Frequently Asked Questions
Why are Toronto Blue Jays fans angry at Kevin Gausman after the Cubs trade?
Blue Jays fans took offense to two comments Gausman made after joining the Cubs — one about Wrigley Field feeling different than Toronto, and another involving a story about his daughter. Many fans interpreted his remarks as shots at Toronto, though the context suggests they were innocent observations.
When will Kevin Gausman make his Chicago Cubs debut?
Gausman is scheduled to make his Cubs debut on Friday night against the Kansas City Royals. He skipped a potential Thursday start against his former Blue Jays club.
What did Kevin Gausman say about Wrigley Field compared to Rogers Centre?
Gausman shared that his wife, attending her first game at Wrigley Field, said it felt very different from Toronto, adding that the focus is baseball, there is real grass, and it is an outdoor park. He was responding to a question about the atmosphere at Wrigley heading into the Cubs series finale against the Dodgers.
How did Kevin Gausman perform for the Blue Jays in the 2025 World Series against the Dodgers?
Gausman started two World Series games against the Dodgers and took the loss in both, allowing three runs in 6.2 innings in Game 2 and three runs in 6 innings in Game 6. The Blue Jays scored only two combined runs across those two losses.
How did the Cubs do against the Dodgers during Gausman's first week with the team?
The Cubs swept the Dodgers at Wrigley Field, including a 10-5 win on Monday night when Gausman's family was in attendance. It extended Chicago's winning streak to five straight games at Wrigley against Los Angeles.
Aldo Soto
With a journalism degree from Eastern Illinois University and a decade of Cubs reporting, my work has appeared on 670 The Score, ESPN 1000, and the Pinwheels and Ivy Podcast. I cover Cubs news and analysis for Sports Mockery, including roster moves, game breakdowns, and prospect development.
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