The Chicago Cubs' bullpen has been taxed so far this season. In fact, the relievers have almost thrown as many innings as the starters so far in 2024. With that in mind, the Cubs recalled RHP Hayden Wesneski and RHP Colten Brewer from Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday to shore up the pen.
In discussing the potential for a Cubs move today for a fresh arm, I wondered if they’d go down and grab someone already on the 40-man roster or if they’d shift Julian Merryweather over to the 60-day IL to make room for someone NOT on the 40-man.
Patrick Wisdom has been out since late spring training with a back strain, but he’s been raking for Triple-A Iowa and may be headed to Chicago for their extended weekend series against the Marlins.
The Cubs announced a series of roster moves to add some fresh arms to the bullpen after their recent pair of extra-inning games taxed the relief corps.
Which elite MLB prospect has got next when it comes to a promotion to the bigs?
I think you already know who it is, and he is one of the highest-upside prospects the Cubs have had in a long time.
Here's a look at the Cubs lineup for the finale in Arizona.
The Cubs have scored 18 runs or more in a game just 20 times in the history of Wrigley Field. Here's the story of one of those games. The Cubs had repeatedly contended from 1967-73, as you know they never won anything.
It has been a season to forget for Kyle Hendricks so far. Where do the Cubs go?
The Cubs pitching staff fails in a 12-11 loss. Those of you who are regulars here will have heard me say this many times. Al is going to do an in depth recap of every game.
Craig Counsell was hired in part because of his accounting skills, but here we sit a couple days after the filing deadline and the Cubs bullpen has been overtaxed.
I can’t even... Whatever that game was, I did not like it one bit. Well, perhaps that’s too harsh. The Cubs scored a lot of runs! They got a key grand slam from Ian Happ!
After the Arizona Diamondbacks and Chicago Cubs needed extra innings to settle the first two games of their series, both bullpens could use a break in the rubber match on Wednesday afternoon in Phoenix.
When it comes to MLB’s worst seasons, the more historic the team, the more difficult it is to pinpoint just which of their seasons was truly the worst.
Pinch hitter Randal Grichuk delivered a walk-off double in the 10th inning to give the Arizona Diamondbacks a 12-11 win against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night in Phoenix.
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday. Suzuki is dealing with a right oblique strain, an injury he’s dealt with in the past.
With so many members of the 2024 Chicago Cubs on the shelf, it has been hard to keep track. One name that may have been forgotten is third baseman Patrick Wisdom.
It’s been an exciting April thus far on the North Side of Chicago. The beloved Chicago Cubs are 10-6 after a stirring win in Phoenix on Monday, exciting new contributors are popping up all over the roster, and under new manager Craig Counsell, the vibes seem to be pretty superb.
The 2023 season was fun in many aspects for the Chicago Cubs. From Cody Bellinger's reemergence to Justin Steele blossoming into a homegrown ace, there was plenty to look forward to as the team positioned itself for an exciting future on the North Side.
The Chicago Cubs’ top prospects and all minor league affiliates all took the field this past week. You can see how the top prospect and their teams did below in the weekly breakdown of the Cubs Farms system here.
We are 5-1 in our last six picks. With a full slate of MLB games set for Tuesday night, we're looking to keep the profit train rolling with three more K props.
The Cubs announced that outfielder Seiya Suzuki has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain.
The Chicago Cubs are taking a flier on a former All-Star pitcher.
The 2024 MLB season is still in its infancy, but one would be hard-pressed to find a hotter hitter in the league right now than Cubs rookie first baseman Michael Busch.
After a strong rehab outing, righty pitcher Jameson Taillon is set to make his next start with the Cubs.
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