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The New York Mets were far from dormant at the 2022 MLB trade deadline. They added three new bats and a bullpen arm, giving them a deeper roster as they look to claim the National League pennant. However, the Mets left a lot to be desired at the deadline. The quintet of Tyler Naquin, Daniel […]

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 […]

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 New York Mets appear to have finally put all the pieces together this season. The Mets have been on the verge of being a playoff contender for some time now, but have found ways to shoot themselves in the foot on several occassions. This season has been very different so far. The Mets are […]

The Houston Astros are once again among the teams leading the pack in the MLB this season. They currently have a 67-36 record, which is the second best in the American League and third best in the majors. They have a comfortable 12 game lead atop the AL West, and are going to be competing […]

The San Diego Padres enjoyed a terrific start to the 2021 MLB season. They were near the top of the NL West alongside the Los Angeles Dodgers and seemed destined to make the playoffs. But things fizzled out in the second half and San Diego ultimately missed the postseason. The Padres don’t want that to […]

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 San Diego Padres are expected to make a huge splash at the 2022 MLB trade deadline, emerging as a potential favorite in the Juan Soto sweepstakes. A Soto trade is far from a guarantee for the Padres, and it looks as if they’ve been doing their due diligence, lining up a potential backup plan […]

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 Cleveland Guardians are on the verge of being a playoff contender in the American League. They are a game behind the Minnesota Twins in the American League Central division, and 1.5 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL wild card standings. Those are deficits that this team can overcome during the remaining […]

The San Francisco Giants struggled this season compared to their 107 wins last year. The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres have a considerable advantage in the NL West, but the Giants are just 3.5 games behind St Louis. For the third NL Wildcard spot. There have been many gaping holes in the pitching […]

The Houston Astros remain one of the biggest contenders in the MLB once again this year. The franchise has made it to at least the ALCS in each of the past five seasons and came up short in the World Series just last year. They are just five seasons removed from their World Series title […]

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 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 […]

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 […]