On the day the Chicago Cubs put their top deadline acquisition on the injured list the Cincinnati Reds' top deadline acquisition beat the Cubs.

The Chicago Cubs entered the MLB trade deadline with one clear goal in mind, and unfortunately, they did not meet it. Which has led to Levi Weaver of The Athletic (subscription required) describing their deadline in one word that fans will be disappointed to read: “timid.

After a MLB trade deadline period marked by the Chicago Cubs avoiding the cost for a controllable starting pitcher, they will face the same test this offseason.

Cincinnati left-hander Nick Lodolo abruptly left Monday night’s game against the Chicago Cubs with two outs in the bottom of the second inning with a blister on his left index finger.

Cincinnati Reds starter Nick Lodolo is 3-1 with a 1.81 ERA in his last eight starts. He's likely headed to the IL because of a finger blister.

Cincinnati left-hander Nick Lodolo abruptly left Monday night's game against the Chicago Cubs with two outs in the bottom of the second inning with a blister on his left index finger.