Cubs Free Agency Shortstop Pursuit Might Be In Jeopardy
We should know by now that the Chicago Cubs are looking to add one of the big-four shortstops this offseason....
Editorial
CHICAGOstyleSPORTS or other Chicago fan’s opinion pieces on current Chicago sports news, rumors, and happenings.
Cubs Are Expected to Engage in Extensions for Ian Happ and Nico Hoerner
Well look at that! The Chicago Cubs do know they can negotiate with their current stars for potential extensions! According...
Gordo: Correa will be a Cub + a National Insider Agrees
We all already know that the Chicago Cubs will be a big player in free agency this winter. With rumors...
My Experience as a Cubs Season Ticket Holder
Last February I wrote about my decision to become a Chicago Cubs season ticket holder. It wasn't an easy decision...
2022 Chicago Cubs, Maybe I’m Optimistic
I never put a label on my Chicago Cubs fandom before, but back in 2009, Michael J. Fox visited Wrigley...
I Got Cubs Season Tickets, My Story
This is really a love story, a boy meets a girl, boy falls in love with a girl, and boy...
The Chicago Bears Got their Man
The Chicago Bears have hired the 17th head coach in the team's history, Matt Eberflus. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports...
Reason for Optimism: Labor Talks Progressed for Once
Every day I scroll through several Twitter posts saying how much someone misses baseball. While there isn't a real threat...
HOF Hopes of Bonds, Clemens, Schilling, and Sosa
Tomorrow we all find out who will and who will not be elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame....
And… One Potential Coach is Off the List
For those of you that had Leslie Frazier as the Chicago Bears next head coach in the next coach pool,...
Few Weeks Removed, Cubs did the Right Thing
When you watch the Milwaukee Brewers put a 12 spot up in the first inning over two games, it doesn't...
Realist Taking Over for Bandwagon, Fansplaining Just Isn’t Welcomed
There's a new trend in Chicago Cubs social circles, a trend which seemingly rips the knowledge of one fan to...
Jed Isn’t Exactly Being Forthright With You
I was helping my sister-in-law move from her apartment in Milwaukee to a place in Madison. So as I sit...
Check on your Cubs Fans Friends Tonight, They Aren’t Doing Well
There is a balance in sport. When you are a fan of a team, emotions will always enter the equation....
Anthony Rizzo: It’s a Tribute
In 2012, Chicago Cubs fans thought they understood that the organization would go through a rebuild. Sure, we get it....
Even if Traded, Bryant Would Absolutely Come Back – But IS he Being Dealt!?
With rumors floating around a lot of Chicago Cubs players, it has seemed like a forgone conclusion that Kris Bryant...
Baez’s Heart Will Always be in Chicago While One Rumor Looms
We already touched on a persistent rumor with Chicago Cubs first baseman, Anthony Rizzo. There's also some rumors out there...
You Can Be Upset If A Player is Traded
During the MLB All Star Game I have been tweeting quite a bit. A fellow blogger, and coverer of all...
So… What’s the Deal with Ian Happ?
The Chicago Cubs have outperformed expectations in 2021. A team that was destined for a third or fourth place finish,...
Cubs Finances Won’t be an Issue at the Deadline, but What about Baez, Rizzo, and Bryant?
This is a question that many have been wondering about, "what about the core?" We learned that, as long as...
Kimbrel is Better than Ever
I really hate (love) when I am right about something regarding baseball and especially the Chicago Cubs. As soon as...
F@#$ It! The Cubs are a Contender
Maybe I am still punch drunk from the Chicago Cubs sweeping the St. Louis Cardinals. Maybe I'm still riding the...
Cubs, Fourth Most Valuable Franchise in Baseball, 22nd in the World
But, MLB franchises have losses of, “of biblical proportions.” At least that is what Tom Ricketts wants you to believe....
It’s Kris Bryant Revenge SZN
I've been called a Kris Bryant fan boy far more times than I can count. Thing is, I have never...
It’s Not Traditional, But Happ Working Atop the Order
There are a lot of things that aren't working in the Chicago Cubs offense. But I'm not here for that...
Small Change to Kickstart Baez
Not sure if you've noticed this, but Javier Baez is striking out at an alarming rate. When David Ross was...
Rizzo Feels He Gave the Cubs Ample Time for Extension
How do you treat the first real acquisition your franchise made that turned things around? The guy that came out...
Baez the Vaccine Advocate Reveals Cubs and Agents Still Talking Extension
MLB players are beginning to get their COVID vaccines, and not only is it a smart idea, the more players...
What to Expect, Cubs 2021
We are finally here, Opening Day Eve. I just finished watch the Son Ranto Show, they had a panel of...
Christian Jones Returns to the Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears are set to bring back their former player Christian Jones to bolster their roster. The 30-year-old linebacker...
Three Cubs that Will Impress You in 2021
Ok, ok, ok... enough with the sky is falling, the Chicago Cubs aren't re-signing a single player negativity. There's a...
MLB Announces Experimental Rules in 2021
Like what? A baseball square instead of a diamond? No, silly. Actual rules. MLB has announced that MiLB will play...
Kyle Long Back! But Don’t Get Your Hopes Up Bears Fans
It was announced on Tuesday that retired Chicago Bears guard and three-time Pro Bowler, Kyle Long was returning to the...
