# Cubs' Rotation Crisis and Playoff Hope | Chicago Cubs News

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Podcast: [Chicago Cubs News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/chicago-cubs-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7460433)
Published: 2026-09-11T09:08:58+00:00
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The Cubs’ playoff dreams hang in the balance as their starting pitching struggles to deliver consistency amid injuries and roster shuffling. Despite shaky bullpen support, key acquisitions Clay Holmes and Kevin Gausman — along with veteran Matthew Boyd — form the core hope for deep postseason runs. Holmes dazzles with elite stats, Gausman brings clutch experience, and Boyd anchors innings despite setbacks. But questions loom over high-homerun pitcher Shota Imanaga and the versatility of Javier Assad. With offense and defense still strong, the rotation’s ability to go long and limit damage could be the difference between a wild-card push and another disappointing season. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ae501bd86bc106c3

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