Cubs Are in on deGrom, Judge – Here’s Why to Believe it
Yes, the Chicago Cubs have been oddly quiet these past few weeks. Their perceived non-action is something that has angered...
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Cubs Rumor: Connected to a Certain New York Outfielder
Black Friday is bringing new Chicago Cubs rumors to the forefront! Jon Heyman posted a new Cubs rumor connecting the...
Rumors: Cubs are Talking to the Rays About Pitching
This is supposed to be an off-season which can change the dynamic of the Chicago Cubs roster. With a nice...
Dodgers Have Inquired about Multiple Cubs
We know there will be several moves before Friday's 3:00 PM deadline. With rumors of Anthony Rizzo rumors in Boston,...
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...
Rizzo Talk Heating Up?
This will be a very unpopular move, but it sounds like the most noise around any Chicago Cubs position player...
Yu Darvish to the Padres – Hottest Deal Right Now
At the end of 2018, there were many Chicago Cubs fans (by many, I would suggest 80% or more) that...
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 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...
Reds Emerge as Frontrunner for Castellanos
After an offseason which has been mostly slow for rightfielder Nicholas Castellanos, the Cincinnati Reds have emerged as frontrunners for...
New Cubs Rumor, Ellsbury to Play CF?
If Jacoby Ellsbury plays a single game in 2020, it will be more than he has played in the past...
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 -...
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...
Rogers: Cubs WILL Send Bryant to the Braves – Rizzo Also Named
A host of ESPN writers talked about potential moves to happen during the Winter Meetings in San Diego this week....
Levine: Cubs to Land Keuchel During Winter Meetings?
This is a change-up! For weeks we’ve discussed how the Chicago Cubs need to shed salary and trade players in...
Cubs Passing on Castellanos Could be Good
The Chicago Cubs haven't officially moved on from anyone, even though there is a 12UP article out there suggesting they...
Cubs Offseason Non-Option: Trading Jason Heyward
There are already sources coming out to say that the Chicago Cubs need to shed current payroll for them to...
Passan: Cubs “Aggressive” and “Manic” Will Trade One of Contreras, Bryant, and… ah… Rizzo!?
We have all assumed that the Chicago Cubs will make a move sooner or later. This thought had been bandied...
Theo Opened the Box, if Baez or Bryant Are Non-signable, They Could Look to Trade Them
Gulp. I'm just going to allow you to see it from Theo Epstein's mouth here (er... via quotes)... “I look...
Theo Warns, Cubs Willing to Close their Window
Last season officially ended with a 90 minute press conference where Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations answered every question...
Is Ben Zobrist on the Trade Block?
Hey, there very well could be a thousand reasons for Ben Zobrist to not be in camp. I’m not going...
Offseason Fatigue, Ruining the Hot Stove With One Name
I was reading responses on the newest Bryce Harper rumor on Twitter, and there was a reply that I thought...
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...
Per Source: Cubs are More In on Harper Than They Let On
The biggest fish in all the free agent market, rightfully or wrongfully, is Bryce Harper. 2019 has been billed as...
The Cubs Exploring Trading Willson Contreras!?
What in the absolute Sam-hell is going on here!? First there was the acquisition of Ronald Torreyes. Then the Cubs...
Cubs Still Looking for Infield Help
On Wednesday the Chicago Cubs acquired Ronald Torreyes from the New York Yankees. On Thursday the Cubs traded Tommy La...
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...
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...
Newest Fad: Segura to the Cubs
The Seattle Mariners have begun their Black Friday door busters early. In early November it was let out that the...
Olney: Cubs Have Discussed Possible Kris Bryant Trades
Starting pieces like this are always difficult. They are so because I want to scream at whomever has suggested this...
Likely Cubs Target No One is Talking About
I know Bryce Harper and Manny Machado are the sexy names in free agency. But sexy isn't the most probable,...
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...
Cubs Insider: Bryce to the Cubs is Inevitable
There has been speculation ever since the Chicago Cubs star Kris Bryant and Washington Nationals star Bryce Harper first trolled...
Will Joe Girardi Be The Cubs Next Manager?
There has been a lot of speculation about Joe Girardi‘s next managerial stop after he pulled out of consideration for...
The Cubs Are Not Going to Trade for deGrom
Every trade deadline there is that guy that the Chicago Cubs are rumored to have interest in, but they have...
Bote Headlining Potential Deal for Orioles Britton?
The Chicago Cubs were expected to add to their bullpen at the deadline, and with closer Brandon Morrow going on...
A Darvish Top Choice Gets Out of Yu Sweepstakes
I mentioned in an article yesterday that Yu Darvish and his team is blowing smoke in an attempt to get...
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...
SOURCE: The Brewers are Close to a Deal
The cold stove might be turned on soon. According to insider Jerry Crasnick, it appears that the Milwaukee Brewers are...
