2026 Chicago Cubs

With Austin Wells showing no offensive improvement in 2026, these are the best catchers for the Yankees to target at the trade deadline.
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Catchers for Yankees to Target at the Trade Deadline

It’s no secret that New York Yankee catchers have underperformed in 2026. In 40 games, starting catcher Austin Wells is hitting .165 with a .559 OPS and six RBI. His backup counterpart, J.C. Escarra, isn’t any better. Even after a three-hit performance on Monday, Escarra has an identical .559 OPS and a -0.1 WAR in […]

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Christian Walker of the Astros celebrating with his teammates after hitting a homer against the Cubs
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Walker Powers Late Surge as Astros Defeat Cubs

Astros 8, Cubs 5 The Houston Astros defeated the Chicago Cubs, 8–5 , on Sunday afternoon at Wrigley Field, using a six‑run fifth inning to erase an early deficit. Christian Walker delivered the decisive swing with a three‑run home run into left‑center field, and Astros pitching held the lead the rest of the way. Jake […]

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Christian Walker of the Astros celebrating a homer against the Cubs
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Christian Walker Powers Astros Past Cubs

Astros 3, Cubs 0 The Houston Astros defeated the Chicago Cubs, 3–2, on Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field after Christian Walker delivered two home runs. Additionally, Astros pitching limited the Cubs to only three hits. Walker accounted for every Astros run, with two home runs and three RBI. Meanwhile, Astros pitchers tossed a combined shutout […]

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Pete Crow-Armstrong for the Cubs batting against the Braves
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Cubs Cold Stretch Continues with Loss to Braves

Braves 5, Cubs 2 The Chicago Cubs left Atlanta with more questions than answers Tuesday night after a 5–2 loss to the Braves at Truist Park. The Cubs dropped their third consecutive game as, once again, the offense stayed quiet. Their injury-exhausted pitching staff struggled to contain the Braves in the middle innings, continuing a […]

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Yankees Re-Sign Cody Bellinger to Five Year Deal

Cody Bellinger is back in pinstripes. On Wednesday afternoon, the New York Yankees and Bellinger agreed to terms on a five-year, $162.5 million deal that includes opt-outs after the second and third years. It also includes a $20 million signing bonus and a full no-trade clause. The Crown Jewel Remaining Embed from Getty Images Bellinger […]

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Kyle Tucker
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Mets Offer Kyle Tucker $50 Million Contract: Report

The New York Mets offered Kyle Tucker a short-term $50 million contract in an attempt to sign the top free agent outfielder. The length of the deal remains unknown. MLB insider Robert Murray was first to report on this development Tuesday. Tucker, 28, is expected to make a decision soon on what team he will […]

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Edward Cabrera Traded to Cubs for #49 Prospect

The Chicago Cubs have swung a trade to bring Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins to the Windy City, first reported by Michael Cerami. In exchange, the Marlins will receive outfield prospect Owen Caissie, the #49 prospect in baseball. Additionally, the Marlins will receive Cubs #11 prospect Cristian Hernandez and Edgardo De Leon. Edward Cabrera […]

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