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Some quick grades for the Jays deadline day deals. Kevin Gausman to the Cubs for Ty Southisene and Brett Bateman Gausman’s having the poorest season of his five with the Jays, but still has a 102 ERA+, so he’s still a useful pitcher. And he could step it up in a pennant race. The Jays […]
Carson Kelly had a hand in nearly everything Chicago’s offense did well Monday night, powering a 10-5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The catcher homered in the third inning and later drew a bases-loaded walk in the sixth after successfully challenging a called third strike using the ABS system, part of a night that […] The post Cubs catcher Carson Kelly reveals Chicago’s motto for showdown vs. Dodgers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
To be clear: Reid Detmers is still with the Los Angeles Angels. A post by Bleacher Nation’s Michael Cerami on X claimed that Detmers was shipped to the Chicago Cubs at the trade deadline. Several insiders refuted his report, but Cerami still stood by his information and refused to rescind it, stressing his belief in his […] The post Cubs insider retracts Reid Detmers trade report, apologizes appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Justin Wrobleski did not sugarcoat a rough outing after the Dodgers fell to the Cubs 10-5 on Monday. The left-hander allowed four home runs and seven earned runs across 4.1 innings, marking his second consecutive shaky start after also serving up a career-high number of homers in his previous outing. Speaking with reporters afterward, Wrobleski […] The post Dodgers pitcher Justin Wrobleski gets 100% real on struggles vs. Cubs appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Dodgers took on the Chicago Cubs on Monday. And at first, it seemed as if things would go their way. Los Angeles got out to a 3-0 lead and had all the momentum in the first inning. Unfortunately, they would only score two more runs in a lopsided 10-5 loss away from […] The post Dave Roberts hopes Tarik Skubal can break Dodgers’ losing streak appeared first on ClutchPoints .
4:19pm: The deal is now official, per announcements from both teams. 2:49pm: The Cubs are making a long-term addition to their bullpen, as they’re acquiring righty reliever Ryan Zeferjahn from the Angels. The Halos are getting catcher Moises Ballesteros and right-hander Mason McGwire in return. McGwire was not on the Cubs’ 40-man roster, so the deal […]
The Cubs are acquiring pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the Mets for infield prospect Jefferson Rojas, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Heyman notes that the deal is pending medical review. Holmes, 33, pitched to a sterling 2.39 ERA for the Mets across nine starts before suffering a fractured […]
The Los Angeles Dodgers took on the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Monday. It was a big occasion for outfielder Kyle Tucker. This game represented his first contest back at Wrigley Field since leaving Chicago in MLB free agency. However, if he expected a warm welcome, he got something else entirely. Tucker stepped to […] The post Dodgers’ Kyle Tucker gets candid after getting booed by Cubs fans appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Dodgers are going through their roughest stretch of the season, seeing their struggles continue with their latest loss to the Chicago Cubs on Monday night. Los Angeles is in the middle of a dynasty period, having won back-to-back World Series titles in 2024 and 2025. They attempt to pull off a three-peat, […] The post Dodgers match season low after ugly loss in Cubs series opener appeared first on ClutchPoints .
You may never know in Wrigley, but that doesn’t mean you don’t know early on. And here that was the case with the ball flying out of the yard right from the get-go in a 10 to 5 defeat against the Cubs, with the Dodgers outmatched offensively. The first inning alone saw five runs cross […]
Today got so busy between the trade deadline and some other activities, like selling a new Combat to the shortstop of a rival school, that I failed to put out a lineup post or track the transactions. Oh, we also had a doubleheader in softball to make up for last week’s rainout. It’s too late … The post Cubs Announce Several Roster Moves for Monday appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs fans made their feelings known Monday night, loudly booing former outfielder Kyle Tucker during his first return to Wrigley Field as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The reaction came during Tucker’s first appearance back in Chicago after he left the Cubs in free agency following his lone season with the team. […] The post Watch Cubs fans boo Kyle Tucker in Wrigley Field return appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Go get ‘em, Boyd!
It’s time for a short memory to move past the three straight losses against the Red Sox, now visiting the Cubs. Monday’s game info
Tarik Skubal will make his Dodgers debut on Tuesday night against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. It will be the first career start for the two-time Cy Young Award winner at the friendly confines in Chicago. The Dodgers on Sunday acquired Skubal from the Detroit Tigers for River Ryan, Zyhir Hope, and Brady Smith. […]
The Los Angeles Dodgers (69-43) and the Chicago Cubs (63-49) take the field on Monday night at Wrigley Field in the first game of a three-game series. How to Watch Dodgers vs Cubs While the Dodgers may have been swept…
The MLB Trade Deadline has passed, and so the teams on the field beginning tomorrow are basically what you will see for the rest of the season, plus perhaps an addition or two once rosters expand in September (though with a limit of two added players, those spots are often reserved for players coming off […]
Monday notes… The Cubs lineup was not available at posting time. Please check BCB social media for the Cubs lineup. Dodgers lineup: Matthew Boyd, LHP vs. Justin Wrobleski, LHP In seven starts since he returned from his knee injury, Matthew Boyd has a 1.93 ERA and 1.143 WHIP, with only four home runs allowed in […]
The Cubs strengthened their bullpen by landing Ryan Zeferjahn, but trading Moises Ballesteros shows how serious Chicago is about chasing the Brewers in the NL Central.
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The Chicago Cubs have acquired their third starting pitcher of the MLB trade deadline. On Monday afternoon, they added right-hander Clay Holmes in a deal with the New York Mets, sending top infield prospect Jefferson Rojas back to Queens. The Cubs also got outfielder Tyrone Taylor in this deal. Taylor has a .503 slugging percentage […] The post Cubs Acquire Clay Holmes, Tyrone Taylor From Mets appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Los Angeles Angels traded right-handed reliever Ryan Zeferjahn to the Chicago Cubs Monday, receiving a great package in return. The post Angels Land Huge Package in Deadline Reliever Trade appeared first on LA Sports Report.
The Chicago Cubs have been aggressive at the trade deadline with a dire need for starting pitching, and have now added Clay Holmes from the Mets.
As Jon Heyman was first to report, the Cubs have acquired right-handed starter Clay Holmes and outfield Tyrone Taylor in exchange for minor league infield prospect Jefferson Rojas. Ranked No. 2 in the system and No. 63 overall, Rojas was a very steep price to pay. But with the infield set, Pedro Ramírez looking like … The post Cubs Acquire Clay Holmes, Tyrone Taylor from Mets for Jefferson Rojas appeared first on .
The Mets parted with a pair of big league arms on deadline day, bringing in a top-rated Cubs prospect in return. The post Mets Acquire Jefferson Rojas, No. 2 Cubs Prospect, For Clay Holmes & Tyrone Taylor appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .