The rookie was excellent Sunday, showing he can be part of the Cubs' starting-pitching answer as the team eyes October. But North Side relievers allowed three late home runs in a loss to the Red Sox.

Chicago Cubs rookie Cade Horton Horton left Sunday’s game in the sixth inning with a 1-0 lead, but the Cubs lost 6-1. It was Horton’s fourth no-decision of the season.

All eyes were on Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet ahead of Sunday’s finale, but Cade Horton outdueled the American League Cy Young candidate as the Cubs’ rookie tossed 5 2/3 innings of scoreless ball.

The Chicago Cubs have started up the second half of the season and are seeking to build upon what was a strong first half.

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell delivered a stern message to rookie pitcher Cade Horton after Saturday's rough start, but considered it a learning experience.

MLB player prop bets and odds for Chase Meidroth on Saturday, July 26, 2025, as the Chicago White Sox take on the Chicago Cubs.

After a 12-5 win on Friday, the White Sox entered the Game 2 of the Crosstown Series ranked first or second in MLB in runs scored (61), runs per game (8.7), run differential (plus-33), slugging percentage (.544), OPS (.909), hits (80), batting average (.307), on-base percentage (.365) and doubles (23).

The Chicago Cubs need to add starting pitching at the 2025 MLB trade deadline, and they're reportedly very keen in Washington National's ace Mackenzie Gore.

A recent string of good starts has shown how important Chicago Cubs rookie Cade Horton could and will need to be for Chicago to make a deep postseason run.