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The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs kick off their series on Friday, April 5th. Let’s look at the second game of their three-game set as Yoshinobu Yamomoto takes on Jordan Wicks at Wrigley Field. The Dodgers opened the season a week early when they split a two-game series in Korea with the San Diego […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will head to the northside for a showdown with the Chicago Cubs on Friday at Wrigley Field. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, make a Dodgers-Cubs prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch.’ The Dodgers defeated the San Francisco Giants 5-4 on Wednesday at Chavez Ravine, completing […]

The Colorado Rockies and Chicago Cubs face off in the second game of their series. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Rockies-Cubs prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Rockies began the season 1-3 after a four-game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks. They will be sending Dakota Hudson to the mound in […]

The Chicago Cubs will face the Texas Rangers on Saturday at Globe Life Field in Arlington in the second of a three-game set. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, make a Cubs-Rangers prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Rangers defeated the Cubs 4-3 in 10 innings to start their […]

The Texas Rangers opened up the season with a win over the Chicago Cubs in what turned into a dramatic scene. At the top of the ninth, a bad call led to Chicago taking a late one-run lead. However, veteran outfielder, Travis Jankowski saved the day by going yard in the bottom of the ninth […]

A large concern heading into MLB Opening Day was Justin Steele’s status. The Chicago Cubs cleared him to play against the Texas Rangers and it looked to be paying off during the early innings of the game. However, it looks like things just went south for Craig Counsell’s squad. Justin Steele headed to the clubhouse […]

The Texas Rangers begin their reign as World Series champs as they host the Chicago Cubs on opening day. Below we will continue our MLB odds series with a Cubs-Rangers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Cubs were able to resign Cody Bellinger this offseason to […]

The 2024 MLB season officially got underway when the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres squared off in a two-game series out in Seoul, South Korea, and while we have to wait a few days for the regular season to get back underway, it was a positive way to start the new season. While […]

A scary situation unfolded during the Chicago Cubs’ 7-3 Spring Training loss to the San Francisco Giants on Friday night. At the top of the second inning, starting pitcher Justin Steele had to exit the game early after a line drive from Giants centerfielder Luis Matos hit the Cubs starter squarely on the left knee, […]

The Chicago Cubs will be an intriguing ball club to follow in 2024. Chicago re-signed Cody Bellinger in MLB free agency, but lost former ace Marcus Stroman to the New York Yankees. Shortstop Dansby Swanson is preparing for his second season in a Cubs uniform. He recently addressed the state of the team with Opening […]

Former Chicago Cub Sammy Sosa was one of the biggest superstars to ever don a uniform for Chicago’s North Side team. He helped carry the team and the sport of baseball back to prominence following the divisive 1994 player’s strike that cost Major League Baseball a huge chunk of its popularity. When baseball returned, the […]

Mookie Betts is going to be the Los Angeles Dodgers’ everyday shortstop in 2024. Betts was originally expected to move from right field to second base, but Gavin Lux’s defensive struggles combined with LA’s desire to keep his bat in the lineup prompted the Dodgers to swap Betts and Lux at shortstop and second base, […]

The Chicago Cubs are turning some heads in spring training. The Cubs scratched pitcher Jameson Taillon from his 2024 spring training debut, per ESPN. It was a nearly last-minute decision to take Taillon off the mound. Taillon was scheduled to start for the Cubs in a game Saturday against the Colorado Rockies. It wasn’t disclosed […]

The Chicago Cubs have their 2024 Opening Day starter. After losing Marcus Stroman in MLB free agency, Chicago is set to turn to a new ace in Justin Steele. Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced that Steele will start for Chicago on Opening Day, per Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune. Steele, 28, displayed signs of […]

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora is poised to become the next sought-after managerial free agent. Andrew Bailey, the new pitching coach for the Red Sox, is considered a potential successor if Cora decides to depart, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Alex Cora’s litmus test Red Sox manager Alex Cora is […]

The Chicago Cubs received multiple injury updates on Wednesday, via Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune. Outfielder Ian Happ, who is battling a hamstring injury, took batting practice on the field. Infielder Nick Madrigal is also dealing with a hamstring injury and will undergo an MRI on Wednesday, but manager Craig Counsell referred to the […]

Now that Spring Training is well underway, teams like the Chicago Cubs are in full preparation for the 2024 regular season. The Cubs will be looking to build off last season, one in which they fell just short of returning to the postseason after making a second-half effort. Since the Cubs ended their 108-year World […]

After a long offseason of negotiations with Cody Bellinger, the Chicago Cubs managed to re-sign the star outfielder to a three-year deal last week worth $80 million. Bellinger enjoyed a resurgent campaign in 2023 with the organization and will be a key piece once again in 2024. The question that Cubs fans will now be […]

The Chicago Cubs are looking to keep improving as they have many positive hopes heading into the 2024 season. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, make a Cubs over-under regular-season win total prediction for the 2024 season. The Cubs had a productive 2023 campaign as they finished 83-79 and were third in the […]

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ reportedly suffered a mild left hamstring strain, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. The injury is concerning, but manager Craig Counsell still expects Happ to be ready for Opening Day, via Montemurro as well. Happ, a 2022 All-Star and two-time Gold Glove winner, is a key piece to the […]

