I’ve assumed for some time now that the Cubs weren’t really all that interested in Aroldis Chapman. I had assumed their real and only interest was Andrew Miller, but according to Ken Davidoff, the Yankees have asked for best and final bids from four teams. Those four teams are the Nationals, Cubs, Indians and, you know it, a mystery team. …
Cubs @ Brewers Game Thread
Time: 6:10 PM CT TV: WGN Series Preview Gameday LINEUPS Dexter Fowler, CF Kris Bryant, 3B Anthony Rizzo, 1B Ben Zobrist, LF Willson Contreras, C Jason Heyward, RF Addison Russell, SS Javier Baez, 2B John Lackey, P Jonathan Villar, SS Scooter, Gennett, 2B Ryan Braun, LF Jonathan Lucroy, C Chris Carter, 1B Kirk Nieuwenhuis, CF Hernan Perez, 3B Ramon Flores, RF Zach Davies, …
Cubs 5, Brewers 2 (7.22.16)
Baseball predictions are silly up to a point, but I’m going to predict the Cubs are about to go on a run that’s similar to what they did in the first half. The Cardinals have pulled within 6.5 games, which is still a mile away in baseball terms, but I do miss the double digit lead they enjoyed for awhile. The …
Series Preview: Chicago Cubs (57-37) @ Milwaukee Brewers (40-53)
The online MLB odds for the Cubs winning the division have taken a small hit over the last month or so, but they still have close to 90% odds of winning their division. The NL Central lead for the Cubs is down to 6.5 games again after the Cardinals swept a double-header on Wednesday and came from behind last night. The Cubs …
Better Know a Cub: Mike Montgomery, LHP
Today’s an off day and what better way to spend it then discussing the recent trade between the Chicago Cubs and Seattle Mariners. The Cubs sent off 1B/DH Dan Vogelbach and RHP Paul Blackburn in return for LHP Mike Montgomery and RHP Jordan Pries. We’ll spend this post focusing on the more prominent name in Montgomery. Mike was drafted out …
Mets @ Cubs Game Thread
Time: 1:20 PM CT TV: ABC7, ESPN Series Preview Gameday LINEUPS Jose Reyes, 3B Curtis Granderson, CF Wilmer Flores, 3B James Loney, 1B Travis d’Arnaud, C Kelly Johnson, 2B Juan Lagares, CF Michael Conforto, LF Bartolo Colon, P Ben Zobrist, RF Kris Bryant, 3B Anthony Rizzo, 1B Willson Contreras, LF Jason Heyward, CF Addison Russell, SS Miguel Montero, C Javier Baez, 2B Kyle …
Mets @ Cubs Game Thread
Time: 6:05 PM CT TV: ESPN, CSN Series Preview Gameday LINEUPS Jose Reyes, 3B Curtis Granderson, CF Yoenis Cespedes, LF James Loney, 1B Neil Walker, 2B Asdrubal Cabrera, SS Michael Conforto, RF Rene Rivera, C Noah Syndergaard, P Tommy La Stella, 3B Kris Bryant, RF Anthony Rizzo, 1B Ben Zobrist, 2B Willson Contreras, C Jason Heyward, CF Addison Russell, SS Miguel Montero, C …
Series Preview: Cubs (55-36) vs. Mets (49-42) (7/18-7/20)
View PostCubs Hot Stove 7.18.2016
With the deadline looming less than two weeks from today, the Cubs rumors are heating up. Theo and Jed Hoyer are almost assuredly going to make some kind of roster moves to improve the team. We’ve discussed in the comments quite extensively Andrew Miller and what we would/wouldn’t like to give up. Here are some updates: Andrew Miller is still …
Cubs 6, Rangers 0 (7.15.16)
OSS: Now that’s more like it Three up The Cubs offense hung some runs on a crappy pitcher, a hallmark of good teams and something that they were failing to do during their recent funk. This wasn’t just Bryzzo blasting their way to the lead, it was a team effort with no particular player sticking out WPA-wise. They got some …