Buy, sell or hold? How to make sense of MLB's trade deadline
The week of the MLB trade deadline can be a chaotic, confusing mess. Ben Verlander breaks down how it all works.JULY 29, 2021
KRIS BRYANT #23 - RIGHT FIELDER - COLORADO ROCKIES
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15 RBI •
.218 AVG
2 HR
15 RBI
.218 AVG
Mills expected to start as Cubs host the Reds
The Reds will start Luis Castillo on Thursday while the Cubs are expected to counter with Alec MillsJULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Votto extends power surge, Reds roll past Cubs 8-2
Joey Votto homered twice for the second consecutive day, going deep in his fifth straight game to match a Cincinnati record as the Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 8-2JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bryant sees a need to focus on mental health in sports and society Cubs slugger Kris Bryant has been dealing with trade rumors for a large part of his career, and they're louder than ever this week. On Tuesd...
JULY 29, 2021 • DAILYHERALD.COM
Who will stay, who will go? Predicting trade fate of stars such as Kimbrel, Scherzer, Story
With the MLB trade deadline approaching Friday, Pedro Moura predicts which stars will be on the move and who's staying put.JULY 28, 2021
Trade rumors surrounding Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo have Cubs in unfamiliar position: 'It's created adversity' Used to being buyers at the deadline, the Cubs are dealing with the possibility of saying goodbye to core players this week.
JULY 28, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Davies scheduled to start as Chicago hosts Cincinnati
The Reds will start Tyler Mahle on Wednesday while the Cubs are expected to counter with Zach DaviesJULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hits 18th home run Bryant went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to the Reds.
Impact Bryant hit his 18th home run of the season in the ninth inning but it wasn't enough to rally the Cubs, as they fell to 50-52 with the 7-4 loss. There's speculation that Chicago could move Bryant before Friday's trade deadline to start a rebuild process. The 29-year-old has been having a strong season with an .867 OPS, and he should maintain fantasy value no matter where he finishes the year.
JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
If Kris Bryant gets traded, he will 'absolutely' be interested in returning to the Cubs as a free agent "Like I’ve said, I love this place. It’s all I’ve known," Bryant said of potentially returning to the Cubs if he gets traded.
JULY 28, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Crosses home plate twice Bryant went 2-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored in Monday's win over the Reds.
Impact Bryant has quietly assembled a three-game hitting streak with two multi-hit contests during that span, and he's one of the biggest names to watch with the trade deadline fast approaching. The veteran third baseman is hitting .304 with a .900 OPS across 18 games this month.
JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Max Scherzer? Kris Bryant? As the trade deadline nears, the Mets have different routes to consider We look at how Max Scherzer would fit and how acting GM Zack Scott is approaching the deadline a few days out.
JULY 27, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Alzolay scheduled to start for Chicago against Cincinnati
The Reds will start Vladimir Gutierrez on Tuesday while the Cubs are expected to counter with Adbert AlzolayJULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
A's get lefty reliever Chafin from Cubs for 2 minor leaguers
The Oakland Athletics fortified their bullpen by acquiring left-hander Andrew Chafin from the Chicago Cubs for two minor leaguersJULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Báez hits bases-loaded single in 9th as Cubs top Reds 6-5
Pinch-hitter Javier Báez hit a bases-loaded single in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Chicago Cubs a 6-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday nightJULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bryzzo moving up the ranks in Cubs' back-to-back home runs Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo hit back-to-back home runs in Sunday's win over Arizona. Whether it's the last time it happens with the Cubs r...
JULY 27, 2021 • DAILYHERALD.COM
Goes deep Sunday Bryant went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's win over the Diamondbacks.
Impact Bryant started the scoring for the Cubs, taking Arizona starter Caleb Smith deep two batters into the bottom of the first to make it 2-0. Bryant now has 17 home runs and 50 RBI this season, both of which are second on the team to Javier Baez. There's been speculation that Bryant could be traded by Friday's deadline, but he should be able to produce useful fantasy numbers no matter where he finishes the year.
JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bryant, Rizzo, Bote homer as Cubs beat Diamondbacks 5-1
Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and David Bote homered, Trevor Williams pitched effectively into the seventh inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Smith scheduled to start for Diamondbacks at Cubs
The Diamondbacks will start Caleb Smith on Sunday while the Cubs are expected to counter with Trevor WilliamsJULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Varsho HRs in 3rd straight, D-backs beat reeling Cubs 7-3
Daulton Varsho homered in his third straight game and hit a tiebreaking single in a three-run seventh inning, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks over the struggling Chicago Cubs 7-3JULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mills expected to start as Chicago hosts Arizona
The Diamondbacks will start Merrill Kelly on Saturday and the Cubs are expected to counter with Alec MillsJULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Báez, Chirinos homer, Davies wins as Cubs pound D-backs 8-3
Javier Báez homered, Robinson Chirinos went deep twice, Zach Davies earned his first win since a combined no-hitter last month and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-...JULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back Friday, as expected Bryant (hamstring) is starting in left field and batting second Friday against the Diamondbacks.
Impact Bryant sat out the past two games after exiting Tuesday's contest with right hamstring fatigue, but he'll rejoin the lineup for Friday's series opener. The 29-year-old is 2-for-16 with two doubles, two RBI and three runs in six games since the All-Star break.
JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Davies scheduled to start as Chicago hosts Arizona
The Diamondbacks will start Zac Gallen on Friday and the Cubs are expected to counter with Zach DaviesJULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kim earns 5th straight win on birthday, Cards beat Cubs 3-2
Kwang Hyun-Kim earned his fifth straight win on his 33rd birthday and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2JULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returning to action Friday Manager David Ross said Bryant (hamstring) will rejoin the lineup Friday against Diamondbacks, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Bryant is sitting for the second straight contest Thursday with right hamstring fatigue, though he's expected to be available off the bench in St. Louis. Rafael Ortega will receive another start in the outfield Thursday, while Bryant is expected to be back in action for Friday's series opener versus Arizona.
JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
