprints, Fanarchy and our Patreon supporters. Watch! Listen! The post Son Ranto Show: Brooming the Bad Guys appeared first on .
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