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Although Shohei Ohtani has dominated trade rumors, there are other teams facing difficult decisions when it comes to dealing away star players. This is the case for the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs are currently in third place in the National League Central. The odds of the ball club making a playoff run are slim, so […]

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger is red-hot amid his name being discussed in MLB trade deadline rumors. Speaking on what it feels like to constantly see his future being discussed via trade, Bellinger got quite candid, reports The Athletic’s Patrick Mooney. “I’ve never been in this situation before. So I don’t know what to say, […]

The Chicago Cubs may not be doing too well in the dreadful National League Central, sitting with a 47-51 record, but the same cannot be said for Cody Bellinger. Bellinger has been in the middle of a prolonged hot streak throughout the month of July, and after another big game on Saturday against the St. […]

Cody Bellinger was once considered to be one of the best players in baseball. He won the 2019 NL MVP award during his Los Angeles Dodgers tenure. Bellinger struggled in 2021 and 2022 though, leading LA to go in a different direction this past offseason. He signed with the Chicago Cubs and has found his […]

The Chicago Cubs are continually being involved in rumors surrounding the MLB trade deadline, specifically in regards to Cody Bellinger and Marcus Stroman. As of right now, it sounds like both Stroman and Bellinger will continue to be embroiled in these rumors, via MLB Network. Should the Cubs be buyers or sellers?#MLBCentral | @Feinsand pic.twitter.com/TpGqzBKonU […]

The San Diego Padres may be the toughest team to pin down before the MLB trade deadline on August 1st. Normally a team this far back in the standings would be a seller, but that might not be the case. The steady drum beat out of San Diego is that the Padres still have what […]

The Seattle Mariners were one of the surprise teams last year as they made their way back to the playoffs for the first time since 2001. The Mariners hoped that was only the beginning, and that they could start planning on playing in October a repeated occurrence. However, the Mariners are currently just above a […]

Cody Bellinger is having a dramatic career turnaround with the Chicago Cubs, who continue to reap nice dividends off the investment they put in the former National League Most Valuable Player. Bellinger, who was on fire anew at the plate during Saturday’s 10-4 win at Wrigley Field over the Boston Red Sox, is now hitting […]

The Chicago Cubs are expected to be sellers ahead of the 2023 MLB trade deadline. It isn’t official yet, but Chicago’s odds of making a playoff run are slim. As a result, players such as SP Marcus Stroman and OF Cody Bellinger are being mentioned in trade rumors. Stroman addressed the trade rumors surrounding himself […]

Chicago Cubs fans may not want the team to trade slugger Cody Bellinger at the upcoming trade deadline after all. Bellinger, who belted two home runs against the Boston Red Sox on Friday night, followed it up with a grand slam in the bottom of the third inning of Saturday’s game. He’s absolutely on fire, […]

The Cleveland Guardians have some big decisions to make ahead of the 2023 MLB trade deadline. With a losing record after the All-Star break, there’s an argument to be made that the Guardians should be sellers. Cleveland’s place in the standings, however, suggests that the team should strongly consider making additions to the big-league roster. […]

The New York Yankees are in the middle of another tough season. Every season New York has been a staple as one of the organizations with the highest payroll, but they continuously fail to reach the World Series ever since 2009. With Aaron Judge still missing in the lineup, their offense has not been as […]

Cody Bellinger endured down seasons in both 2021 and 2022 with the Los Angeles Dodgers. LA ultimately made the difficult decision to move on from the former NL MVP during this past offseason. Bellinger ended up signing with the Chicago Cubs and has enjoyed a resurgence in 2023. However, is Bellinger actually back? There’s no […]

Chicago Cubs star Cody Bellinger has been linked to the New York Yankees in rumors with the MLB trade deadline less than a month away. Naturally, with his Cubs in the Bronx for a series against the Yankees, who his father Clay played for, Bellinger was asked about his connection to the franchise. The Cubs […]

Former Los Angeles Dodgers and current Chicago Cubs star Cody Bellinger has a lot to celebrate. On Thursday, Bellinger’s girlfriend and model Chase Carter shared on her Instagram that she said yes to an engagement. In the post, she showed off her square cut diamond engagement ring, per People. Chase Carter also shared an image […]

The Chicago Cubs signed Cody Bellinger to a one-year deal last winter with the hope he could be a key contributor in 2023. He’s hitting .252 in 43 games with seven home runs but did miss a month due to injury. With the Cubbies four games out of first place in the NL Central, it […]

The Chicago Cubs activated former NL MVP Cody Bellinger on Thursday, according to the team. Bellinger moved to the 10-day IL for a knee injury on May 19th and hasn’t played since. He will rejoin the team tonight as the Cubs play the Pittsburgh Pirates. Earlier this week, Bellinger played two rehab games for the […]

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger is still working his way back from a knee injury that landed him on the injured list. Currently on a stint in the minors, Bellinger is also reportedly playing first base with Triple-A Iowa. The decision to let him play first base was brought about to help ease the pressure […]

It seems obvious that the Chicago Cubs aren’t headed in the right direction this season. At 28-37 and 6.5 games out of the first place Pittsburgh Pirates, they have a lot of ground to make up if they hope to play in October. That doesn’t seem likely, though. While that many games out isn’t detrimental […]

The clock is ticking on the Los Angeles Angels. Dual threat extraordinaire Shohei Ohtani is in the last year of team control, which means that the Angels will have greater urgency to bolster the roster ahead of the August 1 trade deadline so they could make Ohtani’s potential last season in Orange County as fruitful […]

