Rehabbing Cubs Closer Brandon Morrow Throws Off the Mound for the First Time
Check that box off.
WATCH: The Top Cubs Homers off the Video Boards Will Take You Back
I mean, not very far back. But back.
BIF: Check Out the 2019 Alter Egos of Your Favorite Minor League Teams
Baseball is Fun: The Copa de la Diversión (or “Fun Cup) is going to make the MiLB wild this year. And I love it.
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Can Infielder Cristhian Adames Win a Bench Job with the Cubs?
It depends a great deal on Daniel Descalso’s health, but it’s a conversation.
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MLBits: Don’t Play Too Much Fortnite or Your Teammates Might Smash Your TV …
That actually happened in the Phillies clubhouse. That, and more from around the league.
FanGraph’s 2019 MLB Playoff Odds Are Out, Cubs Are Strongly Favored in the NL Central
It’s not a runaway like the AL divisions, but it’s still a good look.
Addison Russell Says He’s Improving His Familial Relationships, But His Return Remains “Conditional”
Russell will be out for the first month of the season on his domestic violence suspension.
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Imagine a World Where Catchers Call Pitches Using a Smart Watch … That Is Actually Being Tested
Welcome to the future. Next up? Brain implants.
Adding Another Offensive Tool to the Tool Belt, Hot for Hottovy, and Other Bullets
Joe Maddon is taking on situational hitting for the Cubs, who really need to do better.
One Team is Finally Bumping Minor League Pay 50%, and It Could Create an Arms Race From There
It’s a start. A good start. More teams now need to jump on it.
BIF: YUP – WANT IT: I Am So Here for “Ump Cam”
Baseball is Fun: I am so here for this. Wow.
Spring Training Miscellany: Cubs Fall, Quintana Feels Good, Attire Shenanigans, Russell’s Time, More
A jolly green leprechaun visited Cubs camp today.
EL MAGO! Javy Baez Getting Magic, Even in Spring Training (VIDEO)
Javy Baez just can’t help himself, and we are all the benefactor.
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Cubs Prospecting at the Back Fields: Amaya, Davis, Morel, Albertos, Thompson, Estrada, More
So much prospect goodness from the back fields this week.
The Good Things on the Pitching Side, Caratini the Back-Up, Remaining Free Agents, and Other Bullets
Some nice things to discuss.
Spring Training Miscellany: Cubs Win, New Record, Chatwood Solid, Bats Rake, More
No, you should certainly not get your hopes up about Chatwood, but a bounce back is always nice.
David Bote Crushes an Oppo Shot, Continuing His Torrid Spring (VIDEO)
Bote has been crushing it this Spring.
God’s Wrath Watch: Contreras “Fine,” Strop Running, Descalso Swinging Soon
A trio of Cubs could/should be back in action soon. Maybe. Probably. (Why would you be confident?)
Chatwood and Montgomery Coming Out of the Pen Today, Paying Minor Leaguers, and Other Bullets
It’s time to start transitioning into expected roles.
Willson Contreras Scratched With a Finger Issue (UPDATE)
He took a pitch off the right ring finger.
The Second Cut is the Variety-est: 15 Cubs Cut from Big League Camp, Including Norwood, Mekkes, and Giambrone
A large group of players head out today, including a few relievers who might get a look soon enough.
Spring Training Miscellany: Cubs Go Deep Repeatedly, Hamels Gets Knocked, Nico, Happ, More
Cubs were dinging the dongs today, even as Cole Hamels didn’t have his best day.
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WATCH: Albert Almora Jr. Goes Deep … Off a Righty!
There ya go, Albert!
And Now Reliever Tony Barnette Is Dealing with an Injury (Right Shoulder)
The Cubs bullpen has a target on its back.