Marquee Updates, What to Expect for the 2021 Season
"Believe me, you won't be booing about that in a year. You guys won't be booing about the Marquee Network in one year,” Tom Ricketts audaciously told thousands...
Core Competition, Hoyer Excited for Player Extensions, Hope Springs Eternal (Seriously)
We've been talking about the idea that the Chicago Cubs will sit down with their core players during spring training...
JakeOzlay: Creating the Next Cubs Ace
When the Chicago Cubs signed Jake Arrieta there was some mixed reactions. Some were happy in that nostalgic way and...
Baez Thinking of Giving an Ultimatum to the Cubs
Javier Baez put a lot out to the Chicago media the last few days. He spoke about potential extensions, free...
Cubs Walking a Very Dangerous Line
It's pretty clear the path the Chicago Cubs are taking. Or, at least it should be at this point. As...
Why the Cubs Were Smart to Not Invest in Pitching
Starting pitching, or pitching as a whole has been a big void for the Chicago Cubs over the past three...
In Ryan Pace Fashion, He’s Bidding Against Himself
There certainly is a lot of industry buzz going around with the Chicago Bears and their pursuit of a franchise...
Curious Case: Who in the World is Rhonda John-Davis? Is She on the Tar Heels Men’s Basketball Team?
Sitting here on a Sunday afternoon, after shoveling my driveway and warming up, my brother sends a curious text, "did...
The Real Arenado Effect
Ok, I joked around with some last night about Nolan Arenado and how the St. Louis Cardinals got robbed. I...
Cubs Find Three in Top 100
Earlier today we discussed Keith Law's Top 100 Prospects, and it was there where I discussed the idea that teams...
Keith Law’s Top 100: Cubs? White Sox? Hmm…?
Major League Baseball organizations in the 2020's (or over the past 10 years) have been going after one of two...
Cubs Farewell Video to Lester a Tear-Jerker
Jon Lester is officially a Washington National. I have always been a Lester fan. Now, I don't mean calling out...
Cubs Have Spent 40% of ALL NL Central Free Agent Dollars This Off-Season
I'm not even sure if I stated that correctly in the title. But, of all the dollars the National League...
Duquette: Cubs Have Told Bryant He is NOT Being Traded
If you have read anything I have posted in the last couple of months, I have been very consistent in...
We Have Cracked the New Cubs Plan
So, when Theo Epstein came in, everything was transparent. I don't mean that he emailed every Cubs season ticket holder...
Surprise! Doing What You LOVE, Can Suck Sometimes
I love talking about sports. While sometimes I battle with how others talk sports (my family was very passionate and...
No, Mr. Rogers, It Was Wrong
Admittedly, I have not read the Jesse Rogers article on Kris Bryant and the interview on Red Line Radio -...
The Cubs Fans Have a David Bote Problem
In 2018, Chicago Cubs fans were raving about David Bote, and it came after his Ultimate Slam against the Washington...
Cubs Amaya is Tearing the Crap Outta the Ball in Winter League: Team in Championship
Whenever there is a Willson Contreras trade rumor, it is because the organization has a ton of depth at the...
The Bears partnership with PointsBet: why is it big news for US sports and US sports betting
Sports could easily be argued to be the national pastime in the USA, and there’s certainly no exception to that...
Nagy Quit on the Bears, and the Bears Quit on Him
It is time to start a search for a new head coach. I try not to be this knee-jerk with...
Cubs Are About to Add a Top 5 Prospect
Remember back in 2013 or 2014 when we were getting excited about all the prospects the Chicago Cubs had in...
Someone ‘With Knowledge’ in Bryant’s Camp Claims No Trade is Imminent
So this is going to be a whirlwind sorta day... First, we had the news about Kyle Schwarber signing in...
If Pagano Does This Again, the Bears Will Get Run Out of the Building
The Chicago Bears entered last Sunday's game against their rival, the Green Bay Packers with two opportunities to grab a...
How Baez Can be the ‘Comeback Player of the Year’ in 2021
The 2020 season was one to throw away for a lot of MLB stars. One of those stars was the...
Cubs Focusing on the Frosting and Not the Cake
The other day Scott Boras addressed all things baseball through the lens of how it can assist him. As per...
Boras: Bryant will have the chance to hit the market after 2021
Last week we mentioned that the Chicago Cubs and Kris Bryant might not be headed towards a separation this winter....
Cubs News; Rule 5, Darvish News, Bryant Talk, What Did the Contreras Tweet Mean?
There hasn't been a ton of actual news out in Cub land until Thursday's Rule 5 draft. But the Cubs...
Shots Fired: Kasper Declares Anderson Better than Baez
This shouldn't be a surprise, cause, well... It's the truth. I know you'll hate me for it, but Tim Anderson...
What’s Next? Trading Baez
Since the non-tender of Kyle Schwarber, that came as a surprise but really shouldn't have, fans have been clamouring about...
Cubs Non-Tender, New Wood Bat League, Bryant Trade? Let’s Talk
I've been away much of November and I hope to have a ton of content for December. I am also...
Ricketts Signalling to Reduce Payroll Reason for Theo’s Departure?
Ok, let's not ignore the COVID-19 effect that will cause most MLB teams to reduce payroll in 2021. That is...
Cubs Actually Considering Declining Rizzo’s Option!?
What in the actual what!? By Sunday evening, the Chicago Cubs will need to make a decision on picking up...
