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The Cubs Tyler Chatwood Isn't Who You Thought He Was
When you take a look at Tyler Chatwood's 2017 numbers, he's quick to write off. His 4.69 ERA, 7.31 strikeouts per nine innings, and his home run/fly ball ratio of 22% doesn't exactly scream good MLB pitcher. But the Cubs signed the 28-year-old former Rockie to a cheap deal, three years for $40 mil,...
Report: The Cubs Made Addison Russell Available This Off-Season
Theo Epstein made it clear during his end of the year press conference, the Cubs were going to explore all options during their search for pitching. And that search including trading from their depth, which reportedly involved Addison Russell. According to Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago...
Report: Teams Are Calling The Cubs About Mike Montgomery
With the Cubs signing Yu Darvish this weekend, the team was starting to look complete as pitchers and catchers set to report later this week. A rotation of Darvish, Jose Quintana, Kyle Hendricks, Jon Lester, Tyler Chatwood, with Mike Montgomery as a swingman gave the Cubs an excellent group of...
Report: The Cubs Showed Interest In This Rays Starter Prior To Darvish Signing
It's all over now. The Cubs have finally ended their three month plus search for starting pitching and signed Yu Darvish to a six-year-deal worth $150 mil, with $126 guaranteed. Likely the final big move of the 2018 off-season for Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer, however the deal clearly took some...
Jarrod Dyson Is A Perfect Fit With The Cubs
As spring training draws closer, it's looking like the Cubs will rely on Albert Almora Jr. as their primary center fielder. And while Jon Jay is still available despite the solid season he gave the Cubs platooning with Almora, the Cubs might be better suited to sign a different veteran. The speedy...
Theo Epstein Has Sneakily Built An Excellent Cubs Bullpen
When the Cubs were eliminated from the postseason in October, one of the most glaring issues for Theo Epstein's club was their lack of reliable arms. Particularly, his bullpen, which had cost the Cubs 26 of the 48 runs allowed during their postseason run. Compare that to the collective 4 runs...
The Cubs Are 'Kicking The Tires' On Yu Darvish
The Cubs wrapped up the Winter Meetings Thursday by signing right-handed reliever Steve Cishek, after signing potential closer Brandon Morrow and back-end starter Tyler Chatwood earlier in the week. However, despite the solid additions to the Cubs pitching, the team still seems one starter short of...
Cubs Continue To Hunt Pitching On Final Day Of Winter Meetings
The Cubs came into the Winter Meetings needing to add at least two arms to the team, and while their signings so far have been solid, the Cubs still want more. Signing Brandon Morrow was has the potential to be an excellent move, along with agreeing to a deal with Drew Smyly, who is recovering from...
Report: The Cubs Talked To Indians About SP Danny Salazar
As we approach the final day of the Winter Meetings, the Cubs continue their quest to find another starter. And while it's obvious Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer plan on adding another starter, whether or not they are looking to add an arm for the front of back of their rotation remains to be seen....
Report: Cubs Have Agreed To A Deal With Reliever Brandon Morrow
The Cubs have added strike-thrower Brandon Morrow to the bullpen, as Theo Epstein strikes first at the Winter Meetings. Morrow signed a two-year deal with an option for a 3rd, worth reportedly somewhere around $20-22 mil. https://twitter.com/JonHeyman/status/939957155372961792...
Cubs Are Reportedly Focusing Efforts On Alex Cobb
The Cubs and Alex Cobb have been linked to each other since rumors started circulating months ago. But with the Winter Meetings starting Sunday, the Cubs look to finally 'close' their deal with Cobb, and fill out their rotation for 2017. https://twitter.com/MLBBruceLevine/status/939919328572518400...
Report: The Red Sox Are Interested In Kyle Schwarber
Kyle Schwarber is going to be a hot topic of conversation over the next four days as the baseball Winter Meetings start today. But, Schwarber has already been linked to Theo Epstein's former team, the Boston Red Sox, who are desperately searching for power in their lineup....
Previewing The Cubs Potential Winter Meetings Moves
Disappointment has a name, and for the Chicago Cubs it's Shohei Ohtani. The Japanese superstar two-way player concluded his courtship Friday afternoon, choosing the Los Angeles Angels and Mike Trout as his new MLB team. https://twitter.com/Joelsherman1/status/939208856932093952...
The Cubs Have Signed RHP Tyler Chatwood To A Three-Year-Deal
The Cubs make a sneaky move today, siging RHP Tyler Chatwood to a three year deal worth $38 million. The 27-year-old had been identified as a target earlier this offseason, but I don't think many expected the Cubs to make like this prior to Shohei Ohtani making a decision....
The Cubs Have Targeted Another Free Agent Closer
The Cubs have been connected to another reliever, as they search for a potential replacement for Wade Davis. This time, it's 33-year-old reliever Brandon Kintzler who had spent the last season and half with Minnesota before being traded to Washington at the deadline last season....
The Latest Kyle Schwarber Trade Rumor Is A Head-Scratcher
As the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes continues, the teams that were eliminated earlier in the week, have begun to start their plan B's. While the Cubs are still in the picture for Ohtani, they still have a few holes that may need to be resolved via trade. One of the more popular ideas this offseason...
Despite West Coast Bias, Cubs Still In The Conversation For Ohtani
Well, over the course of one hour Ohtani news attempted to break twitter. With news being spewed all over the internet, Ohtani's intentions became evidently clear. First, news broke that only were the Giants and Mariners being considered early favorites, the Yankees were notified they were no...
Joe Maddon Closes The Door On Jake Arrieta
Jake Arrieta has been expected to leave the Cubs since extension talks stalled last offseason. And while Arrieta is considered one of the top free agent pitchers on the market this year, the Cubs and the former Cy Young winner look to be parting ways officially. Cubs skipper Joe Maddon was a guest...
Japanese Experience Gives Theo Epstein Edge In Signing Ohtani
Theo Epstein is no stranger to international players, specifically players in Japan. During his time in Chicago alone, he has brought in Kyuji Fujikawa, Tsyohsi Wada, Koji Uehara, and fan-favorite Munenori Kawasaki. And and even going back to Epstein's days in Boston, his track record with Japanese...
Orioles Looking To Chicago In Hopes Of Securing Machado's Successor
The Cubs have made it known they are open to moving current MLB talent in exchange for the right pieces. Those pieces are hard to definitively say, but we know the club needs more pitchers. The player most Cubs fans want to see added to the roster is Rays ace Chris Archer, who may cost Javier Baez...