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Cubs Pitching Puzzle: Small Moves, Big Needs | Chicago Cubs News
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- Jul 4, 2026
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- 90
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Summary
The Cubs are aggressively hunting pitching help, but their moves are small and strategic—not the blockbuster deals fans crave. After a disastrous start by David Peterson and with multiple starters sidelined, GM Jed Hoyer is turning to veteran Drew Pomeranz on a minor league deal, hoping for a spark. With teams wary of trades amid looming lockout fears and draft prep, the Cubs are playing the long game, focusing on depth and hidden gems. Meanwhile, Pete Crow-Armstrong’s NL Player of the Month honor is a bright spot, but the real battle remains on the mound. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ee5cf0cdb5e10ddf