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Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell couldn’t help but give Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto his props even in defeat. Yamamoto threw 72 pitches for five innings and struck out four as the Dodgers defeated the Cubs 4-1 in the opening game of the Tokyo Series in Japan. The Cubs jumped out to a 1-0 […]

Jokes throughout spring training circled Shota Imanaga and the Chicago Cubs about starting in Tokyo to open the season. Luckily, that wish came to fruition on Tuesday. During the season opener, Imanaga threw four hitless innings before being removed after 69 pitches. He gave up four walks but challenged the Los Angeles Dodgers. His movement […]

The Chicago Cubs made a huge trade for Kyle Tucker with the Houston Astros this offseason, acquiring the star outfielder with just one season left before he hits free agency, and one executive believes that he will make over $400 million, while also revealing that some around MLB believe that Tucker is better than Juan […]

The Chicago Cubs have headed to Japan where they’ll kick off the 2025 season against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Tokyo Series. And top Cubs prospect Matt Shaw could make his MLB debut in the season opener. Should Shaw earn the everyday third base job, he would be the first Cubs rookie to man […]

If the Chicago Cubs are going to contend for their first full-season division title since 2017, it won’t just be about big-name additions like Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly. It will also require significant improvements from returning players, including rookie infielder Matt Shaw, catcher Miguel Amaya, and, perhaps most importantly, center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. Crow-Armstrong […]

With Opening Day fast approaching, the Chicago Cubs are facing a critical decision regarding their starting rotation. While the team boasts a strong offense and one of the best defensive units in baseball, questions about the rotation’s depth and consistency have resurfaced. At the center of these concerns is Justin Steele. The 29-year-old left-hander has […]

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki recently took some swings in the batting cage—just not with a bat. In preparation for next week’s Tokyo Series, the Japan native stepped into the right-handed batter’s box holding a samurai sword. What followed was every bit as spectacular as you’d imagine—and then some. Suzuki took a few controlled swings, […]

As the Chicago Cubs enter the 2025 MLB season, the team is looking to shake off recent years of mediocrity and return to the postseason. After making a splash by acquiring star outfielder Kyle Tucker, the Cubs have set themselves up as contenders in the National League Central. However, questions remain about their roster construction, […]

Chicago Cubs prospect Matt Shaw has been one of the more exciting young players in the organization’s system, and although he has not made his MLB debut yet, manager Craig Counsell said that he will be traveling with the team for the games in Japan against the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18-19. Shaw is […]

The St Louis Cardinals are in the throws of a rebuild. Franchise legends Albert Pujols, Adam Wainwright, and Yadier Molina have all retired, leaving the team without a true identity. Pujols has caught the coaching bug, saying that he wants to become a Major League manager. His Cardinals teammate Molina says that he is also […]

The Chicago Cubs made a huge trade this offseason, landing Kyle Tucker in a deal with the Houston Astros. The Cubs hope the three-time All-Star can help get the team back into the playoffs. Chicago has failed to reach the postseason for four straight years and hasn’t won a playoff series since 2017. The Cubs […]

Veteran infielder Justin Turner had a brief stint with the Seattle Mariners in 2024 after being traded from the Toronto Blue Jays, and while he enjoyed his time in Seattle, he, like many MLB fans, have ripped the team’s lack of spending after joining the Chicago Cubs for the 2025 season. “The fact that they […]

One day after the Chicago Cubs scratched outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong from their lineup with hamstring tightness, the 22-year-old is expected to return to the lineup. The Cubs will host the San Diego Padres on Tuesday in a 3:05 p.m. start. Crow-Armstrong will play centerfield and bat seventh, easing Cubs fans’ concerns that his removal on […]

The Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY is missing a few big names. Barry Bonds has the most homers in MLB history, Mark McGwire was the first man to his 62 in a season, and pitcher Roger Clemens has seven Cy Youngs. But they are not in because they took steroids, some allegedly, others […]

The Chicago Cubs enter the 2025 season with high expectations after a productive offseason that saw them acquire Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly in significant trades. Their roster is already strong, but there are still a couple of key additions they should make to ensure they have the depth and experience necessary to compete for […]

The Chicago Cubs open their season on March 18 in Tokyo, Japan against the Los Angeles Dodgers. As that day rapidly approaches, they are putting the final touches on their roster. They made big additions, like Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly, but did lose Cody Bellinger. But Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner is still recovering […]

The Chicago Cubs have high hopes of becoming a dominant National League team this season and unseating the Milwaukee Brewers as the Central Division champions. The Cubs believe that the addition of players like Kyle Tucker and Justin Turner may be just enough to put them over the top and allow them to play consistent […]

The 2025 MLB season officially kicks off on March 18 when the Chicago Cubs take on the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the Tokyo Series. But the big question facing Chicago involves top prospect Matt Shaw’s availability for the season opener. On Wednesday it was reported that Shaw received bad news regarding […]

Opening Day of the 2025 MLB regular season is about four weeks away for most teams. Nevertheless, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs will participate in the Tokyo Series that begins March 15 and will include a pair of regular-season games. The Cubs will likely go without one of their most promising prospects, as Matt […]

