Cubs consider options for postseason opener starting pitcher
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The Chicago Cubs are preparing for the postseason and engaging fans in the decision on who should start Game 1. With a strong chance of clinching a Wild Card spot or the NL Central title, the Cubs have bolstered their rotation with key acquisitions. Matthew Boyd, who started last year, appears to be a leading candidate, alongside new acquisitions Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes. Fans are invited to participate in a survey on the starting pitcher choice, with results expected later this week.
- •Cubs lead Wild Card race by 5.5 games over Diamondbacks and Phillies.
- •Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes have strengthened the starting rotation.
- •Matthew Boyd is a candidate for Game 1 starting pitcher.
- •Survey for fans to vote on starting pitcher choice is open.
- •Postseason series details will affect starting decisions.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — SB Nation Reacts survey: Who starts the Cubs’ postseason opener?
"Matthew Boyd would seem to have earned it. But there are other good candidates. Who’s your choice?
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