Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
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The Rundown: Stories Getting Stale as Spring Training Approaches, Ross Mentions Chemistry, Players Expected to Veto Reduced Schedule Offer
It’s a struggle to find relevant topics when writing about the Cubs these days because it seems like we’ve been…
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Jake Arrieta ‘Looked Very Good’ During Showcase, Reunion Doubtful Due to Money
Jake Arrieta recently conducted a throwing showcase for teams down in Austin and the report from Jon Heyman is that…
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MLB Proposes Delayed 154-Game Season with Full Pay, Expanded Playoffs
According to Tim Brown of Yahoo Sports, MLB has submitted a proposal to the players union for a 154-game season…
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The Rundown: Looking for Cubs Silver Lining or Two, Happ Defends Bryant, Cards Seize Control of NL Central, Sunday Baseball Notes
If you live in the Midwest and have been blanketed by this weekend’s heavy, wet snow, there’s no better time…
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Putting Positive Spin on New Cubs Starter Trevor Williams
Given that the Cubs are operating under a restricted budget as they seek to fill out the rotation, righty starter…
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Willson Contreras Again Connected to Angels, Considered ‘Luxury’ at This Point
There’s nothing much to see here, but I want to use the titular rumor to springboard into the recent discussion…
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Cubs’ Pitching Pursuit Could Gain Clarity This Weekend
The last few days have seen the Cubs connected to several pitchers with varying degrees of relation to the organization…
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New Cubs Pitcher Kohl Stewart Has Legit Stuff, Could Blossom with Minor Adjustments
I genuinely think righty Kohl Stewart, who was just signed to a rare MLB deal, will be a fun pitcher…
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Tom Ricketts Has Reportedly Increased Player Payroll Budget for ’21
The Joc Pederson deal was an indication that something may have changed in Jed Hoyer’s budget and, sure enough, David…
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Jake Arrieta Holding Showcase Friday, ‘Some Interest in Cubs Reunion’
Add Jake Arrieta to the growing list of buy-low pitchers with Cubs or Chicago ties who’ve been linked back to…
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