Chicago Cubs Land Just Two Prospects on Baseball America’s Updated Top-100
Two for now, but several more by midseason? That’s certainly the hope.
Lukewarm Stove: Are Teams Still Hoarding Prospects? Correa, Bryant, and Rizzo, Suzuki’s Market, Freeman’s Sticking Point, More
When does hoarding prospects go too far, and create opportunities for more aggressive teams? That, and more on the latest rumors.
Derrick Jones Jr. Injury Won’t Keep Him Out as Long as Initially Reported
This is good news for the Bulls, who are hopefully *actually* as optimistic as their updated timeline suggests.
Klay Thompson Will Also Sit Out Against the Bulls Tomorrow Night
Tip-off at the United Center is scheduled for 6:30 CT tomorrow night.
They’re Not “Power Pitchers,” But Stroman, Hendricks, and Miley Have Plenty to Offer
The Cubs still need to diversify their rotation, but this group does have plenty to offer up top.
Lukewarm Stove: What’s Left for the Cubs? Story’s Market? Contreras Still on the Block? More
A lot to get into from the rumor mill, including what’s still on the table for the Cubs.
Lukewarm Stove: Cubs Could Sign “A Whole Bunch” of Short-Term Guys, What it Would Take to Get Castellanos Back, More
What are the Cubs chances at re-signing Nick Castellanos?
Obsessive Carlos Correa Watch: Ken Rosenthal Weighs in on the Cubs and Correa
It’s a mixed bag on whether the Cubs can land Correa on “their” terms, or whether they’ll pursue him on his.
The Top Australian Baseball League Just Got Their First Female Pitcher
Ronald Acuña Jr. and many other MLB players have played in this league.
Lukewarm Stove: McNeil on the Block, Conforto Back to NYM? Schwarber vs. Castellanos, Freeman, Rizzo, More
The Mets might have a position player shuffle on the to-do list.
So, is Trevor Story Not a Fall-Back Option for the Chicago Cubs?
If the Cubs don’t land the tip-top shortstop on the market, why wouldn’t they consider Trevor Story?
Cubs Will Reportedly “Try to Convince” Carlos Correa to Take a Seven-Year Deal
That’s still on the shorter end of what Carlos Correa is going to be looking for, I’d bet, but it’s still quite long for the current Cubs.
Lukewarm Stove: Buying a Royals Prospect, Over/Under A’s Trades, Conservative Cardinals, Conforto, Verlander, More
More prospect-buying rumors to consider, the A’s may be ready to roll, Conforto as an option, and more from the rumor mill.
Remember When Kyle Hendricks Dominated the Dodgers and Sent the Cubs to the World Series?
Hendricks’ career in the postseason has been truly special so far, and that 2016 NLCS Game 6 performance stands out above the rest.
Codi Heuer and the Importance of Spin Efficiency
Cubs reliever Codi Heuer offers a useful example of how important spin efficiency can be, rather than just raw spin rate.
Buck Showalter Is the New Manager of the New York Mets
Showalter was considered the front-runner for a few weeks now.
And Just Like That, Kyrie Irving Enters COVID Protocols
That was fast. But does it mean what we think it means?
MLBits: COVID and the 2022 Season, Mets Managerial Candidates, Astros Hire Female Dir. of Player Personnel, Vegas Baseball, More
MLB has some very important lead time before the start of the 2022 regular season.
Lukewarm Stove: Yankees and Dodgers in on FA Shortstops? Bryant’s Market, Cubs and Correa, Rizzo, Suzuki, Red Sox, More
The latest from the rumor mill, including the shortstop market, the former Cub market, and much more.
Could the Cubs Make a Prospect-Buying Trade for Kevin Kiermaier This Offseason?
It’s the type of deal we know the Cubs are open to, and the Rays may be as well.
Lukewarm Stove: Rizzo’s Market, Bryant’s Mismatch, Cubs Done with Rotation? Short-Term Correa? Rodon, Story, More
Rizzo was getting interest before the lockout, Bryant is a Cubs mismatch, the Yankees could drive the market, and more on the Cubs rotation.
How the Players Have Suggested Tweaking the Draft to Improve Competitive Integrity
A draft lottery, alone, might not be enough to really impact the way some teams avoid really competing each year.
Lukewarm Stove: Shortstop Market, Correa’s Back Health, Plans in the NL West, Phillies-Cubs Overlapping Interests, More
Is Carlos Correa’s back an issue that has yet to be fully fleshed out on the market? That and much more from the rumor mill.
Lukewarm Stove: Looking Back and Forward, the First Base Market, Suzuki’s Suitors, More
The players are locked out at the moment, but there are still a number of rumors to get into.
Is the Cubs’ Long-Term Payroll Situation Another Reason to Spend Aggressively Right Now?
The Cubs not only have a lot of payroll room left this offseason, but when you start looking ahead, the books get awfully barren.
Ian Happ Wants to Make You Coffee for the Holidays
So head over to Connect Roasters, buy some coffee, do some good, and get your Christmas shopping done, you lazy procrastinator.
The Cubs and Carlos Correa Chatter Figures to Pick Up During the Lockout, From the Outside at Least
Multiple industry voices are pushing the Cubs to more seriously consider pursuing Carlos Correa.
So Here’s What Happened with Michael Hermosillo’s Weird Roster Journey This Week
It was a wild ride, but I’m very happy to have Hermosillo back in the Cubs picture for at least the open of 2022.
Jed Hoyer Says, Yes, the Cubs Realized They Needed to Adjust Their Strategy
Having a plan is great, but sometimes the world forces you to adjust. Kudos to the Cubs for doing so.
Brewers Reportedly Trading Jackie Bradley Jr. (And a Couple Prospects) to Boston for Hunter Renfroe
Brewers make a last minute trade.
Cubs Re-Sign Outfielder Michael Hermosillo to a Major League Contract
Michael Hermosillo is back … rather fast.
Cubs Reportedly Among the Teams That Have Been in Contact with Carlos Correa
Keep the good times rollin’.
Dodgers Reportedly Re-Signing Chris Taylor
The market is still moving.
Just a Head’s Up: Next Year’s Free Agent Class Might Not Be Great
Unless the Cubs see something for next winter that we don’t, “waiting for next year” doesn’t look like an explanation for chilling this year.