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The Chicago Cubs had a fantastic run for a long stretch of the 2023 MLB season. The Cubs were led by the potent infield duo of Nico Hoerner and Dansby Swanson, along with the power-hitting Cody Bellinger in the middle of the order. Even if they will likely lose Bellinger in the offseason, Chicago still […]

One of the biggest names on the MLB trade market this offseason is Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow. The Rays right-hander has some of the best stuff in the Majors, but the struggle has been staying healthy. The 30-year-old has averaged 12.2 strikeouts per nine innings in his time with the Rays, with […]

The Chicago Cubs are trying to navigate the stormy waters of MLB Free Agency as the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes heat up. Chicago was originally named as a suitor for the baseball superstar, but recent reports have dampened the Cubs’ chances of signing him. Now, president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer is putting those reports to […]

The Chicago Cubs and former Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins are reportedly discussing a contract, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network. Most people around the MLB world expect Hoskins to sign a one-year deal after missing all of 2023 due to an injury. This would allow him to potentially earn a lucrative, long-term contract […]

The Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes are heating up after the report that he met with the Toronto Blue Jays. While several teams still believe they’re in the mix for Ohtani, one team is losing faith in their chances to sign the superstar. The Chicago Cubs are no longer optimistic they can sign Ohtani, according to Bob […]

Cody Bellinger enjoyed a bounce back season with the Chicago Cubs in 2023. In fact, everything went according to plan for the most part after Bellinger inked a one-year deal with Chicago prior to the ’23 campaign. Bellinger was previously let go by the Los Angeles Dodgers following back-to-back underwhelming seasons. When Bellinger entered free […]

Rumors of Shohei Ohtani’s next destination have been swirling in the media lately. Teams such as the Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, Toronto Blue Jays, and Atlanta Braves have reportedly expressed interest. However, one agent feels Ohtani will re-sign with the Los Angeles Angels, per ESPN’s Buster Olney. “Only Shohei Ohtani seems to know where […]

The Chicago Cubs hired Craig Counsell as the new manager in a surprising turn of events and moved on from David Ross. The San Diego Padres hired Mike Shildt as their new manager, choosing him over a group of candidates that includes Phil Nevin and Ryan Flaherty. Now, Flaherty is on the move and will […]

The MLB trade rumor mill is heating up as the winter meetings approach and several frontline starting pitchers could be on the move. Multiple teams are looking to add to their rotations and there are plenty of names to keep them occupied throughout the winter, including Cleveland Guardians ace Shane Bieber and Tampa Bay Rays […]

There is not a team out there who wouldn’t want to have Shohei Ohtani on their roster. As the Holy Grail of the MLB free agency, Ohtani’s landing spot is simply just a matter of which team will win his signature. Among the teams rumored to be going all out in their pursuit of the […]

Robert Stephenson, who last played for the Tampa Bay Rays, is getting looks in MLB free agency, with Jon Morosi of the MLB Network noting that the right-hander has interest coming from the Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, and Los Angeles Angels. “RHP Robert Stephenson has been one of the most popular free-agent relievers this […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are one team that has tremendous talent over the past couple of years, but they have not advanced deep into the postseason. Losing to the Minnesota Twins in the AL Wild Card was a clear indicator that they have a lot of issues that must be rectified soon. Some pundits have […]

With the San Diego Padres in a tricky spot payroll wise, many pundits expect the team to trade Juan Soto this offseason. While the New York Yankees have gotten plenty of buzz, they aren’t the only team in on a Soto trade. The Yankees are favored (+200) to be Soto’s next team if he is […]

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette is not going to be a free agent until 2026 based on current circumstances, but there are murmurs that he could be playing for another team by the start of the 2024 MLB season. Could it be the Chicago Cubs? That’s a scenario raised recently by Matt Cozzi of […]

The MLB hot stove is fully cooking with trade and free agency rumors flying off the front pages. The Chicago Cubs are in a transition period with their new manager Craig Counsell and want to give him plenty of big names to pencil into his lineup on a daily basis. The biggest name on the […]

Shohei Ohtani is the hottest name in MLB free agency, with a number of ball clubs pursuing the two-way superstar, who is expected to fetch millions in his next deal. And according to an insider in the Windy City, the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers could be the two teams battling it out for […]

The Chicago Cubs made the shocking decision to hire Craig Counsell as their new skipper earlier this month, but he’s losing a part of his staff that was around with David Ross. Andy Green, who was the bench coach, has taken a job with the New York Mets in their front office, via Jeff Passan. […]

The Chicago Cubs already proved how committed they are to taking the next step in 2024 after forking over a historic contract to manager Craig Counsell. Those ambitions might be amplified if they legitimately target mega star Shohei Ohtani in MLB free agency. Ownership has the resources and apparently the desire to sign the 2023 […]

The Chicago Cubs are one of the biggest teams in the MLB free agency frenzy. They have been linked to plenty of stars, with Shohei Ohtani being the most notable one. After landing Craig Counsell as their manager in a stunning move, there could be more changes coming to the team this offseason. One potential […]

After signing manager Craig Counsell to a massive contract, the Chicago Cubs are gearing up for an even bigger offseason. While that offseason could see Shohei Ohtani come to Chicago, it’s seeming less and less likely that the Cubs will retain Cody Bellinger. Bellinger is fetching wide spread interest across MLB. Due to that interest, […]