We Haven’t Appreciated them Enough
I sit and watch "Chicago sports fans" spew awfully hateful stuff on current players all the time on Facebook or...
MLB Debt Reaches $8.3 Billion Debt as Free Agency Looms
The 2020 season has been incredibly tough on everyone. Even if you have remained in your job/role for the entire...
Even After Grievance, Bryant Could Find Himself as a Free Agent this Winter
Baseball finances have forever been a bit of a guessing game. Forbes does a nice job of providing estimates, but...
Changes with Marquee Network Putting Viewers in the Dark – Again?
There were a lot of Chicago Cubs fans skeptical of Marquee Sports Network. They were expressing concerns about paying for...
Cubs Cut 100+ Jobs in 2020, There Are No Right Answers
According to The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney, the Chicago Cubs laid off more than 100 people in the...
MLBTR Releases Estimated Cubs Salary Arbitration Increases
Annually, MLB Trade Rumors releases arbitration salaries for any arb-eligible player. While these are estimates, their algorithm is the most...
Hurdles that Kept the Cubs from Extension Agreements
Over the past three offseasons, there has been a ton of talks surrounding extensions to the Chicago Cubs core. The...
Olney: Cubs Offered Bryant an Extension, Source Denies this Ever Happened
Back in 2018, David Kaplan falsely reported that a contract extension worth "north of $200 million," was rejected by Kris...
Biggest Reason Cubs Won’t Sign Bauer, LeMehieu, or Springer – It has NOTHING to do with Money
While the 2020 season didn't go as well as any Chicago Cubs fan would have hoped. But, if you remove...
Grading Theo, His Future, Growing Faction Want Him Out Now
Thankfully, or unthankfully (not a word...), all the Chicago Cubs talk has been about Theo Epstein and his future. Because...
Cubs: Three GREAT Things to Come Out of This Weekend
It has seemed like there wasn't anything to celebrate for weeks when it came to Chicago Cubs baseball. The team...
Cubs NL Central Champs, Bryant Doesn’t Give a Sh– About your Criticizim, Lester’s Last Start? Ever?
The Chicago Cubs dropped their Saturday evening tilt with the Chicago White Sox, but still clinched the National League Central...
Kris Bryant Setting Records Straight
I've stopped biting my tongue over the past couple of days. Sure, opinions are one thing, but this is long...
This Player is Perfectly Comparable to Bryant, KB and Boras Should Emulate In Deal
There's a great deal of worry among Chicago Cubs fans when it comes to Kris Bryant. There's a third of...
If You’re Upset Over Players Boycotting or Sitting Out – YOU’RE the Reason They Need To
No one takes to change easily. Believe me, I am in sales and the hardest part about selling isn't getting...
MLB and Gambling Sponsors: A Newfound Partnership
Sponsorship of sports is not a new pastime. Sport is a huge global industry with a massive following, making it...
Marquee and Comcast Deal Likely, Could Be As Early As Today
There has been growing suspicion of a Marquee Sports Network and Comcast deal for months. Many assumed the Comcast deal...
Cubs Expected to Land Phenom Dubbed ‘Baby A-Rod’
The Chicago Cubs minor league system has been slowly regaining steam. They now boast multiple left-handed pitchers that can reach...
The Cubs WON the Quintana, Eloy/Cease Deal – Here’s Why
I have seen a lot of folks bringing up the trade between the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox from...
Its Official, White Sox have new Partner in Field of Dreams Game
When James Earl Jones told Ray, "they will come" he was right. With the COVID-19 pandemic, the thought of a...
Just Like That, Pitchers Will Never Hit Again
If the reports are true, and the return to play in the MLB will include the DH for both leagues,...
MLB/MLBPA Negotiations, Why Reduced Regular Season and Expanded Playoffs is a Hangup
A lot of the issues between the MLB owners and the MLBPA has fallen on deaf ears throughout the past...
Cubs New Infrastructure Allowed them to Draft HUGE Lefty Arms
Let's face the facts, drafting pitchers is a dangerous game to play. This is why, while I like moves the...
Bailing Out the Owners
An Uncertain Future Major League Baseball is struggling to answer many questions right now. In fact, around the country, speculation...
Ricketts: 70% From Gameday Revenues, But is that True?
Recently Tom Ricketts said the Chicago Cubs earn 70% of their revenue through game day. Things like ticket sales, concessions,...
Trevor Bauer Perfectly Explains the Player’s Issue with their Salary Issues
There is a lot of bickering on the internet these days about things that Blake Snell said, and how guys...
The Cubs DH Spot Isn’t as Easy as You Think
However you feel about the designated hitter in baseball, it seems that the National League will adopt it (if only...
Sorry Baseball Owners, You Don’t Get it Both Ways
With baseball attempting a return, there are still some kinks that need to be ironed out. We've seen the proposals,...
Remember that Time Cody Parkey Cost Mitch Trubisky $25 MILLION?
The NFL can be a very cruel sport, especially for its own players. In the NFL, unlike baseball, player contracts...
The Jordan and Isiah Fued Began in 1985
Watching "The Last Dance" on ESPN is bringing back so many memories of the greatest era of NBA basketball. The...
Michael Jordan – Oakland A’s Star Outfielder!? It Almost Happened. An MJ Conspiracy!!!
Conspiracy theory time... I'm sure many of you that were around at the time know the conspiracy theory that Michael...
