Jose Quintana’s Checkup Reportedly Went Well Enough to Start Throwing Tomorrow
Hey that’s some good news.
Yeesh, FanGraphs Doesn’t Have Much Love for the Cubs’ Catching Tandem
Top 5? Top 10? Top 15? Nope, nope, nope.
MLBits: Renegotiating Contract Incentives, 11 Umpires Opting Out, Puig Your Brave, Catchers “Masks,” More
Not everyone had their contract incentives updated.
On the Question of “Aces,” The Cubs Don’t Necessarily Get a Lot of Consideration
The Cubs rotation isn’t their biggest strength in 2020, but I think we already knew that.
You Can WATCH the Cubs Play … the Cubs Tonight on Marquee Sports Network!
Visual baseball is back!
Don’t EVER Run on “Chico” the Dodgers Clubhouse Attendant … and Fill-in Left Fielder
Chris Taylor … what are you thinking?!
Anthony Rizzo Helps the Cubs to the Best On-Paper First Base Projection in Baseball
Anthony Rizzo is the best, folks.
MLBits: Don’t Touch Your Friends, That’s About Enough of Joe West, Mets Bids Submitted, Brewers Adding Prospects, More
I know you want to high-five your friends, but you can’t!
Javy Baez Is “Not in a Rush” To Restart Extension Negotiations, Which Makes About All the Sense in the World
The Cubs must work to keep Javy Baez in Chicago, but maybe now is not the time.
MLBits: Trade Deadline Predictions, Rays Still Trying for Montreal Split, Connecting to Baseball, More
There could still be plenty of trade activity this year, but it might just look very different. That, and more from around baseball.
That Time a Reds Player Left Wrigley in the Middle of the Game To Hangout on the Rooftops
If that’s not an endorsement of the rooftops, I don’t know what is!
The New PECOTA Projections Are Out for the Short Season
I LOVE talking about real baseball stuff again. Well, I mean, not real, because it’s projections. But, well, you know. Baseball.
Jed Hoyer Speaks: Relying on Track Records, Importance of Mental Health, Adjusting to New Rules, More
The Cubs GM stresses the importance of mental health.
MLBits: What is Joe West Saying, Juan Soto Isolates, Mets Sale, Kemp’s Progress, More
Joe West won’t sit out this year, which is fine. But his comments on why are definitely not fine.
Even With His Contract Opt-Outs and Universal DH, You Probably Shouldn’t Get Any Nick Castellanos Hopes Up
Sorry, folks. If you were hopeful before, this is the reminder that things have changed so dramatically.
Cubs Prospect Notes: Pitching Prospects Rising, Roederer Will Turn Heads, Franklin’s Changeup, Elite Spin Rates, More
The Chicago Cubs finally have pitching prospects that external sources are celebrating. And there’s much more to enjoy from there.
Kris Bryant Wants to Keep the Core Together Until “We’re Old and Fat and Tired”
That would be awesome for so many reasons.
MLBits: Tanaka OK, Absurd Testing Problems, Will Braun Ever Leave Us Alone? Suarez Haunts the Cubs, More
Tanaka took a 112 mph Stanton liner to the head. Meanwhile, testing problems are already plaguing MLB.
MLBits: Trout Not Certain He’ll Play All Year, Union Financially Prepared for Stoppage, How Many Wins Does it Take in 2020? More
Mike Trout has a baby on the way, so he’s carefully considering his options.
I Don’t Know Why I’m Such a Sucker for MLB Power Rankings
They’re fun, okay?!
The 2020 MLB All-Star Game Has Been Canceled
That’s a bummer.
The Cubs Latest UDFA, Sheldon Reed, Will Be an Interesting Prospect Project to Follow
A converted outfielder with 6.0 innings of relief to his name? Okay, Cubs. I see you.
More Love for Anticipated IFA Cubs Signee Cristian Hernandez
The Cubs newest prospect (to be) has been given some impressive comps.
MLBits: Yankees Planning for Fans, Manfred Clarifies Comments, Hicks Not Ready Yet, Rampant COVID Speculation, More
Another location wants fans in the stadium. Manfred didn’t quite mean what it sounded like he said. Much more from around baseball here.
Okay, Wow: So a Bunch of MLB All-Stars Held Secret Baseball Games During Quarantine
“I would live there if I could.”
This Marlins Rain Delay Response From Their First Season Was an Unmitigated, Hilarious Disaster
Here’s to you, Marlins. At least you make us laugh.
Don’t Tell Me the Bulls Will Keep Boylen Because They “Don’t Want to Pay Two Coaches”
That is just NOT A GOOD EXCUSE.
Ian Happ Has Done Something Really Impactful with His Quarantine Coffee for COVID Relief
In May, alone, Happ’s partnered donations helped serve 2,300 meals to those in need.
I Wish the Bulls Were Good Enough to Have a Rival, Payne Signs in Phoenix, No Love for Dunn, and Other Bulls Bullets
The Bulls need a villain, but right now the job is wide open.
Jason Heyward Donates Another $100,000 to Help Support Healthcare Workers and Fight COVID-19
Heyward is supporting childcare, eldercare, transportation, and temporary housing for healthcare workers, as well as contact tracing in Chicago.
Hoyer and Ross Speak: Opt-out Decisions, Five-Man Rotation, DH Plans, Trade Deadline Expectations, Adding Prospects, Much More
The GM and the manager had a LOT to say.
MLBits: Opening Day Dreaming, Offseason Nightmaring, DH Thinking, and More
If we get a season underway, the opener could be incredible.
How Fast Would Henry Rowengartner’s Fastball Look Today?
In ‘Rookie of the Year,’ Rowengartner cranks it up to 103 mph at one point. But that was back in 1993, and velocities have climbed dramatically since then …
The Giants Will Glue Your Face to a Cardboard Cutout and Put It in the Stands This Season
Well a picture of your face, you psycho.