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Saturday, August 8, 2026
Clay Holmes Activated Ahead of His Cubs Debut Tonight

No surprises here on the activation front, as one of the Cubs‘ big trade-deadline acquisitions, Clay Holmes, was always set to follow one of the team’s other big trade-deadline acquisitions, Kevin...

Cubs predicted to sign Mariners All-Star OF to $97.5M deal to replace Seiya Suzuki

This would be a very interesting OF swap for the Cubs is this prediction came true.

Cubs predicted to sign All-Star pitcher traded by Tigers to $90M contract in free agency

This prediction would make a lot of sense for the Cubs this offseason.

Details On Tarik Skubal Trade Discussions

It was a week ago today that Tarik Skubal was dealt to the Dodgers in a blockbuster move, with the Tigers receiving right-hander River Ryan and two prospects (outfielder Zyhir Hope, right-hander...

Craig Counsell’s Matt Shaw Update Is Not the One You Wanted

What a frustrating couple of years it has been for Matt Shaw. In 2025, the Cubs rookie had the runway cleared for him to take over third base in Chicago after Jed Hoyer traded away the guys ahead...

Gausman Debuts, Thielbar Toils, Ramirez Hype, Happ’s Headwear, and Other Cubs Bullets

Good morning, Bleacher Nation! Nearly impossible to not be feeling good about our baseball team right now. Last night’s 6-4 win was particularly enjoyable with Kevin Gausman making an impressive...

Chris Russo Dogs Crow-Armstrong Over Ruth Comments

Pete Crow-Armstrong went on a podcast last week and said with a laugh that he likes the theory that Babe Ruth never existed. Baseball’s internet treated it like a confession, because that’s the...

Cubs bring win streak into game against the Royals

Chicago Cubs (68-49, second in the NL Central) vs. Kansas City Royals (48-69, fifth in the AL Central) Kansas City, Missouri; Saturday, 6:10 p.m. CDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Clay Holmes (0-0);...

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/7/26): Cubs 6, Royals 4 – Gausman Shines in Debut

The Cubs began a road trip against the Royals on a beautiful Friday night at Kauffman Stadium. They got an outstanding effort from their newest starting pitcher and the bullpen held on late to get...

Cubs Minor League News: Cowles raking, Sorrell homers, Alwood with 1st win
Clay Holmes set for Cubs debut in matchup vs. Royals

A day after one new pitching addition shined in his debut for the Chicago Cubs, another has chance to do the same.,Right-hander Clay Holmes will start

Cubs stay hot behind strong debut from Gausman
Friday, August 7, 2026
After whirlwind week, Gausman delivers 7 strong in impressive Cubs debut
Cubs' 2026 second-rounder hammers first pro homer at Single-A
Kevin Gausman shines in his Cubs debut, pitching 7 sharp innings in a 6-4 win over the Royals

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kevin Gausman provided exactly what the Cubs hoped for when they acquired him from the Blue Jays last weekend, pitching seven sharp innings in his Chicago debut in a 6-4...

Kevin Gausman, in Cubs debut, fires 7 strong innings to beat Royals

Kevin Gausman allowed two runs over seven solid innings in his Cubs debut and Pedro Ramirez homered and singled as Chicago won its fifth straight, def

Key takeaways: Cubs 6, Royals 4
What a Debut from Kevin Gausman! Cubs 6, Royals 4 – August 7, 2026

There should be absolutely no surprise — or debate — on the Ankin Law “Making it Personal” Player of the Game tonight. That honor goes directly and unanimously to the team’s newest starting...

White Sox, Joey Wiemer Agree To Minor League Deal

The White Sox are in agreement with outfielder Joey Wiemer on a minor league contract, relays Brooke Fletcher of Chicago Sports Network. He’ll report to Triple-A Charlotte as non-roster depth....

Cabrera's impending return gives Cubs crucial starting depth after Deadline
Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/7/26): Gausman Making Cubs Debut

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...

Pre-Gamin’: Cubs vs Royals (7:10 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

CUBS LINEUP — Can the Cubs keep rolling? Tonight, they begin a new series (with a new starter, Kevin Gausman) in Kansas City. Let’s see how this goes … and try not to judge Gausman entirely on...

BREAKING: Hunter Greene to Undergo Right Elbow Surgery

The Cincinnati Reds have dealt with some tough injury luck this season, with the most notable names to miss time being starters Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo. Although Lodolo is nearing a return...

The Rundown: Trio of Heroes Lead Cubs to Exciting Walk-Off Win, Gausman Takes Mound Tonight, Red Sox Stay White Hot

“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...

Brandon Arvidson brings strikeout upside to Cubs
Cubs Re-Sign Andrew Wantz To Minor League Deal

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...

