He is Matthew Boyd. “Really, he’s the nicest player in the game," Detroit Tigers starter Casey Mize, Boyd’s former teammate, tells USA TODAY Sports. “Sometimes, too nice.

July 6 - The Chicago Cubs have been beset by pitching injuries this season, with Jameson Taillon the latest starter to land on the injured list. Fortunately, left-hander Matthew Boyd has emerged ...

Matthew Boyd wasn’t signed to be the Cubs’ ace. But the free-agent acquisition has pitched like it in 2025, and it’s earned him a trip to the All-Star Game. The lefty starting pitcher was ...

"And he's done an amazing job." Boyd (8-3, 2.65 ERA) will try to continue his success Sunday when the Cubs host the Cardinals in the rubber game of a three-game series.

Chicago Cubs starter Matthew Boyd reveals he was interested in joining the Cubs in the offseason, thanks to the influence of his late grandfather's diehard fandom for the Cubs.

Matthew Boyd Shares His Late Grandfather's Influence on His Cubs Free Agent Decision originally appeared on Athlon Sports. During the 2025 offseason, the Chicago Cubs added starting pitcher ...

Boyd was phenomenal in the playoffs, pitching to a 0.77 ERA and a 1.11 WHIP in 11.2 innings. The Cubs signed him to a two-year, $29 million contract with a mutual option for 2027.

Boyd, who signed a free agent deal with the Cubs during the offseason, has an 8-3 record and a 2.65 ERA in 17 games started this season, striking out 87 batters in 98.2 innings of work.

Boyd has exceeded all expectations in his first season with the Cubs, posting a 2.65 ERA through 17 starts. In addition, Boyd holds an 8-3 record, and has 87 strikeouts compared to just 22 walks.

Matthew Boyd was thankful to have options in free agency and is grateful to sign with the Chicago Cubs, who have always held a place in his heart because his grandfather.

The Cubs took a big gamble on the veteran free agent when they signed him to a 2-year, $29 million contract this past offseason. Boyd had just returned from 2023 Tommy John surgery and only ...