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Chicago Cubs pitcher Caleb Thielbar throws during the eighth inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Chicago Cubs pitching report: Veteran Caleb Thielbar’s confounding struggles — and Phil Maton’s torn tendon

August 11, 2026 at 5:40 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs need a version of Caleb Thielbar closer to what they got last year when he was one of their best relievers and a reliable option in high-leverage...

Chicago Cubs' Ian Happ runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

3 takeaways from Chicago Cubs’ series win, including rotation stepping up and Ian Happ breaking his slump

August 9, 2026 at 6:27 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs' grind through 17 consecutive games without an off day ended on a high note.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Clay Holmes throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Clay Holmes allows 4 runs over 4 innings in Chicago Cubs debut, a 6-3 loss to the Kansas City Royals

August 8, 2026 at 10:15 p.m.

Chicago Cubs trade deadline acquisition Clay Holmes wasn't expected to go deep into the game as he works back to form, and he threw 70 pitches Saturday.

Cubs right fielder Matt Shaw (6) watches a single from Rockies center fielder Jake McCarthy (31) drop in the outfield during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field June 16, 2026 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs utility player Matt Shaw encouraged by injury progress, but is still weeks away from returning

August 8, 2026 at 7:44 p.m.

What initially seemed to be an injury that would require a minimum stint on the injured list has turned into a weeks-long recovery for Chicago Cubs utility player Matt Shaw.

Cubs starther Kevin Gausman delivers against the Royals in the first inning Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (Charlie Riedel/AP)

Kevin Gausman’s strong Chicago Cubs debut fuels 6-4 win: ‘That’s the reason you trade for somebody like this’

August 7, 2026 at 11:44 p.m.

Kevin Gausman allowed two runs on four hits in seven innings in his Chicago Cubs debut Friday, helping his new team beat the Kansas City Royals 6-4 for its fifth...

Blue Jays pitcher Jameson Taillon, center, talks with former Cubs teammates before a game Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Chicago baseball report: Ex-Cub Jameson Taillon back at Wrigley — and White Sox’s No. 1 pick takes 1st steps

August 7, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Jameson Taillon is "at peace" with the Cubs' decision to move on from him, while No. 1 pick Roch Cholowsky made his pro debut Tuesday for the White Sox.

New Cubs pitcher Kevin Gausman heads to the dugout for a game against the Blue Jays on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Ahead of Chicago Cubs debut, Kevin Gausman eager for another dose of the ‘addicting drug’: the World Series

August 7, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

For Kevin Gausman, who is scheduled to make his Chicago Cubs debut Friday against the Kansas City Royals, there's only one goal in mind: returning to the World Series.

Chicago Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong hits a two-run home run in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

October preview? NL MVP front-runners Pete Crow-Armstrong and Shohei Ohtani put on a show at Wrigley Field.

August 5, 2026 at 7:24 p.m.

The atmosphere during the Chicago Cubs' three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers made it easy to envision what a rematch in October might entail.

Cubs relief pitcher Ryan Zeferjahn delivers to the Dodgers in the eighth inning of a game at Wrigley Field on Aug. 4, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

4 takeaways from the Chicago Cubs’ trade-deadline moves, including Ryan Zeferjahn’s velocity — and whiffs

August 5, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Chicago Cubs weren't messing around at the trade deadline.

Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ hits a single in the bottom of the seventh inning during a game against the New York Yankees at Wrigley Field on July 31, 2026, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

When Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes will make Chicago Cubs debuts — and Ian Happ less likely to face lefties

August 4, 2026 at 9:19 p.m.

RHP Clay Holmes won't need another rehab start and is ready to come off the 60-day injured list this weekend in Kansas City. And changes are coming for Ian Happ.

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