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Five teams that should make the push for Nicholas Castellanos

November 28, 2019 Teodor Tsenov 1

Nicholas Castellanos completed an impressive turnaround to his 2019 campaign after he was traded from the Detroit Tigers to the Chicago Cubs. Now, after being said to have improved his defensive skill set, he could be a vital part of a not so deep free agent outfield group.

Chicago Cubs should make Jonathan Schoop a priority in free agency

November 24, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Chicago Cubs have been linked with a trade for Whit Merrifield to join Javier Baez in the middle of their infield. Despite a reluctance to spend big, free agency and Jonathan Schoop might provide a better solution to their second base issue.

Did Joe Maddon really deserve to get fired by the Chicago Cubs?

October 1, 2019 Joe Cox 0

The Chicago Cubs announced that Joe Maddon will not be managing the team next year. The announcement was made just before the final game of the season, after the Cubs missed out on a playoff spot.

Quintana and Darvish surge could be huge for Chicago Cubs

August 20, 2019 Teodor Tsenov 0

The Cubs are currently half a game behind the St Louis Cardinals, with the Milwaukee Brewers just two and a half games behind. Cincinnati Reds are eight back after underperforming in 2019 despite a top rotation.

Tony Kemp brings yet more versatility to Chicago Cubs roster after Maldonado trade with Astros

July 31, 2019 Sam Cox 1

The Chicago Cubs have traded Martin Maldonado to the Houston Astros for Tony Kemp, as reported by ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Bunched up National League Central presents front office challenges

July 8, 2019 Sam Cox 0

The National League Central is split by 4.5 games. The Chicago Cubs lead the way at 47-43, the Cincinnati Reds are sitting fifth just five games under .500 at 41-46.

Chicago Cubs and Kimbrel are an ideal pairing even on multi-year deal

June 6, 2019 Sam Cox 1

Craig Kimbrel has signed a three-year deal with the Chicago Cubs, as first reported by The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. Jeff Passan added that Kimbrel will receive $43 million over the course of his three-year contract, including $10 million this season. There is a $1 million buyout on a club/vesting option for the 2022 season. He will receive $16 million in 2022 if the option is picked up.

It’s not all doom and gloom for the 2019 Chicago Cubs

March 14, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Chicago Cubs are among the favourites to win MLB's National League Central in 2019 despite an uneventful offseason leaving them with a similar roster.

Trading Kris Bryant is impossible to justify

November 10, 2018 Sam Cox 0

The Chicago Cubs are reportedly open to trading their MVP.

Monday’s baseball is the perfect preparation for the playoffs

October 1, 2018 Sam Cox 0

All set for an historic night of baseball.

Murphy to the Cubs: What were Colorado and Arizona thinking?

August 21, 2018 Sam Cox 0

Daniel Murphy was traded to the Cubs on Wednesday after being placed on revocable waivers by the Nationals.

Decade-by-Decade – 1920s: Tragedy, The Rise of the Yankees and The Birth of Modern Baseball

August 16, 2018 Thomas Frost 1

Thomas Frost walks us through a decade that changed the game.

Decade-by-Decade – 1900s: World Series creation and masterful pitching

June 22, 2018 Thomas Frost 0

For many years there was a monopolistic National League but come the turn of the century a new league was formed: The American League. The AL was originally called the Western League but was changed to the AL in 1900 and was officially founded as a major league in January 1901.

Why are clubs reassigning their prospects?

March 14, 2018 Sam Cox 0

Spring Training is ramping up. Major league starting pitchers have edged their pitch counts higher, with aces now going five innings into games, just as Max Scherzer and Madison Bumgarner did on Tuesday.

Arrieta deal works perfectly for savvy Phillies

March 12, 2018 Sam Cox 0

Jake Arrieta became the second Scott Boras client to sign in two days when he agreed to a three-year, $75 million deal with the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.