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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 .
Go get ‘em, Javier.
The Dodgers try to snap a three-game losing streak on Tuesday night, with a new guy on the mound, and two new old friend catchers on the roster. Tuesday game info
The Los Angeles Angels made a number of moves before Monday’s MLB trade deadline. Moving Reid Detmers was not one of those trades, despite an inaccurate report that surfaced. An insider reported that Detmers was being traded to the Chicago Cubs before later apologizing and retracting the report. On Tuesday, Detmers revealed what he thought […] The post Angels’ Reid Detmers breaks silence after inaccurate trade report appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to take on the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, with Tarik Skubal scheduled to make his debut with his new team. Hours before the start of the contest, a plane soared over Wrigley Field with a message dissing L.A. Unfortunately, it didn’t go as planned. An unknown Cubs fan paid […] The post Cubs fans’ Wrigley Field ‘Dodgers ruined baseball’ plane diss epically fails appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Jake and Romy Reiner honored their late parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, at a recent Los Angeles Dodgers game by throwing the first pitch. Jake shared a sweet tribute to his late parents via X and added photos of him and his sister on the mound during the Chicago Cubs game on Monday, August 3. […] The post Rob and Michele Reiner’s kids Jake and Romy throw first pitch at Dodgers game appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Dodgers conclude their series a Wrigley Field with a day game on Wednesday afternoon against the Cubs in Chicago. Eric Lauer, who appeared headed for the bullpen or possibly traded by the deadline, is still around and — with Emmet Sheehan shipped back to Triple-A — remains in the rotation, starting the series finale, […]
All eyes will be on Tarik Skubal’s Dodgers debut Tuesday night as Los Angeles looks to snap its four-game losing streak against the Cubs at Wrigley Field. How to Watch Dodgers vs Cubs The biggest storyline is the arrival of…
Despite an otherwise successful trade deadline, the Chicago Cubs made a rather puzzling move in trading for pitcher Braxton Garrett, especially given the fact that they had to give up #10 prospect, Jonathon Long.
The Chicago Cubs are making a change after making multiple moves ahead of Monday’s MLB trade deadline. Jesse Rogers of ESPN is reporting that outfielder Ian Happ — who is a switch hitter — will make less starts against left-handed pitching given his struggles from the right side of the plate. Additionally, Kevin Gausman and […] The post Cubs making Ian Happ change after MLB trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .
After coming out as big winners at the trade deadline, the Cubs came up with a big win over the Dodgers in Monday’s series opener. They went heavy on volume, acquiring two front-line starters and a high-leverage reliever, along with a swing option who’ll start his Cubs tenure in Iowa. The Dodgers, on the other … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/4/26): Assad Opposing Skubal in First Dodgers, Wrigley Start appeared first on .
The Cubs added two new acquisitions on Tuesday, with outfielder Tyrone Taylor and right-handed reliever Ryan Zeferjahn joining the active roster. We already covered how the former displaced Kevin Alcantara and will platoon in left with Ian Happ. Zeferjahn’s addition to the bullpen is a huge improvement over the guys Craig Counsell has been forced … The post Cubs Add Ryan Zeferjahn, DFA Jake Woodford appeared first on .
It wasn’t a grand slam, but Kevin Alcántara‘s first MLB homer came with a fate worse than just riding the bench. Because the Cubs need a spot for newly acquired outfielder Tyrone Taylor, who will platoon with Ian Happ in left field against tough lefties, Alcántara has been optioned back to Iowa. The timing is … The post Cubs Add Tyrone Taylor, Option Kevin Alcántara appeared first on .
We can’t go a day without a roster move. And the Jays are going with a six man rotation with Soriano and Taillon added to the rotation. Our starters for the next few days: There is a note that Kevin Gausman will be making his first start for the Cubs against the Royals. Did they […]
Suffice to say, MLB fans are annoyed about the Los Angeles Dodgers landing superstar pitcher Tarik Skubal ahead of the trade deadline.
Craig Counsell must have been listening to Erykah Badu on Monday, because he apparently went to Jed Hoyer and said, “You better call Tyrone and tell him come on.” That would be Tyrone Taylor, the outfielder acquired from the Mets along with Clay Holmes in exchange for infield prospect Jefferson Rojas. The 32-year-old has never … The post Sounds Like Ian Happ Will Be Platooned Against Tough Lefties Moving Forward appeared first on .
Tuesday notes… The Cubs lineup was not available at posting time. Please check BCB social media for the Cubs lineup. Here’s one thing we do know: Also: Dodgers lineup: Javier Assad, RHP vs. Tarik Skubal, LHP Well, here we go. Tarik Skubal’s first Dodgers start comes at Wrigley Field. He’ll face Javier Assad, who’s really […]
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The Cubs finally traded prospects and aggressively fixed their pitching staff at the 2026 deadline, showing a true contender mindset under Jed Hoyer. The post The Cubs Finally Acted Like a Team Trying to Win — And That’s Why This Trade Deadline Was a Success appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
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The Cubs front office was busy piecing together the deals to bring in reinforcements for a battered Cubs pitching staff and upgrading their right-handed bats available off the bench over the last few days. The results are in and it’s time to weigh in on the new look Cubs. Earlier today Al gave fans a […]
Jed Hoyer didn’t stand pat, nor did he wait for the market to come to him at a time when he absolutely needed to make big improvements to the Cubs’ pitching staff. The man who’s been at or near the head of baseball operations on the North Side for nearly 15 years now showed the … The post Cubs ‘Here to Win’ with Deadline Splashes, Now Comes Some Serious Roster Shuffling appeared first on .