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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’ […]

The World Series may have just ended last week, but Monday was an absolutely insane day in the big leagues. The New York Mets were seen as a frontrunner to hire Milwaukee Brewers skipper Craig Counsell, but they ultimately chose New York Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza. That had everyone believing Counsell would stay in […]

The Chicago Cubs started their offseason with a bang, stealing manager Craig Counsell from their NL Central rival Milwaukee Brewers. Chicago wasn’t the only team interested in Counsell. However, the Cubs had a deciding factor that ultimately swayed Counsell to the North Side. Counsell has major ties to the Midwest region. He attended Notre Dame […]

Following their hiring of former Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell, the Chicago Cubs have emerged as a potential landing spot for Justin Turner. Turner signed a one-year deal with the Boston Red Sox ahead of the 2023 MLB season, and that contract included a player option for 2024. However, Turner declined that option last week […]

In this age of information, it is rare to genuinely blindside sports fans. But that notion got thrown out the window on Monday, as the baseball world is still processing the shocking decision by Craig Counsell to leave the Milwaukee Brewers for the Chicago Cubs. Brandon Woodruff put it best. “Lord have mercy,” the Brewers […]

Craig Counsell shocked the MLB world on Monday, leaving the Milwaukee Brewers to take over as manager of a divisional rival in the Chicago Cubs. Although Counsell did secure a historic deal worth $40 million across five years, you could imagine Brew Crew fans, and players, aren’t too happy. Brandon Woodruff already expressed his displeasure […]

The Chicago Cubs shocked the baseball world when they hired Craig Counsell and dismissed David Ross as manager of the team, and Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer detailed what went into the decision in a statement. “Today we made the difficult decision to dismiss David Ross as our Major League Manager,” Jed Hoyer […]

MLB manager rumors began to swirl after the World Series came to an end. Many different candidates were linked to different teams. On Monday, though, the madness truly began, with Craig Counsell being right at the center of it. Counsell began the day as a strong candidate for the New York Mets and Cleveland Guardians. […]

For the past few weeks, Craig Counsell’s decision on his managerial future had been one of the biggest headlines in the MLB (aside from, you know, the MLB Playoffs and the World Series). After a hectic Monday morning filled with tons of speculation about his decision, Counsell shocked the world and decided to leave the […]

The Chicago Cubs seek to return to the MLB Playoffs after an underwhelming 2023 season. The Cubs finished the regular season with an 83-79 record and narrowly missed a wild-card spot. However, Chicago is making moves to make more noise in the NL Central. The team exercised its club option on Kyle Hendricks, and now, […]

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks will return for his 11th season with the team in the 2024 MLB season. The Cubs exercised their 2024 option on Hendricks on Sunday, per ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. “Cubs news: The team is exercising its 2024 option on starter Kyle Hendricks, sources tell ESPN. He’ll make $16.5 million next […]

After narrowly missing out on the playoffs, the Chicago Cubs are entering the offseason looking to bolster their postseason push. But as the Cubs craft their 2024 plans, Marcus Stroman doesn’t seem to be a part of them. Chicago has no interest in bringing Stroman back in free agency, via Bob Nightengale of USA Today. […]

Bring on the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes! The 2023 MLB offseason featured reigning MVP Aaron Judge being courted by multiple teams. In the end, Judge ended up staying with the Yankees. This time, the hot name in the market is Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani. Currently, the rumor mill seems to think that the Los […]

Cody Bellinger is a free agent once again following the 2023 season. Bellinger’s free agency circumstances are much different compared to last year though. The Los Angeles Dodgers made the decision to move on from Bellinger after the 2022 campaign. The outfielder hit free agency looking to sign with a team and reestablish himself as […]

The Chicago Cubs had an extremely encouraging 2023 campaign, and a big reason for that was due to their pitching staff. The starting rotation finally seems to have their next ace of the future in Justin Steele, but they also got a great season from Marcus Stroman, who earned the second All-Star selection of his […]

