Pregame analysis and predictions of the Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers MLB game to be played on July 29, 2025 on ESPN.

The Cubs today recalled right-handed pitcher Gavin Hollowell from Triple-A Iowa. In a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher Chris Flexen has been designated for assignment.

Jackson Chourio left the Milwaukee Brewers’ game against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night after getting hurt while running the bases on a leadoff triple in the fifth inning. Chourio appeared to slow up a bit on his way from second to third after hitting a shot off the wall in right-center field.

There are no mulligans in Major League Baseball, as much as Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski may have wanted one during a disastrous first inning on Monday night in his first career start against the rival Cubs.

To discuss the deadline and set up a crucial week for the club, Cubs beat writer Patrick Mooney hosted a live Q&A with The Athletic subscribers on Tuesday. Here are some questions that were answered during the chat.

A team playing hundreds of miles to our north became a local favorite. And the best player on that team – one of the best players of that era – was Ryne Sandberg.

The Chicago Cubs could trade for a Cy Young award winner, but might have to part ways with their No. 1 prospect.

The Chicago Cubs are still searching for a starting pitcher, and one writer believes this package could get the trade done for Joe Ryan.