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sports18 days ago•20 min saved

Cubs Tap Gausman and Holmes for Royals Weekend Debuts

Chicago heads to Kansas City for a three-game set with the Royals, where Cubs deadline pickups Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes are making their debuts. The Royals have been below average offensively but show home-field strength. The series pitching matchups are Gausman vs Daniel Lynch IV on Friday, Holmes vs Seth Lugo on Saturday, and Matthew Boyd vs Randy Dobnak on Sunday. The Cubs, coming off a Dodgers sweep and a Blue Jays comeback, have several hot bats in the second half (PCA, Nico Hoerner, Seiya Suzuki) but Ian Happ has cooled, and Chicago is dealing with a lengthy injury list. After the series, an off-day and a trip to the Nationals awaits.

via Bleacher Nation|

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sports21 days ago•2 min saved

Cubs land Gausman to fuel the stretch run, plus four deadline deals

Cubs’ deadline moves center on Kevin Gausman, acquired from the Blue Jays for Brett Bateman and Ty Southisene, to fortify a battered rotation. Chicago also dealt Jameson Taillon to Toronto for a PTBNL and cash, sent Braxton Garrett to the Marlins for Jonathon Long and Jace Beck, and swapped Clay Holmes and Tyrone Taylor from the Mets for Jefferson Rojas. Gausman provides a two-month rental with a strong underlying performance (ERA 4.38, FIP 3.51); Taillon’s return is modest, Garrett’s deal is uncertain, and Holmes/Taylor add depth. Grades: A- for Gausman, B+ for Taillon, Incomplete for Garrett, and B for Holmes/Taylor. The piece notes Cubs’ World Series odds rose after the Gausman move.

via Bleed Cubbie Blue|

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baseball22 days ago•20 min saved

Cubs land Gausman from Blue Jays in Bateman-Southisene swap

The Cubs are reportedly acquiring Kevin Gausman from the Blue Jays, with outfielder Brett Bateman and infielder Ty Southisene headed to Toronto, per The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal; Gausman, 6-10 with a 4.38 ERA this season, is a durable veteran who pitched well in last year's World Series run and will be a free agent at season's end.

via NBC Sports|

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sports10 months ago•4 min saved

Blue Jays' Bichette to Make Postseason Debut in World Series

Bo Bichette is working his way back from injury and may play multiple infield positions in the World Series, while Trey Yesavage will start Game 1 for the Blue Jays against the Dodgers. Kevin Gausman, initially expected to start Game 1, pitched in relief in the ALCS and is now likely to start Game 2. The team is adjusting its lineup and pitching strategy for the series.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

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