BREAKING: Theo Epstein Has Stepped Down as President of Baseball Operations
There has been a lot of speculation, starting back in October with David Kaplan's report that Theo Epstein will step...
Theo Epstein
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...
2020 is a Wrap, Three Targets for 2021 That WILL Put the Cubs Over the Top
The MLB Playoffs will continue on without a team from Chicago or an NL Central team. If you were to...
Kaplan: No Extension for Theo Epstein, Planning to Leave
So, this shouldn't be a surprise for many. When Theo Epstein arrived in Chicago it was on the heels of...
Cubs 2021 Plan: Keeping the Boyz Together
If you're reading this, it means Chicago Cubs baseball is officially done for the season. Now the attention and focus...
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...
Source: There is NO Mandate to Get Under the Luxury Tax
We have been hearing all offseason that the Chicago Cubs ownership wanted to get under the luxury tax threshold. The...
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...
Wait, the Cubs Interested in Trading for Arenado is Serious? Passan Suggests Names
Ok, I really don't think this is a possibility. Especially with the constraints on the club financially. But with a...
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...
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,...
What Joe Espada’s Second Interview Means
This morning it was revealed that Houston Astros’ bench coach Joe Espada was flying to Chicago for a second interview...
Theo, Was it All Just Talk?
On September 30th, Theo Epstein sat in front of Chicago’s media for 1:21 and told us all that they were...
Ross, Theo, and Jed just Picking Up Starbucks. Absolutely Nothing to See Here
David Ross met with Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer today to discuss the manager's position. This was a much shorter...
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...
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...
Insider: We Have Some Names to Interview for Cubs Job
You knew Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer we’re going to move quickly. During Monday’s press conference, Theo mentioned that they...
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....
VIDEO: Theo Talking about Moving on From Joe
This is a difficult day for a lot of Chicago Cubs fans. I think it is a difficult day for...
Maddon to Learn his Future Tonight
The Chicago Cubs skipper will learn his future tonight. As reported from several sources, Joe Maddon will meet with Jed...
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...
Theo Ditching Chicago for Boston? Boston Reporter Says he Was in Town
Before we jump any guns here, Theo Epstein is from Boston, but nonetheless, this rumor could have legs. https://twitter.com/omfonweei/status/1176595732738035714?s=21 There...
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...
Cubs Using Hot Bats to Get Closer to Playoffs
The Chicago Cubs have spent much of this season in a battle for postseason positioning, thanks to a hotly contested...
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...
Report: Cubs Among “Most Aggressive” in Adding Relief
The Chicago Cubs are among some of the most aggressive teams looking for relief pitchers, according to one insider. Based...
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....
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
Theo, “Out There In Fantasy Land”
Theo Epstein was on AM-670 The Score talking to Mully and Hanley this morning, so he was obviously asked about...
Theo Completely Rejects the Thought of Machado
We spoke about the whole Manny Machado deal yesterday, and there were some mixed thoughts on it. Chicago Cubs President,...
Click Bait Alert: Did Theo Hint at a Bryce Harper Signing!?
I suppose I could have titled it, Theo Epstein spoke openly about the possibility of signing a special player next...
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....
Fans Might be Underwhelmed by this Cubs Offseason
The Chicago Cubs offseason is underway! The GM Meetings have started and there will be a ton of rumors swirling....
Expect the Cubs to be a Huge Player in Ohtani Dealings
Theo Epstein has yet to meet a Japanese pitcher he doesn’t like, and it will be no different with Shohei...
Best Cubs Moves We’ll All Discuss This Offseason
That sucked. While the loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers seemed decisive, the Chicago Cubs window to win is WIDE...
Cubs Draft is Turning Up Aces
None. Zero. Zip. Zilch. That is how many first round picks Jed Hoyer and Theo Epstein has used on pitching...
Cubs Boston Connection Responsible for World Series
There is an imperfect/perfectness to baseball. The flow of the game to the friendships shared. In baseball it's never more...
Tom Ricketts Thinks Someone Else Should Have Been Top Leader
So last week Fortune magazine voted the Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations, Theo Epstein, the world's greatest leader. This,...
Confirmed: Theo Named World’s Greatest
Boston Red Sox fans knew this, Chicago Cubs fans learned this, and now Fortune Magazine has confirmed it - Theo...
Theo Epstein Takes BP Against Ryan Dempster
Theo Epstein has a pretty good stick! https://youtu.be/j6395Uyjv4w To be fair, Theo used to be a pretty decent baseball player,...
The Possibly Impossible Path to Re-sign Jake Arrieta
This has been the hottest of hot topic discussions surrounding Chicago Cubs baseball for the past two seasons. Do you...
Why the Cubs Drafted Kyle Schwarber
It might seem obvious to Chicago Cub fans why the Cubs would draft Kyle Schwarber, but it wasn't a given...
What Does Theo Eat After Winning the World Series? GOAT
The Chicago Cubs were the best team in baseball, and finished the season off with their first World Series Championship...
Mysterious Nice Mustache Sign Behind Theo Answered?
During Game Two of the NLDS series between the Chicago Cubs and San Francisco Giants, the camera turned to Theo...
Theo, Jed, McLeod all get extensions
News broke just around 3:15 central time that the Cubs' President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein was receiving a five-year...
Getting to Know Cubs Prospect: Chesny Young
Admittedly, I am "jazzed" to write up this piece on Chesny Young. One of my fellow contributors who writes over at...
Theo’s Best Trade: Hint- It’s Not the Arrieta Trade
Jake Arrieta has been a machine of terminator-like proportions of late. Actually, for some time now. My wife recently commented...
Arrieta Arbitration Process Likely to Break Records
It has certainly been a whirlwind year for the Chicago Cubs ace, and now that we are a few short...
Cubs Trade Solidifying Their Dominance Imminent?
Fresh off the 31st annual Cubs Convention, there are reports of a possible Cubs trade surfacing. Were Jed Hoyer and Theo...
Cubs Dodged Bullet Was Always Part of the Plan
News of David Price signing a seven year, $217 M contract with the Boston Red Sox broke just before rush...
Chicago Cubs Trade Rumors: Two Young Sluggers on the Block
The rumor mill is running rampant with Chicago Cubs trade rumors. While we have heard several names being kicked around,...
Did the Cubs Strike Out Again?
In the midst of a great season, standing at 67-49, the Chicago Cubs front office has been linked to many...