What the 90’s Bulls and Michael Jordan Meant to Us
There is a whole generation of kids that, while they know who Michael Jordan is, they more closely relate to...
Mlb to Start Playing in May – Not That Easy
Late yesterday we learned that there is a plan in place to start playing Major League Baseball games in May....
MLB and MLBPA Agree on Return of Baseball Guidelines
While there are no set dates yet, at least there are terms on when the National Pastime will return. According...
Yelich and the Brewers Helped the Cubs
This time last year Colorado Rockies star third baseman, Nolan Arenado signed an eight-year $255 million extension. That deal put...
The Inside Edge on the Cubs Fifth Starter
The biggest questions going into Chicago Cubs Spring Training is what cable providers will Marquee be on, the next... who...
Bryant: “The only person’s opinion that matters here is mine.” Wants to be a Cub, No Hard Feelings, Sign this Man NOW
Saturday morning, Chicago Cubs third baseman destroyed all the rumors, all the fears, all the narratives in a 35-minute press...
Theo Prepping Cubs Fans for Roster Turnover, “That’s Just the Reality.”
"The moment this CBA came out, we knew '20 and '21 were going to be times people would be scratching...
Ian Happ Expected to get 500 At Bats
It's the moments before the Cubs Convention, which means the Cubs executives are coming out of hibernation. When speaking with...
Hoyer: “We Are Not Going to be Able to Keep This Group Together Forever”
As thousands of Cubs fans fill the Sheraton Chicago in hopes to hear about the upcoming Chicago Cubs season, GM...
Mr. Ricketts, Deflection Isn’t a Good Look
Tuesday, May 10th, 2011. That was the day Tom Ricketts completely won me over. Earlier that day I checked out...
Astros Players Reportedly Wore Buzzers to Tip-Off Pitches
The whole cheat-ageddon that issue that has torn apart the Houston Astros, and has now cost the jobs of A.J....
Cubs Spend $42.65 Million in Today, Sign ALL Arb Eligible Players
I feel there's a lot of fans that don't know what today's payroll news really means. But, for all intents...
Louder for those in the back: Bryant WANTS to Remain a Cub Forever
This shouldn’t be news to anyone. Literally, this has been said multiple times over the course of multiple seasons -...
Cubs Rotation Outlook, Darvish Has to be Great
It doesn't look like much will happen with the Chicago Cubs between now and the end of the year. With...
Trading Bryant Will Doom the Cubs
I'm sorry if there's too much Kris Bryant content on the site, but it is for good reason. It's because...
What’s the Deal Xfinity? No Marquee Deal Yet
When you scroll over to Marquee Sports Network's website, Get Marquee Sports Network they proudly advertise how many days, hours,...
Better Roster, Cubs or Sox Where Will Castellanos Land
I have been seeing a lot of this intriguing talk on which Chicago team has the better roster. Just eight...
Cubs to Non-Tender?
Today (Monday, Dec 2nd) is the deadline to tender a contract to any arbitration-eligible players. While there are a ton...
Baez’s New Contract, Don’t get too Excited Just Yet
There has been a lot of rumors that the Chicago Cubs and their star shortstop, Javier Baez are going to...
A New Leaf Turned: Winning Begins Now
After amassing an abysmal 22-60 record for the 2018-2019 season, the Chicago Bulls had a chance to redeem themselves via...
Is the Cubs Hiring David Ross the Right Thing to do?
So, I have admittedly been on David Ross to become the next Chicago Cubs manager like white on rice. But,...
Girardi to be Shutout?
A lot of Chicago Cubs fans had been pulling for former Cubs catcher, Joe Girardi to be hired by the...
Editorial: Cubs Will NOT Shop Kris Bryant this Offseason
I’m out here calling bluffs. During Theo Epstein’s 1:21 minute press conference to end the 2019 Chicago Cubs season, he...
Loretta; Structure, Mandatory Team Activities, Professionalism, Execution
Chicago Cubs bench coach, and a candidate to become the next manager, Mark Loretta was on 670 The Score's Inside...
Theo Epstein May have Created the Next Cubs Manager 11 Years Ago
It is sometimes crazy to see how circular Theo Epstein's career has been, especially with regard to the Chicago Cubs....
Signability of Kris Bryant
Kris Bryant will play a huge part in the next Chicago Cubs championship, either because he's a major piece of...
Did Theo Hint at the End of Almora in Chicago?
I have spent the greater part of the past two years defending reasons why Albert Almora wasn't receiving more playing...
Is this 1998? Cubs Interested in Raul Ibanez
Hold onto your seats! I've been called an idiot, been criticized for clickbait, told I'm too much of a know-it-all....
Cubs Could Hire an Inexperienced Ex-Cub – Not Named Ross
I’ve been on the whole David Ross as the next Chicago Cubs manager for a while. Reason being - he’s...
Joe Maddon Possible Landing Spots
Now that the Chicago Cubs are officially in the post-Joe Maddon era, and we have discussed potential replacements here, it...
Maddon Suggests Chemistry to Blame
While watching Chicago Cubs games over the past couple seasons, I haven't gotten the sense that the roster was fun....
Four Things that Decided the Cubs Season
Without reading, I’m sure there will be a lot of folks pointing to these as reasoning; injuries, not spending in...
