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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 on Saturday night for the first time as a member of the Cubs, who will try for their sixth consecutive victory when they host the Kansas City Royals....
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, defeating the host Kansas City Royals 6-4 on Friday.,Acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays last weekend, Gausman (6-10) found a rhythm following a hectic f...
Lions, RB Jahmyr Gibbs finalize deal reportedly worth up to $75.75M
When Jahmyr Gibbs took the practice field for the first time in training camp on Thursday morning, he likely knew how his work week was going to end.,With a huge payday.,The Lions confirmed Friday morning that they had agreed to a contract extension with Gibbs with a graphic posted to social media c...
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 this week. ,The veteran right-hander reportedly will make his Cubs debut when the team tries for a fifth straight victory Friday night against the host ...
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 Cubs to a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday.,Crow-Armstrong singled to lead off the ninth inning and Bregman deposited a 1-2 knuckle...
Reports: Lions, RB Jahmyr Gibbs finalizing deal worth up to $75.75M
When Jahmyr Gibbs took the practice field for the first time in training camp on Thursday morning, he likely knew how his work week was going to end. ,Gibbs and the Lions agreed Thursday night on the parameters of a three-year, $67.5 million contract extension with $51.5 million guaranteed and a tot...
Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs suits up, still idle as massive deal nears
Jahmyr Gibbs went from the last running back hold-in standing, to suiting up for Thursday's training camp practice with the Detroit Lions. ,Gibbs was on the field during stretching and walk-through portions at the start of practice, his first since camp began last week. But he did not stick around t...
Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs dresses, stretches but still not practicing
Jahmyr Gibbs went from the last running back hold-in standing, to suiting up for Thursday's training camp practice with the Detroit Lions. ,Gibbs was on the field during stretching and walk-through portions at the start of practice, his first since camp began last week. But he did not stick around t...
After spectacular July, Jays' Dylan Cease pursues latest win vs. Cubs
The month of July went about as well as possible for Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Dylan Cease.,The 30-year-old veteran will try to stay on track when he takes the mound against the host Chicago Cubs on Thursday in a makeup game from a rainout on June 21.,Cease went 3-1 with a 1.00 ERA in five star...
Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cubs outslug Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers
Pete Crow-Armstrong lashed two homers and a double to outduel Shohei Ohtani and help the Chicago Cubs complete a three-game sweep of the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers with a 7-6 win on Wednesday afternoon.,Ohtani homered twice and singled in a showdown of the National League's top Most Valuable Playe...
Cubs activate RHP Kevin Gausman ahead of club debut
The Chicago Cubs activated right-hander Kevin Gausman in advance of his expected team debut Friday on the road against the Kansas City Royals.,In a corresponding move, left-hander Antoine Kelly was optioned to Triple-A Iowa.,Gausman, 35, was acquired in a trade from the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. ...
Mired in 5-game skid, Dodgers send reliable Eric Lauer vs. Cubs
The rotation for the Los Angeles Dodgers could be a revolving door through the remainder of the regular season.,How long veteran left-hander Eric Lauer can maintain his spot is one of the key question marks.,Lauer will get his next opportunity to audition for a longer-term starting role when he take...
Tarik Skubal makes quality start but loses Dodgers debut to Cubs
Dansby Swanson went 3-for-4 with a homer and a double for the Chicago Cubs in a 5-1 win against the visiting Dodgers on Tuesday, helping spoil the Los Angeles debut of left-hander Tarik Skubal.,Nico Hoerner singled and homered while Pete Crow-Armstrong contributed two hits, an RBI and a run for the ...
Bijan Robinson's Record Contract Means Jahmyr Gibbs Is About to Get Paid
Bijan Robinson's record-setting extension could pave the way for Jahmyr Gibbs to land a massive new contract with the Detroit Lions....
Tarik Skubal begins era with Dodgers in encounter vs. Cubs
The rich seemed to get richer when the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired reigning two-time American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal over the weekend.,Skubal will get his first opportunity to pitch for the Dodgers when he takes the mound on Tuesday evening against the host Chicago Cubs.,The left...
Cubs acquire LHP Clay Holmes, OF Tyrone Taylor from Mets
The Chicago Cubs continued a major trade deadline surge by acquiring right-handed starter Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the New York Mets on Monday.,The Cubs, who previously added right-hander Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays and left-hander Braxton Garrett from the Miami Mar...
Cubs boost staff with RHP Ryan Zeferjahn, LHP Braxton Garrett
The Chicago Cubs acquired a pair of pitchers in separate deals Monday, landing right-handed reliever Ryan Zeferjahn from the Los Angeles Angels and left-handed starter Braxton Garrett from the Miami Marlins.,The Angels acquired catcher/designated hitter Moises Ballesteros and minor league right-hand...
Four-homer attack fuels Cubs' comfortable win over skidding Dodgers
Seiya Suzuki, Kevin Alcantara, Carson Kelly and Michael Busch homered for the Chicago Cubs in a 10-5 win against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday.,Busch also delivered a two-run single in the opener of a three-game series, and he and Kelly produced three hits apiece. Pete Crow-Armstrong sc...
Reports: Cubs acquire LHP Clay Holmes, OF Tyrone Taylor
The Chicago Cubs continued a major trade deadline surge by acquiring right-handed starter Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the New York Mets, according to multiple media reports.,The Cubs, who have already traded for right-hander Kevin Gausman from Toronto and reportedly left-hander Bra...
Reports: Cubs boost staff with RHP Ryan Zeferjahn, LHP Braxton Garrett
The Chicago Cubs acquired a pair of pitchers in separate deals Monday, landing right-handed reliever Ryan Zeferjahn from the Los Angeles Angels and left-handed starter Braxton Garrett from the Miami Marlins, multiple outlets reported.,The Angels acquired catcher/designated hitter Moises Ballesteros ...