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Anthony Rizzo has been apart of the Chicago Cubs organization since the San Diego Padres traded him back in 2012. Over the last nine years, he’s appeared in the All-Star game three times and was an integral part in winning the World Series in 2016. He’s also won the Gold Glove four times and was […]

Chicago baseball fans, rejoice! Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Monday the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox could have fans in the stands for MLB Opening Day 2021. The Cubs and White Sox will be able to host at 20 percent capacity, with the potential for increases later in the spring and summer: “As a diehard […]

Washington Nationals pitcher Jon Lester will undergo surgery in New York to remove his thyroid gland, manager Dave Martinez announced Wednesday. The Nationals were already made aware of his condition prior to giving him a one-year contract back in January. The team waited for results and Lester ultimately decided to remove the gland in the […]

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant has been the subject of trade speculation for the past few years now. But he had to double-check he was not traded to the New York Mets earlier this winter. The 2016 National League MVP said Thursday he got a text from an unknown Connecticut number saying “Welcome to […]

The Chicago Cubs are nearing a reunion with one of their old hurlers and former Cy Young winner Jake Arrieta, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. Jake Arrieta close to signing with the #Cubs, source confirms @JonHeyman report. @MLBNetwork @MLB — Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) February 12, 2021 Arrieta spent five years with Chicago from […]

The New York Mets and Chicago Cubs are reportedly revisiting a possible trade for Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant. Andy Martino of SNY.tv reported last month the two teams discussed a move centered around the 2016 National League MVP, but scrapped the talks even before the Mets acquired star shortstop Francisco Lindor. However, Martino reported […]

The Chicago Cubs haven’t been involved in many positive headlines this offseason as the franchise transitions into a new era, so Friday’s breaking news from The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal that they’ve agreed on a deal with outfielder Joc Pederson should be a somewhat pleasant surprise for fans. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports the deal is for […]

The Chicago Cubs could be on the verge of a major fire sale following the blockbuster trade sending Yu Darvish to the San Diego Padres. Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY Sports reports the Cubs are “extensively” shopping two-time All-Star catcher Willson Contreras, who is in his second year of arbitration eligibility. The Chicago #Cubs, after […]

Yu Darvish knew his name was in trade rumors, but he was still blindsided when he found out about the Chicago Cubs sending him to the San Diego Padres on Twitter, per NBC Sports Chicago. Darvish tweeted this on Monday night: While Darvish later showed some sense of humor about the situation, it’s still not the […]

The San Diego Padres are finalizing a deal for Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Blake Snell, but it seems Padres general manager A.J. Preller is far from finished. The Athletic reports San Diego is “deep into talks” with the Chicago Cubs regarding right-hander Yu Darvish. If a deal is consummated, multiple players would head to Chicago. […]

The Washington Nationals are reportedly in the market for a third baseman, and they have apparently set their sights on the Chicago Cubs’ Kris Bryant. This report comes via MLB insider Jon Morosi: Sources: #Nats are considering a trade for #Cubs 3B Kris Bryant, among numerous hitters they’re currently monitoring on the market. Free agent […]

Former Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein took a subliminal jab at outgoing United States President Donald Trump during a press conference on Tuesday. Epstein, who was announcing his decision to step down from his role with the Cubs, explained in detail how he and Cubs owner Tom Ricketts had been working on […]

Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein was in the final year of his current contract with the team. However, Epstein will not see that final year through, with Jed Hoyer taking over for him: Theo Epstein will step down from his role as President of Baseball Operations effective Nov. 20 and depart the […]

Former Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer was traded to cross-state rivals Cincinnati Reds midway through last season while the veteran right-hander will now become a free agent this offseason. Now, as he is set to become a free agent in the offseason, the veteran right-hander reached a major milestone after adding the National League […]

If there are still doubts about Jon Lester’s love for Chicago Cubs fans, well, this should settle things once and for all. The Cubs pitcher bought 4,838 beers to hand out to fans in the Windy City from Friday to Sunday. His bill cost around $31,000. But his generosity didn’t stop there. He also dropped […]

LeBron James, you may have heard, has played professional basketball and lived in Los Angeles since 2018. Correspondingly, he also now considers himself a fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are aiming to earn the city its second major sports title of the fall after James led the Lakers to the franchise’s 17th championship […]

Chicago Cubs right-hander Alec Mills threw the second no-hitter of the 2020 MLB season on Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers. The 28-year-old walked three and struck out five, needing 114 pitches to complete the job. He is not only the second pitcher to throw a no-hitter this season, but the second Chicago pitcher to do […]

The Chicago Cubs and New York Mets both made a flurry of moves leading up to the MLB trade deadline on Monday afternoon. The 20-14 Cubs are in first place in the NL Central and wanted to fortify both their bullpen and position player depth. Chicago acquired lefty relievers Andrew Chafin (Arizona Diamondbacks) and Josh […]

A flurry of activity has begun with the 2020 MLB trade deadline just over 24 hours away, with a number of contenders making a late push to acquire assets. The San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs are two of those teams. The top reliever on the market — Kansas City Royals closer Trevor Rosenthal — […]