Your Trade Kris Bryant Opinion is Very Flawed
Look, I understand the idea, a little. You’re afraid of Kris Bryant leaving the Chicago Cubs and the organization being...
Next Cubs Manager Already on the Bench?
As I hinted at in an earlier post, Jon Heyman believes that there is someone already connected with the Cubs...
Cubs Need a Philosophical Change
“Launch angle is not a fad.” Theo Epstein enthusiastically proclaimed in the midst of a tirade of very honest descriptions...
Is This the End of the Road for Morrow?
If only. It seems that those two words can be used when talking about thousands of ballplayers. If only Corey...
Robo-Umps ARE Coming, Manfred Nearly Guaranteed It
Through all the fun of watching big leaguer's playing with kids over the course of the Little League Classic, there...
Could the Little League Classic Change the Cubs
Anthony Rizzo had some extremely strong words when pressed about the team’s hunger. "When I hear that, I throw that out...
Thom Brennaman Crying – I’m Here for That
The Cincinnati Reds had a 3-1 lead going into the seventh. Luis Castillo dazzled Chicago Cubs hitters and out-pitched struggling...
Could the Cubs Have their Next Pitching Phenom in the Minors!?
The Chicago Cubs have done a good job of creating offensive players. Whether they are in Chicago still or playing...
What You Need to Know About New Cubs, Castellanos and Kemp
It was seconds away from a bloodbath in Chicago media and throughout Cubs fan pages. Early in the day the...
STEALING FIRST!?!? It Could be a Thing Soon – Says Mr Roboto
Its the bottom of the ninth inning, the closer is on the mound. Tying run is on third. There’s two...
Actually an Honest and Open Grading the Cubs First Half
The Chicago Cubs finished the first half of the 2019 baseball season in first place in the National League Central....
Almora Troubles Track Back to Houston
Everyone at one point or another has rode the play Albert Almora fan bus. His dazzling defense and progression on...
Cubs Jake Ovation, Pure Class
As we tend to do in sports, when a popular player returns after leaving town, you salute him. It doesn’t...
Bryant is About to Bust Out
Javier Baez hit a hanging breaking ball over the fence for a three-run shot. Jason Heyward did the same a...
Jake and Bryce: No Brotherly Love Here
With the Chicago Cubs off last night, and me really scrounging for anything to write about, I couldn’t really touch...
Buying Tickets to Wednesday’s or Thursday’s Cubs Game Could be a GREAT Investment
“Are you an idiot!?” That’s likely what you’re thinking. Wednesday’s Chicago forecast shows temperatures in the low 30’s with rain...
Cubs Lineup Game 10 of 162: Cubs v Pirates WRIGLEY HOME OPENER!!!
Ah, there's absolutely nothing like the sights, smells, and sounds of Wrigley Field on opening day. The buzz in the...
Bote Got Paid, Who Else is Lined Up for a Major Payday
Mr. Ultimate Grand Slam himself, David Bote has just been locked down for the next five years with the Chicago...
The Bullpen IS an Issue, and There’s an Easy Fix
Since the end of the 2018 season Theo Epstein has been preaching urgency. The team needs to get off to...
Can the Cubs Rely on Carl Edwards Jr
On the periphery, Carl Edwards Jr has been a great pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. He was even once penned...
Triggered: It Took One Game for the Fire Maddon Fans to Freak Out
Like the Chicago Cubs hitters, it took one game for the fire Joe Maddon crowd to get into mid-season form....
Cubs: The Inmates Running the Asylum, and That’s a Good Thing
There was a sense that Theo Epstein set new rules as a way to keep Joe Maddon from Joe Maddoning....
Insane Opening Day, Bryant is “Edgy” and Other Nuggets
Baseball is back. While, sure, it officially started a week ago in Japan. In either event today officially opened the...
Opening Day Recap- Cubs 12, Rangers 4
Opening. Day. Few words elicit as much joy but the few that do are also included in this recap. Words...
What to Expect When Expecting: Kris Bryant
I don’t understand it. Seriously, I don’t understand how so many Cubs fans have turned on third baseman Kris Bryant....
Happ Extremely Upset After Being Sent Down
If you missed the news, Chicago Cubs Ian Happ has been optioned to Triple-A Iowa. https://twitter.com/rljmb23/status/1109594705120165888?s=21 Happ had been struggling...
What to Expect When Expecting: Javier Baez
I can’t believe there’s actual baseball fans that dislike Javier Baez. It’s even harder for me to grasp the idea...
Umm… Did Darvish Go Full Alou!? How’s He Doing?
If you recall, Cubs fans all over the internet freaked out because of a Yu Darvish blister. Yeah... they freaked...
What to Expect When Expecting: Anthony Rizzo
Now that Anthony Rizzo is married, he very well have to start reading the book What to Expect When You're...
Arenado, Trout, and Bergman… Next Up, Bryant and Rizzo
There is an absolute paradigm shift in how MLB organizations operate. It used to be, if a player wanted to...
What to Expect When Expecting: Willson Contreras
Here in my third installment of what to expect, I’m tackling Chicago Cubs catcher, Willson Contreras. You can check out...
How the New Pitching Rule Benefits Teams Like the Cubs
I know there is a lot of hate around the new three-batter minimum pitching rule that will be all the...
What to Expect When Expecting: Cubs Relief Pitching
This is the second part in a series of detailing expectations of the Chicago Cubs. If you didn't catch the...
