Gausman’s World Series Push with Cubs | Chicago Cubs News

Chicago Cubs News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 7, 2026 · 1m

The Cubs just pulled off a major move, landing veteran pitcher Kevin Gausman — a 14-year pro and World Series hero with the Blue Jays — who’s laser-focused on bringing that championship buzz to Chicago. Calling him their “white whale,” the front office sees him as the key to deeper playoff runs. Set to debut Friday against the Royals, Gausman wants to be an “innings eater,” leveraging his strong defense and signature splitter to dominate. Former teammate Dansby Swanson praises his calm demeanor and effectiveness, while Gausman himself calls the World Series “an addicting drug” — a loss that…