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Newsweek
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Why This Cubs-Braves Trade Idea Makes Perfect Sense
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs are having two completely opposite seasons. Atlanta is well under .500 and 10 games out of a postseason spot, while Chicago is off to its best start since it won the World Series in 2016. The difference in seasons have put both in different spots at the trade deadline. There is a potential trade between the two teams that makes so much sense for both sides, and it involves two former Gold Glove winners. SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 08: Marcell Ozuna #20 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after hitting a double in the top of the second inning against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park on July 08, 2025... SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 08: Marcell Ozuna #20 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after hitting a double in the top of the second inning against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park on July 08, 2025 in Sacramento, California. MoreCubs receive: DH Marcell Ozuna Braves receive: LF Ian Happ, RHP Brody McCullough (CHC No. 23 prospect) A swap of former Gold Glove winners in Ozuna and Happ makes sense, more so for the Cubs than the Braves, and let's dive into why that is the case. It has already been reported that Ozuna could be available at the trade deadline and Chicago is in need of a right-handed bat to counter some of the power left-handed arms in the National League. He is having a bit of a down year against lefties (.229 average, two home runs) but that can be attributed to not being fully healthy all season. On the other hand, Happ is in the middle of what would be the worst season of his professional career. A career .246 hitter, Happ is batting just .228 with an OPS of .701. McCullough is a top-30 prospect in the Cubs organization and would be more of a throw-in piece to add some organizational depth at pitcher for the Braves. Ian Happ has been stuck in a brutal slump for a couple of months now. Over his last 56 games: .199/.301/.371 18 XBH | 31 RBI | 66 K .299 wOBA | 92 wRC+ — The Wrigley Wire (@TheWrigleyWire) July 11, 2025 With just this season remaining on his contract, Ozuna would most likely be a half-season to help the Cubs make a push to the World Series. For the Braves, Happ would have the remainder of this season and next year remaining on his contract, while McCullough would have several seasons of team control remaining. A swap of the former Gold Glove winners is a logical and smart move for both sides and something both fanbases could enjoy and be happy with. More MLB: Giants' Buster Posey Sends Rafael Devers Message as Concerns Mount
Malaysian Reserve
09-07-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
GTCR Announces Strategic Investment in Clear Capital
With the support of GTCR, Clear Capital will continue to deliver innovative technology, analytics and data solutions to the mortgage and real estate industries CHICAGO, July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — GTCR, a leading private equity firm, announced today that it has made a significant investment in Clear Capital (the 'Company'), a leading national real estate analytics, data solutions, and valuation technology company. GTCR is partnering in the investment with Clear Capital's co-founder and CEO Duane Andrews and its strong existing management team to further invest in the Company's growth and strengthen its market leadership. The transaction represents Clear Capital's first outside investment, with GTCR becoming the Company's majority shareholder and Mr. Andrews retaining substantial equity ownership. Headquartered in Reno, Nevada, Clear Capital is a leading provider of valuation technology, analytics and data solutions for the mortgage and real estate industries. Since its founding in 2001, Clear Capital has consistently led the industry in developing innovative technology-driven solutions for customers across the mortgage and real estate value chains. Today, Clear Capital is the industry's leading provider of alternative valuations and technology-powered appraisals, leveraging its advanced technology platform, innovative products and deep customer relationships to differentiate itself in the marketplace. Clear Capital's product suite supports over five million real estate and housing finance transactions annually, and its digital floor plan offering, CubiCasa, is used in approximately 30% of all new real estate listings nationwide. GTCR will work closely with Mr. Andrews and Clear Capital's management team to enhance and expand the Company's leading valuation and data offerings, further invest in its technology platform and infrastructure, and accelerate M&A activity. The investment will also support the continued growth and integration of CubiCasa, which has quickly established itself as the market's leading digital floor plan solution. GTCR's investment builds on the firm's deep domain expertise across the real estate and mortgage technology ecosystem, including its prior investment in Optimal Blue, a leading digital mortgage marketplace and provider of mortgage data analytics and capital markets technology. In addition, experienced technology executive Scott Happ has joined Clear Capital's Board of Directors and will serve as an active Director and advisor to the Company. Mr. Happ brings over 40 years of experience in the mortgage and mortgage technology industry. He previously partnered with GTCR during its investment in Optimal Blue, where he served as CEO from 2016 to 2022. Prior to Optimal Blue, Mr. Happ was the founder and CEO of Mortgagebot, a pioneer in digital mortgage point-of-sale technology. 