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Cody Bellinger - Homers in return Bellinger (finger) went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Reds.

Impact Bellinger had been out since July 10 with a fractured left middle finger, but he wasted no time getting back in the swing of things as he popped his 10th home run of the season. While the 29-year-old has taken a step back from last year, when he blasted 26 long balls and recorded an .881 OPS, he has the talent to put up big numbers down the stretch for fantasy managers.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Espinal homers to extend hit streak to 10 games, Reds' bullpen holds on to beat Cubs 6-3

Santiago Espinal extended his hit streak to 10 games with a two-run homer in the second inning and the Cincinnati Reds held on to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3

JULY 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to Watch Reds vs. Cubs: TV Channel & Live Stream - July 31

Preview the July 31 matchup between the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

JULY 31 • DATA SKRIVE

Reds vs. Cubs Prediction, Odds, Picks - July 31

Preview the July 31 matchup between the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

JULY 31 • DATA SKRIVE

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JULY 30 • MLB.COM

Ethan Roberts - Back in majors The Cubs recalled Roberts from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact The Cubs traded Mark Leiter to the Yankees on Tuesday, so Roberts will now come up from the minors to fill the open spot in Chicago's bullpen. The 27-year-old hasn't allowed a run in six MLB innings this season, though he has surrendered three earned runs in three frames since returning to Triple-A earlier this month.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Miles Mastrobuoni - Optioned to Iowa The Cubs optioned Mastrobuoni to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact With Isaac Paredes now active and set to take over as Chicago's primary third baseman, Mastrobuoni no longer has a place in the Cubs' infield unit and will now head back to Triple-A. The 28-year-old slashed .260/.283/.300 in 53 plate appearances after being recalled in mid-June.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

2024 MLB trade deadline tracker: Grades, analysis, details on every transaction

MLB trade season is here! Follow along for every deal leading up to the July 30 trade deadline.

JULY 30

Mike Tauchman - Not starting Tuesday Tauchman is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Reds.

Impact Tauchman had started in eight of the Cubs' last nine games following his return from the injured list July 19, but he slashed just .129/.182/.129 over those contests. He's still holding down a .690 OPS for the season -- 140 points above Pete Crow-Armstrong's .550 mark -- but Tauchman could nonetheless lose out on work to the former player while he's struggling at the plate. Though he's provided little impact with the bat this season, Crow-Armstrong brings elite speed and defense in center field to the table, while Tauchman has typically been relegated to designated hitter or a corner-outfield spot and isn't nearly as prolific in the running game.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Tomás Nido - Undergoes knee surgery Nido underwent a debridgement on his right knee Tuesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Nido landed on the 10-day injured list last week with a sprained knee and has now had it scoped. It's not clear how long he might be out, but it sounds like he will attempt to return later this season.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees acquire relievers Mark Leiter Jr. and Enyel De Los Santos, deal away Caleb Ferguson

The New York Yankees acquired right-handers Mark Leiter Jr. from the Chicago Cubs and Enyel De Los Santos from the San Diego Padres at Tuesday’s trade deadline while dealing left-h...

JULY 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs address future, dealing Leiter for 2 prospects CINCINNATI -- The Cubs planned to use the Trade Deadline to address immediate needs while also adding building blocks for the future. The No...

JULY 30 • MLB.COM

Yankees reportedly acquire Mark Leiter Jr. | 07/30/2024 The Yankees have reportedly acquired relief pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. from the Cubs in exchange for Benjamin Cowles and Jack Neely

JULY 30 • MLB.COM

Reports: Yankees acquire Cubs reliever Mark Leiter Jr. The New York Yankees are acquiring reliever Mark Leiter Jr.from the Chicago Cubs, multiple outlets reported ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadlin...

JULY 30 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Reports: Yankees acquire Cubs reliever Mark Leiter Jr. The New York Yankees are acquiring reliever Mark Leiter Jr.from the Chicago Cubs, multiple outlets reported ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadlin...

JULY 30 • THESTATE.COM

Jack Neely - Goes to Cubs in trade The Cubs acquired Neely and infielder Benjamin Cowles (undisclosed) from the Yankees on Tuesday in exchange for right-hander Mark Leiter, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Neely, 24, has split this season between Double-A Somerset and Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, posting a 2.81 ERA and 63:16 K:BB over 41.2 frames. He could emerge as a high-leverage reliever for the Cubs once he reaches the majors.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Neely - Goes to Cubs in trade The Cubs acquired Neely and Benjamin Cowles from the Yankees on Tuesday in exchange for Mark Leiter, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Neely, 24, has split this season between Double-A Somerset and Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, posting a 2.81 ERA and 63:16 K:BB over 41.2 frames. He could be a high-leverage reliever for the Cubs if things work out.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Cowles - Headed to Chicago The Cubs acquired Cowles (undisclosed) and right-hander Jack Neely from the Yankees on Tuesday in exchange for right-hander Mark Leiter, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Cowles, 24, slashed .295/.376/.472 with nine home runs and 14 stolen bases over 88 games this season with Double-A Somerset before he was placed on the 7-day injured list Saturday with an unspecified injury. The Cubs likely aren't too concerned about the injury, given his inclusion in the trade. He can play second base, third base and shortstop and profiles as a potential utility infielder at the major-league level.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Cowles - Headed to Chicago The Cubs acquired Cowles and Jack Neely from the Yankees on Tuesday in exchange for Mark Leiter, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Cowles, 24, has slashed .295/.376/.472 with nine home runs and 14 stolen bases over 88 games this season with Double-A Somerset. He can play second base, third base and shortstop and profiles as a potential utility infielder at the major-league level.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs vs. Reds Prediction, Odds and Probable Pitchers for Tuesday, July 30 MLB betting preview, predictions and best bets for Cubs vs. Reds on Tuesday, July 30th.

JULY 30 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati Reds odds, picks and predictions The Chicago Cubs (51-57) visit the Cincinnati Reds (51-55) on Tuesday. First pitch from Great American Ball Park is scheduled for 7:10 p.m....

JULY 30 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Players coming, going as Cubs-Reds series continues The Cincinnati Reds won a game and lost a starting pitcher Monday night, altering their plans for the second contest of their three-game ser...

JULY 30 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Players coming, going as Cubs-Reds series continues The Cincinnati Reds won a game and lost a starting pitcher Monday night, altering their plans for the second contest of their three-game ser...

JULY 30 • THESTATE.COM

Braves reuniting with 2021 World Series MVP Soler and reliever Jackson after trade with Giants

National League wild-card leader Atlanta is reuniting with 2021 World Series MVP Jorge Soler and Luke Jackson, a reliever for that championship team

JULY 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Michael Busch - Blasts 13th home run Busch went 1-for-3 with a solo homer and a walk in Monday's 7-1 loss to the Reds.

Impact Busch provided the only offense for the Cubs on Monday with a solo home run off Buck Farmer in the ninth inning. Busch's 13 homers are the second most by a rookie in MLB this season, trailing Colton Cowser (15). Busch continues his strong rookie campaign with a solid month of July in which he's hitting .273 with a .780 OPS.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE