Surprise! Masahiro Tanaka is NOT Opting Out of His Contract with the Yankees
Well, then. Cross a name off the free agent list. There are some conflicting market implications here.
He Did It! Anthony Rizzo Wins Roberto Clemente Award
Such a well-deserved honor for one of baseball’s best ambassador’s in the community.
REPORTS: Cubs Will Hire New Pitching Coach Jim Hickey
He’s been the expected target all week, and it sounds like the Cubs will get their man.
Dingers Or Dominance: The Clayton Kershaw Postseason Experience
Clayton Kershaw isn’t *always* bad in the postseason. But when he has been, it’s been the dingers.
Chicago Cubs Lineup: 305 J Leads Off, Tico In Center, La Stella at Second
The Cubs will enter the unknown as they face Ben Lively, a pitcher they have never faced.
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Chicago Cubs Lineup: Almora at the Top, Caratini Catches, Schwarber Sits
The Chicago Cubs play host to the Toronto Blue Jays for the first time since 2005. Safe to say a lot has changed since then.
The Bottom of the Strike Zone is Shrinking, and Three Cubs Could Feel the Impact
Pitchers who like to live at the very bottom of the strike zone could be having issues.
Chicago Cubs Lineup: Contreras In Left, Avila Catches, Jay Plays Center
The Cubs players in today’s lineup have a collective .305/.400/.526 career slash line against Nationals starter Edwin Jackson.
Getting To Know New Cubs Catcher Alex Avila
Avila is having a career year at the plate, but won’t see as much playing time in Chicago as he did in Detroit because of Willson Contreras.
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Chicago Cubs Lineup: Red-Hot Contreras Sits, Caratini Catches, Schwarber to DH
A hard-earned night off for Willson Contreras.
Chicago Cubs Lineup: Bryant Out, Baez Plays Third, Heyward Leads Off
A surprise in the leadoff spot for the Cubs, who’ll go without Kris Bryant.
Chicago Cubs Lineup: New Stability At The Top, Baez At SS In First Trip To SunTrust Park
The Cubs are looking for their fourth straight win, and first at brand-new SunTrust Park.
Chicago Cubs Lineup: Jay Leads Off, Russell Moves Up, Almora Starts In Center
The Cubs are 1-0 in the second half. Let’s keep it going.
The Latest Development in Mike Montgomery’s Evolution Features a Well-Balanced Pitch Mix
When Mike Montgomery is throwing strikes, the result is often a ground ball or a whiff – and that bodes well for his future as a starter.
Chicago Cubs Lineup: Zobrist In Left, Schwarber The DH, Contreras Cleans Up
Here’s the Cubs group to kick off the second half.
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BIF: The Home Run Derby Bracket is Out, and the Matchups Are Glorious
Baseball is Fun: Check out the guys who’ll be mashing dingers in Miami next week. It’s gonna be fuuuuuun.
Theo Epstein Speaks: Schwarber’s Demotion, Hendricks Makes Progress, Zagunis Is Ready-ish, More
Theo Epstein had a lot to say about Kyle Schwarber’s demotion, Mark Zagunis’ promotion, and a little on Kyle Hendricks’ progress.
Chicago Cubs Lineup: Bryant Moves To Right, Schwarber Returns, La Stella Starts, Happ Slides
Kyle Schwarber is back in the lineup as the Cubs look to complete the sweep of the Padres.
Kyle Schwarber Just Hit The Second Longest Home Run In Citi Field History
Serious boom for Schwarber.
Chicago Cubs Lineup: Jay Starts in Center, Contreras Returns, Happ Sits Again
Jon Jay is providing the protection in the lineup for Anthony Rizzo.
Cubs Recall RHP Pierce Johnson, Send 3B Jeimer Candelario to Triple-A Iowa
Pierce Johnson gets the call to The Show, while Jeimer Candelario has been sent back to Iowa.
Dylan Cease Should Probably Be Your Next Favorite Cubs Prospect To Obsess Over
The Cubs’ top pitching prospect cruised, and Luis was there to get an eyes-on look.
BIF: The Orioles Just Turned An Embarrassing Dropped Pop Up Into A Crazy Triple Play
Baseball is Fun: From a really terrible play, to a really incredible one in about 5 seconds.
Anthony Rizzo Starts Saturday The Same Way He Ended Friday – With A 3-Run Blast (VIDEO)
The Cubs are on the board early thanks to Anthony Rizzo.
Watch Addison Russell Walk It Off With A 375-Foot Three-Run Blast
Addison Russell showed some muscle, driving the Cubs to a come-from-behind win.
Does the Math Support Having Ben Zobrist Hit Clean-Up?
What Ben Zobrist lacks in raw power, he makes up for in not making outs. So, what does the math say about this atypical cleanup hitter?
BIF: How About a Game-Ending Triple Play?
From Baseball is Fun: A college softball team ended a game in basically the best possible way.
Cubs Release Seven Minor-League Pitchers Before Start Of MiLB Season
A former big league starter, a fourth-round pick, and a player involved in the Mike Montgomery deal were among the Cubs’ recent minor league cuts.
Mike Montgomery’s Evolution and Potential as a Cubs Reliever
Mike Montgomery might not be starting now, but he brings tremendous value and breakout potential no matter where the Cubs decide to use him.
BIF: Manny Machado’s Ridiculous Play Sets Up a Mark Trumbo Walk-Off Bomb
From Baseball is Fun: Manny Machado’s ridiculous arm is just one of those baseball things I can’t get enough of.