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Cubs, Reds battling over former Cy Young winner?

A friendly rivalry may be brewing in the NL Central for the services of one former Cy Young Award winner. Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported Tuesday that the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds are among the teams active in trade conversations for …

Bo Bichette in a Blue Jays cap

Blue Jays have discussed Bo Bichette trade with 1 notable team?

Some three decades after the city of Chicago had Bo Jackson, they might just end up with another Bo. Matt Cozzi of the “Locked On Cubs” podcast reported Wednesday that the Toronto Blue Jays have had trade talks on star shortstop Bo …

Shohei Ohtani in a red Angels uniform

Report: 1 surprise team may be most aggressive Shohei Ohtani suitor

A new report has named one surprising team as a potential frontrunner for free agent star Shohei Ohtani. With MLB’s GM meetings happening this week, there has been an uptick in Ohtani rumors, especially since the Los Angeles Angels star is …

Willson Contreras in his Cardinals uniform

Willson Contreras has savage 2-word reaction to Cubs dropping David Ross

The Chicago Cubs stunned the baseball world when they unexpectedly replaced David Ross, but Willson Contreras clearly felt no sympathy for his former manager and teammate. The Cubs hired Craig Counsell as their new manager on Monday without even …

Craig Counsell at a press conference

Craig Counsell got massive contract from Cubs

The Chicago Cubs lured Craig Counsell away from the Milwaukee Brewers and outbid several teams in order to land him as their new manager. As first reported by Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Counsell is getting a five-year contract from the Cubs worth …

David Ross in the dugout

David Ross gets the rough meme treatment after being ditched by Cubs

David Ross had a less than ideal Monday. Ross was signed with the Chicago Cubs through 2024 and the team had an option to keep him as manager through 2025. There were no signs that the Cubs were going to replace him, and they didn’t even fire …

Craig Counsell managing the Brewers

Craig Counsell leaving Brewers for surprising team

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell has made a very surprising decision on his future. Counsell is leaving the Brewers to manage the Chicago Cubs, as first reported by Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. He will replace David Ross, who was still …

Juan Soto in the field

New NL team linked to possible Juan Soto trade

If the San Diego Padres trade Juan Soto this offseason, it sounds like they will have plenty of suitors. The Chicago Cubs will be involved in trade talks for Soto if he is made available, according to Bruce Levine of 670 The Score. The Cubs are …

Ronald Acuna Jr holds up his arm

Cubs announcer trolls Ronald Acuna Jr. over stolen bases

The Chicago Cubs’ TV broadcast is still feeling a bit salty over how Ronald Acuna Jr.’s 70th stolen base of the season was celebrated, at least judging by their comments during Thursday’s game. Cubs announcers Jon Sciambi and Jim …

Marcus Stroman pitching

Cubs get boost to their roster ahead of playoffs

The Chicago Cubs are getting a nice boost to their roster ahead of the playoffs. The Cubs on Friday activated Marcus Stroman off the injured list. https://twitter.com/Cubs/status/1702814875322601668 Stroman had been out since early August. He was …

Marcus Stroman pitching

Cubs ace Marcus Stroman gets very bad injury news

Chicago Cubs pitcher Marcus Stroman has not pitched since July 31 due to an injury that was not initially thought to be serious. On Wednesday, however, the Cubs admitted that things are worse than they initially appeared. Stroman is dealing with a …

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Cubs make surprising decision at trade deadline

Not only did the Chicago Cubs decide not to be sellers at the trade deadline, but they actually became buyers. The Cubs on Monday acquired third baseman Jeimer Candelario in a trade with the Washington Nationals. They traded prospects DJ Herz and …

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Cubs reportedly make major change to trade deadline strategy

A July hot streak can make or break a trade deadline strategy, and that is what has happened to the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs were likely to trade pitcher Marcus Stroman and outfielder Cody Bellinger as recently as a few weeks ago, according to Bob …

Cody Bellinger in a Cubs hat looking on

Cubs may pull surprising move with Cody Bellinger

The Chicago Cubs could pull a surprising move with Cody Bellinger. The Cubs were 43-50 as of July 17 and looked to almost certainly be sellers ahead of the MLB trade deadline. That meant some of their desirable players like Bellinger and Marcus …

Marcus Stroman pitching

Marcus Stroman puts pressure on Cubs over contract situation

Chicago Cubs ace Marcus Stroman is sending a message to the organization regarding his contract situation. Stroman has a $21 million player option for 2024, meaning he can opt out of his deal after this season and become a free agent. He responded to …

Eric Hosmer in a beanie

Ex-World Series champion slugger gets DFA’d by another team

Less than eight years after hoisting the Commissioner’s Trophy, one veteran slugger appears to be just about out of chances. The Chicago Cubs announced on Friday that they have designated ex-All-Star first baseman Eric Hosmer for assignment. …

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