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Chicago CubsDavid Ross' Cubs future draws eye-opening takes from owner, GM

The Chicago Cubs managed to make a playoff push for much of the 2023 campaign, and while they ultimately came up short, it’s safe to say that it was an encouraging campaign for the Cubs. Much of that is due to David Ross’ success as the team’s manager, and he’s received quite a bit of […]

Chicago CubsCubs President Jed Hoyer breaks silence on Seiya Suzuki's devastating error vs. Braves

The Chicago Cubs are still reeling from a Tuesday night loss to the National League leading Atlanta Braves that helped rival Milwaukee clinch the NL Central pennant. A fly ball to right-center field was flubbed by Suzuki, who let the ball go right past his glove helping the Braves to seize control of the game. […]

Chicago CubsCubs' stretch run struggles get eye-opening Jed Hoyer response

The Chicago Cubs have struggled in recent action. They still hold an NL Wild Card spot but other teams are closing in fast. Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer commented on Chicago’s 2-8 stretch as the playoffs loom, via Jesse Rogers of ESPN. “At times did I feel like we looked tired? Yes. But […]

Chicago CubsJed Hoyer admits Cubs was close to being trade deadline sellers before winning streak

The Chicago Cubs recently lost an eight-game winning streak. But that streak may have been the force that gets them into the playoffs. Without it, they would have been sellers at the trade deadline and bound for another losing season. Ahead of the deadline, they told teams that they would not trade pending free agent […]

Chicago CubsCubs president Jed Hoyer hint's at Chicago's MLB trade deadline plans

Chicago Cubs president Jed Hoyer spoke about his team’s mindset ahead of the MLB’s trade deadline Aug. 1. The Cubs are third in the NL Central with  42-48 record. Via The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma: “Obviously, we’re going to see where we are,” Hoyer said. “The hope, certainly, is that we play well for the next […]

Chicago CubsCubs president highlights team's biggest needs ahead of MLB trade deadline

The Chicago Cubs have had a shaky first half of the season, currently holding a 39-45 record. As the Cubs enter the MLB trade deadline, President Jed Hoyer has a few ideas in the direction Chicago will go. Hoyer didn’t outwardly say the Cubs would be buyers or sellers at the deadline. However, he outlined […]

Chicago CubsCubs' Jed Hoyer sounds off on key Eric Hosmer plans for 2023 season

The Chicago Cubs will have multiple options to be their starting first baseman in the 2023 season, including Eric Hosmer and Trey Mancini. The two veteran sluggers signed off on free agent deals with the Cubs in January. Matt Mervis may also be in the mix to take hold of the starting first base job […]

Chicago CubsCubs' Jed Hoyer keeps it real on Cody Bellinger expectations for 2023 season

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. […]

Chicago CubsCubs' Jed Hoyer reveals one major regret from the Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo era in Chicago

When the Chicago Cubs won the World Series in the 2016 season, there was much expectation that they would go on to build MLB’s next formidable dynasty. However, this did not pan out in the coming seasons. Over the next four years, the Cubs ended up winning a mere one total playoff series. Even as […]

Chicago CubsJed Hoyer hints at major plans for the Cubs in free agency

When the Chicago Cubs elected to take an aggressive approach as sellers at the MLB trade deadline earlier this season, it indicated to many that the team would now undergo a rebuilding period. However, this may not be the case after all. On Friday, Cubs team president Jed Hoyer revealed his early plans for the […]

Chicago CubsAnthony Rizzo fires back at Jed Hoyer over Cubs' extension comments

It appears the fire sale the Chicago Cubs had at the MLB Trade Deadline is just the beginning of the drama that is set to unfold. On Monday, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer appeared on Chicago’s ESPN1000 to voice his own frustrations with not being able to get Anthony Rizzo, Javy Baez, and […]

Chicago CubsThe Cubs really messed up this offseason and now have to makeup for it

When the Chicago Cubs traded Yu Darvish this past offseason and didn’t get much back in return, it sent a signal out that the move was strictly made to get off of Darvish’s contract. The move was the first of what was expected to be a domino effect of moves that the Cubs could make […]

Chicago CubsCubs general manager infuriated team not at vaccination threshold

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 […]

Chicago CubsCubs' Theo Epstein steps down as president of baseball operations

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 […]

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