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Preview of the Cubs vs. Blue Jays makeup game at Wrigley: Toronto’s ace Dylan Cease (2.41 ERA, career-best strikeout rate) starts against Chicago, which fields a lineup with Pete Crow-Armstrong back in center and Seiya Suzuki at DH as David Peterson pitches for the Cubs. The piece highlights Cease’s dominance, the Cubs’ patient approach to work him, and includes notes on injuries and weather for the matchup.
Sports Illustrated’s Tom Verducci previews five key angles for the MLB All-Star Game: Dylan Cease will start for the AL and is shown making smarter in-zone decisions, improving first-pitch strikes, and finally using a changeup grip confidently; the piece also maps the winding paths many All-Stars take—such as Yordan Alvarez, Ernie Clement, Foster Griffin and Junior Caminero—through trades, releases, and free agency; Mike Trout’s first All-Star appearance in Philadelphia is highlighted as a hometown signal for the game’s atmosphere; and fans may get a swing-off encore led by Kyle Schwarber, with Philly hoping for another dramatic finish.
Dylan Cease carried a no-hitter into the ninth against the Giants before Heliot Ramos’ leadoff single broke it; Cease had previously no-hit for the Padres in 2024, and Arraez—who once broke up Cease’s no-no in 2022—was in the lineup during the bid. Pirates rookie Jared Jones wrote six perfect innings against the Braves but was pulled for workload reasons after elbow surgery; a single by Mason Montgomery ended the perfect game in the seventh. Bailey Ober is set to return from elbow inflammation to start vs. the Guardians, likely shifting Marco Raya to long relief; Ober’s recent arc includes a May CG shutout followed by rougher starts, with his fastball velocity around 88 mph.
Dylan Cease was placed on the 15-day IL with a left hamstring strain and is targeting a return in early June; Cole Ragans paused his rehab after a setback and will be shut down from throwing for a few days while he’s reevaluated; Logan Webb is on track to return this weekend, with the injury updates also covering other notable MLB players in this week’s report.
The Toronto Blue Jays placed right-hander Dylan Cease on the 15-day injured list with a mild left hamstring strain, his first true IL stint. Cease had been solid this season (11 starts, 62 innings, 3.05 ERA) and the rotation will rely on Kevin Gausman to front the staff while Cease is out, as Toronto navigates a slew of rotation injuries and uncertainty.
Blue Jays ace Dylan Cease exited with mild left hamstring discomfort and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left after being hit on the elbow in a 4-1 loss to the Pirates; Cease will undergo an MRI and Guerrero’s elbow X-ray was negative for fracture, keeping a potential quick return in play for both as Toronto battles a growing injury list and contends with rotation depth questions.
Blue Jays lost Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to an elbow contusion and Dylan Cease to a hamstring injury in Sunday’s game against the Pirates; X-rays were negative for Guerrero, both injuries are considered minor, and Toronto is already dealing with a lengthy injury list.
Eric Samulski's weekly fantasy baseball column combines a streaming-start week plan with analysis of pitch-mix changes for Cavalli and Cease (plus notes on Alcantara, Gore, and Vasquez). It colors options by day and confidence level, offers matchup context and roster percentages, and highlights a two-start week, giving managers a concise view of who to stream and how these arms might evolve this season.
The article ranks the top MLB free agents for 2025-26, highlighting key players like Kyle Tucker, Dylan Cease, and Bo Bichette, with predictions on their contracts based on team valuations and player performance.
Nick Pivetta will start Game 1 for the Padres in the NL Wild Card Series, having emerged as their ace. Dylan Cease is set for Game 2, with Yu Darvish possibly starting Game 3. The Padres are managing their rotation and catcher situation carefully, with considerations for player health and matchups, especially at Wrigley Field.
The San Diego Padres are leaning towards retaining reliever Robert Suarez despite recent acquisitions and are still considering trading starter Dylan Cease, who is a free agent this winter. The team is focusing on strengthening their outfield, particularly by acquiring a right-handed hitting outfielder, while maintaining a strong bullpen for a potential deep playoff run.
The Houston Astros are interested in acquiring Padres pitcher Dylan Cease to bolster their injury-hit rotation and are also considering adding a bat, with potential trade targets including Willi Castro, Jesús Sánchez, and Jake McCarthy. The team faces challenges with a thin pitching staff and a tight budget near the luxury tax threshold, but owner Jim Crane's willingness to spend could facilitate a deal. The Astros' trade plans may involve prospects and salary considerations, amid competition from other MLB teams.
The MLB trade deadline on July 31 is expected to be busy, with key rumors including the unlikely trade of Dylan Cease from the Padres, the White Sox's Luis Robert likely staying put, and multiple teams showing interest in Eugenio Suarez. The Yankees are focusing on acquiring starting pitchers, while the Cubs are targeting pitching and bullpen help. The Angels have listed several free agents for trade, and the Mariners are pursuing Eugenio Suarez to bolster their lineup.
The Padres are exploring trades involving pitcher Dylan Cease with several teams, including the Cubs, Mets, and AL East clubs, due to financial constraints and roster needs. While trading Cease could free up salary and prospects, it would also weaken an already thin rotation, prompting interest in other pitchers like Charlie Morton. Cease has been solid this season, making him a valuable asset for playoff contenders.
The Boston Red Sox are considering acquiring Dylan Cease from the San Diego Padres as part of trade deadline moves, with Cease being a surprising starter being floated in trade talks due to his potential despite a down year and playoff struggles. Cease's strong stuff and upcoming free agency make him an intriguing, cost-effective option for the Red Sox, who are below the luxury tax threshold.