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Deadline adds Clay Holmes & Kevin Gausman expected to make Cubs debut this weekend

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Kevin Gausman has been connected to the Chicago Cubs since the beginning of his career. Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said the team had asked about his availability for years. When Chicago finally landed the right-hander in a trade with Toronto on Sunday, well, it wasn't much of a …

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  1. Winchester Star

    Kevin Gausman expected to make Cubs debut Friday night at Kansas City (opens Winchester Star)

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    Kevin Gausman is scheduled to make his first start for the Chicago Cubs on Friday night at Kansas City. Gausman was acquired in a trade with Toronto on Sunday night, part of a flurry of moves for the Cubs ahead…

  2. Fox32 Chicago

    Deadline adds Clay Holmes & Kevin Gausman expected to make Cubs debut this weekend (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Kevin Gausman has been connected to the Chicago Cubs since the beginning of his career. Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said the team had asked about his availability for years. When Chicago finally landed the right-hander in a trade with Toronto on Sunday, well, it wasn't much of a …

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