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The August 3 trade deadline is just days away, and the Chicago Cubs are rumored to be buyers as the club is right in the mix for the playoff race. Considering the team could use another pitcher in the starting rotation, ESPN’s Jeff Passan urges the organization to make a deal with the Los Angeles […] The post Cubs urged to trade ascending minor league catcher for this Angels pitcher appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Cubs desperately need another starting pitcher, and Clay Holmes could stabilize their rotation without demanding the prospect haul of a bigger name at the deadline.
As New York Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta is surrounded by trade rumors ahead of the deadline on Monday, there is no doubt a ton of teams that have shown interest in the 30-year-0ld. With the trade interest for the Mets star, these MLB insiders give insight into what the team is looking for in return. […] The post MLB rumors: What Mets want in Freddy Peralta trade as Cubs, Rays, Braves, Phillies line up appeared first on ClutchPoints .
While the Cardinals dangle their abundance of catchers on the trade market, the Chicago Cubs (Carson Kelly) and Cincinnati Reds (Tyler Stephenson) are suddenly competing for the same buyers.
The Cubs and Yankees began their series on a cloudy Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field. The home team could not get their offense into gear all day long, and they went down in a shutout defeat. Shōta Imanaga was on his game Friday, but he was matched pitch for pitch by New York starter Will … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/31/26): Yankees 2, Cubs 0 – Yanks Pitch Shutout at Wrigley appeared first on .
The Chicago Cubs look like a realistic landing spot for Freddy Peralta, given the New York Mets' asking price.
The Yankees entered this game with 48-percent of their runs scored via the home run, which is third-highest in the majors. The Cubs entered this game with 51-percent of their runs surrendered coming via the home run, which is the highest in the majors. Those two facts plus the soft-tossing lefty Shota Imanaga combined to […]
Chicago has survived a torrent of pitching injuries to remain in the postseason hunt, a feat that deserves serious effort from their front office at the deadline.
Justin Steele is back with the Cubs at Wrigley as he builds back up for a possible return by the end of the season. The initial plan was for him to be ready by late May or early June, but a setback extended his timeline and ensured that he won’t be able to stretch out … The post Justin Steele Throws Flat Ground at Wrigley appeared first on .
Will Warren (#29, 27, RHP, 7-5, 4.41) vs. Shota Imanaga (#18, 32, LHP, 7-8, 3.72) YANKEES 1B P. The post Yankees (61-48) @ Cubs (62-47), Friday, July 31, 2026, 2:20 PM EDT appeared first on Replacement Level Yankee Weblog .
Go get ‘em, Shōta.
The Yankees’ offense better wake up, as they’ve scored just two unearned runs in their last 22 innings. Facing a Cubs team that ranks second in the majors with 5.17 runs scored per game and third with a 111 wRC+, they simply cannot afford to give so many ABs away, New York failing to dent […]
The New York Yankees (61-48) head to the North Side on Friday to open a three-game weekend series with the Chicago Cubs (62-47) at Wrigley Field for the final stop on their 10-game road trip. How to Watch New York…
The St. Louis Cardinals have some of the best players in baseball history, including Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina, but apparently Chicago Cubs radio thinks Pete Crow-Armstrong will be better than every player not named Barry Bonds or Shohei Ohtani.
The Cubs are adding left-hander Antoine Kelly to the roster for a weekend series against the Yankees, the team announced. He’ll take the spot of Gavin Hollowell, who heads to the injured list with shoulder inflammation. Kelly will be making his big-league debut when he appears in a game. Chicago picked up Kelly in a […]
There’s a chance of rain in Chicago this afternoon, so here’s the local radar for you to keep handy. Today’s roster move: Here Friday notes… Cubs lineup: Yankees lineup: Shōta Imanaga, LHP vs. Will Warren, RHP I’m just going to keep posting these Shōta Imanaga numbers because they continue to amaze me. First nine starts: […]
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Shōta Imanaga is the Superhero vs. the Yankees Yankees 2, Cubs 0: Shōta Imanaga allows a pair of solo homers… Cubs vs. Yankees, Friday 7/31, 1:20 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. New York Yankees preview, Friday 7/31, 1:20 CT
I was a few weeks early on the idea of lefty Antoine Kelly earning a promotion, but the time has now come. After placing Gavin Hollowell on the IL with right shoulder inflammation, the Cubs have brought the hard-throwing Kelly to Chicago to help the bullpen. Though he’s been with four other organizations in his … The post Cubs Place Gavin Hollowell on IL, Promote Antoine Kelly appeared first on .
Can you believe we’re already at the end of July? Not only that, but the trade deadline isn’t today. I get that they want it on a Monday or whatever, but it feels weird to have it on August 3. The All-Star Game represents the first hurdle for contenders to clear, but the trade deadline … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/31/26): Imanaga Facing Depleted Yankees Roster appeared first on .
In a season when the Cubs have already used 34 different pitchers (plus Carson Kelly pitched once), they’ve added another pitcher to the mix. Left-hander Antoine Kelly, acquired from the Dodgers June 6 for cash considerations, has been called up from Triple-A Iowa and added to the 26-man active roster. Kelly has made 13 appearances […]
The Cubs will not face old friend Cody Bellinger in this series, as the Yankees outfielder hit the injured list this week with a hamstring strain. Also, as you likely know, the Yankees are spending an entire week in Chicago, having just split with the White Sox in a four-game series on the South Side. […]
As the clock continues to tick away ahead of the MLB trade deadline on Monday, the New York Mets are reportedly seeking a strong return if they move Freddy Peralta.
Here’s the TJStats Daily Recap for July 31, 2026, covering 15 completed games. All advanced metrics (Whiffs, CSW%, tjStuff+) are sourced from the TJStats pitch database. Starting Pitchers Pitcher Team Opp IP H ER K BB Pitches Whiffs SwStr% CSW% tjStuff+ GS Dec Shota Imanaga CHC NYY 6.2 4 2 6 0 101 19 18.8% […] The post MLB Daily Recap – July 31, 2026 appeared first on TJStats .
It’s funny what happens when you win five of seven games against the two teams directly below you in the divisional standings. Though the Cubs have merely kept pace with the Brewers over the last 10 games, they’ve gained three on both the Cardinals and Pirates, and four on the Phillies for the top Wild … The post Quantifying Hope: Cubs Creeping on Brewers with 95% Playoff Odds 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 […]