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Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ hits a single in the bottom of the seventh inning during a game against the New York Yankees at Wrigley Field on July 31, 2026, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

When Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes will make Chicago Cubs debuts — and Ian Happ less likely to face lefties

August 4, 2026 at 9:19 p.m.

RHP Clay Holmes won't need another rehab start and is ready to come off the 60-day injured list this weekend in Kansas City. And changes are coming for Ian Happ.

Starting pitcher Clay Holmes of the New York Mets pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on May 9, 2026, in Phoenix. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

‘We’re here to win’: Chicago Cubs’ aggressive deadline trades show front office’s belief in postseason run

August 3, 2026 at 9:04 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs' focus at the MLB trade deadline was clear: pitching, pitching and more pitching.

New York Mets starting pitcher Clay Holmes warms up during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

MLB trade deadline: Chicago Cubs acquire RHP Clay Holmes, sending No. 2 prospect Jefferson Rojas to NY Mets

August 3, 2026 at 5:43 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs and New York Mets reached a deal on Monday to send right-hander Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor to Chicago. But it has cost them a top...

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Ryan Zeferjahn delivers during the eighth inning against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, July 12, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bailey Hillesheim)

MLB trade deadline: Chicago Cubs pick up another reliever in Ryan Zeferjahn

August 3, 2026 at 4:17 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs have traded for Los Angeles Angels reliever Ryan Zeferjahn, a move that required a hefty return.

Miami Marlins pitcher Braxton Garrett delivers a pitch against the New York Mets during a game on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz, File)

MLB trade deadline: Chicago Cubs acquiring LHP Braxton Garrett from the Miami Marlins for two prospects

August 3, 2026 at 6:18 p.m.

Braxton Garrett has spent most of this season with Miami's Triple-A team, where the 28-year-old posted a 2.90 ERA in 16 games (15 starts).

Toronto Blue Jays' Kevin Gausman works against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning of a game in Toronto on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026. (Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press via AP)

MLB trade deadline: Chicago Cubs acquire RHP Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays for 2 minor-leaguers

August 2, 2026 at 11:07 p.m.

Veteran right-handed pitcher Kevin Gausman, 35, gives the Chicago Cubs a proven big-league starter, even amid a slightly down year in Toronto.

The Cubs' James Triantos high-fives teammates in the dugout after scoring in his major-league debut against the Pirates at PNC Park on July 25, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (Justin Berl/Getty)

Chicago baseball report: James Triantos a hit in Cubs debut — and Jordan Hicks a triple-digit threat for Sox

July 31, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Cubs remain in good playoff position ahead of Monday's 5 p.m. MLB trade deadline, while the first-place White Sox continue a challenging stretch with a six-game trip.

The Cubs' Seiya Suzuki celebrates after beating the Cardinals on Thursday, July 30, 2026, in St Louis. (Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Coming off a series win in St. Louis, can the Chicago Cubs capitalize at the trade deadline?

July 30, 2026 at 6:06 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs have one of the most talented position-player groups in franchise history. The trade deadline offers a path to upgrade the pitching staff.

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong makes a catch at the wall in Wrigley Field on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Chicago Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong gets praise from Kevin Kiermaier after passing outfielder for 5-star catches

July 30, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

In the Chicago Cubs' game July 20 at Wrigley Field, Pete Crow-Armstrong passed Kevin Kiermaier for the most 5-star catches in the Statcast era.

Chicago Cubs' Alex Bregman hits an RBI double during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Monday, July 27, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Scott Kane)

Chicago Cubs’ Alex Bregman finds an offensive groove with an assist from Dansby Swanson’s bat

July 29, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Alex Bregman's seven hits in his last two games for the Chicago Cubs tied his career high for most in a two-game stretch. Four of those hits went for extra...

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