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Aroldis Chapman to Cubs: Latest Trade Details, Comments and Reaction

Months after acquiring him in a trade with the Cincinnati Reds, the New York Yankees shipped closer Aroldis Chapman to the Chicago Cubs on Monday.

Aroldis Chapman Blockbuster Would Solidify Cubs as MLB's Heavyweight Contender

The Chicago Cubs were already on the short list of MLB heavyweights.

If they prove the rumors true and acquire flamethrowing closer Aroldis Chapman, they'll tip the scales.

First, the rumor, courtesy of Jon Heyman of Today's Knuckleball:

Jorge Soler Trade Rumors: Latest News and Speculation on Cubs OF

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jorge Soler has surfaced as a potential name on the move heading toward the Aug. 1 non-waiver trade deadline.   

Continue for updates.

Addison Russell Injury: Updates on Cubs Shortstop's Heel and Return

The Chicago Cubs announced shortstop Addison Russell suffered a left heel contusion Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers. It is uncertain when he will return to action.

Continue for updates.

World Series Odds Update: Cubs Favorites on Betting Futures to Start 2nd Half

The Chicago Cubs (53-35) lost 15 of their last 21 games heading into the MLB All-Star break, including nine of 11, but they are still +375 favorites (bet $100 to win $375) to end their championship drought at sportsbooks monitored by Odds Shark.

Will Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo Spoil Each Other's NL MVP Hopes?

Twenty years ago, there was a team with two young stars batting in the middle of the lineup. The way Baseball-Reference.com calculates wins above replacement, Ken Griffey Jr.

What Should We Make of Jake Arrieta and the Cubs' Recent Stumbles?

Jake Arrieta is trying to author a worthy follow-up to a Cy Young-winning season, and he's doing it on a Chicago Cubs team that's trying to end a 108-year championship drought.

Nobody ever said accomplishing either task would be easy.

Will Jason Heyward Deal Come Back to Bite Chicago Cubs?

This season, there’s a euphoria that has consumed Chicago Cubs fans unlike anything the city’s North Side has seen for, say, a little over 100 years.

Kris Bryant Is the Youngest Cubs Player to Hit 3-Plus Home Runs in a Game

Fact: On Monday, Kris Bryant became the youngest Chicago Cubs player since at least 1913* to hit three or more home runs in a game.

*Available data only goes back to 1913.

Bleacher Report will be bringing sports fans the most interesting and engaging Cold Hard Fact of the day, presented by Coors Light.

Source: B/R Insights

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Kris Bryant's Epic 3-HR Game Shines Light on Leap from Phenom to Superstar

Kris Bryant was the College Player of the Year in 2013, the Minor League Player of the Year in 2014 and the National League Rookie of the Year in 2015.

Clearly, the guy likes to outdo himself. Maybe we shouldn't be surprised about what he's doing in 2016.

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