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The Chicago Cubs take on the Cincinnati Reds in the Field of Dreams Game. Check out our MLB Field of Dreams Game odds preview for our Cubs Reds prediction and pick. Drew Smyly starts for the Cubs, while Nick Lodolo goes to the mound for the Reds. Drew Smyly has a 3.97 ERA. He has […]

The Chicago Cubs are 20 games below .500 and nowhere close to making the playoffs. They’ve gone from a World Series winner in 2016 to a team that basically has no stars left, with the exception of Willson Contreras and Ian Happ, who are both solid players. But, there is a firm belief they will […]

The MLB’s Field of Dreams game is only a day away. Before the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds began their contest in Dyersville, Iowa, the status of the 2023 game has already been revealed by former superstar Frank Thomas. Thomas, the two-time MVP and five-time All-Star with the Chicago White Sox, is a member of […]

The Chicago Cubs recently informed Jason Heyward that he’s no longer part of their plans going forward, and it may be time for the team to make a similar decision regarding another injured veteran. Kyle Hendricks has been sidelined since early July with a shoulder issue, and the results from a recent MRI don’t bode […]

Franmil Reyes was designated for assignment by the Cleveland Guardians last week. The Chicago Cubs pounced at the opportunity to add the 27-year old power threat. Reyes is set to join the Cubs and met with the Chicago media on Tuesday. He discussed a number of topics with reporters. However, it was his response about […]

The Chicago Cubs are out of the running for a playoff spot, prompting GM Jed Hoyer to make a shocking decision regarding injured outfielder Jason Heyward. According to ESPN’s Jesse Rogers, Hoyer has made the decision to part ways with Heyward in 2023, in what would be the final season of his massive six-year contract. […]

The Chicago Cubs are in the midst of a rebuild. However, they may be looking to contend soon. They have a promising core of young prospects rising through the minor leagues, and they recently added former Cleveland Guardians slugger Franmil Reyes. But MLB insider Ken Rosenthal reported that the Cubs will be looking to make even […]

The Chicago Cubs are adding former Cleveland Guardians DH/OF Franmil Reyes, per Cubs beat reporter Sahadev Sharma. The Guardians had previously designated Franmil Reyes for assignment in a rather surprising decision. He is fresh off of a 30-homer season and Cleveland could use the offensive help. Nonetheless, the Cubs jumped on the opportunity to add the […]

The Chicago Cubs designated shortstop Andrelton Simmons for assignment on Saturday, per MLB Trade Rumors. Simmons had previously been on the injured list. However, he was immediately designated for assignment upon his return to the active roster. Simmons was on the injured list with a shoulder strain. The Cubs didn’t need to keep him around […]

The Miami Marlins will meet the Chicago Cubs for the second game of a three-game set at Wrigley Field on the Northside. It’s time for us to keep our MLB odds series going with a Marlins-Cubs prediction and pick. The Cubs defeated the Marlins 2-1 on Friday. It was a scoreless game until the seventh inning when […]

The Miami Marlins will begin a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs as the two NL teams meet at Wrigley Field on Friday afternoon. It’s time to keep our MLB odds series going with a Marlins-Cubs prediction and pick and determine the best choice for this showdown. The Marlins are not doing so well lately, going 3-7 […]

The Chicago Cubs take on the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 2 of a doubleheader. Check out our MLB odds series for our Cubs Cardinals prediction and pick. Sean Newcomb will start this game for the Cubs, while Jose Quintana makes his debut for the Cardinals. Sean Newcomb has an 11.57 ERA, but you can […]

The Chicago Cubs stood pat at the MLB Trade Deadline and ended up keeping two of their longest-tenured players in Willson Contreras and Ian Happ. Both guys were expected to be moved, but ultimately, they will remain in a Cubbies uniform until the end of the season. By no surprise, Jed Hoyer was asked why […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are set to host the Chicago Cubs today in the second matchup of a three-game set at Busch Stadium. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes our Cubs-Cardinals prediction and pick we have laid out below. St. Louis took the first game […]

The MLB trade deadline has come and gone. Some teams bolstered their roster in a major way, while others stood pat. The deadline was scheduled for Tuesday at 6 PM EST, and the day did not disappoint. Notably, we saw Juan Soto get traded to the San Diego Padres along with Josh Bell from the […]

With the trade deadline coming and going, the Chicago Cubs have made a decision on both catcher Willson Contreras and outfielder Ian Happ. Cubs NOT trading Contreras and Happ, source tells @TheAthletic — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) August 2, 2022 The Cubs elected to not move on from either player at the deadline. While just a […]

The biggest piece of the 2022 MLB trade deadline has fallen now that Juan Soto and Josh Bell have been traded from the Washington Nationals to the San Diego Padres. But there are still a lot of moves to be made over the next few hours before the deadline closes shut. One of the busiest […]

The Juan Soto trade saga came to a conclusion this morning when it was announced that he was traded to the San Diego Padres. The move has taken the MLB by storm, and many fans are excited to see what Soto and the Padres can do throughout the rest of the 2022 season.One person who […]

The St. Louis Cardinals will host their NL Central rival, the Chicago Cubs, for game one of this three-game series. Can the Cubs keep their hot streak going or will the Cardinals show dominance at home? Let’s find out. Here are the Cubs-Cardinals MLB odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  MLB Odds: Cubs-Cardinals Odds Chicago Cubs: +1.5 […]

