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The Chicago Cubs have not yet to reach the 85 percent COVID-19 vaccination threshold, and general manager Jed Hoyer is none too pleased about it. Hoyer vented his frustrations about reservations to the vaccine within the Cubs clubhouse prior to Chicago’s series finale against the Washington Nationals on Thursday. He also stated he was pessimistic […]

The Washington Nationals and the Chicago Cubs will close out a four-game set on Thursday night. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Nationals-Cubs prediction and pick. Chicago took the first two games of this series before Washington’s 4-3 victory on Wednesday night. Chicago had won the first two games of […]

When the Chicago Cubs welcomed in the Washington Nationals on Monday, they welcomed back to former Cubbies as well who were both intricate parts in Chicago’s 2016 World Series title. Jon Lester and Kyle Schwarber were back at Wrigley Field and as fate would have it, Lester was on the mound in Game 1 of […]

The Chicago Cubs entered the 2021 MLB season knowing that some major changes could be coming to their roster prior to the MLB trade deadline. Names like Kris Bryant and Javier Baez have been mentioned as potential trade candidates. However, the fan base and front office would love to figure out a way to keep […]

The Washington Nationals made their way to Wrigley Field to take on the Chicago Cubs. A pair of former Cubs greats- Jon Lester and Kyle Schwarber- made their long-awaited return and were embraced by Cubs fans. Schwarber received a nice standing ovation on his first trip to the plate. Cubs fans give Kyle Schwarber a […]

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is experiencing all the feels as he prepares to face former teammate Jon Lester on Monday night at Wrigley Field. Rizzo took to Instagram with a post about Lester’s influence on his life dating back to his early years as a minor leaguer with the Boston Red Sox. He […]

Former Chicago Cubs ace Jon Lester is returning to Wrigley Field for the first time as a member of the Washington Nationals. Lester spent six seasons with the Cubs, helping them win their first World Series in 108 years in 2016. Cubs manager David Ross is a longtime pal of Lester, acting as his personal […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs will conclude a three-game series on Wednesday night. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Dodgers-Cubs prediction and pick. Chicago will look to close out a three-game sweep of the reeling Dodgers in the finale. Los Angeles has been going through an awful […]

David Ross and Javy Baez of the Chicago Cubs lashed out at Cincinnati Reds pitcher Amir Garrett for taunting and jawing at the Cubs’ bench after he struck out Anthony Rizzo. Ross particularly called Garrett’s celebration “garbage” and expressed his belief there’s no place in the sport for those kinds of antics. Via Maddie Lee […]

The Atlanta Braves eviscerated the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night by a final score of 10-0. The Braves finished with 18 hits to the Cubs’ five, and Freddie Freeman finished with a sterling line of 4-for-5 with three RBIs and two runs scored. The lone out Freeman made? A strikeout—at the hands of Cubs everyday […]

The Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs play the third game of a four-game series on Wednesday night. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Cubs-Braves prediction and pick. Atlanta is off to a relatively slow start to the season, currently standing at 11-12. If you put $100 on every single Braves […]

The Chicago Cubs will travel to Atlanta to take on the Braves in the first of a four-game set on Monday night. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Cubs-Braves prediction and pick. Both teams have struggled of late as each has lost their last two games and both have struggled […]

Many Chicago Cubs fans were likely surprised the team did not tab young infielder Nico Hoerner for the Opening Day roster earlier this month. But Hoerner joined the Cubs on Thursday evening after the team announced outfielder Joc Pederson was being placed on the 10-day injured list. Moreover, Hoerner is immediately getting a starting opportunity […]

The Chicago Cubs are preparing for a three-game set with the Atlanta Braves, but manager David Ross will not be on the bench for the series opener. Ross has been suspended for his role in the team’s decision to throw behind Milwaukee Brewers starter Brandon Woodruff on Tuesday as retaliation for Milwaukee drilling Cubs catcher […]

It has been a brutal offseason for the Chicago Cubs. Gone are Kyle Schwarber, Jon Lester, and Yu Darvish and they didn’t really add anything noteworthy outside of Joc Pederson. The Kris Bryant rumors ran on for a while but he’s still a Cub (for now) and the Willson Contreras rumors had many thinking a […]

A Chicago Cubs minor league player in Jesus Camargo-Corrales is set to face charges after the Colorado police found his duffel bag filled with 21 pounds of methamphetamine and 1.2 pounds of oxycodone pills, per ESPN. The 25-year-old hailing from Tempe, Arizona already made an appearance in Eagle County Court on Thursday. He received charges […]

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 […]