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Remember when the Cubs traded for Jake Arrieta back in 2013? The Orioles were a contending team that wanted to add a starter in early July, so they traded Arrieta and Pedro Strop to Chicago for No. 4 starter Scott Feldman and catcher Steve Clevenger. That trade barely moved the needle at the time. The … The post Braxton Garrett Trades Has Shades of Getting Jake Arrieta from Baltimore appeared first on .
The Toronto Blue Jays had a busy trade deadline, headlined by a deal that sent starting pitcher Kevin Gausman to the Chicago Cubs, among other moves. The flurry of transactions came amid what has been a very disappointing year for the Blue Jays, who look poised to miss the playoffs after making it to Game […] The post How Blue Jays’ John Schneider feels about George Springer not being traded appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Josiah Hartshorn (Hart-shorn) went from sixth-round pick to the Cubs’ top-ranked prospect (No. 60 overall) in about a year, and he’s currently putting up a 130 wRC+ with 12 homers in 248 plate appearances at High-A South Bend. A switch-hitter who has played at least 149 innings each at first base (281), right (293.1), and … The post Top Cubs Prospect Josiah Hartshorn Clarifies Sunday’s Early Exit appeared first on .
On Wednesday afternoon, the Los Angeles Dodgers will finish their series with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.They are coming off a 5-1 loss on Tuesday.Max Muncy (who batted 4th) finished with one walk and two strikeouts.Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Max Muncy ChangeFor Wednesday’s game, the Dodgers have announced their starting lineup.Via Underdog MLB: “Dodgers […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Max Muncy Change During Cubs Series appeared first on HEAVY .
The Chicago Cubs have decided when top trade deadline acquisition Kevin Gausman will make his debut and it won't be as scheduled. The post Cubs Make Intriguing Kevin Gausman Decision After Trade appeared first on HEAVY .
The Cubs front office sure was busy on Monday. Not counting the Jameson Taillon deal, who was the subtraction of a player who had already been designated for assignment, the Cubs added five major leaguers in four separate trades. This cost the Cubs seven minor league players, six of whom still had prospect eligibility. Because […]
The Chicago Cubs came ready to play on Tuesday as they faced the Los Angeles Dodgers, with Tarik Skubal making his LA debut. Led by MVP contender Pete Crow-Armstrong, the Cubs gave Skubal a rude awakening, winning 5-1 in the first of a three-game series at Wrigley Field. The Cubs’ win over the two-time defending […] The post Cubs make playoff statement by ruining Tarik Skubal’s Dodgers debut, aura of invincibility appeared first on ClutchPoints .
It’s rare that we share interviews from the guest conductors of the 7th Inning Stretch at Wrigley, but we’ll make an exception for Cookie Monster. Surely no one will be critical of what was a good deal of harmless fun. The Cookie Monster interview on marquee in full. pic.twitter.com/yNJ0ZkStul — 🤗 (@MalortMatt) August 5, 2026 The post Watch: Cookie Monster Interviewed on Marquee Before Singing Stretch appeared first on .
As high as (most) Cubs fans are about the coup Jed Hoyer pulled at the trade deadline, it’s possible some objective observers feel even more strongly about the recent upgrades. Hoyer was aggressive without being reckless, moved big prospects without completely strip-mining the farm system, and managed to improve both depth and upside for his … The post Even Objective Observers Believe Cubs ‘Absolutely Killed This Deadline’ appeared first on .
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 […]
After losing 5-1 on Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers have lost five straight games and continue to struggle since the All-Star break. LA is on the verge of being swept in consecutive series for the first time in over a year. One player who isn’t helping with the deep offensive struggles is Mookie Betts, […] The post Dodgers’ Mookie Betts Delivered Brutally Honest Assessment of Struggles After Cubs Loss appeared first on HEAVY .
The veteran right-hander departed Toronto a fan favorite, and for good reason.