The Chicago Cubs just missed the playoffs in 2023 and are looking to take the next step forward after re-signing Cody Bellinger in MLB free agency. Chicago still has some uncertainty on their roster heading into the new campaign, however. So would trading for New York Mets star first baseman Pete Alonso solve Chicago’s problems? […]

Kris Bryant was once regarded as an MLB superstar. He even established himself as arguably the best player in the game after leading the Chicago Cubs to a World Series victory and winning the MVP in 2016. Bryant has fallen out of the national spotlight in recent years, though. Bryant chose to sign with a […]

The Chicago Cubs entered 2015 with excitement. The franchise had not won a World Series since 1908, but they featured an up-and-coming roster. Additionally, a young third baseman named Kris Bryant was set to make his big league debut. Bryant was one of baseball’s most exciting prospects. Scouts raved about his ability and potential, and […]

Cody Bellinger played his first season with the Chicago Cubs last year, but it was unclear whether or not he would be back in the Windy City in 2024. However, the Cubs and Bellinger just reached a deal earlier this week, and he will be back in Chicago next season. This is huge news for […]

The Chicago Cubs have improved in each of the last two seasons. Cody Bellinger was a big reason why the team won as many games as they did last season, but he seemed primed to leave the team in free agency. The outfielder is back in Chicago, though, as he signed a three-year, $80 million […]

The Chicago Cubs have some high hopes heading into the 2024 campaign based on how things went for them last season, and the fact that they re-signed Cody Bellinger to a three-year, $80 million deal will surely raise those expectations. Even with Bellinger back on board, the Cubs aren’t done making moves just yet. As […]

When looking at the Chicago Cubs’ 2023 season from afar, one could have been quite pleased by the overall progress they made. The team won nine more games than it did the previous year and boasted a National League Central-best +96 run-differential. The organization demanded drastic change, though. A late-season collapse cost the Cubs a […]

Spring Training might have already begun, but the Chicago Cubs are still striking hot on the free agent market. This past weekend, they managed to re-sign Cody Bellinger, the resurgent centerfielder, to a three-year, $80 million deal. And they’re not stopping there. The Cubs continued to add talent to their burgeoning lineup, adding a right-handed […]

After many days spent speculating Cody Bellinger would re-sign with the Chicago Cubs, the team finally made the move after giving him a three-year $80 million contract. The veteran outfielder will keep the team productive while some of the prospects continue developing behind him. In the meantime, teammate Kyle Hendricks is over the moon with […]

It was reported early on Sunday morning that Cody Bellinger and the Chicago Cubs were in agreement on an $80 million contract in MLB free agency. The three-year deal comes after a long free agency for Bellinger. Bellinger’s contract with Chicago includes a pair of opt-outs, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. “Cody Bellinger’s salary […]

More information is coming out about the Chicago Cubs’ search for a general manager this coming season. The team was prepared to target Terry Francona if Craig Counsell didn’t take the job, per USA Today. Counsell was also rumored to head to Cleveland to take Francona’s old job as manager if he didn’t get picked […]

After a lengthy stint on the free agent market, Cody Bellinger has finally landed a new deal, as he’s re-signed with the Chicago Cubs on a three-year, $80 million deal. The former MVP had a monster year with the Cubs in 2023 (.307 BA, 26 HR, 97 RBI, .881 OPS), and he now gets a […]

The Chicago Cubs are looking for redemption. Last year, the team went through a rollercoaster of a season. They went from mediocre to the best team in baseball to missing the playoffs in the span of a season. It was an unfortunate end, especially since they had full control of their destiny towards the end […]

The Chicago Cubs will be adding David Peralta to their roster, per New York Post’s John Heyman and FanSided’s Robert Murray. The 36-year-old outfielder, who spent the majority of his career with the Arizona Diamondbacks, became a free agent last season following a one-year stint with the Los Angeles Dodgers. In 2023, Peralta slashed .259/.294/.381 […]

The Chicago Cubs and Cody Bellinger are discussing a contract according to team owner Tom Ricketts, but there isn’t much momentum toward a contract at the moment. “There’s been some discussions but it hasn’t become a negotiation yet,” Ricketts said, via Jesse Rogers of ESPN. So what is holding up negotiations? “I’m like everyone else, […]

Longtime baseball executive Theo Epstein would reportedly “listen” to offers to become the next MLB commissioner after Rob Manfred. Epstein, who helped construct rosters so both Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs could end their historically long championship droughts, would be open at least a conversation about leading MLB, according to Evan Drellich of The […]

Pitchers and catchers are set to report for spring training, and Cody Bellinger is still a free agent. With the 2024 season just over a month away, Bellinger has yet to sign a contract in MLB free agency. Bellinger enjoyed a resurgent campaign with the Chicago Cubs in 2023, and a return to Chicago has […]

The Chicago Cubs took their time, but they are now making moves in MLB free agency. Japanese ace Shota Imanaga and veteran reliever Hector Neris could be impactful additions to a pitching staff that fell off a bit near the end of the 2023 season. The front office will have to address its lineup at […]

Of all the big name players still available in MLB free agency, Matt Chapman has had arguably the quietest offseason. But with the Toronto Blue Jays going elsewhere in the infield, Chapman has become the focal point of two franchises. The San Francisco Giants and Chicago Cubs have been deemed two prime free agent destinations […]