Paul Sullivan: Cubs — whose streak ends at 10 — feel no urgency to add a starter despite social media madness

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Paul Sullivan: Cubs — whose streak ends at 10 — feel no urgency to add a starter despite social media madness

Paul Sullivan: Cubs — whose streak ends at 10 — feel no urgency to add a starter despite social media madness

ARLINGTON, Texas — Do the Chicago Cubs need another starter? That’s one of the questions facing team President Jed Hoyer after Matthew Boyd’s left meniscus surgery, which followed the season-ending loss of Cade Horton and Justin Steele’s setback in his return from last year’s revision repair surgery

Paul Sullivan: Cubs — whose streak ends at 10 — feel no urgency to add a starter despite social media madness

ARLINGTON, Texas — Do the Chicago Cubs need another starter? That’s one of the questions facing team President Jed Hoyer after Matthew Boyd’s left meniscus surgery, which followed the season-ending loss of Cade Horton and Justin Steele’s setback in his return from last year’s revision repair surgery on his left elbow. It’s too early for trade rumors to start, but the San Francisco Giants dealt ...

The Chicago Cubs' 10-game winning streak may have come to an end, but the real drama is unfolding off the field. With spring training in full swing, social media is buzzing with questions about the team's pitching depth—and whether President Jed Hoyer needs to make a move before the trade deadline.

Injuries are piling up like pop flies in a windstorm. Matthew Boyd recently underwent surgery for a torn meniscus in his left knee—a freak injury suffered while playing with his kids. That followed the season-ending loss of top prospect Cade Horton and a setback for Justin Steele, who's still working his way back from last year's elbow surgery. It's enough to make any fan hit the panic button.

But here's the thing: the Cubs aren't panicking. Boyd's injury is considered minor, and the team expects him back in the rotation by June. Jameson Taillon, who takes the mound Sunday against the Texas Rangers, says Boyd is already getting treatment at Wrigley Field and is in good spirits. "He takes incredible care of his body," Taillon noted.

That hasn't stopped the rumor mill from churning. In the age of instant tweets and 24/7 coverage, false reports spread faster than a fastball down the middle. Case in point: a since-retracted claim that the Cubs were talking to the New York Mets about Freddy Peralta. The original tweet racked up nearly 600,000 views before being shot down by the team. It was picked up by aggregators, discussed on Chicago sports radio, and had fans dreaming of a new ace—all for nothing.

It's a reminder that in today's baseball world, the internet never sleeps, and neither do the trade whispers. With nearly three months until the deadline, the Cubs will have to navigate a storm of speculation, whether it's valid or not. But for now, Hoyer and the front office are staying the course, trusting the depth they've built and the arms they have.

For Cubs fans, the message is clear: keep your eyes on the field, not your timeline. The real action is just getting started.

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