Gausman Joins Cubs for World Series Push | MLB News

Kevin Gausman’s trade from the Blue Jays to the Cubs sent shockwaves—and a few laughs—through baseball circles, especially after he got a last-minute ride on the team plane. After five seasons with Toronto, including three playoff runs, Gausman is thrilled to join a surging Cubs squad hungry for a World Series return since 2016. With Chicago’s defense, lineup, and now bolstered pitching staff primed for October glory, Gausman sees his chance to chase that elusive title. He’ll debut Friday against the Royals, skipping the emotional showdown against his old team this week—a game he jokingly marked for “revenge.” Despite a slightly elevated ERA this season, his underlying stats remain elite, and the Cubs have long coveted his durability and postseason experience. This will be his final year under his $110M contract, but Gausman’s focus is simple: help the Cubs win it all. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/96236267f5206b32