{
  "id": 65756,
  "title": "Cubs acquire RHP Kevin Gausman from the Blue Jays for 2 minor leaguers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/cubs-acquire-rhp-kevin-gausman-from-the-blue-jays-for-2-minor-leaguers",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-03T02:18:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cubs-acquire-rhp-kevin-gausman-021800562.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Chicago Cubs acquired right-handed pitcher Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for two minor league players, outfielder Brett Bateman and infielder Ty Southisene, according to a source confirmed to the Chicago Tribune. The 35-year-old Gausman, who has experience in the postseason, joins the Cubs seeking a starting pitcher. This season, Gausman posted a 4.38 ERA and a 102 ERA+ over 127 1/3 innings in 23 starts. His last start with the Blue Jays saw him hold the St. Louis Cardinals to one run on nine hits over 5 2/3 innings. If healthy, Gausman is set to face his former team in a makeup game at Wrigley Field on Thursday. The Cubs hope Gausman's experience and track record as a two-time All-Star, along with his previous five seasons' ERA and ERA+, will help them make a deeper run in the playoffs. The Blue Jays also received right-handed pitcher Jameson Taillon, who was designated for assignment, from the Cubs in the deal.",
  "summary": "CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs’ search for a starting pitcher has landed them a veteran with postseason experience. Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman is heading to the Cubs, a source confirmed to the Chicago Tribune, in exchange for two minor leaguers, outfielder Brett Bateman and infielder Ty Southisene. Gausman, 35, gives the Cubs a proven big-league starter, even amid a slightly down ...",
  "key_points": [
    "Chicago Cubs acquire Kevin Gausman from Toronto Blue Jays.",
    "Gausman receives two minor leaguers Brett Bateman and Ty Southisene.",
    "Gausman, 35, has postseason experience and 4.38 ERA this season."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/65756.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Kevin Gausman’s Wife Sends Out Heartfelt Post Amid Toronto Blue Jays Trade Rumors",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/kevin-gausmans-wife-sends-out-heartfelt-post-amid-toronto-blue-jays",
        "published": "2026-08-02T05:39:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}