#cubs

#cubs

The Cubs definitively needed to add at the 2025 trade deadline, particularly to the team's pitching staff, especially with Justin Steele out for the season.

Kittredge signed a one-year, $9MM deal with the O's last winter that also includes a $9MM club option for the 2026 season.

The White Sox made a late lineup change ahead of Sunday's Crosstown Series finale, replacing Austin Slater with Luis Robert Jr. as designated hitter due to adductor soreness.

Jameson Taillon threw 47 pitches during a bullpen session, aiming to return from a right calf strain after being placed on the injured list on July 4. Before his injury, he posted a 4.44 ERA and 1.11 WHIP across 95.1 innings with 10 quality starts.

Seranthony Dominguez has pitched 40 2/3 innings with a 3.32 ERA and a 31% strikeout rate, being a key setup pitcher for the Orioles this season.

Emmanuel Clase has been a top closer since 2021, recording 180 saves and a 1.77 ERA, making him highly sought after by teams like the Cubs.

Eugenio Suárez has been on fire at the plate over the past year-plus, with 59 home runs and a .281/.336/.611 batting line since July 7th of last year.

Turnbull enjoyed a strong showing with the 2024 Phillies, pitching to a 2.65 ERA in 54 1/3 innings but missing ample time on the injured list.

"Especially to do it at Wrigley Field, it's really cool. I think that was my first three homer game, ever. That's one game I'll never forget."