Tarik who? The hype around the Dodgers’ acquisition of Tarik Skubal had reached nearly fever pitch by the time he took the mound — to a chorus of boos — Tuesday night at Wrigley Field. In fact, Skubal was booed by the Wrigley crowd just for walking out to the bullpen before the game. And […]
The Cubs and Dodgers tangled on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field in newly acquired ace Tarik Skubal‘s debut performance. The home team decided to spoil the party for the visitors with a great starting pitching effort of their own and some timely hitting to grab a series victory. Javier Assad was very sharp, with his … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/4/26): Cubs 5, Dodgers 1 – Decisive Victory to Take Series appeared first on .
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Tim Federowicz, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1921 – KDKA radio station provides its listeners with the first-ever broadcast of a major league game. Harold Arlin becomes baseball’s first play-by-play announcer as he details the action as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Phillies at Forbes Field, 8-5, and other […]
Chicago wasn't shy about asking for help at the deadline. The post TA: Cubs Get Braxton Garrett, Clay Holmes, and Friend appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
The Los Angeles Dodgers must have believed that they would put an end to their losing streak on Tuesday as they had their recent trade acquisition, Tarik Skubal, on the mound. However, the Dodgers’ losing streak reached five games after they lost to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, 5-1. In particular, Mookie Betts has not […] The post Mookie Betts opens up about Dodgers’ losing streak ‘rut’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Chicago Cubs have watched Pete Crow-Armstrong develop into one of baseball’s most complete young players. His elite defense remains central to his value, but his improved production against left-handed pitching has expanded his offensive impact in 2026. Crow-Armstrong struggled badly against southpaws last season, batting .188 with a .217 on-base percentage and .594 OPS […] The post Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong breaks down improved play vs. lefties appeared first on ClutchPoints .
On Tuesday, the Chicago Cubs played spoiler in Tarik Skubal’s debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers. They grabbed a 5-1 victory to upset the Dodgers in the first of a three-game series, and Pete Crow-Armstrong, as per usual, was a thorn in the opposing team’s side. All season long, Crow-Armstrong has been brilliant for the […] The post Cubs’ Nico Hoerner makes Pete Crow-Armstrong MVP case after beating Dodgers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Tarik Skubal struck out six over six effective innings in his Dodgers debut, reaching 99.3 mph, but Los Angeles fell 5-1 to the Cubs at Wrigley Field. The post Dodgers’ Tarik Skubal Sends Warning Despite Losing Debut to Cubs appeared first on HEAVY .
Tarik Skubal had a perfectly fine Dodgers debut with six strikeouts in six strong innings. But the Dodgers couldn’t score much at all, while the Cubs offense did just enough off Skubal then teed off on the bullpen in a 5-1 win at Wrigley Field, the season-worst fifth straight loss for the Dodgers. Skubal allowed […]
OK. I’m going to try to get all the player movement today. If I miss someone, I’m sorry. But the Cubs have to fill in for all the players who were traded yesterday. Left-hander Braxton Garrett joins Triple-A Iowa. Right-hander Andrew Wantz elected free agency. Right-hander Tyler Santana was promoted from Double-A Knoxville to Iowa. […]
Most starting pitchers would kill for the sort of debut Tarik Skubal had with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night. For the two-time Cy Young-winner, though, it was just another night at the office.
The Los Angeles Dodgers sent shockwaves through MLB when they acquired Tarik Skubal in a trade with the Detroit Tigers. On Tuesday, the Chicago Cubs got the first crack at Skubal as a member of the National League. Dansby Swanson ensured the Cubs welcomed the back-to-back Cy Young winner to their ranks in style. In […] The post Cubs’ Dansby Swanson rudely welcomes Tarik Skubal to NL with stunning HR appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Tarik Skubal made his debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers in Tuesday’s matchup against the Chicago Cubs on the road. New teammate Kyle Tucker gave Skubal a warm welcome by giving the 29-year-old ace a boost with just one swing early in the contest. In the top of the second inning, Tucker hit the ball […] The post Dodgers’ Kyle Tucker silences Cubs fans, gives Tarik Skubal a boost with 1 swing appeared first on ClutchPoints .