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It seems like each day brings word of a new injury to a Cubs pitcher, with news of Porter Hodge‘s season-ending UCL surgery and Jaxon Wiggins‘ elbow inflammation dropping on Wednesday. The long list of casualties has set off alarm bells across Cubdom, and it’s gotten reporters asking questions about [...]

More depth for a beleaguered pitching staff. [...]

The tone surrounding the Chicago Cubs and Lucas Giolito appears to have shifted this week. In the immediate aftermath of Cade Horton's injury, the impression wa [...]

He's off to a rough start, but do the Cubs have a star at first base? [...]

The Cubs’ pitching woes continue, with Porter Hodge set to undergo season-ending UCL surgery and righty prospect Jaxon Wiggins heading to the IL with right elbow inflammation. They have already lost de facto ace Cade Horton to a UCL injury and are awaiting the return of Justin Steele from a [...]

CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 12: Head coach Brian Keefe of the Washington Wizards reacts during the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on April 12, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is [...]

The inimitable Seattle poet Anthony L. Ray once opined that 36-24-26 was only befitting of a lady who was 5-foot-3, and presumably shorter. There was also something in there about cars, workout gurus, and the proclivities of his Amazonian snake, but it’s the numbers I want to get back to. [...]

Domonique Orange is an ideal fit with Bryan Bresee and the answer to the Saints run defense problem [...]

The Saints never trade back in the NFL Draft, and this isn't the year to start [...]

The Cubs turned it way around after the opening shellacking in Philly, winning the second and third game with some offensive onslaughts to make us happy. Also making us happy is Shota Imanaga, who gave up a leadoff homer on a stupid pitch but then settled down for a quality [...]

April 15: The transaction log has been updated to indicate that Carlson elected free agency. April 14: The Cubs sent outfielder Dylan Carlson outright to Triple-A Iowa, according to the MLB.com transaction log. Chicago designated him for assignment over the weekend when Seiya Suzuki returned from a season-opening injured list stint. Carlson has [...]

Cubs right-hander Porter Hodge will undergo surgery on the ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow, reports Taylor McGregor of the Marquee Sports Network. He will miss the entire 2026 season and likely part of 2027 as well. It’s obviously an unwelcome development for Hodge, in addition to being another blow [...]

Cesar Ruiz could be the key to the Saints crafting the best trade package for Giants NT Dexter Lawrence [...]

Trading for Myles Garrett is attractive for any team, but the Saints have 2 big reasons to pass on the deal [...]

The Wizards have no plans to move Anthony Davis, but if they did, it's safe to assume this suitor is no longer an option. [...]

The Cubs and veteran lefty Ty Blach are in agreement on a deal, as first reported by Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register. The Semper9 Sports client is headed to Triple-A Iowa. It’s a minor league pact, MLBTR has confirmed, and Blach has already joined the team on its [...]

The Wizards' Deni Avdija decision will haunt them regardless of whether they want to admit it or not. [...]

The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined [...]

BROOKLYN, NY - SEPTEMBER 9: Alysha Clark #32 of the Washington Mystics drives to the basket during the game against the New York Liberty on September 9, 2025 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this [...]