Cubs stagger into series vs. White Sox after losing Dansby Swanson and seeing Edward Cabrera get rocked

After the Cubs' 11-4 loss to the Cardinals, manager Craig Counsell said Swanson is headed to the injured list and that the team will have to discuss whether Cabrera will take his next turn in the rotation.
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Cubs' rotation looks braced for October push

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Why Cubs traded for Clay Holmes, plus updates on Edward Cabrera, Ben Brown ahead of stretch run

Over 6 2/3 innings Friday, Holmes gave up one hit and one walk, leaving to a standing ovation after making 80 pitches.

Chicago Cubs have roster questions — including Dansby Swanson’s injury — following series loss to St. Louis

The Chicago Cubs’ roster concerns magnified as Dansby Swanson exited after swinging at the first pitch he saw during the Sunday’s 11-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.
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With Cabrera returning from IL, Cubs make tough pitching decisions

There have been times this season when the Cubs’ rotation depth was thinned to the point of wondering how the team would fill out a five-man staff. Things have changed in the wake of the Trade Deadline and with Edward Cabrera coming off the injured list on Sunday.

Dansby Swanson headed to IL after hurting himself on a swing in Cubs 11-4 loss to the Cardinals

Dansby Swanson appears headed to the injured list with a left oblique injury. Swanson left the Chicago Cubs ' 11-4 loss to St. Louis on Sunday after hurting himself when he swung and missed on the first pitch from Cardinals starter Hunter Dobbins in the third inning.