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Theo Epstein: Cubs will have ‘significant change’ if they don’t produce in 2019

The Chicago Cubs expected to win multiple championships with their current core when they finally broke a 108-year World Series drought back in 2016, but they are coming off back-to-back disappointing finishes. If things don’t start looking up …

Manny Machado

Theo Epstein throws cold water on Manny Machado trade rumors

It seems likely that the Baltimore Orioles are going to deal Manny Machado before the trade deadline this season, and the Chicago Cubs continue to be mentioned as one of the most likely suitors for the All-Star third baseman. If they are pursuing …

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Theo Epstein gives hilarious quote about Cubs trade rumors

Theo Epstein is definitely in tune with what is discussed on the internet — including Reddit users breaking trade news. The story starts Wednesday night, in which a pair of Reddit users — including one operating under the username …

Theo Epstein has funny response to all the leadership recognition

Theo Epstein has been receiving a lot of recognition this week, but the Chicago Cubs executive is not letting it get to his head. In fact, he’s keeping a great perspective on things. Epstein was ranked No. 1 on Fortune’s list of …

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Theo Epstein has fantastic response to being named greatest leader

Fortune magazine named Chicago Cubs president Theo Epstein the World’s Greatest Leader in its annual list, and the man himself had a rather incredulous response. Epstein finished ahead of the likes of Pope Francis in landing the honor, but he …

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Theo Epstein plans to celebrate Cubs’ title by ‘going on a bender’ (Video)

You can hardly blame him, but Theo Epstein was remarkably candid in the moments following the Cubs’ triumph in the World Series on Wednesday. In fact, Epstein, the executive behind the rise of the Cubs, was quite succinct about his plans upon …

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Theo Epstein drops F-bomb during interview (Video)

If there was anyone who especially deserved to cut loose and celebrate after the Cubs won the World Series, it was Theo Epstein. The miracle worker helped orchestrate a team that broke a World Series curse in Boston, and then he did it for the Cubs …

Terry Francona

Terry Francona texted Theo Epstein to be ‘more cautious’ with Kyle Schwarber

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona and Chicago Cubs president Theo Epstein are in the middle of a tightly-contested World Series battle against each other. But that’s not stopping the two old friends from engaging in some light banter on …

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Theo Epstein, wife Marie Whitney celebrate World Series berth

Theo Epstein is nothing short of a miracle worker. The Cubs executive did it first by bringing Boston its first World Series title since 1918, and now he has sent the Cubs to their first World Series since 1945. As Chicago got a ground ball with a …

Cubs sign Theo Epstein to five-year extension

The Chicago Cubs are 100-game winners for the first time since the Great Depression, and now their team president is being rewarded handsomely. According to a report by Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY Sports on Wednesday, the Cubs have signed Theo …

Theo Epstein appears to take in Cubs game in disguise from bleachers

Thanks to the San Francisco Giants’ victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, the Chicago Cubs clinched their first NL Central title since 2008. The Cubs had a game to play on Friday afternoon against the Milwaukee Brewers, and a figure …

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Theo Epstein: There was ‘no tampering whatsoever’ with Joe Maddon

Major League Baseball is currently investigating the possibility that the Chicago Cubs committed a tampering violation while expressing their interest in Joe Maddon. The league is trying to determine whether the Cubs contacted Maddon before he opted …

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Theo Epstein furious with Kevin Gregg for complaining to media

Chicago Cubs GM Theo Epstein is considering releasing Kevin Gregg in response to the relief pitcher’s comments to the media after Friday’s game. Gregg took the loss after allowing four runs in a 9-5 defeat to the Atlanta Braves at Wrigley …

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Jeff Samardzija told Theo Epstein he would dump his girlfriend to focus on improving

Jeff Samardzija was so intent on becoming a successful pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, he once told Theo Epstein that he was going to dump his girlfriend in order to focus on improving. Epstein was the subject of an excellent feature written by Joe …

Theo Epstein takes exception with his quotes in Terry Francona’s book

Terry Francona has co-authored a book, “Francona: The Red Sox Years,” and from the sound of it, the former Boston Red Sox manager is seeking a bit of revenge in the wake of the team smearing his image on his way out the door. Earlier this …

Theo Epstein: Red Sox owners wanted ‘sexy’ players

Former Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona has co-authored a book, and as expected there are parts in it that paint an unflattering picture of the way the team’s owners operate. As many of us already suspected, John Henry and company care …

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