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Cubs and White Sox bolster rosters at MLB trade deadline

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 2:30 AM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Cubs and White Sox bolster rosters at MLB trade deadline

Summary

Both the Chicago Cubs and White Sox made significant moves at the MLB trade deadline, enhancing their pitching staff to bolster playoff hopes. The Cubs acquired Clay Holmes and Kevin Gausman, while the Sox added Luis Castillo. Both teams aimed to maintain competitive momentum as they pursue postseason success. Cubs executive Jed Hoyer acknowledged the challenge of competing against formidable teams like the Dodgers, while Sox GM Chris Getz praised the unity of his team's clubhouse through these changes. As the season progresses, the impact of these acquisitions will be closely monitored in the fight for playoff positions.

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Status Watch

•Cubs acquire Clay Holmes and Kevin Gausman.
•Sox add Luis Castillo to their rotation.
•Cubs and Sox focus on maintaining strong clubhouses.
•Hoyer and Getz praise each other's trades.
•Teams look to improve playoff standings.

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2:30 AMYahoo Sports — Paul Sullivan: In one of Chicago’s busiest MLB trade deadlines, the Cubs and White Sox made things happen

What they're saying

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CHICAGO — I’ve often imagined North Shore pals Chris Getz and Jed Hoyer meeting at the Starbucks in Winnetka to talk trade and maybe delve into some executive-level gossip over a cinnamon dolce latte. Both of Chicago’s top baseball executives were very active at the trade deadline, and made similar moves to bolster their rosters, adding veteran pitchers with postseason cred who are having off ...
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