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The Cubs chased Kevin Gausman for years. On Monday, they finally got him, along with two more trades to bolster the rotation.

The new ruling means Madjo can play in the club’s matches and soon make his first competitive appearances for Villa.

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To break their recent playoff drought, the Rangers need help from an overhauled group of forwards. Here’s how it could line up next season.

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Gary Davenport mocks his first round for 2026 fantasy drafts, noting the spots where managers might have to make an uncomfortable choice.

Hoyer landed the pitchers the Cubs needed in starters Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes and relievers Ryan Zeferjahn and Braxton Garrett.

What are the biggest takeaways after Breslow got aggressive and acquired an All-Star catcher and dealt away Marcelo Mayer?

United sources with knowledge of the deal estimate the Betway partnership will be worth in excess of £18m.

While some of these teams may have notably good or bad immediate futures, it’s hard to see a medium-term path toward contention.