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A hat and glove of a Chicago Cubs player in the dugout during the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on September 02, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Cubs Are Reportedly 'Actively Involved' In Alex Bregman Discussions

The Chicago Cubs missed the postseason for a fourth straight season after finishing with a record of 83-79 and tied for second in the National League Central. Since winning the World Series in 2016, the Cubs have appeared in the playoffs three times with two of those appearances ending in los...

James Merling • 1 year ago

Cubs Have Had Trade Talks With Padres About Veteran Pitcher

Since winning the World Series in 2016, the Chicago Cubs have made three playoff appearances, but two have resulted in being swept in the wild-card round. The Cubs missed the postseason for a fourth straight year in 2024 after finishing with a record of 83-79 and second in the National League...

James Merling • 1 year ago

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 19: Starting pitcher Jameson Taillon #50 of the Chicago Cubs throws in the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Wrigley Field on April 19, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

Jameson Taillon Provides Honest Thoughts On Facing Dodgers

The Chicago Cubs missed the postseason for a fourth straight season after finishing with a record of 83-79 and second in the National League Central in 2024. This offseason, they have made some notable transactions to improve their roster for 2025. The biggest acquisition came in a trade with...

James Merling • 1 year ago

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Analyst Makes Bold Prediction About Cubs' Outfield This Season

The Chicago Cubs missed the postseason for the fourth straight year after finishing with a record of 83-79 and coming in second place in the National League Central. After winning the World Series in 2016, the Cubs made the National League Championship Series in 2017, but then they have faile...

James Merling • 1 year ago

Analyst Makes Bold Prediction About Cubs Next Season

The Chicago Cubs missed the postseason for the fourth straight season after finishing with a record of 83-79 and finishing in second place in the National League Central. Since winning the World Series in 2016, the Cubs have only advanced past the wild-card series in the postseason once, and...

James Merling • 1 year ago

A helmet is placed in a seat between innings during the MLB regular season game between the Kansas City Royals and the Chicago Cubs, on Wednesday August 8th, 2018 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO.

Cubs Are Showing Interest In Free Agent Infielder

The Chicago Cubs missed the postseason for the fourth straight season after finishing with a record of 83-79, which was good enough for a second-place finish in the National League Central. After winning the World Series in 2016, the Cubs have only advanced past the wild-card round once. The...

James Merling • 1 year ago

Analyst Believes Cubs Will Make One More Big Move This Offseason

Justin Hussong • 2 years ago The Chicago Cubs made a splash when they acquired outfielder Kyle Tucker in a trade with the Houston Astros, marking their first big move of the offseason and injecting some life into a franchise that desperately needed it. One analyst doesn't think the Cubs are stopping with the Tucker acqui...

A helmet is placed in a seat between innings during the MLB regular season game between the Kansas City Royals and the Chicago Cubs, on Wednesday August 8th, 2018 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO.

Cubs Are Reportedly 'Determined' To Trade 2 Players

James Merling • 2 years ago The Chicago Cubs missed the postseason for the fourth straight season in 2024 after finishing with a record of 83-79. It was their second straight year finishing in second place in the National League Central with their last division title coming back in 2020. The Cubs will be looking to make...

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Insider Says If 1 MLB Team Spends Money, They Can Be Special

James Merling • 2 years ago The Chicago Cubs missed the postseason for a fourth straight season in 2024 after finishing with a record of 83-79. After winning the World Series in 2016, the Cubs have only made the postseason three times in the next eight seasons. While the Cubs weigh their options this offseason before th...

Analyst Reveals What Areas Cubs Should Improve This Offseason

Justin Hussong • 2 years ago The Chicago Cubs are one of the only big market teams who don't appear to be courting the prize of the free agent pool, superstar outfielder Juan Soto, but that doesn't mean the team isn't angling to make some significant improvements this offseason. After a solid 83-79 season, the Cubs are o...

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 01: Corbin Burnes #39 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches the ball against the Kansas City Royals during the second inning of Game One of the Wild Card Series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on October 01, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (

Analyst Says Corbin Burnes Would Be A Great Fit For One MLB Team

James Merling • 2 years ago With the Major League Baseball season officially over after the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series, all eyes will now turn to the offseason. Some big-time names will hit free agency this offseason, and Corbin Burnes headlines the free-agent starting pitchers that could potentially chang...

Cubs Recently Made Unique MLB History

Justin Hussong • 2 years ago The Chicago Cubs haven't had the season many fans had hoped for, especially after getting off to a strong start and giving fans a glimpse of what they are capable of. Despite the disappointing run they have had in 2024, the Cubs found a way to make a unique instance of MLB history on Saturday...