Not everything is all sunshine and rainbows in the sports of baseball, and regardless of how much or how little money you spend, unforeseen circumstances can still fall upon any MLB franchise at any given time. From an unfortunate and freak injury of a player (Jonathan Lucroy missed time in 2012 while with the Milwaukee […]

The long-awaited resolution to Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant’s service-time grievance is nearly here. Although a formal announcement is expected by the end of the week, ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan reported on Wednesday arbitrator Mark Irvings ruled in favor of the Cubs. Why is this significant? Had he won the grievance, Bryant would […]

The Colorado Rockies and Chicago Cubs have reportedly discussed a Nolan Arenado-Kris Bryant swap, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN Chicago. Via Bleacher Nation: “This is something I heard very recently. Yes, Arenado would love to play for the Cubs, I agree with [ESPN’s] Jeff [Passan] on that, but I’ll go one step further. They’ve […]

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant has lost a grievance he filed against the team in which he sought an extra year of service time, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Bryant was called up by the Cubs on April 17, 2015, ending his season with 171 days of service time. Had he been called […]

The Cincinnati Reds have signed outfielder Nicholas Castenallos to a four-year, $64 million deal, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Heyman notes that Castellanos has opt-outs in Years 1 and 2 of the contract. Castellanos was the best bat remaining on the market, so this is a big move for the Reds as they […]

The Atlanta Braves hoped Josh Donaldson would return to be their third baseman for the foreseeable future. Instead, Donaldson signed a four-year deal with the Minnesota Twins, creating a glaring hole at the hot corner for the Braves and general manager Alex Anthopoulos. However, the Braves have the kind of prospect capital and payroll flexibility […]

A few days ago, ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan reported the Chicago Cubs expect a decision on Kris Bryant’s service-time grievance within a couple weeks. On Thursday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported Bryant is expected to lose the grievance, which would have made him a free agent in 2020 if he won: For all […]

Two new teams have emerged as suitors in a potential trade for Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado. ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan reports the Rockies are “intrigued” by the prospects of dealing with the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals. Passan noted that while the Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals might seem like natural […]

The Chicago Cubs have been flirting with the prospect of trading star third baseman Kris Bryant since the beginning of the offseason, but it seems more and more unlikely a deal will get done. David Kaplan of NBC Sports Chicago spoke with some rival executives who stated that Chicago’s asking price for Bryant is extremely […]

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant continues to be a name circulated in the trade rumor mill. Jon Morosi of MLB.com reported the Nationals could pivot to a trade for Bryant should they miss out on Donaldson, though they are reluctant to part ways with center fielder Victor Robles. This was something previously noted by […]

The Washington Nationals are exploring all options as they look to replace Anthony Rendon at third base. Washington is still in on free-agent third baseman Josh Donaldson, who is expected to get at least four years and over $100 million in guaranteed money. However, the Nats are also considering a number of trade possibilities, like […]

The Chicago Cubs have had an incredibly disappointing offseason thus far. Rumors have been swirling that they are looking to swing a big trade, with names like Kris Bryant and Willson Contreras being at the forefront of those discussions. Unfortunately for the Cubs, nothing has come to fruition and they are still stuck in the […]

Kris Bryant has heard his name mentioned in trade rumors all offseason long. While the Chicago Cubs would prefer to keep him, they have to find a way to make some moves. Unfortunately, trading one of their current MLB talents will be the only way for them to make that happen. Some rumors have swirled […]

The New York Yankees have already made a massive splash this offseason with the addition of superstar starting pitcher Gerrit Cole. While they have spent a lot of money already this offseason, that does not mean that they are done trying to add talent. Now, the Yankees appear to be dipping into the trade market. […]

The Washington Nationals officially have a hole at third base with Anthony Rendon joining the Los Angeles Angels. Though they could look to sign Josh Donaldson, they may prefer to swing a deal for Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Nats still have interest in Josh Donaldson. May […]

The Chicago Cubs have been involved in plenty of trade rumors since the start of the Winter Meetings. But while third baseman Kris Bryant and catcher Willson Contreras have been the two names tossed around most often, teams are also interested in one of Chicago’s top arms. Joel Sherman of the New York Post reported that Cubs […]

The Chicago Cubs seem to want to slash payroll while also shaking up the roster in general, and two of their top players could be available via trade as a result. According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, both third baseman Kris Bryant and catcher Willson Contreras are “in play,” with Sherman noting […]

The Chicago Cubs are rumored to be trying to slash payroll, meaning that they could potentially trade off some of their star players this offseason. There are already rumors swirling around third baseman Kris Bryant, and first baseman Anthony Rizzo may not be far behind. As a matter of fact, ESPN analyst Alden Gonzalez is […]

The Washington Nationals are interested in acquiring third baseman Kris Bryant from the Chicago Cubs, according to Jon Morosi of MLB.com. Of course, the Nationals would only swing a deal for Bryant if they fail to re-sign fellow third baseman Anthony Rendon, one of the top players on the free-agent market this winter. The prevailing […]

With reports floating around everywhere that the Chicago Cubs are going to be one of the most active teams on the trade and player movement fronts this offseason, the question must be asked – why? Why are the Cubs, who just finished in third place in the National League Central division, fired incumbent manager Joe […]