Another Insider Says Cubs Will Sign Jake
We have talked about this for a while now, and it appears more and more likely to happen. Yesterday I...
Arrieta Wants Back In, Maybe
It is now mid-January and the Chicago Cubs are looking for a starting pitcher. Jake Arrieta is still looking for...
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...
Shifting Through all these Cubs Rumors
This time of year can be exhilarating and incredibly frustrating, all at the same time. This year's hot stove has been mostly...
CubsCast Vol 1 – Starting Pitcher News, New Leadoff Man, Cubs Convention Info
CUBSCAST Vol. 1 Hi all, we are starting a new webcast on Chicago Style Sports called CubsCast. These will hopefully...
Cubs Leadoff Problem and Rumors to Fix It
Talking about a leadoff hitter feels a little bit like putting the cart in front of the horse. But there...
Latest Trade Rumor Involving Javier Baez
The Chicago Cubs 2017/18 offseason started with Theo Epstein telling the world that they very likely will need to trade...
Cubs Are Driving Arrieta and Darvish Market
Early on I had a theory if the Chicago Cubs wait long enough the free agent pitching market might come...
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...
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...
Mike Montgomery Wants to Start, Perhaps Force a Move
So I didn't expect this at all... While I understand the feeling, Mike Montgomery was basically anointed the fifth starter going...
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...
Cubs Nearing a Deal for Morrow
As I wrote yesterday, expect the Chicago Cubs to ramp up their efforts to sign a pitcher. I may have...
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...
Hot Stove: The Yankees are Gunning for Kyle Schwarber
I have been fairly consistent for three years that the Chicago Cubs would not trade Kyle Schwarber. This offseason some...
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...
Jake and Cubs Talking About a Return
Regardless of what happens this offseason, Jake Arrieta will forever be indebted to the Chicago Cubs. No player has tested...
Cubs Hot Stove: Cobb, Morrow, Ohtani, Trade?
There has been some significant news to come up over the past few days. News we certainly need to cover....
Source: Cubs are Working on Their Pitch to Ohtani
A couple of weeks ago I wrote that the Chicago Cubs front office would very much be "IN" on the...
Potential Cubs Black Friday Deals
Everyone loves a sale! The Chicago Cubs are included in that as well. The 2017 free agent market is somewhat...
Mulling Over the Cubs Free Agent Targets
Ok, so if the Chicago Cubs shouldn’t sign Jake Arrieta, what should they do to fill the backend of the...
So… What’s the Deal? Was Javier Baez Traded!?
There was a completely ambiguous Instagram post from Javier Baez this afternoon. That post, along with the Chicago Cubs openness...
Jake: To be or not to be
Look, I love Jake Arrieta. I love him. I picked him up for my fantasy team in the summer of...
GM Meetings – Craziest Cubs Rumors
The GM Meetings are underway and we are sitting back and both, showing why certain Chicago Cubs rumors make sense,...
The Best Acquisitions the Cubs Will Make
The Chicago Cubs surprised the baseball world when they pulled off a deal with the Chicago White Sox for Jose...
Toronto Wanted Big League Player from Cubs for Stroman
Just before pulling the trigger on the deal to bring Jose Quintana to the Northside, the Chicago Cubs and Toronto...
Cubs Need to Stay Far Far Away From Sonny Gray
I have written about Sonny Gray before, and I try and caution the Chicago Cubs to refrain from acquiring him....
Cubs Looking to Add a Cy Young Pitcher?
There has been some smoke surrounding the Chicago Cubs and a certain National League West, Cy Young winning pitcher. No,...
What Will Happen with Cubs Key Free Agents
The 2016 Chicago Cubs season was something of a dream for players and fans alike. A 103 season culminating in...
How Shelby Miller Screwed the Cubs
So, yes... it is a little difficult to fathom that the Chicago Cubs were screwed in any way this offseason....
Latest Chicago Cubs Rumors Confirmed By Bruce Levine, Others
Baseball insider, Bruce Levine was on WSCR-AM 670 The Score with Mully and Hanley Monday morning, dropping some huge Chicago...
Cubs Sign Playoff Ace
The Chicago Cubs have reached into Theo Epstein's past to pull out another gem. https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/672902473951158272 While signing John Lackey doesn't...
Cubs Narrowing Their Pitching Wish List
Things definitely seem to be picking up on the Northside. After hearing that the Chicago Cubs have traded for Texas...
Dominoes if the Cubs Sign Jordan Zimmermann
Ohhh boy! The last article, 6 Dominoes if the Cubs Sign Jason Heyward, received huge backlash. Not to be preechy,...
Biggest Cubs Free Agent Decisions this Offseason
While most of the talk has been about which big name free agent pitcher the Chicago Cubs will sign this...
Chicago Cubs: Top Five Trade Options that Would Win a World Series in 2016
When Theo Epstein addressed the media on Thursday, he mentioned the need to bring in impact pitching. Theo, and the...
