The #1 source for #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes. The Cubs dreamed of starting off this series on the right foot, but it didn’t happen.
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The Cubs assembled in the Bronx to play the Bombers. Chris Flexen made the start, against former White Sox stalwart Carlos Rodon. It was a good night for former Cubs, especially Cody Bellinger, who was bombs away Friday night, good for three round-trippers.
Let’s hope for recovery today. There’s still meatloaf on the line.
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- Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma (The Athletic {$}): What we’re hearing about the Cubs’ trade deadline plans from pitchers to hitters. “The Cubs would prefer to add versatility to their bench…” More from this source {$}.
- Mike Vorel (Seattle Times* {$}): Mercer Island’s Matthew Boyd grateful to be MLB All-Star with Cubs. “At 34, Boyd is defying odds by bewildering batters.”
- Jordan Bastian (MLB.com*): With rookie Shaw still finding his way, should Cubs seek help at 3rd? “Shaw has shown bursts of his potential and played increasingly solid defense, but the overall offensive production has lagged.”
- Scott Bair (Marquee Sports Network*): Why Yankees’ Cody Bellinger has such high praise for Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong. “I know damn well not to hit it to him,” Bellinger said.
- Jake Misener (Cubbies Crib*): Grading the Chicago Cubs’ last 5 first-round draft picks. “All eyes are on Jed Hoyer, whose Cubs hold the #17 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft.”
- Benjamin Hill (MLB.com*): Baseball camp for the deaf fulfills dreams — starting with the founder’s. “Dylan Heuer established the Iowa Baseball Camp for the Deaf in 2015…”
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