More Cubs Minor League Signings: Brickhouse, Gamez, Simpson, Brothers
The Cubs have some more minor leaguers to bring in for depth/competition.
Baseball America’s Top 100 Prospect Rankings: High on Marquez, Love for Davis, Where’s Amaya? More
The Cubs top prospects haven’t looked this good in years.
Lukewarm Stove: Arenado to the Cardinals or Rangers? What About Castellanos? And Betts? More
This week has thrown the trade rumor mill for a loop.
Robo Umps Coming in Spring Training, Wrigley North, Javy the Star, and Other Cubs Bullets
It’s Wrigley North, and I’ll near nothing else on the matter.
The Questions Flying After the Braves’ Ozuna Signing and Its Relationship to the Bryant Service Time Grievance
If there is any relationship at all, that is.
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Braves Sign Outfielder Marcell Ozuna to a One-Year Deal
Well that certainly complicates things with the Braves as a possible trade partner.
The 2020 MLB HOF Class Is Out: Larry Walker and Derek Jeter
Just two new members this year!
Cubs Acquire Righty Travis Lakins from the Red Sox for PTBNL or Cash
Another plus-spin reliever to add to the stockpile.
I Wonder How Far Apart the Cubs and Javy Baez Are in Extension Talks
I wonder it, and I also get a little nervous about it, because we all want to see the Cubs and Baez stick together.
Reconsidering Leadoff, Reconsidering Braves as Trade Partners, Reconsidering Sammy, and Other Cubs Bullets
Second thoughts on these issues?
Soooo This Nolan Arenado-Rockies Situation Is Getting Really Ugly Really Fast
Arenado called the Rockies GM “very disrespectful,” says he’s been “crossed,” and this could get ugly.
Rockies GM Says Nolan Arenado Trade Talks Have Been “Put to Bed” (UPDATE: Yikes, There’s Drama)
Don’t expect an Arenado trade this offseason.
Braves Reportedly Sign Felix Hernandez, Which Gives Them a Whole Lot of Pitching
Any relationship to a possible trade for Kris Bryant? Oh, probably not. But these things are fair to keep on your radar.
Cubs Reportedly Among a Group of Teams Interested in Pedro Strop (Also: Brewers)
I want Strop to get what he can get … but please don’t wind up with the Brewers.
Lukewarm Stove: D-Backs Out on Bryant? How Bad Do Braves Really Need a 3B? Lindor Staying Put? More
The latest from the rumor mill, as Spring Training looms a few weeks away.
Cubs Prospect Notes: Nico, Brailyn, Adbert, Chase, Cole, Cory, Much More
A whole lotta Cubs prospect notes to get into today.
Big Cubs Activity Still Coming? Is Everything Really Just Hanging on an Arbitrator’s Decision?
There’s still time (he chants over and over to himself).
The Leadoff Question, How I’d Line the Cubs Up Today, Hoerner, and Other Cubs Bullets
There are imperfect fits all over, so that’s what you go with.
Cubs Hoping to Land 2022 All-Star Game at Wrigley Field
The renovations at Wrigley Field would be complete, and it would have been 32 years since the last.
Brandon Morrow on Target to Be on a Spring Training Schedule with the Rest of the Pitching Staff
There are still no expectations for what he can contribute in 2020, but actually having a normal Spring Training is a start.
Willy Still Winning Conventions, Venable’s Future, Darvish’s Beef, and Other Cubs Bullets
It wouldn’t be a CubsCon without a funny, profanity-tinged story from Willson Contreras.
Cubs Sign Catcher Josh Phegley to a Minor League Deal
A third catcher is a wise addition for the Cubs, just in case.
Marquee Network Notes: On-Air Talent, Content Plans, Carriage, Impact on Baseball Budget
A whole lot was revealed today about the Cubs’ new TV network.
Chicago Cubs Will Expand Protective Netting at Wrigley Field This Year
A necessary move for fan safety.
The Discontented Vibe at #CubsCon, Minor League Pay, Electronic Strike Zone, and Other Cubs Bullets
A little taste of Cubs Convention.
YES: It’s Finally Cubs Hype Video SZN … Again!
Cubs productions does it again.
Cubs Acquire Righty Reliever Casey Sadler from the Dodgers for Clayton Daniel
It’s a trade for a guy who goes on the 40-man roster, so that’s something!
Cubs Have Reportedly “Considered/Discussed” Deal with Jacoby Ellsbury, Who Hasn’t Played Since 2017
There’s really not much to this for a variety of reasons.
Another Minor League Deal: Cubs Sign Lefty Reliever Tyler Olson
Sounds about right.
Hoyer: Cubs Could Still Try to Extend Some – But Not All – Of Their Core
They tried in the past, but it’s not gonna happen. Not anymore.
Ricketts and Ricketts Speak: Balancing Short and Long-Term Interests, Family Panel, Marquee, More
No Ricketts Family panel at the Convention, but two of the owners did speak to the media on a range of topics.
The Cubs Didn’t Cheat, Rizzo’s Ankle, Baseball Drama, and Other Cubs Bullets
It’s on the record now, from The Captain: the Cubs didn’t cheat.
Las Vegas Right Now Pegging the Cubs for 86 Wins, Behind Five NL Teams
You taking the over or the under?
Players Are Going Off on the Astros After Rumors of Electronic Buzzers Make the Rounds
This is extremely weird, but pretty fun to follow from a distance.
The Cubs Need Comcast to Carry Marquee, But There Are Probably Unique Challenges
We are only five weeks out from the launch of the Cubs’ new Marquee Sports Network, but one of the biggest providers doesn’t yet have a deal in place.