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Could the Cubs Get Shelby Miller Back in Time Be a Playoff X-Factor?
The Chicago Cubs just sent Shelby Miller to Triple-A for a rehab assignment.
Cubs vs. Royals Lineup: No Suzuki, Pete Crow-Armstrong Back at DH, More
The Chicago Cubs are looking to steal the series on Sunday afternoon after a tight loss less than 24 hours earlier.
Cubs Share Bad News on Matt Shaw's Status as Season Enters Crunch Time
The Chicago Cubs are going to have to wait even long to welcome Matt Shaw back into the mix.
3 Takeaways After Cubs Down Royals in Kevin Gausman's Big Debut
The Chicago Cubs can't stop playing winning baseball. Give them a time and a place, and they'll get the job done. Friday night, it was Kauffmann Stadium to be
How Did the Cubs’ Trade Deadline Compare to the Rest of the National League?
Just because the MLB Trade Deadline is over doesn’t mean the discourse ever stops. The Chicago Cubs had a pretty successful one, as fans have raved and as many
Cubs vs. Royals Lineup: Kevin Gausman Debut Time, Pedro Ramirez Returns, More
The Chicago Cubs will get their first look at Kevin Gausman, who was their initial trade deadline target.
Blue Jays Call Up Recently Acquired Prospect After 2 Games With New Organization
The Toronto Blue Jays are making an interesting move by promoting one of the prospects they just acquired at the trade deadline.
Cubs vs. Royals Prediction, Odds, Probable Pitchers, Prop Bets for Friday, Aug. 7
Chicago Cubs vs. Kansas City Royals betting odds, how to watch, probable pitchers, and MLB picks and props for Friday, August 7.More Stories

Cubs Looking Smart for Deadline Pitching Moves Ahead of Two Big Debuts
Several of the Cubs' top pitching targets have looked like a problem in the wake of the trade deadline.




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How the Brewers Could've Prevented the Dodgers From Acquiring Tarik Skubal
Milwaukee had the pieces to outbid Los Angeles for the two-time Cy Young winner.
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SI:AM | How Tarik Skubal and George Lombard Jr. Fared in Their Debuts
Skubal took the mound in a Dodgers uniform for the first time, while the Yankees called up the prospect they hope will be their shortstop of the future.
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