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07/23/2025

Owners of one of the more enviable lineups in baseball, the Chicago Cubs are pretty solid at just about each position. Despite that, limited depth in certain areas has created the impetus for change with the trade deadline arriving in the coming days.

Owners of one of the more enviable lineups in baseball, the Chicago Cubs are pretty solid at just about each position. Despite that, limited depth in certain areas has created the impetus for change with the trade deadline arriving in the coming days.

07/23/2025

And the answer to last Sunday's trivia is... Henry Blanco! Did you guess it correctly?

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07/23/2025

Francys Romero is reporting that "the Chicago Cubs are one of the teams most actively monitoring Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase..."

Francys Romero is reporting that "the Chicago Cubs are one of the teams most actively monitoring Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase..."

07/23/2025

Buster Olney of ESPN is reporting that San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease is available at the trade deadline.

The San Diego Padres plan to be buyers at the deadline in anticipation of a playoff push. They may also be sellers, and the Chicago Cubs could be one of their suitors. Buster Olney of ESPN is reporting that San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease is available at the trade deadline, and that...

07/23/2025

When the Cubs talk about being creative at this year's MLB trade deadline, part of what they're talking about might be that they have an unusual clubhouse dynamic to navigate—for better and for worse.

When the Cubs talk about being creative at this year's MLB trade deadline, part of what they're talking about might be that they have an unusual clubhouse dynamic to navigate—for better and for worse.

07/23/2025

From our sister site: Need a late-inning reliever at the trade deadline? Here are 21 of the best who might be available.

Which late-inning relievers can help solidify the Jays' bullpen? Here's a comprehensive list.

07/23/2025

Game Thread: Pretty funny to think that this is Seth Lugo's audition for the Cubs before the trade deadline.

Pretty funny to think that this is Seth Lugo's audition for the Cubs before the trade deadline.

07/23/2025

You know, the future does matter, too.

With the trade deadline just around the corner, the internet is awash with prospects on the Cubs trading block. But what if—just what if?—Jed Hoyer has a huge deal up his sleeve? He was in the front office for the Red Sox when they dealt Nomar Garciaparra in 2004. Just this year, Rafael Devers w...

07/23/2025

The Brewers aren't going away; time to settle in for a prolonged fight for the NLC.

The Brewers aren't going away; time to settle in for a prolonged fight for the NLC.

07/23/2025

The Cubs' quest for help in the starting rotation is beginning to take a more defined shape. Meanwhile, their top prospect is hitting so well that his stock is rising at just the right time. Will that give the team more appealing options?

The Cubs' quest for help in the starting rotation is beginning to take a more defined shape. Meanwhile, their top prospect is hitting so well that his stock is rising at just the right time. Will that give the team more appealing options?

07/23/2025

Prospect Update: Have a game, Owen Caissie! The Canadian slugger went 5-for-5 with his 22nd and 23rd doubles and his 20th home run of the season on Tuesday night.

2024 Season Review - Owen Caissie - RF/1B/DH Owen Caissie had a season that we can effectively split in two, and both showed some positives and some negatives. Caissie, who earned a promotion to Triple-A Iowa at the start of the 2024 season, had displayed improved contact rates Double-A by the en...