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The Chicago Cubs could be looking to trade Cody Bellinger, though there may be a hurdle. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported on Thursday that the Cubs did not expect Bellinger to return to the team for 2025. Bellinger had a $27.5 million …
The Chicago Cubs have made an interesting hire to their front office. The Cubs are hiring former minor league pitcher Tyler Zombro as a special assistant. Zombro is expected to help with the performance for the Cubs’ pitchers. According to …
After taking several months to successfully land a free agent deal last offseason, a former MVP will not be going for an encore this offseason. Kiley McDaniel of ESPN reported Saturday that Chicago Cubs slugger Cody Bellinger has picked up his $27.5 …
The Chicago Cubs are wasting no time making big changes after their latest playoff-less season. Jesse Rogers of ESPN reported on Monday that the Cubs have made several coaching staff firings. First-base coach Mike Napoli (a former MLB catcher), …
Shota Imanaga was a victim of circumstance in his bid for a no-hitter on Wednesday. The Chicago Cubs lefty Imanaga dominated the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field, firing seven no-hit innings with just two walks and seven strikeouts. Imanaga still …
With just over a month to go before the start of the playoffs, a former World Series champion arm is up for the taking. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported Monday that the Chicago Cubs have placed veteran pitcher Drew Smyly on outright waivers. …
The Tampa Bay Rays moved yet another player before the Tuesday trade deadline, but the destination was something of a surprise. The Rays traded infielder Isaac Paredes to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for infielder Christopher Morel and two prospects, …
A Chicago Cubs prospect is going viral after poor timing and an incredible camera angle resulted in a hilarious video.
Chicago Cubs president Jed Hoyer made clear on Monday what the team will be doing ahead of the trade deadline. Hoyer told reporters that unless the team goes on a big winning streak this week, the Cubs will be sellers at the July 30 non-waiver trade …
Ippei Mizuhara isn’t the only interpreter getting shown the door this season. Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reported Thursday that the Chicago Cubs have dismissed Toy Matsushita, who had served as the interpreter for outfielder Seiya Suzuki …
The Chicago Cubs got some injury news on Thursday that could negatively impact the team in several ways, both short-term and long-term. The Cubs placed slugger Cody Bellinger on the injured list Thursday with a fractured left middle finger. Bellinger …
A Chicago Cubs pitcher apparently Zach Plesac’d himself this week. Cubs reliever Colten Brewer revealed to reporters on Sunday that he broke his hand by punching a wall in the dugout in frustration after a bad outing on Saturday against the Los …
Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele let loose on his teammates Saturday after a lackadaisical defensive inning. A leadoff double and a weak fly ball put runners on the corners with nobody out in the fourth inning of the Cubs’ game against the …
Jorge Lopez is back in the major leagues after his acrimonious departure from the New York Mets, and he clearly has some regrets about how his tenure ended there. The Chicago Cubs called up the veteran reliever on Friday, the first time he has been …
Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga saw his ERA skyrocket after being hammered by the New York Mets on Friday night.
The Chicago Cubs are doing some roster shuffling, specifically at the catcher position. Chicago announced Wednesday that they have designated veteran backstop Yan Gomes for assignment. The Cubs are signing fellow catcher Tomas Nido, formerly of the …
