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Starting pitcher Clay Holmes of the New York Mets pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on May 9, 2026, in Phoenix. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

‘We’re here to win’: Chicago Cubs’ aggressive deadline trades show front office’s belief in postseason run

August 3, 2026 at 9:04 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs' focus at the MLB trade deadline was clear: pitching, pitching and more pitching.

New York Mets starting pitcher Clay Holmes warms up during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

MLB trade deadline: Chicago Cubs acquire RHP Clay Holmes, sending No. 2 prospect Jefferson Rojas to NY Mets

August 3, 2026 at 5:43 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs and New York Mets reached a deal on Monday to send right-hander Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor to Chicago. But it has cost them a top...

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Ryan Zeferjahn delivers during the eighth inning against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, July 12, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bailey Hillesheim)

MLB trade deadline: Chicago Cubs pick up another reliever in Ryan Zeferjahn

August 3, 2026 at 4:17 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs have traded for Los Angeles Angels reliever Ryan Zeferjahn, a move that required a hefty return.

Miami Marlins pitcher Braxton Garrett delivers a pitch against the New York Mets during a game on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz, File)

MLB trade deadline: Chicago Cubs acquiring LHP Braxton Garrett from the Miami Marlins for two prospects

August 3, 2026 at 6:18 p.m.

Braxton Garrett has spent most of this season with Miami's Triple-A team, where the 28-year-old posted a 2.90 ERA in 16 games (15 starts).

Toronto Blue Jays' Kevin Gausman works against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning of a game in Toronto on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026. (Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press via AP)

MLB trade deadline: Chicago Cubs acquire RHP Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays for 2 minor-leaguers

August 2, 2026 at 11:07 p.m.

Veteran right-handed pitcher Kevin Gausman, 35, gives the Chicago Cubs a proven big-league starter, even amid a slightly down year in Toronto.

The Cubs' James Triantos high-fives teammates in the dugout after scoring in his major-league debut against the Pirates at PNC Park on July 25, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (Justin Berl/Getty)

Chicago baseball report: James Triantos a hit in Cubs debut — and Jordan Hicks a triple-digit threat for Sox

July 31, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Cubs remain in good playoff position ahead of Monday's 5 p.m. MLB trade deadline, while the first-place White Sox continue a challenging stretch with a six-game trip.

The Cubs' Seiya Suzuki celebrates after beating the Cardinals on Thursday, July 30, 2026, in St Louis. (Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Coming off a series win in St. Louis, can the Chicago Cubs capitalize at the trade deadline?

July 30, 2026 at 6:06 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs have one of the most talented position-player groups in franchise history. The trade deadline offers a path to upgrade the pitching staff.

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong makes a catch at the wall in Wrigley Field on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Chicago Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong gets praise from Kevin Kiermaier after passing outfielder for 5-star catches

July 30, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

In the Chicago Cubs' game July 20 at Wrigley Field, Pete Crow-Armstrong passed Kevin Kiermaier for the most 5-star catches in the Statcast era.

Chicago Cubs' Alex Bregman hits an RBI double during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Monday, July 27, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Scott Kane)

Chicago Cubs’ Alex Bregman finds an offensive groove with an assist from Dansby Swanson’s bat

July 29, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Alex Bregman's seven hits in his last two games for the Chicago Cubs tied his career high for most in a two-game stretch. Four of those hits went for extra...

Cubs first baseman Michael Busch, center, celebrates with his teammates after his single led to a fielding error by the Giants that allowed Dansby Swanson to score the winning run in the 10th inning June 6, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs — with less than a week to MLB trade deadline — have earned investment from front office

July 28, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Less than a week from the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline, the Chicago Cubs are poised to bolster a roster that owns the fifth-best record in the majors.

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