CHICAGO CUBS NEWS

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

Jameson Taillon - Gives up six runs in loss Taillon (7-6) allowed six runs on six hits and a walk while striking out four over 4.1 innings to take the loss Monday versus the Reds.

Impact Taillon was plagued by the long ball on Monday, serving up homers to Will Benson and TJ Friedl. It was the second time this season that Taillon allowed multiple home runs in a game, something he did eight times last season. Taillon entered Monday with a 2.47 ERA over his last eight starts, so the season-high six runs allowed can be chalked up to one rough outing.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Jameson Taillon - Gives up six runs in loss Taillon (7-6) allowed six runs on six hits and a walk while striking out four over 4.1 innings to take the loss Monday versus the Reds.

Impact Taillon was plagued by the long ball on Monday, serving up homers to Will Benson and TJ Friedl. It was the second time this season that Taillon allowed multiple home runs in a game, something he did eight times last season. Taillon entered Monday with a 2.47 ERA over his last eight starts, so the season-high six runs allowed can be chalked up to one rough outing.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Reds baffle Cubs thanks to Carson Spiers' return to mound TJ Friedl belted a three-run homer and Will Benson added a two-run shot to lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 7-1 win over the visiting Chicago C...

JULY 30 • SUNHERALD.COM

Nate Pearson - Makes team debut Pearson allowed a solo home run across 1.1 innings of relief in Monday's 7-1 loss to the Reds. He struck out one.

Impact Pearson was making his team debut after coming over from the Blue Jays on Saturday in exchange for prospects Josh Rivera and Yohendrick Pinango. The 27-year-old righty has mostly struggled this season with a 5.66 ERA across 41.1 innings, though he does have 52 strikeouts. Pearson should settle into a middle relief role for the Cubs moving forward.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Nate Pearson - Makes team debut Pearson allowed a solo home run across 1.1 innings of relief in Monday's 7-1 loss to the Reds. He struck out one.

Impact Pearson was making his team debut after coming over from the Blue Jays on Saturday in exchange for prospects Josh Rivera and Yohendrick Pinango. The 27-year-old righty has mostly struggled this season with a 5.66 ERA across 41.1 innings, though he does have 52 strikeouts. Pearson should settle into a middle relief role for the Cubs moving forward.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Busch connected for his 13th home run of the season in the ninth inning, giving the Cubs a small bit of positivity in a lopsided loss. The 26-year-old has been a positive all year with an .804 OPS across 101 games. There were some questions in the offseason about Busch's potential role with the Cubs, but he's seized a regular job at first base with his solid play and should stick there the rest of the way.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Busch connected for his 13th home run of the season in the ninth inning, giving the Cubs a small bit of positivity in a lopsided loss. The 26-year-old has been a positive all year with an .804 OPS across 101 games. There were some questions in the offseason about Busch's potential role with the Cubs, but he's seized a regular job at first base with his solid play and should stick there the rest of the way.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Reds baffle Cubs thanks to Carson Spiers TJ Friedl belted a three-run homer and Will Benson added a two-run shot to lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 7-1 win over the visiting Chicago C...

JULY 30 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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JULY 30 • MLB.COM

Spiers dominant in return, Cubs' Pearson ejected for pitch to Stephenson's head as Reds win 7-1

Carson Spiers allowed one hit in five scoreless innings in his return from the injured list, and the Cincinnati Reds homered three times in a 7-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs

JULY 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to Watch Cubs vs. Reds: TV Channel & Live Stream - July 30

Preview the July 30 matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

JULY 30 • DATA SKRIVE

Cubs vs. Reds Prediction, Odds, Picks - July 30

Preview the July 30 matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

JULY 30 • DATA SKRIVE

Chicago Cubs activate outfielder Cody Bellinger from the 10-day injured list The Chicago Cubs activated Cody Bellinger from the 10-day injured list before their series opener against the Cincinnati Reds.

JULY 29 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Cody Bellinger reinstated from injured list by Cubs

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger was reinstated from the 10-day injured list before Monday’s game at Cincinnati

JULY 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Isaac Paredes - Not ready for team debut Paredes is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds.

Impact According to Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune, Paredes is en route to Cincinnati but has yet to officially join the Cubs after he was acquired from the Rays in a trade Sunday. Once he settles in with his new club, Paredes should settle in as the Cubs' everyday third baseman and will likely occupy a prominent spot in the lineup.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Isaac Paredes - Not ready for team debut Paredes is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds.

Impact According to Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune, Paredes is en route to Cincinnati but has yet to officially join the Cubs after he was acquired from the Rays in a trade Sunday. Once he settles in with his new club, Paredes should serve as the Cubs' everyday third baseman and will likely occupy a prominent spot in the lineup.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Cody Bellinger - Activated from injured list The Cubs activated Bellinger (finger) from the 10-day injured list Monday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Manager Craig Counsell had indicated Bellinger was likely to be activated in the coming days, but the 29-year-old came out of a hitting session so well Monday that the team opted to go ahead and return him to the active roster now. Bellinger is not in Monday's lineup against the Reds but will be available off the bench.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Cody Bellinger - Return considered imminent Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Monday that he expects Bellinger (finger) to be activated from the 10-day injured list within the next few days, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago T...

Impact Bellinger went through a long hitting program Monday and did some additional hitting during batting practice before the team's game in Cincinnati. That he's on the road trip would suggest Bellinger has a chance to return before the Cubs' series with the Reds ends Wednesday, although it's possible they'll wait for the start of a homestand Thursday. Bellinger has been shelved since mid-July with a fractured left middle finger.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Adbert Alzolay - Getting examined after setback Alzolay (forearm) has been pulled off his rehab assignment at Triple-A Iowa and sent to Chicago to be examined following a setback, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports...

Impact Alzolay didn't recover well from his last rehab appearance at Iowa on Saturday, prompting the move. The reliever went more than two months between game appearances due to a flexor strain and lasted just three outings before a setback, which isn't a great sign. More should be known about Alzolay's status later this week.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

2024 MLB trade deadline rumors, trade tracker: Latest on Garrett Crochet, Tarik Skubal

The 2024 MLB trade deadline is almost here! Follow along for the latest news and rumors leading up to the July 30 deadline.

JULY 29

Understanding why the Cubs acquired Isaac Paredes | 07/29/2024 MLB Now dives into the Cubs landing All-Star Isaac Paredes despite being five games out of a playoff spot and under .500

JULY 29 • MLB.COM

Chicago Cubs Reliever Emerging as Top-Notch Trade Candidate Jed Hoyer and the Chicago Cubs made one move on Saturday ahead of the MLB trade deadline. They went out and acquired Toronto Blue Jays' reli...

JULY 29 • SI.COM

Reds host the Cubs to begin 3-game series

The Cincinnati Reds begin a three-game series at home against the Chicago Cubs on Monday

JULY 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Javier Assad - Wins with quality start Assad (5-3) yielded three runs on five hits and a walk over six innings Sunday, striking out five and earning a win over the Royals.

Impact Assad was tagged with two runs in the first inning but was able to shake it off and deliver a quality start. The only damage against him after that was a solo shot by Freddy Fermin. Assad completed six innings for the first time since May 15, which was also his last win. During that nine-start span between wins, he posted a 5.13 ERA and a 5.8 BB/9 over 40.1 frames. Assad now owns a 3.23 ERA with an 86:42 K:BB through 19 outings. His next start is projected to be at home against the Cardinals.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE