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The Chicago Cubs won 83 games in 2024, but once again, they did not quite do enough to make the postseason. This isn’t the same team that was the league’s laughingstock, though, and the Cubs are always right in the thick of things and can win a championship if a few lucky breaks go their […]

Since making his major league debut in 2020, Nick Madrigal has never quite managed to meet the lofty expectations one would expect from his high draft pick, especially when beset by constant injuries. The former No. 4 pick in the 2018 Major League Baseball draft of the Chicago White Sox was non-tendered by the Chicago […]

The Chicago Cubs are reportedly exploring the possibility of trading Cody Bellinger, but rival executives believe it won’t be an easy task. While Bellinger’s offensive and defensive abilities make him a valuable player, his financial situation and recent performance create significant obstacles to a potential deal. After a stellar 2023 season in which Bellinger posted […]

The Chicago Cubs have not been afraid to shake things up during the 2024 MLB offseason. Chicago acquired Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Eli Morgan on Wednesday. The Cubs are contouring to add to their depth, as a second trade for Los Angeles Angels catcher Matt Theiss has come to light. The Cubs acquired Theiss from […]

The Chicago Cubs reportedly are acquiring right-handed reliever Eli Morgan in a trade with the Cleveland Guardians, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. The Cubs are also designating infielder Patrick Wisdom for assignment, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Eli Morgan has been in the major leagues since 2021, but he had the best season […]

The Chicago Cubs are likely to designate former closer Adbert Alzolay for assignment, Jesse Rogers of ESPN reports. “Among MLB roster manevuerings today, the Cubs are likely to DFA former closer Adbert Alzolay, a source tells ESPN. Alzolay underwent Tommy John in August. He won’t pitch until late 2025 at the earliest,” Rogers wrote on […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series in part because of Walker Buehler and his October performance. After a brutal season coming off Tommy John surgery, Buehler struggled in the NLDS against the Padres. By the end of the postseason, he was closing out the clinching game to win the title. As Walker Buehler […]

One of the best starting pitchers is part of the free agency market this offseason in Max Fried. After spending his first eight years with the Atlanta Braves, the lefty could be on the move. Plenty of ace-caliber pitchers are on the market, including Corbin Burnes, but Fried is a special pitcher. Teams from all […]

The Chicago Cubs don’t have to trade second baseman Nico Hoerner. It’s probably not at the top of their priority list, but according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, you shouldn’t count it out. Passan published his 2024-25 offseason preview on Tuesday and listed the 27-year-old as a potential trade candidate. Hoerner will be attractive to clubs […]

Longtime Chicago Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks officially joined the Los Angeles Angels this week, signaling a decisive shift from his former team. The Angels completed a $2.5 million, one-year deal with Hendricks on Thursday. Although Hendricks has a deep affection for Chicago, he’s also a realist. Aware of how his recent struggles — particularly a […]

The Chicago Cubs had a tough 2024 season. In their first season with Craig Counsell as the manager, they won only 83 games and missed the playoffs. They are looking to improve their MLB team for next season and are willing to pay a price for it. MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reported that the Cubs […]

The Chicago Cubs had another disappointing season in 2024. They finished second in the National League Central and missed the postseason for the fourth-straight year. This offseason, it appears as if the Cubs have their priorities set on how they want to improve their team in free agency and in trades, according to MLB insider […]

The Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ has distinguished himself as one of the premier defensive talents in Major League Baseball by securing his third consecutive Gold Glove Award. This significant achievement makes him the first Cubs outfielder to win the award three years in a row, solidifying his place in the team’s history. To clinch […]

The Chicago Cubs missed out on the playoffs for the fourth straight year this season. The team hasn’t won a postseason game since 2017. Chicago was unable to improve on its 83-win 2023 campaign in a disappointing 2024 season. The Cubs will attempt to rework the roster in an effort to get back to the […]

The Chicago Cubs retained their center fielder and first baseman, Cody Bellinger on Saturday. He picked up his $27.5 million player option for the 2025 season and will not be a free agent, according to Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan of ESPN. The move doesn’t surprise many, as if he declined, he would’ve been a […]

Let’s be honest — it wasn’t a great week to be Oscar León or Omri Amrany, the artists responsible for the debacle of a Dwyane Wade statue in Miami. It’s also not a great week to be Aaron Judge, The Washington Post or racist comedian Tony Hinchcliffe — but that’s neither here nor there. Let’s […]

The Chicago Cubs missed the playoffs in their first season with Craig Counsell as the manager. The disappointing season was capped by the Milwaukee Brewers, Counsell’s former employer, won the NL Central. The expectations are high in Chicago, as they now have a high-priced manager and bona fide ace in Shota Imanaga. How can Pete […]

The Chicago Cubs have some work to do this offseason after missing the 2024 MLB Playoffs. This ballclub has many needs and that includes starting pitching. Two notable names have been mentioned as possible suitors for the Cubbies, and both happen to be World Series champions: Atlanta Braves lefty Max Fried and Texas Rangers veteran […]

The president of the Chicago Cubs is not pleased with how it all went down during the 2024 season. Cubs President Jed Hoyer is speaking out about his frustrations with the team. “We have to be better,” Hoyer said, per the Marquee Sports Network. Hoyer is hopeful for the future and optimistic in where the […]

Despite the Chicago Cubs missing the 2024 MLB Playoffs, there was a celebratory moment as pitcher Kyle Hendricks likely pitched his last start for the ball club. While the future of Hendricks is uncertain, what’s true is an eye-opening statistic that encompasses the greatness of his career with Chicago. According to Matthew Trueblood, he posted […]