What to Expect When Expecting: 2019 Cubs Starting Pitching
There has been a lot of rage over projections this offseason, and the one we as Chicago Cubs fans are...
The Next BIG Thing
There was a weird shift in the way Chicago Cubs fans followed the team once Theo Epstein came to town....
Chatwood Is Pushing an Issue
Yeah, yeah, yeah, we all heard and even shared the jokes about the Chicago Cubs pitcher, Tyler Chatwood. Like, what...
A New Rizzo Contract Outlook
With all the crazy money being tossed around in MLB, it sounds like Chicago Cubs first basemen, Anthony Rizzo, wants...
Cubs Looking at Another Catcher?
It should surprise no one that the 2019 Chicago Cubs should not run Willson Contreras out to the field 138...
Could Kris Bryant’s Next Contract Surpass Bryce Harper’s?
The wait finally ended last week for baseball fans as free agent outfielder, Bryce Harper, and the Philadelphia Phillies agreed...
Pieces in place to keep Bears in Super Bowl Hunt
The Chicago Bears were a missed field goal away from reaching the NFC Divisional Round to take on team they...
Spring Swag, Bryant Making Noises, Darvish Slangin
It’s not real baseball, yet, but with temps running in the negatives back in Chicago Spring Training results might be...
Umm… Don’t Tell Tom, The Cubs Actually Have Tons of Money
We keep hearing, over and over and over and over again that they Chicago Cubs don't have money to spend....
Free Agency, Nolan Arenado Changing Kris Bryant’s Extension Possibilities
The 2018 baseball offseason was supposed to be a vacuum, a single occurrence that you shouldn’t put too much stock...
A Definitive Guide to Being a Fan?
Hop into the comments section of almost any online article about any sport and there's a good chance you"ll find...
Should the Cubs be Worried about the 80 wins Prediction?
To get the new season underway, Chicago Cubs fans are livid. At the start of February, PECOTA released their projections...
Cubs TV Deal – Marquee Increases?
I wrote a piece the other day that was virtually unnoticed, and possibly unnecessary (you be the judge). In it...
Marquee Sports, Cubs, Real Life Hits Our Pastime
Hi ladies and gents. I’ve had a bit of a hiatus, but here’s hoping we come back to a much...
Chuck Pagano is a “Madman” Bears Defense to Get More Aggressive
The Chicago Bears announced the hiring of Chuck Pagano as defensive coordinator, replacing long-time DC, Vic Fangio. Fangio became beloved...
Interesting Kris Bryant and Mookie Betts Connection
Attention! Attention! Read all about it! Both, Kris Bryant and Mookie Betts are really good at baseball. I think we...
The Cubs Unwillingness to Spend Should Bother You, But Not for the Reasons You May Think
This has been a very strange offseason for the Chicago Cubs. With expectations that a free agent like Bryce Harper...
Could the Bears Offensive Line Get a Huge Boost Before the Playoffs?
The Chicago Bears seem to have most everything locked in and going right for them. If there was a list...
The Cold Hard Facts of Bryce Harper
Let's face it, if you want Bryce Harper or if you would prefer he stays far, far away from the...
So Many Feelings About the Addison Russell News, They’re All Ok
I have had a very straight-lined reaction to Addison Russell and everything circling around him, his ex-wife Melisa Reidy, and...
CUBS OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON ADDISON RUSSELL
This has been a whirlwind couple of months for the Chicago Cubs and their shortstop Addison Russell. I guess you...
Cubs are Unlikely to Sign a Big Name, But Will Add an MVP and All Star Pitcher
There are a lot of rumors, stories, and confirmed reports that the Chicago Cubs are unlikely to add a big...
Torreyes is Not Replacing a Starter
Wednesday afternoon, the Chicago Cubs acquired utility infielder, Ronald Torreyes from the New York Yankees. The cost? Some cash considerations and...
Theo Is Still Brilliant, Passing On Chavez Great/Bold Move
I'm not dangling too far off a limb when I say Jesse Chavez saved the Chicago Cubs bullpen in the...
SUPER BEARS, SUPER BOWL! The Bears Take a Giant Leap Up the Odds List!
The Chicago Bears win against the Minnesota Vikings marked the first time they won back-to-back games against NFC North opponents...
Finding a Roster Spot for David Bote Proves Difficult
It’s strange to say that there is little to celebrate with a 95-win team, but that’s the truth when talking...
KB: The Most Impactful Player The Cubs Could Add
The Chicago Cubs had a very rough second half of the 2018 baseball season, and that was mostly due to...
Bernstein: The Cubs are IN on Harper
In news that shouldn't really surprise anyone, Dan Bernstein of 670 The Score, and the Bernstein and McKnight show revealed...
Theo on Kris Bryant Rumors – FALSE
This time of year offers a ton of speculation, and today we have gotten a ton of the dumb speculation....
Are The Cubs Duping The Media?
For several years we’ve heard about the Chicago Cubs signing Bryce Harper. Even if the stories stopped short of explicitly...
Making a Case for Freddy Galvis
Hurry Up and Wait Alright, let's get this out of the way to save everyone the trouble of pointing it...
What the Drew Smyly Trade Meant For the Cubs
Trading away players is always a weird sort of thing. Sometimes it means that a club has decided they cannot...
Levine: Cubs Payroll Could Push $245 Million!?