With the MLB Trade Deadline quickly nearing, the Toronto Blue Jays have yet to make a move. An immediate need is a starter and/or reliever, but they’ve also shifted their focus to potentially acquiring another outfielder to fill in for George Springer after his latest injury. The Jays are showing interest in Chicago Cubs stud […]

The clock is ticking for teams to make their moves ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline. With only several hours left before the deadline, Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras, among those considered the likeliest to get shipped, remains on the Cubs’ roster, but that might not be the case for long, with Ken Rosenthal […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers could be looking to add another big-name player. With the trade deadline quickly approaching, teams who see themselves as contenders are trying to get even better. The Dodgers are no different. Like many other of baseball’s best teams, the Dodgers have been linked to several of the top trade cadidates. When […]

The New York Yankees have made their first big splash ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline, coming to an agreement with the Chicago Cubs in order to acquire relief pitcher Scott Effross. The Yankees were desperate to add some bullpen depth and they’ve done just that by acquiring the right-hander from the Cubs, in […]

Willson Contreras has been the subject of discussion in the MLB world recently… which is not a good sign for Chicago Cubs fans. The reason, of course, is that Contreras is one of the most hotly discussed talents ahead of the trade deadline. Many teams are lining up to acquire the services of the catcher… […]

The Chicago Cubs take on the San Francisco Giants. Check out our MLB odds series for our Cubs Giants prediction and pick. Adrian Sampson gets the start for the Cubs, while Carlos Rodon takes the bump for the Giants. Adrian Sampson has a solid 3.20 ERA, but he has pitched fewer than 40 innings this […]

The Chicago Cubs take on the San Francisco Giants. Check out our MLB odds series for our Cubs Giants prediction and pick. Drew Smyly makes the start for the Cubs, while Jakob Junis takes the bump for the Giants. Drew Smyly has a 3.93 ERA. He has been a hard pitcher to figure out this […]

Even after acquiring Daniel Vogelbach and Tyler Naquin, the New York Mets are still on the lookout for more offensive reinforcements. However, they may have to end their pursuit of one of their top targets ahead of the MLB trade deadline. As noted by the New York Post’s Jon Heyman, the Mets hold an interest […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have addressed their bullpen ahead of the MLB trade deadline. ESPN’s Buster Olney reports that the Dodgers have traded for Chicago Cubs reliever Chris Martin. Chicago is receiving Dodgers infielder/outfielder Zach McKinstry, per Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. The Dodgers have acquired Chris Martin from the Cubs. — Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) […]

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross likely didn’t go into his game on Thursday thinking he’d be the talk of baseball social media. However, he became a hot-button topic during the game. Cameras caught the former Cubs catcher-turned-manager flashing both his middle fingers during the game. He obviously aimed the gesture at San Francisco Giants outfielder […]

The Chicago Cubs take on the San Francisco Giants. Check out our MLB odds series for our Cubs Giants prediction and pick. Marcus Stroman takes the bump for the Cubs, while Alex Cobb goes to the mound for the Giants. Marcus Stroman has a 4.38 ERA, but that does not tell the story of how […]

Don’t look now, but a pivotal matchup under the lights at Oracle Park is set to take place as the Chicago Cubs go to battle with the San Francisco Giants on Thursday night. Check out our MLB odds series, where our Cubs-Giants prediction and pick will take place. The Cubs enter play as one of […]

It is rare that you see someone turn down over 400 million dollars. However, this was exactly the case with Juan Soto as he declined the 15-year $440 million deal that was presented to him. This decision has led the Nationals to search for a new destination for the superstar and has lit up the […]

Chicago Cubs star Willson Contreras is one of the biggest names to watch out for ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline. As the 30-year-old All-Star catcher enjoys a career year on an expiring contract, the rebuilding Cubs are expected to trade him. Willson Contreras prepared for the likelihood of being traded at the deadline […]

The Chicago Cubs, who embarked on a full-scale fire sale at last year’s MLB trade deadline, appear to be angling towards a similar approach this year too. One of their best trade chips, closer David Robertson, has been the subject of rumors around the MLB, with teams like the New York Mets and Yankees expressing […]

The Chicago Cubs are going to sell ahead of the upcoming MLB trade deadline. And it appears as if the team will be looking to trade All-Star catcher Willson Contreras. Cubs fans are dealing with plenty of emotion after watching the team deal away Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, and Javier Baez last year. So it […]

With the 2022 MLB trade deadline just a week away, trade rumors are overwhelming the league. One of the main talking points within these rumors is Willson Contreras of the Chicago Cubs. According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, both the New York Mets and Houston Astros have expressed interest in the Cubs’ catcher. The San […]

The Chicago Cubs are widely viewed as sellers ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline, and perhaps the tastiest asset they have at the moment is catcher Willson Contreras. But another position player is also gaining steam in trade discussions, and that’s switch-hitting Ian Happ. Via Jeff Passan of ESPN: “Two things have become clear […]

The Chicago Cubs are in the midst of a five-game winning streak. But their recent success likely isn’t enough to salvage what’s been a bottom-feeding season, which is why the expectations surrounding the team are that Willson Contreras is likely gone. The All-Star catcher has obvious appeal as a midseason addition as teams gear up […]

The Chicago Cubs will battle the Philadelphia Phillies again on Saturday at Citizens Bank Park. It’s time to continue our MLB odds coverage with a Cubs-Phillies prediction and pick. The Cubs devoured the Phillies 15-1 on Friday night. Kyle Schwarber got the Phillies on the board early by blasting a solo home run. The homer was his 30th on the season, […]