With the 2024 MLB regular season drawing to a close, free agency is right around the corner. Once the World Series is over, the frenzy begins. Numerous high profile free agents, most notably outfielder Juan Soto, starting pitcher Corbin Burnes and first baseman Pete Alonso. While Alonso could certainly return to the New York Mets […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Reds-Cubs prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Reds Cubs. The Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs conclude their 2024 season this Sunday at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The two teams were part of the four-team pack which unsuccessfully chased the Milwaukee Brewers all season […]

As the Chicago Cubs take on the Cincinnati Reds Saturday in the penultimate game of the season, it comes in dreadful fashion as the team has missed the playoffs. While Cubs players like Jameson Tailon expressed their disappointment, add star Nico Hoerner who spoke about if this season for the team was a failure or […]

It is an NL Central clash to finish the year as the Cincinnati Reds face the Chicago Cubs. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Reds-Cubs prediction and pick. Reds-Cubs Projected Starters  Nick Martinez vs. Kyle Hendricks Nick Martinez (10-6) with a 3.22 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP Last Start: Martinez went […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cubs-Phillies prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Cubs Phillies. The Philadelphia Phillies have clinched the National League East Division championship, but that is not their ultimate goal in the regular season. There is still one very important piece of business left for the […]

Justin Steele heads to the mound for the Chicago Cubs as they face the Philadelphia Phillies. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cubs-Phillies prediction and pick. Cubs-Phillies Projected Starters  Justin Steele vs. Tanner Banks Justin Steele (5-5) with a 3.03 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP Last Start: Steele went 2.2 innings […]

The Chicago Cubs will begin a three-game series with the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday at Citizen’s Bank Park. There is playoff seeding on the line as we share our MLB odds series and make a Cubs-Phillies prediction and pick. Cubs-Phillies Projected Starters  Justin Steele vs. Aaron Nola Justin Steele (5-5) with a 3.03 ERA Last […]

The Washington Nationals and Chicago Cubs are in their series of the season, and the Cubs have been dominating so far. The Cubs have won all five games, including two to begin this four-game series. The Nationals have lost five consecutive games to the New York Mets and Cubs, while the Cubs have won four […]

The Chicago Cubs had high hopes of winning the National League Central Division this year. The addition of manager Craig Counsell was supposed to be the move that tipped in a playoff appearance and a serious challenge to the Milwaukee Brewers, but the Cubs have lacked the consistency needed to make the playoffs. Starting pitcher […]

As the 2024 MLB season approaches its final stretch, the Chicago Cubs have made a critical roster move to bolster their bullpen. The Cubs notably activated Hayden Wesneski from the injured list while designating Shawn Armstrong for assignment, according to beat writer Meghan Montemurro. This is a crucial move for the Cubs, who are looking to […]

If you had Craig Counsell, the Chicago Cubs manager, talking about the Milwaukee Brewers winning the NL Central in 2024 on your bingo card, you’re probably a lucky person. When Counsell, widely regarded among the best managers in the sport, left Milwaukee at the expiration of his contract to join Chicago, it sent shockwaves through […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have done it. Despite going through plenty of changes both on an organizational-level and in the big-league roster this past offseason, the Brewers have secured the NL Central crown on Wednesday by virtue of a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies and a 5-3 loss for the Chicago Cubs. And this turn […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Nationals-Cubs prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Nationals Cubs. The Washington Nationals and Chicago Cubs are playing out the string at this point. The Cubs are one of the biggest disappointments in baseball this season, missing out on the playoffs in the first […]

If the Chicago Cubs lose to the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday, the Milwaukee Brewers will officially win the NL Central. While it’s a humbling thought for most Cubs fans, Craig Counsell seems to have already considered the possibility. Chicago sits 10 games behind Milwaukee for the NL Central lead with their 77-74 victory. Even if […]

Javier Assad heads to the mound for the Chicago Cubs as they face the Oakland Athletics It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an Athletics-Cubs prediction and pick. Athletics-Cubs Projected Starters  Brady Basso vs. Javier Assad Brady Basso (1-0) with a 1.23 ERA and a 0.89 WHIP Last Start:  Basson went 5.1 innings […]

Shota Imanaga’s rookie MLB season with the Chicago Cubs has been a success. The 31-year-old Imanaga made the All-Star team and has a 3.03 ERA across 166.1 innings. He has remained effective down the home stretch of the season, pitching seven innings in four of his nine starts since the calendar flipped to August. Although […]

We’re back with yet another betting prediction and pick for Tuesday’s MLB slate as we turn our attention towards this interleague series matchup. The Oakland Athletics will visit the Chicago Cubs for Game 2 of their current three-game series. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an Athletics-Cubs prediction and pick. Athletics-Cubs Projected Starters  Mitch Spence (RHP) […]

The Oakland Athletics are in the Windy City to take on the Chicago Cubs Monday night. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out an Athletics-Cubs prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Athletics-Cubs Projected Starters  Joey Estes vs. Shota Imanaga Joey Estes (7-7) with […]

The Chicago Cubs received some fortunate news on Cody Bellinger this weekend. The 28-year-old outfielder is fully expected to remain with the Cubs instead of opting out of his contract. Bellinger is in the first year of a three-year, $80 million contract, and he will make $27.5 million next year, per Bob Nightengale of USA […]