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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 […]

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras has garnered another well-deserved All-Star selection, the third one of his career. He’s spoken at length about what his All-Star success has meant to his affinity for his team and the City of Chicago. But now the moment is made even more special now that his brother, William, has also […]

The Major League Baseball 2022 All-Star Game rosters were revealed on Sunday. There were not many shockers, as it contained a lot of the names baseball fans would expect. One player that will unfortunately be missing from the All-Star Game is Phillies superstar Bryce Harper. He is dealing with a fractured thumb after taking a […]

Willson Contreras’ net worth in 2022 is $22 million. Contreras is a professional baseball player who currently plays for the Chicago Cubs. He is a two time All-Star and a World Series champion. For this piece, let’s take a closer look at Willson Contreras’ net worth in 2022.  Willson Contreras’ Net Worth in 2022 (Estimate): […]

The 2022 MLB All-Star Game starters were announced on Friday for both the AL and NL. Chicago Cubs star Willson Contreras was among them as he’s set to start behind the dish on July 19th at Dodger Stadium. By no surprise, Contreras was asked about his future with the Cubs amid tons of rumors ahead […]

If last year was any indication, it’s that the Chicago Cubs aren’t afraid to do the unpopular. Last year’s MLB trade deadline was a painful one for Cubs fans, as they watched the team deal 2016 World Series heroes Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez and Kris Bryant. This year, the Cubs are a similarly middling team, […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are currently in fourth place in the AL East, which is unfamiliar territory for a team that’s usually competing for the divisional title. At 43-37, the Rays have received outstanding contributions on the mound from their staff, pitching to a 3.31 ERA as a group, which is fourth in the MLB. […]

The New York Mets are fully living up to expectations so far, leading the National League East with a 50-30 record. They have a top-five offense in baseball, but there is still a need for another bat, especially from a power standpoint. The Mets are 21st in the Majors with just 92 homers and outside […]

The Houston Astros are red hot and look like a real threat to rival the New York Yankees for the American League crown. The Astros and Yankees were the first teams to 50 wins this season and both sides have serious World Series aspirations in 2022. In order to achieve that goal, addressing some areas […]

Willson Contreras of the Chicago Cubs and his brother, William, became the 424th pair of brothers to both make it to the MLB. When the Cubs hosted the Atlanta Braves, they finally faced off against each other. The Contreras brothers savored the moment, which occurred in the bottom of the first inning with Willson up […]

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras could end up finding a new home in the majors ahead of this season’s trade deadline. The New York Post’s Jon Heyman noted that a “big price tag” is expected for Contreras, who is set to become a free agent after this season. Heyman further added that when it comes […]

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras is set to hit free agency after the 2022 season, and he reportedly already has an eye on just what he will be looking for later this year. According to a report from the New York Post’s Jon Heyman, Contreras will likely be aiming to sign off on a contract […]

Chicago Cubs star catcher Willson Contreras is off to a red-hot start at the plate in the 2022 MLB season. An unrestricted free agent in 2023, Contreras was arbitration-eligible this season, though he and the Cubs avoided that occurrence with Thursday’s agreement. ESPN’s Jesse Rogers has the details. The Chicago Cubs and catcher Willson Contreras […]

The future of catcher Willson Contreras with the Chicago Cubs could possibly soon have a long-awaited resolution. As it stands, Contreras will become a free agent at the end of the 2022 season. He is under team control for the ongoing campaign, with it being the third year that he is arbitration-eligible. However, the Cubs […]

Things got a little heated during the second showdown of the season between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers. There were a total of five batters hit by pitch and even a benches clearing confrontation at the top of the eighth when Andrew McCutchen was plunked by Cubs pitcher Keegan Thompson. McCutchen and Cubs catcher […]

The Chicago Cubs are kicking off the 2022 MLB season in front of their home fans. As they look to bounce back after trading away most of their World Series-winning core, they have yet to figure out the contract for one of the players that remains: catcher Willson Contreras. According to Patrick Mooney of The […]

The Chicago Cubs have been rather quiet in free agency as big signings are made all around them, but they made a move Tuesday by adding veteran catcher Yan Gomes on a two-year, $13 million deal, per Craig Mish of the Miami Herald. This move isn’t all that interesting by itself, but it’s somewhat notable […]

The Chicago Cubs are going through a real rough stretch right now. They entered play Friday against the St. Louis Cardinals losers of 12 of their last 13 games, putting them on track to have a fire sale ahead of the trade deadline. In Friday’s game, things only got more painful. Starting catcher Willson Contreras […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Numerous MLB executives told ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan that the Chicago Cubs are in desperation mode as they look to shake things up and make a trade this winter. Passan uses a whole lot of words to describe the Cubs’ desire to make a move: The Chicago Cubs have been, according to various executives, “aggressive,” “manic,” […]

The best catcher available was officially taken off the free-agent market on Thursday afternoon, as veteran backstop Yasmani Grandal signed a four-year, $73 million deal with the Chicago White Sox. While the White Sox address a serious need by singing Grandal, the also may have just had a compounding affect on enhancing the value of […]

The Chicago Cubs are heading into the MLB offseason with a new era beginning. Theo Epstein and company will have some tough decisions to make and some of those will come with what to do with their current roster. One player to keep an eye on is All-Star catcher Willson Contreras. According to a report […]

The Chicago Cubs and manager Joe Maddon are parting ways after one of the most successful five-year runs in the MLB, and there are plenty of feelings flying around. Maddon helped nurture some of Chicago’s young talent when he first came to The Windy City in 2015, including the likes of Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant, […]

For the Chicago Cubs, the process for them to get back into playoff contention as they have so far in 2019 has been a tough one, especially with how their 2018 season ended. Not only did they lose their grasp on the National League Central divisional lead to the Milwaukee Brewers, and not only did […]

Chicago Cubs super utility man Ben Zobrist and catcher Willson Contreras will both be back in the lineup for their team’s game against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night: Here is tonight's #Cubs starting lineup. Stream on @NBCSChicago: https://t.co/rGCuW1XI7C pic.twitter.com/3e7MM7k863 — Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) September 3, 2019 Zobrist just returned to the Cubs this past […]

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will head to Triple-A Iowa for a rehab assignment as he continues to progress towards rejoining the Cubs for the final month of the regular season. Cubs reporter Jordan Bastian (MLB.com) reported that Contreras is likely to catch a few innings and get at least a couple of at-bats. https://twitter.com/MLBastian/status/1167168121674903553 […]

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will be out for four weeks as a result of a hamstring injury he suffered during a game against the Milwaukee Brewers this past Saturday, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN Chicago. The Cubs placed Contreras on the 10-day injured list on Sunday morning, marking the second time in less […]

The Chicago Cubs have activated catcher Willson Contreras from the injured list and have optioned shortstop Addison Russell to Triple-A Iowa, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN Chicago. Contreras was placed on the 10-day injured list on July 16 as a result of a foot sprain. He is enjoying a terrific season, as he currently […]

In a world where dreams do come true and anything goes, a picture-perfect roster comprised of major league baseball players from the National League could be brought together to make for an absolutely unstoppable franchise. Formidable to all other MLB teams, this team is exactly what an All-Star game roster would look like, without favoritism […]

The Chicago Cubs have won 387 games in the past four years, more than any other team in baseball. The team made three straight NLCS appearances between 2015-17. And in 2016, the Cubs snapped a 108-year title drought. But despite winning 95 games in 2018, the Cubs withered in September, going 16-12 and losing two […]