Cubs reportedly talking to Orioles about shortstop/third baseman Manny Machado With the Orioles on the South Side playing the White Sox this week, the Manny Machado to the Cubs rumors have dominated the headlines. While Joe Maddon’s team searches for consistency, every mainstream news outlet has done its best to link Machado to the Cubs. Machado is one of the best offensive players in the game. Right now, the Cubs are struggling in just about every facet of the game. And if the rotation … [Read more...]
Cubs Ink Alex Lange, 29 Picks from 2017 Draft
Cubs sign first round pick RHP Alex Lange … Announce signing 29 of 41 picks from 2017 First-Year Player Draft The Cubs announced on Friday afternoon the team signed right-handed pitcher Alex Lange, the club’s second pick this year with the 30th overall selection in the first round. The club also today agreed to terms with outfielder Nelson Velazquez (fifth round) and right-handed pitcher Jeremy Estrada (sixth round). Terms of the deals were not disclosed. According to multiple reports, … [Read more...]
Cubs Select Brendon Little, Alex Lange in First Round of 2017 MLB Draft
Cubs select LHP Brendon Little (27th overall) and RHP Alex Lange (30th overall) in first round of 2017 First-Year Player Draft The MLB draft got underway on Monday night and the Cubs selected two pitchers with the team’s two picks in the first round. The Cubs tonight selected left-handed pitcher Brendon Little out of the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota in Bradenton, Fla., with the 27th overall pick and right-handed pitcher Alex Lange out of Louisiana State University with the … [Read more...]