The Chicago Cubs already have the fourth highest payroll in baseball, coming in at $194.3 million, and with guaranteed increases,...
Manny Machado: Baseball’s Bad Boy You Never Knew You Wanted (on the Cubs)
Manny Vs. Bryce: Comparing The Numbers and Analyzing The Intangibles By: Meagan O'Donnell Chicago Cubs play-by-play announcer Len Kasper has...
Important Reason the Cubs Should Seriously Try to Land Harper
The whole Bryce Harper conversation is a hot button topic for a lot of Chicago Cubs fans. Some of questioned...
Potential Hitting Coach Options
Seems the kitchen was too hot for the chili, and with that, the Chicago Cubs have parted ways with Chili...
Truth on Joe Maddon’s Future
There was a lot of speculation about the uncertainty surrounding Chicago Cubs manager, Joe Maddon’s future. From the disappointment of...
Be Prepared To Hear His Name A Lot
It appears Joe Maddon has found a new toy. That you? Alec Mills. After posting a 4.00 ERA in 18...
Let’s Stop This, We Should Have Learned By Now
We have become a weird mesh of tribalism when it comes to our professional sports. As soon as there’s a...
The Incredible Baseball Lesson That Will Save Cubs Fans From Blowing An Artery
This is short and sweet. This is something most baseball fans already understand, and it appears a lot of social...
Is There Time To Mature?
The Chicago Bears are in first for the first time in what seems like forever. The Bears defense is clearly...
The Cubs Need to DFA Russell, Today
It seems too many times of late, the Chicago Cubs are on the wrong side of social, domestic, human issues....
If You’re Selling Trubisky, I’m Buying
I saw a lot of fans ready to give up on Chicago Bears quarterback, Mitch Trubisky. He was erratic, had...
Willson Was Bad, But Not As Much As You Think
In one swing Willson Contreras broke two of Joe Maddon’s catch phrases. Respect 90 and Try Not To Suck. In...
Starting Bote Over Kris Bryant Is Not Your Best Idea
About three years ago I pitched the idea of creating a social blog to the Chicago Tribune and their blogging wing,...
Rizzo is Putting Together His Best Season Ever
2018 did not start the way Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo expected. After the first seven games of the...
What the Cubs TV Deal Means
So we all knew this was coming, but it does seem to have surprised everyone that the Chicago Cubs announced...
Is Cole this Year’s Verlander? No, he’s Better
Of course this is in the micro-vacuum of a 34 innings small sample-size. In order to really judge the Chicago...
Yu Darvish Speaks About his Injury and How Bad it Really Is
As some of my more loyal readers can attest, I’ve been a huge Yu Darvish fan-boy. When things looked their...
What is the Future of Addison Russell?
There are a lot of Chicago Cubs fans that have soured on shortstop Addison Russell. For all the promise that...
The Darvish Bashing Needs to Stop
There are a lot of people that should feel pretty ashamed for themselves. The constant complaining about Yu Darvish not...
What in the Actual F%^&!!! The Cubs Acquire Daniel Murphy!?
I don't get it. I really, actually, emphatically don't get it. The Chicago Cubs are about to acquire Daniel Murphy...
Albert Almora was Brilliant
The game of baseball can sometimes be accidental. Many have used the term, "baseball happens" to explain the weirdness that...
Let’s Start Recognizing – Addison Russell is Really Good at Baseball
There has been some sort of change in Chicago Cubs fans thoughts towards shortstop Addison Russell. He went from a...
This Is the Best Maddon Has Ever Been
He drives the most knowledgeable baseball fan insane with his against the grain decisions or non-decisions. These decisions have prompted...
What to Know about Cole Hamels
Regardless of how you feel about the recent acquisition of Cole Hamels from the Texas Rangers, here's a couple of...
Rizzo Pitching, Just What this Team was Missing
In the eighth inning of Monday night’s Cubs game, coach Joe Maddon teased Anthony Rizzo with the thought of pitching....
Cubs Just as Good as 2016?
It has been a different season than the 2016 Chicago Cubs World Championship season, but can it be true that...
Cubs Land HUGE Pitching Talent
The Chicago Cubs, under Theo Epstein's watch, have always done very well in the international market. Well, at least when...
Professor of Bad, June Swoon in Full Effect but Normal For Hendricks, and a Way to Fix It
While the Chicago Cubs fan base, media, and team try to create a formula for success, my hypothesis is the...
WHAT!? Kris Bryant Gets Angry!?
It’s always the quite nice guys that secretly take out their frustrations under a cloak of secrecy. That’s exactly what...
Cubs Fans are Pissed at Joe, He Explains the Move
It seems after any loss this season, Chicago Cubs fans try to point a finger at someone in blame. All...
Five Cubs Facts to Get You Excited in the Morning
Yes, the Chicago Cubs have underachieved in regards to their win/loss record so far this season, but there are several...
More Proof Kyle Schwarber is an Asset Defensively
So many people have screamed till their lungs give out that Kyle Schwarber is a bad defensive player. While he...
Narrative Crashing Time – The Cubs are Good at Baseball
There has been a lot of complaining, maybe rightfully so but mostly not, about the Chicago Cubs not being very...
Apparently Joe Knows What He’s Doing!?
“That was one of my least favorite games as a Cubs manager,” Maddon said in the middle of a doubleheader...