The Chicago Cubs are among the teams that are pursuing superstar pitcher/DH Shohei Ohtani, but they have contingency plans in place if they aren’t able to land the presumptive 2023 AL MVP, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN: “The Cubs are in on Japanese pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shota Imanaga — the latter has already […]

Cody Bellinger is the top free-agent bat on the market this offseason outside of Shohei Ohtani, and MLB insider Jon Heyman indicated that it should come down to the incumbent Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants for him. “Cody Bellinger re-established himself as a major star, I think he has the most […]

As the hot stove season heats up, the New York Yankees find themselves in a pivotal position to reshape their roster and reinvigorate their championship aspirations. Among the marquee names circulating in the MLB free-agency market is Cody Bellinger, a dynamic outfielder whose potential impact could be the missing piece to the Yankees’ World Series […]

Craig Counsell shocked the baseball world by leaving the Milwaukee Brewers to manage the division rival Chicago Cubs, and Counsell explained why he made the move in his introductory press conference with the team on Monday. “You’re kinda trying to figure out what to do and I think at some point over a pretty long […]

David Ross likely was not ecstatic about getting replaced by Craig Counsell as the Chicago Cubs manager. According to Counsell though, Ross texted Counsell before the news even became official. Counsell also shared his thoughts on Ross during Monday’s press introductory press conference, via Jesse Rogers of ESPN. “I respect the heck out of David […]

The New York Yankees have been listed as a free agency destination for Cody Bellinger. Bellinger, who bounced back in 2023 with the Chicago Cubs following a pair of down seasons, could also return to Chicago. The San Francisco Giants have reportedly emerged as a possible MLB free agency suitor for the outfielder as well, […]

The Chicago Cubs shocked the baseball world last week by signing manager Craig Counsell to a record-breaking deal, luring him away from the Milwaukee Brewers and the New York Mets. On Monday, the new skipper had his introductory press conference in Chi-Town and revealed why he decided to join the Cubbies, a team that just […]

The New York Yankees are striving to get the franchise back to the Major League Baseball playoffs after a disappointing 2023 campaign. The Yankees looked to hire former Chicago Cubs manager David Ross as part of their bench coaching under Aaron Boone, but it seems there’s a catch. Ross informed the team he wants a […]

Last week, Marcus Stroman turned down his $21 million player option with the Chicago Cubs for the 2024 season, officially making him a free agent. The All-Star is expected to fetch a big contract this winter and it does sound like the Cubbies know they probably won’t retain the veteran. Jed Hoyer recently revealed that […]

A massive offseason that centers around the pursuit of a unicorn could somehow get even bigger if a polar bear finds himself on the move this winter. Trading Pete Alonso could be in the best interest of the New York Mets if president of baseball operations David Stearns is unable to work out a contract […]

The Chicago Cubs shocked the baseball world earlier this week when they swooped in and hired Craig Counsell as their new manager, despite heavy interest from the New York Mets and the Milwaukee Brewers, who were hoping to retain him. That meant David Ross was out of a job. He was fired for no apparent […]

The St. Louis Cardinals desperately need pitching and Marcus Stroman declined his $21 million contract option with the Chicago Cubs. Could Stroman follow in Willson Contreras’ footsteps and ditch Chicago for St. Louis? MLB insider Jon Heyman said it is a possibility. “Where does Stroman end up? That’s another interesting question,” Heyman said, via B/R […]

Aaron Nola is a free agent. The 30-year-old starting pitcher projects to be one of the most sought-after players in MLB free agency. He has established a reputation as an ace-caliber pitcher with the Philadelphia Phillies. So will Nola leave Philadelphia after spending his entire career with the team up to this point? Nola broke […]

The Chicago Cubs pulled off a stunning move that shocked the MLB when they made Craig Counsell the highest-paid manager with a five-year, $40 million deal. The move wasn’t only shocking because practically no one anticipated Counsell going to the Cubs when his contract expired at the start of November, but because the Cubs already […]

Tuesday was an eventful day for the New York Yankees, as owner Hal Steinbrenner and general manager Brian Cashman spoke, with Cashman’s press conference being very combative, but despite the fireworks and commends that angered the fanbase, the team is reportedly interested in free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger, according to Jon Heyman of the New […]

When former Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell was deemed available, teams like the New York Mets and Cleveland Guardians showed immediate interest. However, it was the Chicago Cubs who swept in and stole Counsell. The only elephant in the room was that the Cubs had to fire David Ross to hire Counsell. President of baseball […]

The Chicago Cubs started their offseason with a bang as they snagged manager Craig Counsell from their NL Central rival Milwaukee Brewers. But as the Cubs look to make a playoff push, they’re planning a few more offseason splashes. Chicago is viewed as the most aggressive team pursuing Shohei Ohtani, via Bob Nightengale of USA […]

Milwaukee Brewers fans are still reeling from the shocking news of their former manager Craig Counsell signing with the Chicago Cubs. The fact Counsell signed with their hated NL Central division rivals made the news unbearable. For his part, Craig Counsell explained why he decided to become the Cubs’ next manager, per USA TODAY’s Todd […]

Cody Bellinger is going to receive interest in free agency following his impressive 2023 bounce back season with the Chicago Cubs. The outfielder should have plenty of teams to choose from. Although most people around the MLB world aren’t anticipating a Bellinger-Los Angeles Dodgers reunion, Betonline’s odds suggest it could be a possibility. The Dodgers’ […]