Month: December 2019
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Chicago Cubs News
In Need of Cheap Lefty-Hitting Infield Help, Cubs Reportedly Pursuing Carlos Asuaje
If you were hoping to be encouraged by a report of the Cubs’ pursuit of an impact bat to bolster…
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Chicago Cubs News
Cubs Trade Rumors: Nationals May Be Ready for Run at Kris Bryant
The Cubs have agreed to exactly zero guaranteed MLB deals this winter, two fewer than the Twins announced Tuesday afternoon,…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Small Changes Could Unlock James Norwood’s High-Leverage Potential
James Norwood‘s big fastball suggests potential as a high-leverage reliever. But to be effective and gain manager David Ross’s trust…
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Growing Cubs
New Growing Cubs Episode: A Look Down Prospect List Memory Lane
Unfortunately, the guys were not gifted any minor league news to discuss for the holidays. So what better way to…
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Chicago Cubs News
Reds Reportedly Reach Agreement with Shogo Akiyama for 3 Years, More Than $15M
According to a report from Japan’s Nikkan Sports, which has been all over the Shogo Akiyama story, the outfielder has…
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Chicago Cubs News
Let’s Spend a Few Moments on Idea That Cubs Could Sign Nicholas Castellanos Sans Trades
The Cubs’ offseason to this point has been nothing short of a funeral procession, with an ominous bass drum beat…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
The Rundown: A New Decade of Cubs Baseball, Ross Anxious to Get Started, Happy Birthday to Theo Epstein
I hope the end of this year finds you all in fine fettle. We have much to be thankful for,…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Just Getting More Consistency from Heart of Order Could Make Cubs Viable Contender
The Cubs’ overall run differential suggested that they should’ve finished 2019 with a 91-71 record, not the underwhelming 84-78 record…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
The Rundown: Cubs Good Enough to Win Division, Castellanos Reportedly Still in Play, Sunday Baseball Notes
“Life is infinitely stranger than anything which the mind of man could invent.” – Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Does anybody…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News
Cubs Organizational Breakdown, Pt. 6 – Outfield Help Coming, Maybe by 2021
Last year’s outfield breakdown prominently featured two big names to watch in the Cubs system for 2019. Both Brennan Davis and Cole…
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