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Today’s Reflections What a remarkable end of a Cubs homestand! Two dominant Cubs’ wins over the Dodgers Monday and Tuesday appeared to be well on its way to being triplicated Wednesday before the bullpen turned a 7-1 game into a 7-6 win to sweep the series. What an MVP duel between Pete Crow-Armstrong and Shohei […]
We’re back with a new version of one of our favorite Breaking T shirts, featuring Milwaukee’s backstop. As you may remember, William Contreras had one of the more iconic moments last season when he made the signal to “call the ‘pen” after crushing a go-ahead homer against the Cubs in the NLDS. Despite a bit […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 .
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 .
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 […]
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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 .
“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 .
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 .
As good as the Los Angeles is, don't count Chicago out.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 .
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 .
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 .
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 (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 .