CINCINNATI, OHIO - JUNE 09: Shota Imanaga #18 of the Chicago Cubs throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on June 09, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Insider Reveals Why Teams Missed On Shota Imanaga In Free Agency

Justin Hussong • 2 years ago Yoshinobu Yamamoto was the biggest prize by far in free agency this past offseason, as the starting pitcher from Japan came with an incredibly polished skill set and big-game experience at just 25 years of age, which is the reason why the Los Angeles Dodgers gave him a 13-year, $325 million c...

A hat and glove sit on the bench in the Chicago Cubs dugout during the Cubs game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on June 26, 2017 in Washington, DC.

Cubs Ace Continues To Hold Competitive Lead In NL Race

Justin Hussong • 2 years ago It's still early in the MLB season, but it's never too early to start thinking about end-of-year awards as we are now a third of the way through the season. One Chicago Cubs player has surprised everyone and is continuing to hold a sizable lead for one prestigious award. MLB.com shared its up...

Shota Imanaga #18 of the Chicago Cubs in action during the first inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on May 01, 2024 in the Queens borough of New York City.

Shota Imanaga Sits Atop Key MLB Ranking

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago MLB loves its power rankings. Every week, they run a teams edition in which they cover the hottest and most talented squads in baseball. But they also like to rank pitchers, or starters to be more specific. The starting pitching landscape is constantly changing due to injuries and the hurlers...

Shota Imanaga #18 of the Chicago Cubs pitches during the first inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on May 01, 2024 in the Queens borough of New York City.

Shota Imanaga Headlines Elite Group Of MLB Aces

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Chicago Cubs hit the jackpot with Shota Imanaga. Seeing how much Yoshinobu Yamamoto got paid ($325 million), to think the Cubs got Imanaga for $53 million is downright comical. That's how winning runs are born: not with the mammoth contracts, but with the savvy investments. Imanaga, who c...

Shota Imanaga #18 of the Chicago Cubs pitches in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on May 13, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Shota Imanaga Continues To Dominate MLB Leaderboard

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Chicago Cubs are right in the thick of the NL Central race as of Thursday with a 25-19 record, and are a game-and-a-half behind the leaders, the Milwaukee Brewers. A big reason behind their early success has been Shota Imanaga. Whereas other pitchers got $100+ million contracts, Imanaga c...

Cody Bellinger #24 of the Chicago Cubs rounds the bases for a solo home run in the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on May 07, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

Insider Shares Intriguing Cody Bellinger Stat For Cubs

Justin Hussong • 2 years ago After a long wait this offseason, Cody Bellinger finally re-signed with the Chicago Cubs just before the season started after having a strong renaissance season in 2023 with a career-high .307 batting average, 20 steals, and his most home runs since 2019 after three straight disastrous season...

Shota Imanaga #18 of the Chicago Cubs in action during the first inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on May 01, 2024 in the Queens borough of New York City.

Shota Imanaga Tops Impressive List Made By MLB Executives

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Signing a free agent in MLB requires a lot of thought, effort, and time; not to mention financial resources. Teams have to think about the odds of a specific free agent performing well on their squad, not just about his past track record. That makes the whole process tricky. Now that more tha...

Shota Imanaga #18 of the Chicago Cubs pitches during the first inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on May 01, 2024 in the Queens borough of New York City.

Shota Imanaga Is Pitching At A Historic Rate

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago In the offseason, the Chicago Cubs signed Japanese left-hander Shota Imanaga to a four-year, $53 million deal that could be a five-year, $80 million pact if a club option is picked up. Several weeks prior to that, the Los Angeles Dodgers inked Yoshinobu Yamamoto to a 12-year, $325 million con...

A hat and glove of a Chicago Cubs player in the dugout during the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on September 02, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Cubs Lose Star Slugger To Fractured Rib

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Chicago Cubs got some crushing injury news on Wednesday. One of their best players, Cody Bellinger, was placed on the injured list with a rib fracture, per MLB insider Jon Heyman. "Cody Bellinger has a fractured rib and Pete Crow-Armstrong has been called up, Cubs manager Craig Counsell t...

Fans celebrate after the Chicago Cubs defeated the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on August 30, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

Video Shows Former Cubs Star Receiving A Proper Ovation

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Colorado Rockies are playing against the Chicago Cubs on Monday afternoon. The Cubs are 1-2 to open the season, and the Rockies are 1-3. The game is important because it can represent the start of a turnaround for one of the squads. However, it also has a sense of nostalgia to it. It mark...

A hat and glove of a Chicago Cubs player in the dugout during the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on September 02, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Cubs Continue To Receive Elite Performance From 1 Slugger

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago When the Chicago Cubs signed Seiya Suzuki ahead of the 2022 season, big things were expected of him. He had been a monster in his native Japan, after all. Then, in 2022 and 2023, he returned wRC+ (a stat that assesses offensive performance relative to the league average) finishes of 116 and 1...

