MLB in Brief: The Cubs Wanted Connelly Early | The Shohei Ohtani Case

The Cubs wanted Connelly Early

He ended up going to Washington.

Source: The Cubs were interested in left-hander Connelly Early at the trade deadline before the Red Sox traded him to the Nationals

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— Pat Ragazzo (@ragazzoreport) September 4, 2026

Project Manager Wanted for Project Peanut

Calling all interested parties.

https://t.co/kIcmB6kg1n

— Ashkan Karbasfrooshan (@ashkan) September 4, 2026

Andres Gimenez's Party

He's 28 years old.

Happy Birthday to our Gold Glove shortstop pic.twitter.com/c3IrhRmTF5

— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) September 4, 2026

Winning Is What Matters

Now is not the time for the Blue Jays to be analyzing the standings.

Shohei Ohtani and the playoffs

Questions are being raised about his ability to pitch and stay healthy.

Will Shohei Ohtani pitch in October? 5 questions the Dodgers face with their ailing two-way star

: Ohtani hasn't been healthy enough to pitch in two months. Is his value as a pitcher in the postseason worth risking his bat? https://t.co/GJiE8TJqO7

— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) September 4, 2026

Who's on the hot seat?

Good question.

Some thoughts on managers and execs who could be (and shouldn't be) on the hot seat: https://t.co/xpqL0rcz4k

— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) September 3, 2026

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