Nick Castellanos Does Not Opt Out of His Deal with the Reds
Given the state of things, Castellanos would’ve been crazy to give up his current contract.
Cubs “Planning” to Pick Up Rizzo Option, Lester Fun, and Other Cubs Bullets
OK, a good report on the Cubs and Anthony Rizzo.
Chicago Cubs Claim Max Schrock Off of Waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals
The Cubs might see a little something in the extreme high-contact approach.
Cubs Officially Decline Option on Jon Lester, Making Him a Free Agent
We knew this was coming, but still, there’s an official-ness to it now.
Options Decisions: Gyorko, Kintzler, Garcia, Morton, Happ, Gardner, and Waiting on Rizzo
A whole lotta options decisions to run down from MLB today.
The 2020 In-Person MLB Winter Meetings … Have Been Cancelled
It wasn’t going to be feasible to do the thing in person this year. So now what?
Cubs Announce a Ballot Drop Box at Wrigley Field for Election Day
The Cubs are doing their part.
MLB Owners Approve Sale of Mets to Steve Cohen (UPDATE: Mayor, Too)
The Mets are about to change in a very significant way. Probably.
Free Agent Lists and Projections: Kim, Gausman, La Stella, Quintana, More
Some early free agent lists and contract projections, including a lot of guys we’ve been talking about.
Cubs SVP Jason McLeod Interviewed for Angels GM Gig
McLeod is reportedly among seven candidates for the opening.
Internal Hitting Coach Move, Wanting to Work with the Core, and Other Cubs Bullets
Things are totally about to get fixed. (OK, that’s too easy. Some serious hitting talk in here, too.)
Jon Lester is Buying Beers
Jon Lester is showing love to the city that loved him so much the last six years.
Javy Báez Wins The Fielding Bible Award at Shortstop
The best defensive shortstop in baseball: Javy Báez.
Brewers Decline Option on Ryan Braun, Making Him a Free Agent for the First Time
Braun has been with the Brewers for 14 years, tormenting the Cubs along the way.
Yankees Pick Up a 2022 Option on Zack Britton, Which May Be Our First Good Sign
Britton’s contract was kinda funky, but this still says some good things.
Angels Reportedly Seek Permission to Talk to Cubs VP of Scouting Dan Kantrovitz About GM Job (UPDATE: He’s Staying)
Will the Cubs’ front office brain drain continue, or will their own succession planning have an impact here?
They Really Did It: White Sox Hire Tony La Russa as New Manager
The 76-year-old long-time former manager hasn’t been in the dugout in nearly a decade.
Unbelievable, But Increasingly Believable: Cleveland Indians Waive Closer Brad Hand
Hand was due a mere $9 million decision next year, and the Indians are dumping him.
The Anthony Rizzo Option Decision, Which *Should* Still Be a No-Brainer
The market is going to be absurd this offseason, and I recognize that. But the decision on Rizzo should nevertheless be easy enough.
Major TV Waves Coming, Sports Still King, Willy the Cowboy, and Other Cubs Bullets
The Cubs partner in Marquee may wind up getting out of the RSN business, which would create major disruption potential.
REPORT: The Mayor of New York City “Will Do Everything He Can” to Stop the Sale of the Mets
Mayor Bill de Blasio reportedly called the Commissioner to tell him he will try to stop the sale to Steve Cohen.
WOW: Cardinals Decline Their Option on Kolten Wong, Making Him a Free Agent
The Cardinals had a mere $11.5 million decision on Wong, who has been extremely valuable for them.
MLB Issues Icy Statement on Justin Turner
Turner “emphatically refused to comply” with the safety protocols, according to MLB.
Nationals Decline Team Option on Adam Eaton, Making Him a Free Agent
It was just a $9 million decision on Eaton, but the Nationals wouldn’t pay it.
Brutal: A Post-Game Stat Correction on a Bears Sack Cost a Guy $1 Million
Oh this is just so rough.
Did … Lance Briggs Just Tease Tony La Russa Landing the White Sox Managerial Job?
That’s a wild one, and I would still be shocked if it happens. But Briggs is at NBC Sports Chicago these days …
I Can’t Believe Tendering Kris Bryant a Contract Even Has to Be a Conversation
The Cubs have Kris Bryant under control for one more year of arbitration. Unless they decide to just let him go.
That Decision to Pull Snell, Aesthetically Pleasing Baseball, Prior Gets His Ring, and Other Cubs Bullets
One of the biggest managerial decisions in recent World Series memory, and it went horribly. But was it the wrong decision?
After Positive Test, Justin Turner Was Reportedly Asked to Isolate Away from the Field But Refused
Turner was pulled from the World Series for a positive COVID-19 test, but returned to the field for the celebration.
The Offseason Arrives Today, and Impending Cubs Free Agents Are Now Officially Free Agents
Away we go with the process of the Cubs offseason …
The Dolphins Are Signing Former Bears Tight End Adam Shaheen TO AN EXTENSION
This is pretty embarrassing for the Bears if you ask me.
Justin Turner Was Pulled in the 8th Inning of the World Series Winner Because of a Positive COVID-19 Test
This is one of the strangest World Series moments I can remember, and the World Series just ended.
The Los Angeles Dodgers Finally Won a World Series
The season is at an end.
Top Cubs Prospect Brennen Davis is Headed to the Instructional League
Another addition to the group of prospects getting in some game action in Arizona.
Lukewarm Stove: Cubs-Red Sox Ties, Springer Wants Out of Houston, Miami’s Decision on Kintzler
Eventually the Cubs will stop tracking the Red Sox, right? Some of the latest rumors from around baseball …
It Sounds Like Matt Nagy is *Almost* Ready to *Consider* Giving Up Play-Calling Duties
“I always look at that. That’s the very first thing I look at.”