Alex Bregman Is Chasing Less, Attacking More, and the Results Are Finally Following

We’ve already discussed Alex Bregman’s huge, game-tying home run twice already, including how improbable it was against Louis Varland, one of the most dominant and homer-stingy closers in...

Cubs Prospects Report | August 7, 2026: Iowa Loses Late, Hartshorn Produces, Another Rainout, More

We did get four games in the Cubs’ minor league system on Wednesday, but unfortunately, there was yet another rainout for the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, which will force them into a doubleheader...

PCA Avoids Burnout by Letting Mind Wander at Times

Pete Crow-Armstrong was back at it again on Thursday afternoon, first leading off the bottom of the 11th inning for what would have been the winning run had it not been Carson Kelly trying to...

New Pitching Additions Loving Playoff Atmosphere, Superior Defense Since Joining Cubs

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...

Gausman and Holmes Debut — Cubs vs Royals Series Preview

Cubs vs Royals — The Cubs, fresh off a three-game sweep of the Dodgers and a comeback win over the Blue Jays, are headed to Kansas City to face the Royals. Two of the Cubs’ big deadline...

Wild Comeback(s), Bregman’s Moment, PCA’s Impact, Traded Pitchers Debut, and Other Cubs Bullets

We’ll get to the Cubs madness in a second, but first … that Red Sox-White Sox game last night was pretty nuts, eh? Boston trailed in the 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th innings before coming back to win...

Quantifying Hope: Hot Stretch Pushes Cubs’ Odds Near Body Temp

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...

Cubs Minor League News: Cantrelle raking, Smokies blasting homers, Norland impressive
Kevin Gausman likely to make Cubs debut vs. Royals

It's been a rough season for Kevin Gausman, but his experience -- especially in the playoffs -- is a key factor in the Chicago Cubs trading for him th

3 takeaways from Cubs' aggressive moves at Trade Deadline
Chicago Cubs @ Kansas City Royals – Series Preview (August 7-9): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4

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...

Will Cubs Extend Seiya Suzuki or Go Cheaper as They Await Prospects?

Ian Happ isn’t the only Cubs outfielder facing free agency. Power-hitting right fielder Seiya Suzuki is also due to test the market, though his consistent-enough numbers give him a slightly better...

Son Ranto Show: Brooming the Bad Guys

Cubs sweep the hated Dodgers after a disappointing Yankees series. But the real story is that Twinkle Dee and Dum won the trade deadline and the Cubs are trying to win it all again. Brought to you...

Andrew Wantz returns to Cubs on minor league deal
Thursday, August 6, 2026
MLB roundup: Cubs force extras with HR, walk off Jays in 11th

Alex Bregman belted a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning and Pete Crow-Armstrong scored on an error in the 11th, fueling the host Chicago

Pete Crow-Armstrong scores on error in 11th and Cubs rally for 3-2 win over Blue Jays

Pete Crow-Armstrong scored on a throwing error in the 11th inning after Alex Bregman hit a two-strike, two-out homer in the ninth, and the Chicago Cubs rallied for a 3-2 win over the Toronto Blue...

PCA steals the show as Cubs win another thriller
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/6/26): Cubs 3, Blue Jays 2 F/11 – Bregman Heroics Lead to Extras W

The Cubs and Blue Jays got together at Wrigley Field Thursday afternoon to make up for a June rainout. The home team did absolutely nothing on offense until the final out, when a dramatic home run...

Alex Bregman's 9th-inning HR sparks Cubs comeback over Jays

Alex Bregman belted a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning and Pete Crow-Armstrong scored on an error in the 11th, fueling the host Chicago

PCA! Bregman! Cubs grab improbable 11-inning win thanks to stars' heroics
Alex Bregman and PCA Steal a Win! Cubs 3, Blue Jays 2 – August 6, 2026

Two outs. Two strikes. Down two. Bottom of the ninth inning. The crowd is roaring. The game is on the line. Alex Bregman steps back in against Blue Jays closer Louis Varland, who hadn’t blown a...

Alex Bregman Ties the Game with a Two-Out, Two-Run Homer in the Bottom of the Ninth!

How is THAT for an Alex Bregman moment? Easily the biggest swing of his Cubs career. Down to their final strike of the game, the Cubs third baseman hit a game-tying, two-run home run off one of...

The Royals Have Claimed Luke Little off Waivers

The Cubs designated LHP Luke Little for assignment on Monday to clear room on the 40-man roster for the new trade deadline acquisitions. Three days later, he was claimed off waivers by the Kansas...

Royals Claim Luke Little

The Royals announced that they have claimed left-hander Luke Little off waivers from the Cubs and optioned him to Triple-A Omaha. Chicago designated him for assignment three days ago. To open a...

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