Lefty struggles keep Ian Happ out of Cubs’ lineup as opportunity goes to trade-deadline get Tyrone Taylor

Craig Counsell wasn’t exactly harboring a secret about Ian Happ. “Ian’s struggled against left-handed pitching this year, there’s no question,” the Cubs’ manager said before Tuesday’s game. For a second straight night against a Dodgers southpaw starter, the Cubs’ left fielder did not start in left field, out of the lin

The Chicago Cubs have acquired star pitcher Clay Holmes from the New York Mets in a big multi-player trade.

The Chicago Cubs have acquired pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the last-place New York Mets for touted infield prospect Jefferson Rojas

Cubs restock staff at deadline, acquire pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from Mets  AP News

Cubs set to acquire pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from Mets, AP source says  Toronto Star

Sources: Cubs acquiring Clay Holmes, Tyrone Taylor from Mets  ESPN

This trade is an interesting two-player addition for the Cubs roster.

The New York Mets have traded starting pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor to the Chicago Cubs, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. New York will receive infielder Jefferson Rojas.Holmes has been on the 60-day IL since May 15 due to a fractured right fibula. Players on the IL are allowed to be traded, but must pass a

The New York Mets continued their sell-off on Monday, when they agreed to trade starting pitcher Clay Holmes and Tyrone Taylor to the Chicago Cubs a league source told The Athletic. Holmes is working his way back from a fibula fracture. The Mets will receive Jefferson Rojas in the deal. This story will be updated.

Clay Holmes’ return will come with a contender. And Tyrone Taylor will be joining him. The Mets traded away Holmes and Taylor to the Cubs in exchange for infield prospect Jefferson Rojas, The Post’s Jon Heyman reported Monday. It was an expected sell for the Mets, who can only hope for a second half that shows some pro