Aroldis Chapman revealed Friday in a conference call with the New York media that he did not agree with the way the Cubs and Joe Maddon used him in the postseason. The Yankees made the five-year deal with Aroldis Chapman official Thursday. Chapman took to Twitter after the announcement was made and thanked the Cubs for the “support and love” he received during his time with the team. Chapman said he was “very happy and honored” to be part of the Cubs World Championship team. Chapman held a … [Read more...]
The Daily CCO: David Ross’ Book, Cubs Make Koji Uehara Signing Official and Other News
David Ross has a book coming out in May, “Teammate: My Life in Baseball” that is being co-written with Don Yaeger. The book is scheduled to be available on May 9. David Ross had a storybook ending to his terrific Major League career. Ross was a leader in the Cubs clubhouse and is given a lot of credit for the team’s turnaround that resulted in 200 wins over two years. Ross was pivotal in the Cubs historic 103-win season, NL Pennant and World Series Championship. Ross is one of the most … [Read more...]
The Daily CCO: Updated Draft Order, David Ross Talks Game 7 and Other Cubs News
Rumors continue to swirl around the game on where the remaining big name free agents will sign. And the Cubs continue to be linked to multiple relievers and free agent right-hander Tyson Ross. MLB Pipeline posted an up-to-date order for June’s Draft. The 2017 Draft takes place June 12-14 and the Cubs currently have two picks in the first 30. As of now, the Cubs have the 28th overall pick in the draft, up two slots due to qualifying offer free agents signing with new teams. The Cubs could … [Read more...]
Cubs Weekend Headlines: Rumors, CBA, Roster Moves and a Lefty Specialist
The Winter Meetings are underway in National Harbor and it figures to be an incredibly busy week around the game. The Cubs are looking for pitching, pitching and more pitching this off-season. Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer would like to add starters and relievers and have been connected to several teams on possible deals that could be made over the next four-plus days. MLB and the MLBPA reached an agreement on a new CBA and details of the new labor agreement were released. The Cubs … [Read more...]
MLB, MLBPA Announce Details of New Collective Bargaining Agreement
Major League Baseball and the Players Association announce details of new CBA MLB and the MLBPA released the details of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement. The owners still have to vote on the labor agreement and are scheduled to on Dec. 13 to ratify the new CBA according to Bob Nightengale. Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) jointly issued details of the tentative new five-year labor agreement that will allow play to continue … [Read more...]
The Daily CCO: Cubs Focused on Pitching as Winter Meetings Approach and Other News and Rumors
With MLB and the MLBPA reaching an agreement on a new CBA, Baseball’s Winter Meetings will proceed as planned. Friday is the deadline for teams to tender contracts to players for next season then it is all about baseball’s annual gathering. The front office is focused on adding pitching, both starters and relievers, and Jed Hoyer addressed the Cubs plans Wednesday. Hoyer said Wednesday the Cubs feel “very good” about the team’s group of offensive players after the addition of Jon Jay to … [Read more...]
All-Star Game Will No Longer Determine Home Field Advantage in The World Series
Home Field advantage in The World Series will be determined by Pennant winner with best record The Associated Press broke the news early Thursday that as part of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, the All-Star Game will no longer determine home field advantage for The World Series. AP’s report has been confirmed by multiple outlets, including Ken Rosenthal. Home field advantage in the Fall Classic will now be determined by the Pennant winner with the best record in the regular … [Read more...]
Major League Baseball’s Disabled List Reduced to 10 Days
MLB’s disabled list reduced from 15 days to 10 days under new CBA According to a report from the Associated Press, Major League Baseball has reduced the minimum stay on the disabled list to 10 days. The 15-day DL has been changed to a 10-day disabled list. It appears the 7-day concussion DL will not be changed. The AP reported, “The DL change will allow teams to make quicker decisions on whether to bring up a roster replacement rather than wait to see whether the injured player would be … [Read more...]
MLB, MLBPA Reach Agreement on New CBA
Major League Baseball and the Players Association keep labor peace with new Collective Bargaining Agreement … MLB announces it has reached a tentative five-year agreement with the MLBPA MLB and the MLBPA agreed to terms on a new CBA on Wednesday night just hours before the Collective Bargaining Agreement was set to expire. The new CBA is for five years and runs through the 2021 season. In a statement, MLB said “the parties continue to draft the entirety of the tentative agreement. Specific … [Read more...]
The Daily CCO: Jon Jay Signs with Cubs, Teams Showing Strong Interest in Dexter Fowler and Other News
MLB and the MLBPA reportedly made progress in negotiations for the new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Multiple reports indicated the two sides made “considerable progress” Tuesday and continued the talks through the night. There is a lot of optimism that a new CBA will be in place by Thursday’s deadline. And if it’s not, that enough progress has been made in the negotiations to keep a lockout or work stoppage from happening. The Cubs announced the signing of Jon Jay to a one-year … [Read more...]