The Chicago Cubs may be without the services of star Cody Bellinger for the future. Bellinger recently concluded his first season in a Cubs’ uniform after signing a one-year deal with the team in December of 2022; however, a decision that the star recently made may render his time with Chicago very short. On Friday, […]

As the San Diego Padres begin their offseason, trade rumors have begun swirling around star slugger Juan Soto. While the New York Yankees have already been deemed one Soto suitor, they aren’t the only team in the race. The Chicago Cubs will be involved in the trade sweepstakes for Soto, via Bruce Levine of 670 […]

The World Series is the biggest event in the baseball season. The 119th World Series starts on Oct. 27 between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Texas Rangers. Neither team was expected to make it this far, nor are either among the biggest market teams in the MLB. The intrigue for something new and unexpected is […]

The Chicago Cubs announced Wednesday that relief pitcher Michael Fulmer underwent UCL revision surgery in his right elbow and is expected to miss the 2024 season, according to Patrick Mooney. The 30-year-old is slated to be a free agent this offseason, but will likely have to wait another year to sign his next contract. Fulmer […]

There may be a possibility that the San Diego Padres, after a disappointing 2023 season marred by underperformance, decide to cut costs and recoup some sort of prospect capital in the process. One player the Padres could try and shop is Juan Soto; Soto may be the Padres’ best hitter, and it’s important to note […]

The Chicago Cubs and New York Mets both missed the playoffs in 2023. New York entered the season with high expectations but fell well short, while the Cubs upset their preseason odds but just missed out on a postseason spot. Pete Alonso endured ups and downs with the Mets in 2023 and has been rumored […]

The Chicago Cubs made lots of progress in 2023. However, it’s tough to appreciate it for several reasons. Not only did they fall out of the playoff picture in embarrassing fashion but one of their key contributors, Cody Bellinger, could leave. President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer wants to make sure that doesn’t happen. Bellinger […]

The Chicago Cubs managed to make a playoff push for much of the 2023 campaign, and while they ultimately came up short, it’s safe to say that it was an encouraging campaign for the Cubs. Much of that is due to David Ross’ success as the team’s manager, and he’s received quite a bit of […]

Pete Alonso is expected to be mentioned in trade rumors during the offseason. He was linked to various teams prior to the 2023 trade deadline, but nothing came to fruition. One report suggested the Chicago Cubs want to trade for the New York Mets star. And a recent report stated that Alonso is interested in […]

After painfully missing the boat to the 2023 MLB playoffs, the Chicago Cubs are turning their attention to what should be a long and intriguing offseason. The rumor mill has already started to link New York Mets star slugger Pete Alonso to the North Siders (h/t Locked On Cubs). Apparently, the Cubs “are going to […]

The Chicago Cubs are unlikely to re-sign veteran outfielder and first baseman Cody Bellinger this offseason. Team insider David Kaplan broke the news following Chicago’s season-ending 4-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, per SI.com’s Jack Vita. “I keep hearing and I heard from someone tonight, they’re probably not going to get Bellinger re-signed. […]

In early September, the Chicago Cubs were near-locks to be playing postseason baseball. On Saturday, they were officially locked out of the playoffs, and the team sounded off about the disappointing end to their season. “It stinks” is how catcher Yan Gomes summed up the team’s nightmare month and subsequent finish outside of playoff position, […]

The season is on the line as the Chicago Cubs will face the Milwaukee Brewers in the last regular-season game. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, make a Cubs-Brewers prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Cubs defeated the Brewers 10-6 on Saturday to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. […]

The Chicago Cubs are trying to avoid being swept against the Atlanta Braves Thursday night. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Cubs-Braves prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Cubs have lost the first two games of this series in […]

The Chicago Cubs are still reeling from a Tuesday night loss to the National League leading Atlanta Braves that helped rival Milwaukee clinch the NL Central pennant. A fly ball to right-center field was flubbed by Suzuki, who let the ball go right past his glove helping the Braves to seize control of the game. […]