The Chicago Cubs are in the midst of some severe struggles. In order to switch up the mojo a little, they have made some roster moves with some of their bigger names. One such move is that Cody Bellinger has been placed on the IL with a left knee contusion. Another one that will catch […]

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger exited Monday’s series-opening game on the road against the Houston Astros due to a scary knee injury. However, it appears that he’s avoided a serious physical issue, as evidenced by the fact that the Cubs have not placed him on the injured list. Cubs manager David Ross even said that […]

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger suffered a scary injury making a leaping catch at the wall during Monday night’s game against the Houston Astros — but it appeared he avoided a significant ailment to his left leg. “Cody Bellinger said he felt a sense of relief postgame, as his left knee felt improved,” wrote MLB.com’s […]

Cody Bellinger saw his career take a turn for the worst after his MVP campaign with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2019. Injuries and poor play ultimately led the Dodgers to say goodbye, to which the Chicago Cubs responded by giving him a 1-year prove it contract this offseason. Through 27 games, Bellinger looks to […]

Former NL MVP Cody Bellinger has struggled at the plate over the past two seasons. Perhaps all he needed was a change of scenery, as the former Los Angeles Dodgers star is playing well to begin his tenure with the Chicago Cubs. Bellinger’s Cubs teammate Marcus Stroman shared a message on Twitter that Chicago fans […]

Cody Bellinger received a pitch-clock violation because he got a standing ovation in his return to Dodger Stadium, and New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer isn’t too happy about it. A former teammate of Bellinger with the Dodgers, Scherzer believes that MLB went too far by sticking to the letter of the law in Bellinger’s […]

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger made his return to Dodger Stadium Friday but waited until Saturday to make some noise against his former team. The former Dodger made a sensational catch in the bottom of the second inning, leaping up to rob Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Jason Heyward of a two-run home run. Though the […]

Chicago Cubs OF Cody Bellinger was called for a pitch clock violation in his first at-bat at Dodger Stadium as an opponent on Friday. Despite the Los Angeles Dodgers fans giving Bellinger an ovation, the umpire still decided to strictly follow the rule book, a decision that led to backlash from around the MLB world. […]

San Francisco Giants pitcher Alex Wood called out MLB on Saturday morning following an incident that took place on Friday night. Chicago Cubs OF Cody Bellinger was making his return to Dodger Stadium for the first time since being released during the offseason. The former MVP took his time getting into the box for his […]

Cody Bellinger, now a member of the Chicago Cubs, is returning to Dodger Stadium for the first time since leaving the Los Angeles Dodgers last offseason. Despite his disappointing exit from the team that non-tendered him, Bellinger emphasized that he has nothing but good memories with the franchise and the fanbase. Ahead of his return […]

Cody Bellinger is expected to make his return to Dodger Stadium on Friday. However, the former Los Angeles Dodgers’ MVP may have his homecoming delayed. Bellinger’s girlfriend is reportedly “due any day” with their second child, per Tony Andracki of the Marquee Sports Network. Although fans want to see Cody Bellinger face his former team, family […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs are currently gearing up for a weekend series at Dodger Stadium. For Cody Bellinger, Friday’s game represents more than simply a beginning to another series. Instead, it is his long-awaited return to Los Angeles after the Dodgers cut ties with him during the offseason. Bellinger had plenty of […]

Cody Bellinger is set to make his return to Dodger Stadium on Friday with the Chicago Cubs. Prior to the 2023 campaign, Bellinger had spent his entire big league career in LA with the Dodgers. Los Angeles ultimately decided to cut ties during the offseason with the centerfielder following a pair of down seasons in 2021 […]

Cody Bellinger signed a 1-year contract with the Chicago Cubs this off-season, essentially a deal for him to prove he is still an MVP caliber player. Former Cubs outfielder and World Series champion Dexter Fowler believes Bellinger will return to an MVP pedigree this season, per Marquee Sports Network. Bellinger was an NL MVP in […]

The Chicago Cubs are one of the most unpredictable teams heading into the 2023 season. They could realistically be a playoff contender, but it also wouldn’t be surprising to see them finish near the bottom of their division. Chicago’s roster is full of question marks. They made a number of moves over the offseason, bringing […]

Cody Bellinger was once regarded as one of the best players in all of baseball. He won an MVP with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and also helped lead the ball club to their 2020 World Series victory. The Dodgers ultimately decided to move on from Bellinger this past offseason following a pair of down years […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are entering a youth movement of sorts heading into the 2023 season. Diego Cartaya is a young and exciting prospect with superstar potential, while pitchers such as Michael Grove, Ryan Pepiot, and Bobby Miller will likely play a role for the Dodgers at some point this season. Additionally, Miguel Vargas is […]

The Chicago Cubs are coming off back-to-back losing season, but the team has made several moves in the offseason to turn that situation around. While they bear little resemblance to the team that won the 2016 World Series, general manager Jed Hoyer has legitimate hope that the Cubs can become a winning team once again […]

Cody Bellinger’s offensive woes have been well-documented over the past two seasons. The former Los Angeles Dodgers’ MVP continued to play an impressive brand of defense in centerfield for LA in 2021 and 2022. On the other hand, his offensive output was minimal and it was clear that both sides needed a fresh start. Bellinger […]