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Nationals Face Cubs Aug 11; Bullpen Bolstered by Deadline Trades

8/12/2026

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The Washington Nationals host the Chicago Cubs on August 11, 2026, with Jake Irvin starting.
Shota Imanaga starts for Chicago, carrying a 1.77 ERA and 1.180 WHIP.
Pete Crow-Armstrong delivers absurd production at the top of the Cubs lineup.
The Nationals added Yovanny Cruz, Will Dion and Jake Bird in deadline trades to strengthen the bullpen.
The Nationals replace Luis Garcia Jr. with Abimelec Ortiz and keep James Wood on the IL with oblique strain.

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Story summary

The Washington Nationals host the Chicago Cubs on August 11, 2026, with Jake Irvin starting.
Shota Imanaga starts for Chicago, carrying a 1.77 ERA and 1.180 WHIP.
Pete Crow-Armstrong delivers absurd production at the top of the Cubs lineup.
The Nationals added Yovanny Cruz, Will Dion and Jake Bird in deadline trades to strengthen the bullpen.
The Nationals replace Luis Garcia Jr. with Abimelec Ortiz and keep James Wood on the IL with oblique strain.