Chicago Cubs Trade Deadline Tracker 2023: Latest updates, major moves, and more

Modified Aug 01, 2023 19:34 GMT

Chicago Cubs Trade Deadline 2023 Tracker

Despite having the greatest run differential in the National League Central, the Cubs are 45-50 and third in the division. Despite their placement in the NL Central, the Cubs seem to be looking to add to their roster rather than subtract from it. Only time will tell how this attempt to make the playoffs will turn out.

Rumors, updates, and latest transactions

July 31 - The Chicago Cubs have acquired Jeimer Candelario from the Washington Nationals

Many expected them to be sellers at the deadline, but the Cubs are shocking the world and going the opposite direction. Former Nationals slugger Candelario is one of the best position players available at the trade deadline, and he is now a member of the Cubs.

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Chicago Cubs acquire Jose Cuas from Kansas City Royals

The Cubs continued their shopping spree by trading for Jose Cuas from the Kansas City Royals. Cuas is a talented relief pitcher who has had a phenomenal last month or so and could make an immediate impact.

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Ahana is a Baltimore Orioles fan, and while they have long been one of the underdogs of baseball, the landscape is changing and she believes the Orioles' World Series window could be opening. She considers Derek Jeter the undisputed MLB GOAT, and his last game in the Yankees Stadium, where fans chanted his name is etched in her memory forever. Mookie Betts is her current favorite because of his versatility, unique skillset and unignorable talent, and Connie Mack is her all-time favorite baseball coach.

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