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TradeCHCAug 2, 2026, 9:30 PM EDTSignal confidence 85%

Cubs Land Kevin Gausman Ahead of Trade Deadline

Chicago acquires the veteran right-hander as the Cubs make a push for a World Series title, with GM Jed Hoyer signaling more moves to come.

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Cubs Land Kevin Gausman Ahead of Trade Deadline
CubsSignal confidence 85%

The Chicago Cubs have acquired starting pitcher Kevin Gausman in a trade reported on the eve of the MLB trade deadline. The deal comes shortly after Tarik Skubal was reportedly sent to the Dodgers. Cubs GM Jed Hoyer indicated the organization is not finished making moves and expressed confidence the team can win a World Series. The report comes from Patrick Mooney, the Cubs beat reporter for The Athletic.

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