Yu Darvish Expects to Be OK, Does Not Plan to Pee on Blister
I guess if you HAVE to use “traditional” methods to cure a blister …
NEAT REPORT GUYS: The Brewers Are Talking to Craig Kimbrel
This would be so much fun, RIGHT!?
Good News from the Mound on Pedro Strop and Brandon Morrow
All good and fine, which is all I need!
Kris Bryant Says It’s a Dream to Spend His Entire Career with the Cubs
OK. Excellent. Let’s do this thing.
Happ’s Swing Improvements and Two-Strike Approach, Tunneling with Kyle, Dunking with Kris, and Other Bullets
Happ gets to two strikes quite often, and then does very little with it.
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Good News: Willson Contreras Back in the Lineup Today
Contreras had been resting a bum finger.
REPORT: Mike Trout Signing UTTERLY ENORMOUS Extension with the Angels
Trout’s deal will blow Harper’s, Machado’s, and Stanton’s out of the water.
At Long Last, MLB Pushing for Minor League Pay Increases
That, and more improvements.
Rehabbing Cubs Closer Brandon Morrow Throws Off the Mound for the First Time
Check that box off.
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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.
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.
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.
Spring Training Miscellany: Cubs Fall, Quintana Feels Good, Attire Shenanigans, Russell’s Time, More
A jolly green leprechaun visited Cubs camp today.
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EL MAGO! Javy Baez Getting Magic, Even in Spring Training (VIDEO)
Javy Baez just can’t help himself, and we are all the benefactor.
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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Cubs Injury Notes: Descalso, Strop, Morrow
A trio of injured Cubs are doing … well?
Darvish Looks Good, Edwards Wants to Close Eventually, and Other Bullets
If Edwards can be the best version of himself right out of the gate this year, that sure would be swell.
Joe Maddon is Not Down with the Three-Batter Minimum Rule Change
I actually understand his perspective, even if I don’t agree.
Theo Epstein Does Not See a Significant Move on the Horizon
Not that we would necessarily expect otherwise.
Lester Knocked Around, No Rotation Announcements, Bryant Ain’t Big on Shifting, and Other Bullets
Maybe it’s a good thing to have struggles right now?