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Cubs Host Rangers in Possible Preview of World Series
Some are calling it a preview of the Fall Classic while others believe it is just another interleague matchup of two playoff quality teams. Whatever you wish to call it, the weekend series between the American League West leading Texas... More of this article »
Chicago Cubs Infield to Start in All-Star Game
The starting infield for the National League All-Star team will be all Chicago Cubs players. At first base will be Anthony Rizzo, at second Ben Zobrist, at third Kris Bryant and at shortstop Addison Russell. Dexter Fowler has been... More of this article »
Cubs Slide Increases to Four Straight, Injuries Blamed
The Chicago Cubs still hold the best record in baseball at 47-24, but their lead in the National League Central is now just 9 games and they are currently on a four-game losing streak, which is the highest this season for the team. At... More of this article »
Chicago Cubs Young Guns Showing They Belong
The Chicago Cubs have shown the baseball world they are the team to beat. The Cubs have set new milestones after the first 60 games of the regular season. They are doing so with players that are often considered too young to be so... More of this article »
Chicago Cubs Continue Busy Off-season, Add Jason Heyward and May Not Be Done
Jason Heyward chose the Chicago Cubs over returning to the St. Louis Cardinals and has agreed to terms on an 8-year, $184 million deal. The deal includes two opt-outs — after the third year and the fourth, if he exceeds a plate-appearance... More of this article »
Chicago Cubs agree to terms with Ben Zobrist
Free agent Ben Zobrist has agreed to terms with the Chicago Cubs on a four-year deal worth $56 million. Zobrist, 34, is coming off a 2015 season for the Oakland Athletics and Kansas City Royals in which he batted .276/.359/.450... More of this article »
Chicago Cubs, John Lackey Agree on Two- Year Deal $32 Million
The Chicago Cubs and free-agent right-hander John Lackey reached agreement on a two-year deal worth $32 million. Ken Rosenthal of Fox sports first reported the news, although the team has not yet confirmed the signing. Lackey made... More of this article »
Cubs Joe Maddon National League Manager of the Year
Chicago Cubs skipper Joe Maddon was named National League Manager of the Year on Tuesday. In his first season with the Chicago Cubs, Maddon took the National League prize following the club’s first postseason appearance since... More of this article »
Cubs, Maddon Make all the Right Moves In Win
(AP) ST. LOUIS — For one inning, Jorge Soler and all those Chicago Cubs rookies looked like playoff-tested veterans, and the St. Louis Cardinals appeared shaken. That’s all it took. Behind Jorge Soler’s two-run... More of this article »
Cubs Roll Past Pirates Behind Jake Arrieta, Kyle Schwarber
Chicago Cubs 22 game winner Jake Arrieta handcuffed the Pittsburgh Pirates in complete game shutout, Kyle Schwarber drove in three runs, and Dexter Fowler slugged a solo homer to back up the effort, as the Cubs rolled past the Pittsburgh Pirates... More of this article »
Cubs Joe Maddon Delivers the Goods As Only He Can
In his tenure as Manager for the Tampa Bay Rays I watched Joe Maddon in 100’s of post game pressers. In fact it is safe to assume I’ve watched Maddon deliver more post game analysis than any other manager in baseball. The... More of this article »
Kris Bryant Boosting Cubs Offense
Kris Bryant has played all of 11 games for the Chicago Cubs but the rookie has made a big impact. He’s notched 14 hits and compiled a .341/.471/.439 slash line. Despite the fact that Bryant missed the first 12 games of the... More of this article »
Chicago Cubs get Dexter Fowler from Houston Astros
The Chicago Cubs acquired outfielder Dexter Fowler from the Houston Astros in exchange for infielder Luis Valbuena and pitcher Dan Straily. The Cubs dealt away some of their infield surplus to upgrade their outfielder. Meanwhile,... More of this article »
Jake Arrieta Emerges as an Ace for Chicago Cubs
Jake Arrieta dominated the Cincinnati Reds Tuesday night. The Chicago Cubs hurler threw his first career shutout, surrendering just one hit and one walk while fanning 13 hitters. It was the best performance in what has been an... More of this article »
A’s Trade Prospects for Jeff Samardzija, Jason Hammel
The Oakland Athletics traded top prospect Addison Russell , fellow prospect Billy McKinney, pitcher Dan Straily and possibly a player to be named later to the Chicago Cubs for starters Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel in the first... More of this article »
Cubs Rumors – Jeff Samardzija Trade Possibilities
Chicago Cubs ace pitcher Jeff Samardzija has enjoyed a very good 2014 season. Meanwhile, his team is sitting at 27-38, which puts them in prime positions to be sellers at the trade deadline. The Cubs are fielding plenty of offers... More of this article »
Comparing Masahiro Tanaka With Yu Darvish, Daisuke Matsuzaka
On Christmas Eve, the Rakuten Golden Eagles finally decided to post ace pitcher Masahiro Tanaka. After weeks of negotiations, the MLB and the NPB agreed on a posting system that set a limit of $20 million. Previously there had been... More of this article »
Chicago Cubs Prospect Javier Baez Analysis and Scouting Report
While Byron Buxton, the top ranked prospect in the Minnesota Twins organization (and arguably in all of professional baseball), was named the 2013 Minor League Player of the Year by Baseball America on Wednesday, the question looms... More of this article »
Cubs Prospect Kris Bryant Promoted to High-A Daytona
The Chicago Cubs have promoted third baseman Kris Bryant, their first pick in the June draft, from short-season Class-A Boise to Class-A Daytona. Bryant was batting .354 with four home runs and 16 RBIs at Boise. Bryant went 5-for-7... More of this article »
Yankees Acquire Alfonso Soriano from Cubs
In a deal approved Friday morning, the Yankees have officially acquired outfielder, Alfonso Soriano, from the Chicago Cubs. The acquisition has been rumored for weeks but hinged on multiple obstacles ranging from Soriano waiving his... More of this article »