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.
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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.
Anthony Rizzo on the “Cut Throat” Business of Baseball, and Kris Bryant Trade Rumors
Rizzo sounds like a lot of Cubs fans, and that’s understandable.
Carlos Beltran Out as Mets Manager Before He Even Managed a Single Game
That is a very Mets headline.
Cubs Reportedly Allowing Astros To Interview 3B Coach Will Venable for Managerial Opening
Good for him. Could stink for the Cubs.
David Ross Speaks: Expect Bryant to be There, Happy with His Roster, Not Worried About Leadoff, More
Bottom line, Ross is thinking positively.
ZiPS Projections See Competitive Teams in Cincinnati and Milwaukee
The Central is going to have many teams that project to compete this year.
Sosa and the Hall, Javy’s Arm, Astros Managerial Search, and Other Cubs Bullets
Sammy Sosa still cares about the Hall of Fame, and I still care about getting him back into the Cubs’ fold.
Bryant Grievance Decision “Possibly” Coming Next Week, Probably This Millennium
It’s probably coming by the end of the month. (Good Lord. Are you betting on anything at this point?)
Multiple Reports Still Peg Nick Castellanos As Prime Rangers Target, and Reunion Hope is Fading
I have only a tiny sliver of hope for a Cubs-Castellanos return at this point.
Just Stop It With the “Kris Bryant is Bad at Defense” Stuff
This is not a reasonable angle for dumping on Bryant’s trade value.