Four Cubs finalists for BBWAA Awards in the National League … Kris Bryant (MVP), Jon Lester (Cy Young), Kyle Hendricks (Cy Young) and Joe Maddon (Manager) Three players and the skipper of the World Series Champion, Chicago Cubs are finalists for Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) Awards for the 2016 season. Kris Bryant is one of three finalists for the NL MVP. Bryant is the favorite to win the award over Daniel Murphy (Nationals) and Corey Seager (Dodgers). At the very least, … [Read more...]
The Daily CCO: Cubs Third Most Improved Team and Other News and Rumors
Coming off a 97-win season, it’s hard to believe the Cubs have actually improved this off-season. But on paper, the Cubs are a better team than the one that wrapped up the regular season in Milwaukee. The front office added Jason Heyward to the young core that already included Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant, Kyle Schwarber and Addison Russell. John Lackey and Adam Warren were added to the third best pitching staff in the NL from a year ago. And Ben Zobrist gives the Cubs the best infield in the … [Read more...]