After signing a minor-league deal in early March, Garrett Cooper has been making a case for the Chicago Cubs to include him on their Opening Day roster. The veteran has experience at first base and right field, and versatility will likely factor into the Cubs' roster decisions ahead of the March 28 season opener.
With the return of Cubs baseball comes the NCAA tournament, which means filling out way too many brackets. Cubs Insider and Son Ranto have teamed up to raise money with charity brackets for Lost Boyz, a baseball-focused youth empowerment program in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood.
#Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. Under two weeks remain until Opening Day and the Cubs are still jenga-ing.
The Chicago Cubs were dealt some bad news when it was announced that starting pitcher Jameson Taillon is dealing with a back injury that could keep him out of Opening Day and beyond.
Heading into 2024, the following players have all had monster campaigns in the past, but recently, haven't produced close to their career bests. The pressure is high for each of them to perform better.
The Chicago Cubs enter the season with big expectations. Many view this team as the favorite in the National League Central, leading to excitement for Cubs fans.
The first in a four-part series. Today we thumbnail the Cubs’ starting outfield and backup candidates. Halfway through Spring Training, a spot or two in the outfield remain open.
We’re just 10 days away from the start of the regular season and several big-name free agents are still searching for teams. Even signing immediately would leave too little time for starting pitchers to get ramped up by Opening Day, but Jordan Montgomery may have added incentive to wait longer.
We are 10 days from the season opener at Texas. Sunday, the Cubs announced more spring roster cuts, reducing the total number of players still in camp to 42.
It was quite the offseason for the Chicago Cubs. They entered the free agency period with plans on landing multiple superstar players to overhaul this roster and create a true contender.
Sunday saw the Cubs reduce their spring roster from 47 to 42 players as they creep closer to identifying the 26 men who will break camp for Arlington in 10 days.
The Cubs sent more baseballs out of the yard Sunday at Sloan Park. MESA, Arizona — The Cubs hosted many of the regulars from the defending World Series champion Rangers and put the hurt on them, hitting two home runs and smashing several other extra-base hits in an 8-6 victory.
The Chicago Cubs lineup for their Sunday, Cactus League matchup against the Texas Rangers.
It has been a strange six months since the end of the 2023 season. During the past month, Jed Hoyer and crew have been lauded for being patient with the
Cubs legend Sammy Sosa made his long-awaited return to Chicago on Friday. It marked the first time Sosa has visited the city in years. Sammy Sosa appeared on “The Steve Cochran Show,” before a few events Sosa attended around the city.
We recently unveiled our top five American League dark horse MVP candidates for the 2024 MLB season, so now it’s time for the National League. There are plenty of superstars in the NL, and players such as Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Ronald Acuna Jr.
Former NL MVP and longtime Chicago Cubs outfielder Sammy Sosa had an awkward exchange with a reporter Friday regarding his alleged steroid use.
The Chicago Cubs finished the 2023 season with an 83-79 record hanging around the playoff picture for the majority of the season. Justin Steele and Cody Bellinger were two big reasons for the success of the Cubs last season.
As the Chicago Cubs march toward the end of Spring Training, several players have impressed in the Cactus League action. On Thursday, Shota Imanaga put together another notable performance. In his start against the Oakland Athletics, Imanaga struck out nine batters in 4.1 innings.
Every team hopes for flexibility on a roster. For position players, Cody Bellinger is the perfect example. He can play first base or center field. Michael
The Chicago Cubs are the latest team facing a notable injury in the starting rotation with Opening Day about to crest over the horizon.
Heading into the 2024 season, the Chicago Cubs boast one of the strongest farm systems across the league, with five players making Just Baseball’s Top 100 prospects most recent update.
Though Chicago is remaining optimistic that the 32-year-old will be able to avoid a trip to the shelf to open the season, the right-hander missing time to open the season would be a blow to the club’s chances in a crowded NL Central division.
The 2023 season ended in disappointing fashion for the Chicago Cubs, but there are high hopes for 2024. Below we are going to preview the Cubs 2024 season, and meticulously breakdown everything they have to offer as the new season begins.
So now that the Chicago Cubs have resigned Cody Bellinger, we can turn our focus to a different set of odds: How many home runs he will hit in 2024.
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