Michael Capponi, Sammy Sosa attend Inlist 3rd Anniversay Party During Art Basel Miami Beach 2017 on December 6, 2017 in Miami, Florida.

Sammy Sosa Returns To Chicago With A Message For Ownership

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago For years, Sammy Sosa was the talk of the league. He was one of the main reasons behind fans regaining interest in the game thanks to his exciting home-run record chase in 1998, and his immense exhibitions of power afterwards. However, he has had a cold relationship with Chicago Cubs owner To...

Manager Craig Counsell #30 of the Chicago Cubs looks on during a spring training workout at Sloan Park on February 20, 2024 in Mesa, Arizona.

Craig Counsell Discusses Adjusting To New Surroundings

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Chicago Cubs made a considerable investment to bring in Craig Counsell as their new manager. They already had a solid skipper under contract in David Ross, but they thought Counsell could really make a difference and brought him to Chicago. Now that he has had some time to get his feet we...

Cody Bellinger #24 of the Chicago Cubs runs to second base after hitting a double against the San Francisco Giants during the third inning at Wrigley Field on September 06, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

Insider Details Cody Bellinger's New Contract

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago After months of speculation and people questioning his ability to play baseball, Cody Bellinger found a team. It's the Chicago Cubs, the one that gave him a chance in 2023. The Cubs, who are now looking like the NL Central favorites, signed him to a three-year, $80 million deal. MLB insider B...

Chicago Cubs fans cheer as Nico Hoerner #2 of the Chicago Cubs hits a two-run home run against the San Francisco Giants during the sixth inning at Wrigley Field on September 09, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.

Cubs Insider Comments On Latest 'Great Deal' For The Team

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago After months of rumors and negotiations, the Chicago Cubs are bringing back their best player of the 2023 season. Outfielder Cody Bellinger, who had an amazing rebound campaign, is back on a three-year, $80 million deal. The deal is flexible for both sides: it's not an extremely long commitme...

A hat and glove of a Chicago Cubs player in the dugout during the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on September 02, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Cubs Taking A Chance On Veteran Slugger

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Chicago Cubs' offseason didn't start on the right foot. They stood idly by as other contenders signed Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Sonny Gray, Teoscar Hernandez, and many other difference-makers. They secured the services of manager Craig Counsell, but when it comes to actual player...

Cody Bellinger #24 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run against the Miami Marlins during the sixth inning at loanDepot park on April 30, 2023 in Miami, Florida.

Cody Bellinger Was Part Of A Historic 2023 Group

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The weekend brought some great news for Chicago Cubs fans. It took the whole winter and some of the spring, but they were finally able to re-sign slugger Cody Bellinger. The center fielder put pen to paper on a three-year deal worth $80 million. The pact will also include opt-out clauses afte...

A hat and glove sit on the bench in the Chicago Cubs dugout during the Cubs game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on June 26, 2017 in Washington, DC.

Young Cubs Slugger Gives Fans An Early Spring Highlight

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Spring training games are officially underway. The Los Angeles Dodgers demolished the San Diego Padres, 14-1, in the first official spring game on Thursday. For Friday, fans have multiple options to choose from. The Chicago Cubs are playing the Chicago White Sox, and Christopher Morel didn't...

Cody Bellinger #24 of the Chicago Cubs makes a catch during the third inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on September 19, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

Cubs Owner Comments On The Pursuit Of Cody Bellinger

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago In this MLB free-agent market, those who pounced on offers in November and December got a considerable amount of money. Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Sonny Gray, Jung-Hoo Lee, and several others got paid handsomely. Those who decided to wait until January, like Marcus Stroman, got good m...

Justin Steele #35 of the Chicago Cubs pitches in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on September 26, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Cubs Ace Praises New Teammate In Creative Way

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Justin Steele had an impressive 2023. He developed and blossomed into the Chicago Cubs' ace, even positioning himself as a Cy Young award candidate. After watching him put up a 3.06 ERA in 173.1 innings last year, we would say he knows a thing or two about pitching. With that being the case,...

Hector Neris #50 of the Houston Astros reacts after striking out Julio Rodriguez #44 of the Seattle Mariners during the sixth inning at T-Mobile Park on September 27, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.

Insider Details Hector Neris' Contract With Cubs

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Chicago Cubs recently announced the signing of relief pitcher Hector Neris. The former Philadelphia Phillie and Houston Astro had the season of his life in 2023, with a 1.71 ERA and 77 strikeouts in 68.1 innings. That season earned him a nice payday. MLB insider Jon Heyman explained some...