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Jed Hoyer Had More Than "Meaningless" Words In Cubs Presser
The Milwaukee Brewers won 93 games in 2024 and won the NL Central division for the second consecutive year. They started their playoff journey on October 1st. Also, on October 1st, Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer held a press conference. This was after the Cubs missed the...
Kyle Schwarber Gives Jed Hoyer, Cubs A Painful Reminder
Kyle Schwarber was one of the most unlikely heroes of the Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series team. After a catastrophic injury that ended his season in the first week of play, he fought back in rehab to be able to play in the Cubs' first Fall Classic appearance in 70 years. Jed Hoyer and the Cubs gave...
Jed Hoyer's Uncanny Response To Counsell's Cubs Comments
The Chicago Cubs sat in their third base dugout on Monday night, watching the Philadelphia Phillies celebrate their division championship after an outclassing of execution. It's what the expectations and projections called for the Cubs to do in the 2024 season. President of Baseball Operations Jed...
Jameson Taillon Tells Cubs Exactly How Things Should Be
After Saturday's loss to the Washington Nationals, the Chicago Cubs have officially been eliminated from playoff contention. The Cubs were favored to win the division in 2024. Instead, that title went to the Milwaukee Brewers. For the fourth consecutive season, the Cubs will be watching the...
Craig Counsell Sends Driect, Firm Message To Cubs Front Office
The Chicago Cubs will not win the National League Central division in 2024. They're on their way to missing the postseason for the fourth consecutive season. Craig Counsell is not okay with mediocrity, and he's putting everyone on notice, too. The division was won by the Milwaukee Brewers this...
Cubs Make Surprising Decision Regarding Justin Steele
The Chicago Cubs will face the Oakland Athletics in the rubber match of their three-game series on Wednesday afternoon. This will be the final time a team from Oakland will ever play at Wrigley Field (presumably). The game will also feature the return of All-Star pitcher Justin Steele. On August...
Yet Another Milestone For Shōta Imanaga In Big Cubs Win
Almost every time Shōta Imanaga takes the mound for the Chicago Cubs, something happens that we've either not seen in a long time or ever before. That wasn't the case on Monday Night at Wrigley Field. However, he raised the bar for himself. In Monday's blowout win against the Oakland Athletics,...
This Pending Free Agent Makes Too Much Sense For Hoyer's Cubs
If there is one thing we know about the Chicago Cubs' front office, it's how they approach player contracts. They are still suffering from the Jason Heyward contract; they do not like signing players to long-term deals. However, they're all for signing short "prove it" deals with players looking...
What Cody Bellinger's Pending Decision Does To Cubs' Plans
In February, Cody Bellinger signed a contract to return to the Chicago Cubs as spring training play began. The deal was worth $80 million and included options for Bellinger. He can opt out of his contract after either the 2024 or 2025 season if he chooses to do so. The 2024-25 seasons are worth...
Cubs Fans Enraged After Another Seaon Ticket Price Jump
The Chicago Cubs have contacted their season ticket holders with invoices to renew their plans for the 2025 season. Much to the holders' chagrin, the ticket prices have increased substantially. Some fans have taken to the internet to express their displeasure. The Cubs' majority owner, Tom...
Michael Busch Has Cubs Heading For The Mountains On This List
After Anthony Rizzo was traded in 2021, first base has been a position with a revolving door for the Chicago Cubs. Since then, over 15 players have played in a Cubs uniform at first base. When they traded for Michael Busch in January of 2024, they hoped it was the beginning of the end of...
Christopher Morel Excused From Rays For Life-Changing Reason
The Chicago Cubs traded Christopher Morel at the trade deadline this season. In return for third baseman Isaac Paredes, the Cubs sent Morel to the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays played this weekend without Morel with the team. He was excused to finish something he started a long time ago. Things have not...
Anthony Rizzo Might Not, But Cubs Fans Need This Most
It's been 1,135 days since the last time one of the greatest Chicago Cubs ever played a baseball game at Wrigley Field. That streak ends on Friday when Anthony Rizzo makes his long-anticipated return in front of his former home crowd. It's setting up to be one of the most emotional days ever....
Shōta Imanaga's Legendary Retort To Cubs' Combined No-No
Shōta Imanaga's rookie campaign with the Chicago Cubs has been incredible, to say the least. He's re-written the history books multiple times, accomplishing things the Cubs and the league have never seen done. On Wednesday night, he brought more history to the Friendly Confines by helping the Cubs...
Cubs Made Crucial Mistake In Shutout Loss To Pirates
After riding high and believing the playoffs were well in sight, the Chicago Cubs have dropped the first two games of their three-game set against the Pittsburgh Pirates. They are now in danger of being swept for the third time this season, the first time at home. It could have been prevented if...
Ian Happ Is GROSSLY Underrated On The Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs drafted Ian Happ in the first round of the 2015 MLB Draft with the ninth overall pick out of the University of Cincinnati. In his debut on May 13, 2017, in St. Louis, he homered on the fourth at-bat of his career. We didn't know it then, and we still may not fully understand now,...
Jed Hoyer Confirms Cubs' Luxury Tax Rumors
Over the years, the Chicago Cubs have been pretty open about how they spend their money regarding MLB's "luxury" tax. They often flirt with the number without going over it. However, they're not afraid to go over it if they feel they have a chance of contending. In short, the Competitive Balance...
An Owen Caissie Call-Up To The Cubs Depends On One Thing
Owen Caissie has been a gleam in the Chicago Cubs' eyes for a long time. He continues to rip right through the minor leagues, making his debut in MLB inevitable. However, the Cubs won't be so quick to pull the trigger. The circumstances need to be right. Caissie came to the Cubs by way of a...
Cubs Announce Disadvantageous News After Winning Streak Ends
While it is technically not impossible for a team to go 162-0 during the regular season, it's about as nearly impossible as anything. In 1916, the New York Giants (baseball) won 26 games in a row. That's as close as anyone has come. The Chicago Cubs came into Monday night winning six straight. But...
The Cubs Are Hot, There’s Just One Problem
Not since April have we seen the Chicago Cubs string a run together like the one we're seeing now. Sure, they're playing teams some consider to be inferior opponents. However, the Cubs faced a similar stretch of teams back in June and could not buy a series win. Now, the Cubs have won four series...