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Royals 6, Cubs 3: Clay Holmes struggles in Cubs debut 2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Ian Happ is the Superhero vs. the Royals Cubs vs. Royals, Saturday 8/8, 6:10 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Kansas City Royals preview, Saturday 8/8, 6:10 CT
The Chicago Cubs have been playing very good baseball as of late. They are winners of four out of their last five MLB games and kicked off a weekend set with a win over the Kansas City Royals on Friday evening. Ahead of the Cubs-Royals game on Saturday evening, Chicago announced a piece of Clay […] The post Chicago Cubs Announce Clay Holmes News Before Royals Game appeared first on HEAVY .
The Chicago Cubs were very active at the trade deadline earlier this week, acquiring several pitchers to bolster both their rotation and bullpen. However, on Saturday ahead of Game 2 of their series against the Kansas City Royals, the Cubs had to create roster space to reinstate Clay Holmes, one of the pitchers they acquired […] The post Chicago Cubs Demote 6-Year MLB Player Days After Trading for Him appeared first on HEAVY .
With the Chicago Cubs clashing with the Kansas City Royals this weekend, Friday’s 6-4 win displayed the debut of starting pitcher Kevin Gausman, who was traded to the team from the Toronto Blue Jays. As fans were hoping the best is yet to come for Gausman on the Cubs, he had a standout debut, as […] The post Kevin Gausman drops high praise for Cubs after stellar debut appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Kansas City Royals fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Earlier this week, we asked you to grade how Royals General Manager J.J. Picollo’s trade deadline went: Honestly, […]
The Kansas City Royals took a series from the playoff-hopeful Minnesota Twins, and the bullpen usage and managerial decisions behind the win challenge some conventional wisdom about how this coaching staff operates. Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco break down what actually worked. Noah Cameron’s recent streak adds another bright spot, and the hosts assess what […]
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 Cubs began a road trip against the Royals on a beautiful Friday night at Kauffman Stadium. They got an outstanding effort from their newest starting pitcher and the bullpen held on late to get the series started on a winning note. It was a bit of an inauspicious beginning for Kevin Gausman as he … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/7/26): Cubs 6, Royals 4 – Gausman Shines in Debut appeared first on .
Pete Grathoff writes that the decision not to be aggressive sellers was a vote of confidence to the team. Many fans clamored for the team to tear it down, trading most everyone and starting anew to build around Witt. But Picollo gave the team a vote of confidence, and they appreciate it. “I think he’s […]
The Cubs made a flurry of deals before Monday’s Trade Deadline, and one of Jed Hoyer’s primary aims was to add quality starting pitching to the team. And in acquiring Kevin Gausman, he appears to have done so. Gausman was as advertised (after a bit of a shaky first inning), throwing seven strong innings and […]
Newly acquired Chicago Cubs starter Kevin Gausman was praised by his new teammates after winning his debut for the Cubs.The Cubs defeated the Kansas City Royals 6-4 on the road on Friday, August 7, with Gausman improving to 10-6 on the season by being the pitcher of record.He went 7 IP, allowing 4 hits, 1 […] The post Kevin Gausman Praised by Cubs Teammates After Winning Debut appeared first on HEAVY .
The Chicago Cubs received updates on two injured players Friday before opening a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals, with Edward Cabrera nearing a potential return and Matt Shaw still facing a longer recovery. Cabrera, who is on the 15-day injured list with a hamstring issue, has made two Minor League rehab starts. His […] The post Cubs’ Edward Cabrera, Matt Shaw get injury updates before Royals clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Kevin Gausman was lights out in his Cubs debut, holding the Royals to two runs in seven innings of work. The post Gausman Deals in Debut as Cubs Take Series Opener Over Royals appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
Kevin Gausman’s first outing in a Cubs uniform did not start smoothly, but it did not take long for his new team to win him over. The right-hander earned the win in his Chicago debut Friday night, tossing seven strong innings in a 6-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals, and he made sure to […] The post Cubs newly-acquired pitcher Kevin Gausman already has nothing but love for new teammates appeared first on ClutchPoints .
After one inning, this one was looking pretty good for the Royals, but things went downhill quickly in the second as the Royals fell to the Cubs 6-4. Daniel Lynch IV got his first true start since 2024 tonight against the Cubs. As predicted, the pregame show and broadcast booth both made copious references to […]
The Houston Astros walked into the August 3 deadline sitting atop the AL West after a scorching 9-1 stretch in July, and general manager Dana Brown made it clear the club intended to buy. Houston flipped young right-hander Spencer Arrighetti to Toronto for outfielder Daulton Varsho, sent Nate Pearson to Kansas City for reliever Max […] The post Astros’ Biggest 2026 MLB Trade Deadline Mistake appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Go get ‘em, Kevin.
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 […]
Sometimes you’re the broom, sometimes you’re in the dustpan. After sweeping the Kansas City Royals in a three-game series, the Colorado Rockies found themselves on the other end, dropping three straight to the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rockies enjoyed a nice Thursday off after the homestand and will try to turn their fortunes around under […]
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 6, Royals 4: Welcome to the North Siders, Kevin Gausman 2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Pete Crow-Armstrong is the Superhero vs. the Royals Cubs vs. Royals, Friday 8/7, 7:10 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Kansas City Royals preview, Friday 8/7, 7:10 CT
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 .
As the Atlanta Braves go for their ninth straight win on Friday evening against the New York Yankees, a piece of news dropped across MLB about a recent Braves pitcher who spent three seasons in the organization. Following being let go by the Kansas City Royals, pitcher Aaron Bummer is officially an MLB free agent […] The post 3-Year Atlanta Braves Pitcher Elects Free Agency After Royals Release appeared first on HEAVY .
The Royals announced that they have recalled Mason Black to Triple-A Omaha. Left-hander Aaron Bummer has been optioned to Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. Bummer is a veteran with enough service where he can’t be optioned to the minors without his consent, so he has elected free agency. Bummer, 32, pitched only 1 1/3 […]
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 […]