Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
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The Rundown: Checking on Cubs’ Offseason Acquisitions, Morel Goes Yard, Japan Wins Epic WBC Final
“We went to the town with the library and swung all over that long tall bank on the main street.”…
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Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/21/23): Hoerner Leading Off, Mervis DH, Taillon Starting
The WBC championship has taken precedence over any spring baseball, so this will be quicker than usual. Rest assured that…
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The Rundown: MLB May Tweak New Rules, Assad Making Strong Case for Roster Spot, USA Battles Japan for WBC Championship
“I can’t have been there when brains were handed ’round or get past the cover of your books profound.” –…
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Cubs Two-Way Prospect Nazier Mulé Needs Tommy John Surgery
As initially reported by Meghan Montemurro of the Tribune, Cubs two-way prospect Nazier Mulé will miss what would have been his…
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Improved Versions of Edwin Ríos, Nick Madrigal Could Form Unlikely 3B Platoon
The Cubs went into the offseason with a big power deficit on the left side and questions at third base,…
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The Rundown: Frigid Opening Day Weather Looms, Ríos Ready to Bust Out, Rotation Battle Intensifies, USA Earns WBC Championship Berth
“So cold up north that the birds can hardly fly. I’m going back south and let this winter pass on…
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Justin Steele ‘Moving Underwater’ in Wild Start, Keegan Thompson’s Decreased Velo Troubling
There are times when you can see right away that pitcher just doesn’t have it, maybe even from his first…
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Sunday Rundown: WBC Great for Baseball, Caissie Holds His Own, Revisiting Prospect Trades, Will Ferell’s ‘Stint’ as Cub
Baseball has its answer to finding a younger audience, and who would have guessed it was nothing more than the…
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The Rundown: Cubs Hitters Trailing Pitchers, Swanson Slumping Badly, Trout Leads Team USA to Quarterfinals
“Can you imagine no love, pride, deep-fried chicken, or your best friend always sticking up for you? Even when I…
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The Rundown: Kilian Has Another Strong Outing, Opening Day Roster Nearly Set, MLB Makes Replay Review More Transparent
“And when you were thrown in a crowd could you believe yourself? Did you repeat yourself? ‘Cause no one would…
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