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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 […]

The Chicago Cubs’ current strategy is difficult to figure out. On one hand, they’ve lost a number of stars over the past few years and were seemingly rebuilding. On the other hand, Chicago brought in players such as Dansby Swanson, Cody Bellinger, and Jameson Taillon during the offseason. Chicago has enough talent to potentially make […]

It took a while for Cody Bellinger to find a new home in the majors after he was non-tendered by the Los Angeles Dodgers in November. Bellinger ultimately put pen to paper on a one-year, $17.5 million deal with the Chicago Cubs in December. The contract agreement includes a mutual option for the 2024 season. […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ outfielder Trayce Thompson is a potential Cody Bellinger replacement for LA. Whether he takes over primary centerfield duties or not, Thompson has a strong chance of making the big league roster out of Spring Training. He recently addressed his mindset heading into 2023, per Dodgers Insider’s Rob Gutterman. “I’ve always been motivated. […]

The Chicago Cubs were big spenders during the MLB offseason, securing some quality talent after a couple of rebuilding seasons. Of course, not all of the acquisitions the Cubs made during the offseason will be surefire home runs. In fact, some of the moves can be considered rather risky.  Among the multitude of new faces […]

Cody Bellinger recently told his Chicago Cubs teammate Ian Happ on the “Compound Podcast” how the shift departure in 2023 will help him and other hitters. “It (the shift going away in 2023) just opens up a completely different part of the game,” Bellinger said. “Your whole life, growing up, you hit a line drive, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers still do not have a clear Cody Bellinger replacement in centerfield. Players such as Chris Taylor, James Outman, and Trayce Thompson have been listed as potential centerfield options for 2023. Dodgers’ manager Dave Roberts previously got brutally honest on Thompson, per Jeff J. Snider of si.com. “Trayce is a high character […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have endured a quiet offseason for the most part. Sure, they landed DH/OF JD Martinez and SP Noah Syndergaard. They’ve also made a flurry of minor additions to the roster. However, LA has lost Trea Turner, Justin Turner, and Cody Bellinger in free agency. And the team has yet to replace any […]

The Chicago Cubs made a number of interesting free agency moves this offseason. They notably brought in SS Dansby Swanson and OF Cody Bellinger. But they made other moves which will impact the 2023 team as well.  Chicago has been in a rebuilding state over the past few seasons. They traded stars such as Kris […]

Cody Bellinger and the Chicago Cubs agreed on a 1-year, $17.5 million deal in MLB free agency. For Bellinger, the opportunity represents a new start and a chance to reinvent himself as a big league hitter. On the other hand, Chicago gets a terrific defensive centerfielder with a sky high offensive ceiling. Bellinger recently broke […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are going to have a different feel in 2023. Two players who were previously cornerstones of the team, Justin Turner and Cody Bellinger, signed elsewhere in MLB free agency this offseason. Mookie Betts offered a blunt response in reference to their respective departures, per Fox News. “I mean, it sucks,” Betts […]

Clayton Kershaw admitted in an MLB Network interview that the free agency departures of Cody Bellinger and Justin Turner are “going to be weird” for the Los Angeles Dodgers, per Matthew Moreno.  Kershaw got brutally honest as well on Turner leaving LA and signing with the Boston Red Sox. “JT is such a cornerstone of the […]

Cody Bellinger joined the Chicago Cubs in free agency, ending his tenure with the Los Angeles Dodgers after agreeing to the one-year, $17.5 million deal with the Northsiders. After making his free-agency decision, Bellinger took to Instagram with an emotional address to the Dodgers organization and the city of Los Angeles, while getting Cubs fans […]

Cody Bellinger and the Chicago Cubs agreed to terms on a deal following the Los Angeles Dodgers’ decision to non-tender the outfielder. Bellinger, a former NL MVP, has struggled mightily from an offensive standpoint over the past two seasons. People around the MLB world are unsure of what to expect from Bellinger heading into 2023. […]

Dave Roberts and the Los Angeles Dodgers watched as former National League MVP Cody Bellinger signed with the Chicago Cubs in MLB free agency on Tuesday. Bellinger, who was non-tendered by the Dodgers back in November, was probably a longshot to return to Los Angeles. But that isn’t stopping Roberts and the Dodgers from feeling […]

It’s not only Chicago Cubs fans who are ecstatic to have Cody Bellinger on board. Even All-Star outfielder Ian Happ couldn’t help but get excited about the arrival of the former Los Angeles Dodgers star. On Twitter, Happ shared his high expectations with Bellinger now with the Cubs. He even went as far as to […]

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross found out about the team’s signing of Cody Bellinger on live TV, per Intentional Talk. Some 🔥 breaking news to the Cubs skipper himself 😂@KMillar15: "Congratulations on Cody Bellinger…just happened."@D_Ross3: "Did it really? Nice." pic.twitter.com/Hs9SFfKHQV — Intentional Talk (@IntentionalTalk) December 6, 2022 Intentional  Talk’s Kevin Millar congratulated Ross on Cody […]