Ben Brown Will Start Sunday’s Cubs vs. White Sox Showdown

Ben Brown will start Sunday’s Cubs vs. White Sox showdown

After getting roughed up in his last outing, Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown will try to right the ship against the Chicago White Sox Sunday. Brown, who was recalled prior to the Cubs’ Monday game against the Kansas City Royals, was touched up for seven runs, six of which were earned, in a 12-4 loss. He struck out four batters in four innings of work, but gave up a pair of home runs as his record dropped to 4-7 on the season. It has been a rough …

White Sox’ bullpen knocked around in loss to Cubs before possible trade-deadline moves

White Sox fans are focused on what will happen with center fielder Luis Robert Jr. at the trade deadline. Starting pitcher Adrian Houser has pitched himself into plenty of trade talk, too.But might deadline-related changes come to the Sox’ bullpen, as well?It’s a logical assumption, given that contenders are always hungry for bullpen help, prepping for a postseason heavily reliant on relief arms.The Sox’ relief corps entered play Saturday with a…

Cubs-White Sox Trade Idea Lands 2.10 ERA Starter

The Chicago Cubs have seen a recent drop in their performance, mostly on the pitching side of things. Chicago has one of the best offenses in baseball, but has seen their National League Central lead evaporate at the hands of the surging Milwaukee Brewers, who now hold a 1.0 game lead. With five days left until the MLB trade deadline, the Cubs are being urged to trade for a depth starter, preferably a right-hander. They have Shota Imanaga at the…

White Sox Could Send Starter To Cubs As Trade Talks Heat Up

With the MLB Trade Deadline approaching, the White Sox are expected to be active and listen to offers on almost everyone on the roster. One of the best players available on the roster is starting pitcher Adrian Houser, who has drawn plenty of trade interest. A new team is kicking the tires on Houser, as according to Patrick Mooney, the Chicago Cubs are interested in acquiring Houser from the White Sox. Add Adrian Houser’s name to Cubs’ long lis…

Chicago Cubs eye 2.10 ERA arm in potential reunion with Craig Counsell

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell has a proven ability to maximize the potential of his pitchers. Colin Rea and Drew Pomeranz are two standout examples in which both originally worked with Counsell in Milwaukee, and now their paths have come full circle with reunions in Chicago. As the trade deadline approaches, another reunion could be on the horizon. The Athletic reporter Patrick Mooney indicated that Adrian Houser, who currently owns a 2.10…

MLB Trade Rumors: Cubs Linked to Crosstown White Sox in Trade for Pitcher