'Clear Capital's innovative technology platform, combined with its deep expertise delivering data-driven solutions, positions it as a leader in this rapidly evolving market,' said Michael Hollander, Managing Director at GTCR. 'This investment underscores GTCR's commitment to backing exceptional management teams and leveraging our expertise in technology and financial services to drive transformational growth.' 'Partnering with GTCR represents an exciting new chapter for Clear Capital, enabling us to scale our platform, expand product offerings and continue to provide innovative solutions for the real estate and mortgage industries,' said Mr. Andrews. 'Our mission remains the same: to build confidence in real estate decisions to strengthen communities and improve lives. Through this strategic investment, we can build upon this mission even further.' 'As the real estate landscape continues to undergo rapid change, Clear Capital stands out for its unique technology-driven platform and proven ability to profitably expand and innovate,' said David Lalo, Director at GTCR. 'We look forward to partnering with Duane and the entire Clear Capital team to accelerate the Company's growth trajectory and continue to deliver exceptional value to its customers. We also plan to pursue strategic acquisitions to further expand Clear Capital's product set.' Wells Fargo and Houlihan Lokey served as financial advisors to GTCR on the transaction and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP served as GTCR's legal counsel. American Discovery Capital served as financial advisor to Clear Capital and O'Melveny & Myers LLP served as Clear Capital's legal counsel. About GTCR Founded in 1980, GTCR is a leading private equity firm that pioneered The Leaders Strategy™ – finding and partnering with management leaders in core domains to identify, acquire and build market-leading companies through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. GTCR is focused on investing in transformative growth in companies in the Business & Consumer Services, Financial Services & Technology, Healthcare and Technology, Media & Telecommunications sectors. Since its inception, GTCR has invested more than $30 billion in over 290 companies, and the firm currently manages approximately $50 billion in equity capital. GTCR is based in Chicago with offices in New York and West Palm Beach. For more information, please visit Follow us on LinkedIn. About Clear Capital Clear Capital is a national real estate analytics, data solutions and valuation technology company with a simple purpose: to build confidence in real estate decisions to strengthen communities and improve lives. Our goal is to provide customers with a complete understanding of nearly every U.S. property through our AI-driven analytics, data solutions, valuation services and automated appraisal review platforms. Our commitment to excellence – wherever it leads, whatever it takes® – is embodied by our team members across our brands and has remained steadfast in this pursuit since our first order in 2001. GTCR Media Contact:Josh Clarkson / Ryan Smithpro-GTCR@ Clear Capital Media Contact:Ross StevensCaliber Corporate Advisers for Clear Capital clearcapital@
Chicago Tribune
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Ian Happ's leadoff homer, Matthew Boyd's 6 shutout innings help Chicago Cubs beat St. Louis Cardinals 8-0
ST. LOUIS — Ian Happ hit a leadoff home run and drove in three, Matthew Boyd gave up three hits in six scoreless innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-0 on Wednesday night. Reese McGuire and Kyle Tucker also homered for the Cubs, who snapped a three-game losing streak. Boyd (7-3), who struck out three and did not issue a walk, has allowed two or fewer runs in his last six starts. Ryan Brasier, Michael Fulmer and Porter Hodge combined to toss three scoreless innings of relief to close out the Cubs' seventh shutout of the season. Erick Fedde (3-7) allowed a season-high-tying seven runs on eight hits and three walks in 3 2/3 innings for the Cardinals. Garrett Hampson made his Cardinals debut, starting in center field before moving to shortstop and tossing a scoreless inning in his second career pitching appearance. McGuire hit his fifth home run of the season to right-center to drive in Michael Busch and give the Cubs a 4-0 lead in the second. Dansby Swanson doubled to center to lead off the second and scored on Busch's single. Happ hit the first pitch down the right-field line for his 10th career leadoff home run and his third this season. Happ has hit nine of his 12 homers this season in a 19-game stretch since June 5. The Cubs are the only National League team and one of three in the majors, along with the Detroit Tigers and Houston Astros, that has not had a four-game losing streak this season. The Cubs will activate left-hander Shota Imanaga (3-2, 2.82 ERA) off the injured list to make his first start since May 4. The Cardinals will counter with right-hander Andre Pallante (5-3, 4.48) in the finale of the four-game series Thursday.
