Chicago Cubs' Kevin Gausman exits game with cramp against White Sox
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 6:00 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Kevin Gausman left the Chicago Cubs' game against the Chicago White Sox on August 18 after experiencing a left hand cramp. He had thrown 86 pitches before departing in what was his third start with the Cubs. Gausman, a two-time All-Star, had allowed three earned runs and struck out five batters prior to exiting. The Cubs indicated the cramp is not in his pitching hand, suggesting he may avoid a stint on the injured list. Manager Craig Counsell is expected to provide additional updates following the game.
- •Gausman left the game on August 18 after 86 pitches.
- •He allowed three earned runs and five strikeouts before exiting.
- •Manager Craig Counsell will update Gausman's condition later.
- •Gausman's cramp is not in his throwing hand.
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs Announce Kevin Gausman Update During White Sox Series
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs news: Chicago reveals reason for Kevin Gausman's exit from White Sox start
- 3:22 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs have an update on Kevin Gausman following his exit in White Sox start
"The Chicago Cubs acquired veteran right-hander Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays earlier this month at the MLB trade deadline. On Tuesday night, Gausman made his third start as a member of the Cubs, but it didn’t end as planned. He pitched into the fourth inning before the Cubs ultimately pulled him from the […] The post Chicago Cubs Announce Kevin Gausman Update During White Sox Series appeared first on HEAVY.
"Kevin Gausman had to exit his start for the Cubs against the White Sox on Tuesday after just 4.1 innings due to injury.
"Chicago Cubs starter Kevin Gausman departed Tuesday's start after throwing 86 pitches.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 6:00 AMChicago Cubs Announce Kevin Gausman Update During White Sox Series
The Chicago Cubs acquired veteran right-hander Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays earlier this month at the MLB trade deadline. On Tuesday night, Gausman made his third start as a member of the Cubs, but it didn’t end as planned. He pitched into the fourth inning before the Cubs ultimately pulled him from the […] The post Chicago Cubs Announce Kevin Gausman Update During White Sox Series appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 5:00 AMCubs news: Chicago reveals reason for Kevin Gausman's exit from White Sox start
Kevin Gausman had to exit his start for the Cubs against the White Sox on Tuesday after just 4.1 innings due to injury.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 3:22 AMChicago Cubs have an update on Kevin Gausman following his exit in White Sox start
Chicago Cubs starter Kevin Gausman departed Tuesday's start after throwing 86 pitches.
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