Just Saying: Martin Maldonado is “Holding Out Hope” for a Big League Deal
If that’s all it would take, how on earth are the Cubs not finding a way to make this happen?
Expect More Lineup Maneuvering This Year for the Cubs and Other Bullets
No set leadoff hitter. “Series” lineups? And more.
Spring Training Miscellany: Photo Day at Cubs Camp Takes Over
Ah. All the photographic fun.
This is Fun: Yu Darvish Still Throws Lefty (VIDEO)
The Cubs’ power righty can also be a finesse lefty.
Cubs Name Jen-Ho Tseng Opening Day Starter (Spring Training Edition)
The 24-year-old righty is still getting looks.
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BIF: Good Lord … Did We Already Just See the Catch of the Year?
Baseball is Fun: How did he possibly come up with that?!
The 2019 Cubs ZiPS Projections Are Out … and, Hey, They Don’t Hate the Cubs!
See? Projections systems aren’t out to get you!
Jed Hoyer is Ready to Bet on Kris Bryant as the MVP
Bryant is looking good so far.
Where Will Ian Happ Get His At-Bats Next Season? How About Everywhere, Including 2B?
The young switch-hitter needs PAs aplenty, and he’s willing to play wherever he can get them.
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MLB is Coming After You, Sign-Stealers
New rules will attempt to squash the ability to cheat electronically.
Contreras Working on Framing, TV Deal Money, Mets Counting on Chili, and Other Bullets
It is a skill that CAN be improved, DOES matter, and Contreras has one of the best voices possible in his ear.
Spring Training Miscellany: Monty’s Shoulder, Chicago Weather, Heyward’s Swing, More
Montgomery will hopefully be on the mound this weekend. And hey, it’s that time of year! Heyward’s swing!
MLBits: Machado Fallout, the White Sox Whiff, Bregman’s Breakout, Moose at 2B, Reyes, Bauer, More
So are the Padres done now? Could the Sox have done things differently?
What If the Cubs Had a Big Brother Day For the Prospects?
Imagine pairing a Cubs big leaguer with a top prospect for a day, allowing for a relationship – and some developmental wisdom – to flourish.
Joe Maddon Doesn’t Believe Willson Contreras’ Second-Half Struggles Were Related to Fatigue
Maybe he’s right. But it’s hard not to connect the dots.
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Yu Darvish Throws Live Batting Practice to Kyle Schwarber and Albert Almora (VIDEOS)
So far, the Darvish comeback is proceeding normally. And that’s all I want to see.
Let’s Get Crazy: The Padres Have Reportedly Signed Manny Machado (UPDATES: 10/$300M)
Wow! It’s happening out west!
Cardinals Righty Carlos Martinez Shut Down (Shoulder), May Miss Opening Day
He may also eventually just have to become a reliever.
The 79-Win Cubs? OK, Sure, Whateves, and Other Bullets
I still like projections. But it’s getting a little silly.
Spring Training Miscellany: Full Squad Works Out, Rizzo Funny and Sweaty, Norwood Praise, More
(Mostly) everyone gets in on the action today.
Joe Maddon Not Expecting Other Additions to the Roster
I mean, me too. But Joe’s perspective on the matter is probably a little more salient.
Commissioner Manfred Doesn’t See Competitiveness Issues in MLB, War of Words Continues
“I reject the notion that payroll is a good measure for how much a team is trying or how successful that team is going to be.”
FanGraphs Top Prospects List Features Three Cubs in the Top 119
It wasn’t a top 119 list, mind you. But that’s where the Cubs show up.
Kris Bryant Says His Shoulder is Good, and Says He Didn’t Say Anything Wrong About St. Louis
A bit of important news, and a bit of heck-yeah-don’t-take-it-back-Kris.
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Tom Ricketts Speaks: No More Money, Nature of the Budget, His Father’s Interest in the Cubs, More
The Cubs’ owner and chairman gets into the many hot topics of the day. So much heat.
Another Reason to Make Sure Victor Caratini Gets Regular Playing Time
It’s not just about resting Willson Contreras regularly, it’s also about giving Caratini a real chance to improve.
BIF: Ichiro Wants to Play Until He’s At Least 50 Years Old!
Baseball is Fun: Long live the king.
Reds Land Derek Dietrich on Minor League Deal
Bully for them.