The Mets and Cubs lined up on a trade that sends right-hander Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor to Chicago in exchange for infield prospect Jefferson Rojas (Cubs' No. 2 prospect, No. 63 overall) on Monday This is the second trade between these two clubs this season, after the Cubs

CHICAGO – The Cubs headed into the Trade Deadline not only searching for an impact starter to help the rotation immediately, but with the goal of continuing to strengthen the rotation’s depth chart. The North Siders have found one potential answer for the latter. After pulling off a big-ticket deal

CHICAGO -- The Cubs’ bullpen has experienced a high rate of turnover, especially in the late-inning roles, as injuries have steadily impacted the group all season long. Adding a legit arm to the mix at the Trade Deadline was one of the top priorities for Chicago’s front office. Prior to

The Cubs traded for Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman on Sunday night, with Toronto getting two Minor Leaguers, shortstop Ty Southisene (Blue Jays' No. 17 prospect) and outfielder Brett Bateman (No. 20).

CHICAGO -- With the Trade Deadline fast approaching, the Cubs are looking to add talent for the final two-month sprint to the postseason, and they already started by swinging a deal with the Blue Jays for Kevin Gausman on Sunday night. While fans are focused on who else Chicago’s front

The countdown is on. The clock is ticking. The Trade Deadline is upon us. Teams have until 6 p.m. ET Monday to work out any deals they hope can help them down the stretch this season or in future seasons. We've already seen one blockbuster -- Tarik Skubal to the

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Cubs injury news and transactions.

CHICAGO – In the midst of Sunday’s 2-1 loss to the Yankees, the Cubs made one of their first moves of what is expected to be an active Trade Deadline. With Monday’s 5 p.m. CT Trade Deadline looming, the Cubs traded RHP Jameson Taillon to the Blue Jays for a

CHICAGO – At the mention of the Cubs’ trip to New York to play the Mets in late June – when the team added starters Ben Brown and Edward Cabrera to the already-lengthy list of injured pitchers – second baseman Nico Hoerner’s eyes widened and he gave a quick shake

CHICAGO – Pete Crow-Armstrong is no stranger to hearing the Wrigley Field crowd send chants of his initials through the old ballpark. With the calendar now flipped to August, repetitive cries of “M-V-P” might be around the corner soon as well. In the seventh inning Saturday night, Crow-Armstrong showed once

CHICAGO – Amid the Cubs’ search for rotation help before Monday’s Trade Deadline, Shota Imanaga once again put his importance to the team's playoff run on display. Imanaga has been pitching like an ace for several weeks now, adding another interesting layer for Chicago’s final two months. On Friday, he

CHICAGO – The goal behind the Cubs swinging a blockbuster trade to land Edward Cabrera from the Marlins over the offseason was to add an impact starter to the rotation. Cabrera now has an opportunity to essentially act like a big-ticket acquisition down the stretch. On Friday night, Cabrera began

ST. LOUIS -- When the Cubs were in New York to face the Mets late last month, the state of the rotation had reached an alarming level. Ben Brown and Edward Cabrera both landed on the injured list, joining a handful of other starters already on the shelf. Depth that

ST. LOUIS -- Alex Bregman pumped a fist in the air after sliding into second base in the 10th inning on Thursday afternoon, following his sixth double in the Cubs’ four-day stay at Busch Stadium. The hit sparked a late rally that helped the North Siders claim a series win

Minor League Baseball can be a time machine. At any given game, you're likely to see a glimpse of the future -- this is where tomorrow's MLB All-Stars are developing today. But Minor League Baseball can also take you into the past. The St. Paul Saints and Iowa Cubs are

ST. LOUIS -- Pete Crow-Armstrong delivered a must-see moment for the Cubs in the 10th inning on Wednesday night, launching an emphatic two-run homer that temporarily jolted the North Siders out of an offensive lull. He flicked the bat hard to the dirt at his feet, backpedaling into his trot,

The Trade Deadline is approaching: Monday at 6 p.m. ET. Deals will be made and prospects will change addresses.

ST. LOUIS -- There is no escaping the weight of each game in front of the Cubs over the next several days. With each win the players secure, it potentially increases the front office’s willingness to extend beyond a statistical comfort zone and try to seize this moment with an

ST. LOUIS -- The strength of the Cubs’ offense has been the ability to have multiple hitters delivering on any given night. Of course, there has been the incredible step forward from center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, but Chicago’s lineup was built to be the sum of all parts, not a

ST. LOUIS -- The players inside the Cubs’ clubhouse began their day Monday by learning that starter Jameson Taillon -- a well-respected veteran and leader -- had been designated for assignment. It was the latest unexpected turn for a Chicago team that has weathered plenty of storms this season. Through

ST. LOUIS -- Given the goals that the Cubs have for this season, combined with the current moment in baseball’s calendar, the team was at a difficult crossroads with veteran starter Jameson Taillon. The ballclub determined there was simply not enough leeway to allow the pitcher to sort through his

The MVP races in both leagues have seemingly been decided for a couple of months, with Yordan Alvarez in the AL and Shohei Ohtani in the NL pulling away from their respective fields and appearing to have the awards on lock. But things aren't as certain as they used to

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