3AM is the Best in Baseball
There has been a lot of debate over the status of Kris Bryant. Is he a superstar, is he on...
No One Plays Fortnite Better than the Brewers Play Fortnite
If you have kids between the ages of say, 5 and up, then you have heard about the video game...
With Yu, We’ve Seen this Before
I have noticed a lot of Chicago Cubs fans flipping their sh%& over the performance of Yu Darvish so far...
This is Now a Huge Issue
The 2018 Chicago Cubs season was set-up to be a championship season. The very first pitch did nothing to subside...
He’s Been Ridiculous, Already Making Joe Change Plans
The Chicago Cubs offense has been anemic so far. Sure there was the eight-run output on opening day, then 10...
Hey, the Cubs Set an Offensive Record!
The Chicago Cubs might not have played up to your expectations so far, but at least they’re setting records! Yes,...
You’re Wrong, Jake Arrieta got a Sweet Deal
First, I’m not crazy about people who bad mouth athletes for trying to earn as mich as they can. Their...
Blackhawks vs Capitals – Gonna Leave This World for Awhile
To quote the great Tom Petty in Free Fallin', which could be the subtitle of the 2017-2018 Chicago Blackhawks season,...
Incredible Cubs Rotation Ranked Against the League
With Yu Darvish now joining the likes of Jon Lester, Kyle Hendricks, Jose Quintana, and Tyler Chatwood most fans are...
Will Rizzo be a Financial Sacrifice?
Already rated as the fourth best first baseman in baseball, the Chicago Cubs Anthony Rizzo is also the vocal leader...
Cubs are Calling All the Bluffs
Why bid against yourself? That’s the thought among the Chicago Cubs executives. There are very strong indications that the Cubs...
National Pastime’s Guilty Pleasure – Why We LOVE a Hot Dog at a Ballgame
When you think baseball you think summer, family, peanuts and Cracker Jacks, and the most iconic association of all -...
This Is Just a Game, Let’s Not Get so Crazy
There is a heck of a lot to unpack in the Yu Darvish world of late. He is waiting for the...
Willson Contreras Will be the Best
A day which seems like forever ago, a little known Chicago Cubs third base prospect grabbed a catchers mask and...
Cubs Bullpen Is Now Complete – Goal Accomplished
This offseason has sucked. How can I say that? Well, 99 of the 257 baseball's free agents have signed with...
The Arbitration Case for Kris Bryant
On Friday, salary arbitration figures will be exchanged between players and teams. This is basically the agent of a player...
What to Realistically Expect from Kyle Schwarber
We are all very excited to see the videos of Kyle Schwarber. I mean he has trimmed down tremendously, he...
Jake Arrieta and Yu Darvish Deals, Includes Cubs? Alex Cobb Loves Chicago Food
We actually had Hot Stove news today - but it turns out a few baseball insiders got too antsy. It...
Cubs Spring Training Tickets Went on Sale Today and Cubs Fans Are Mad
The Chicago Cubs launched their MasterCard Presale on Spring Training tickets. This is typically a glorious time of year for...
Anatomy of Extending a Joe Maddon Contract
Frank Chance, Cap Anson, Charlie Grimm, and Joe Maddon. This is the Mount Rushmore of Chicago Cubs managers. Cap having...
Cubs Want to Bring Back Jake Arrieta
There is one last spot in the Chicago Cubs rotation that needs to be filled, and it sounds like the...
Why Losing Wade Davis Was a Good Thing
First things first - Wade Davis is an incredibly gifted closer. His 32 for 33 in save attempts placed him...
An Interdivisional Trade That Makes Sense
The worst-kept secret in all of baseball right now is that the Chicago Cubs need pitching. They have checked in...
Machado trade is a Good Idea, If It Nets Bryce
The Manny Machado talk is making their rounds, a lot. The most recent news had the Cubs sending Addison Russell,...
Should the Chicago Cubs sign Yu Darvish?
Ok, so a while back I recommended the Chicago Cubs sign Tyler Chatwood, Alex Cobb, or Doug Fister. They signed...
Why the Cubs are Pursuing Yu Darvish
Outside of the incredibly obvious reason, why are the Chicago Cubs pursuing Yu Darvish? He has a ton of innings...
Market for Jake Arrieta is Heating Up
Jake Arrieta is one of the most coveted free agent pitchers on the market this season. This isn't just because...
Don’t Expect Schwarber to be Traded – Or Anyone Really
The hot stove seems to of finally started. Since Friday, the Chicago Cubs have signed Tyler Chatwood and Brandon Morrow....
All the Attention is on Alex Cobb
The Chicago Cubs got their closer and not all attention is on Alex Cobb. Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer still...
Expect the Cubs to Move Fast on Another Signing
Literally within 24-hours... everything has changed. The landscape of baseball changed. If Shohei Ohtani is the player we expect, the...
Cubs Preparing to do Something Unusual with their Pitchers
The Chicago Cubs signed Tyler Chatwood to a three-year deal on Thursday. We have learned that his signing has not...
What Does the Tyler Chatwood Signing Mean for Ohtani/Cobb?
I was in the middle of writing an excellent (debatable) article on how we should expect the Chicago Cubs to...
Even if the Cubs Wanted to Re-Sign Arrieta, It Doesn’t Make Sense
Jake Arrieta did things in Chicago that had only been replicated by one pitcher ever - Bob Gibson. His stretch...