Former Chicago Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa was welcomed back to the organization this offseason after releasing a statement, as he is now a member of the franchise’s hall of fame, and he is back as a guest instructor during spring training, the first time he has been at camp since he was a player. Sosa […]

For the first time in 21 years, Sammy Sosa was in the Chicago Cubs dugout on Tuesday as the team faced the Arizona Diamondbacks in a Cactus League game. The club has had a strained relationship with the former slugger that helped reignite national interest in baseball with his home run race with Mark McGwire […]

The Chicago Cubs elected to sign veteran infielder Justin Turner after their pursuit of Alex Bregman in free agency proved unsuccessful. After making the move, the Cubs were forced to designate Alexander Canario for assignment in order to create space on the 40-man roster for Turner. The decision to DFA Canario could pay off for […]

Over the last couple of years, the Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners all coveted Justin Turner for his veteran presence, big-game experience and infield versatility. For various reasons, none of those ballclubs made the playoffs with Turner on the roster, but perhaps the 40-year-old can help the Chicago Cubs end their […]

The NL Central is expected to be a tight race this season as there are a lot of solid teams in the division. The Milwaukee Brewers won the division last season, but after losing a couple of key players, they might not be quite as good this year. Meanwhile, teams like the Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati […]

Nolan Arenado trade rumors have swirled throughout the offseason, yet the St. Louis Cardinals third baseman has not been moved as of this story’s writing. The New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros were among the ball clubs previously linked to the 33-year-old third baseman. However, could the Chicago Cubs pursue an Arenado […]

The Chicago Cubs recently agreed to a contract with infielder Justin Turner. In order to make room for Turner, the Cubs reportedly designated outfielder Alexander Canario for assignment, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Rogers also reports that Canario is a “good trade candidate.” Canario, who is only 24 years old, has played in 21 […]

With the 2025 MLB season on the way, some are looking forward to the free agent class for next offseason, and the top two players scheduled to hit the market are Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Toronto Blue Jays and Kyle Tucker of the Chicago Cubs. It will be interesting to see who ends up […]

The Chicago Cubs will be opening their 2025 season in the Tokyo Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. As they prepare to face the defending World Series champions, Chicago has named their Opening Day starter. Shota Imanaga has earned the call, the Cubs announced. Playing in Nippon Professional Baseball from 2016-2023, this will be a […]

After striking out on the Alex Bregman sweepstakes in the offseason, the Chicago Cubs appeared to be on the verge of adding Justin Turner to the team on Tuesday, according to a report by Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. “The Chicago Cubs are close to an agreement with Justin Turner, a source briefed on the […]

The MLB season is right around the corner, and it will start sooner than usual this year for the Chicago Cubs as they will get things started with the Tokyo Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18th. That is going to be an exciting contest for a number of reasons, and it being […]

With Cactus League play set to get underway later, the Chicago Cubs are doing some last-minute shopping. On Monday afternoon, the Cubs signed right-handed pitcher Chris Flexen to a minor league contract, as reported by Jon Heyman of the New York Post. This will be the fifth stop along Flexen’s seven-year journey thus far, a […]

While Chicago Cubs prospect Matt Shaw is dealing with an injury, he is no doubt considered the future for the team at third base, especially after Alex Bregman made his way to play for the Boston Red Sox. As the Cubs were in the running for Bregman along with the Red Sox, Shaw spoke about […]

Chicago Cubs prospect Matt Shaw appeared to get some good news earlier in the week when the Boston Red Sox signed free agent Alex Bregman. Since the Cubs failed to get Bregman into their organization, it has cleared the way for Shaw to become the starting third baseman for Chicago’s North Side team. However, there […]

The Chicago Cubs were linked to Alex Bregman in MLB free agency before he recently agreed to a contract with the Boston Red Sox. Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer addressed the team’s failure to sign Bregman on Thursday, via Jesse Rogers of ESPN. “Obviously disappointed, great player, great fit,” Hoyer told reporters. “We […]

The Chicago Cubs have had an eventful offseason. They traded for Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly, both from the Houston Astros and dealt Cody Bellinger to the New York Yankees. With spring training underway, Chicago made a big push for Alex Bregman in free agency. USA Today’s Bob Nightingale reported what the Cubs offered before […]

The MLB Season is right around the corner, and the Chicago Cubs are gearing up for an exciting year. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Chicago Cubs over/under win total prediction and pick. Here are the MLB odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  MLB Odds: 2025 Win Total Odds Over 87.5 Wins: -108 […]

With MLB teams flooding into their respective Spring Training camps across Florida and Arizona, fans will finally begin to receive long-awaited updates on each team’s key players. For the Chicago Cubs, it’s second baseman Nico Hoerner, who underwent flexor tendon surgery back in October. “He’s not gonna miss much [time], if at all,” said Cubs […]

The Chicago Cubs are squarely in the mix for infielder Alex Bregman, the best remaining MLB free agent still available. But if they don’t land the two-time All-Star from the Houston Astros, they may look to veteran Justin Turner instead. Chicago is already looking into the possibility of signing Turner, league sources told Patrick Mooney […]

Alex Bregman is the best remaining free agent on the board for MLB teams, and as his pursuit still seems wide open, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal weighed in on Monday with some pros and cons to the teams in the running. The Chicago Cubs and Detroit Tigers remain two clubs interested in Bregman, but as […]