Fox Sports
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Happ hits leadoff HR, Boyd tosses 6 innings to help the Cubs beat the Cardinals 8-0
Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Ian Happ hit a leadoff home run and drove in three, Matthew Boyd gave up three hits in six scoreless innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-0 on Wednesday night. Reese McGuire and Kyle Tucker also homered for the Cubs, who snapped a three-game losing streak. Boyd (7-3), who struck out three and did not issue a walk, has allowed two or fewer runs in each of his last six starts. Ryan Brasier, Michael Fulmer and Porter Hodge combined to toss three scoreless innings of relief to close out the Cubs' seventh shutout of the season. Erick Fedde (3-7) allowed a season high-tying seven runs on eight hits and three walks in 3 2/3 innings for the Cardinals. Garrett Hampson made his Cardinals debut starting in center field before moving to shortstop and tossing a scoreless inning in his second career pitching appearance. McGuire hit his fifth home run of the season to right-center field to drive in Michael Busch and give Chicago a 4-0 lead in the second. Dansby Swanson doubled to center field to lead off the second inning and scored on Busch's RBI single. Key moment Happ hit the first pitch down the right field line for his 10th career leadoff home run and his third this season. Happ has hit nine of his 12 homers this season in a 19-game stretch since June 5. Key stat The Cubs are the only team in the National League and one of three major league teams along with the Detroit Tigers and Houston Astros who have not had a four-game losing streak this season. Up next The Cubs will activate LHP Shota Imanaga (3-2, 2.82 ERA) off the injured list to make his first start since May 4. The Cardinals will counter with RHP Andre Pallante (5-3, 4.48) in the final game of the teams' four-game series Thursday. ___ AP MLB: recommended
Winnipeg Free Press
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Happ hits leadoff HR, Boyd tosses 6 innings to help the Cubs beat the Cardinals 8-0
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Ian Happ hit a leadoff home run and drove in three, Matthew Boyd gave up three hits in six scoreless innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-0 on Wednesday night. Reese McGuire and Kyle Tucker also homered for the Cubs, who snapped a three-game losing streak. Boyd (7-3), who struck out three and did not issue a walk, has allowed two or fewer runs in each of his last six starts. Ryan Brasier, Michael Fulmer and Porter Hodge combined to toss three scoreless innings of relief to close out the Cubs' seventh shutout of the season. Erick Fedde (3-7) allowed a season high-tying seven runs on eight hits and three walks in 3 2/3 innings for the Cardinals. Garrett Hampson made his Cardinals debut starting in center field before moving to shortstop and tossing a scoreless inning in his second career pitching appearance. McGuire hit his fifth home run of the season to right-center field to drive in Michael Busch and give Chicago a 4-0 lead in the second. Dansby Swanson doubled to center field to lead off the second inning and scored on Busch's RBI single. Key moment Happ hit the first pitch down the right field line for his 10th career leadoff home run and his third this season. Happ has hit nine of his 12 homers this season in a 19-game stretch since June 5. Key stat Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. The Cubs are the only team in the National League and one of three major league teams along with the Detroit Tigers and Houston Astros who have not had a four-game losing streak this season. Up next The Cubs will activate LHP Shota Imanaga (3-2, 2.82 ERA) off the injured list to make his first start since May 4. The Cardinals will counter with RHP Andre Pallante (5-3, 4.48) in the final game of the teams' four-game series Thursday. ___ AP MLB:
