Updated 3:08pm CDT - Cubs re-signed Munenori Kawasaki, Manny Parra and Shane Victorino to minor league contracts. Cubs release Munenori Kawasaki, Manny Parra and Shane Victorino, looking to re-sign all three players According to multiple reports, the Cubs have released INF Munenori Kawasaki, LHP Manny Parra and OF Shane Victorino. The Cubs are actively trying to re-sign all three players. With the three roster moves, the Cubs Spring Training roster officially stands at 32 … [Read more...]
Cubs Option RHP Spencer Patton to Triple-A Iowa, Reduce Spring Roster to 35 Players
Reliever Spencer Patton optioned to Triple-A Iowa As expected, RHP Spencer Patton will begin the season with Triple-A Iowa. The Cubs announced Patton was optioned to Iowa prior to Monday’s practice game against the Angels. The Cubs Spring Training roster officially stands at 35 players, including Zac Rosscup, Christian Villanueva, Shane Victorino, Dallas Beeler and Aaron Crow. The Cubs actually have five more roster cuts to make prior to Sunday’s deadline. Cubs spring roster of 35 … [Read more...]
Neil Ramirez Favorite for Final Spot on Cubs Roster? Munenori Kawasaki Still a Possibility
Neil Ramirez reportedly is the frontrunner for the final spot on the Cubs roster ... Munenori Kawasaki still a possibility for a backup role With Spring Training winding down, the Cubs have at least one spot still open on the first 25-man roster of the season. It’s been reported for weeks, the last spot on the roster would come down to the Cubs carrying eight relievers or a fifth position player on the bench. The Sun-Times reported Neil Ramirez is the frontrunner for the 25th roster … [Read more...]
Cubs Reduce Spring Roster to 36 Players, Cuts Include Almora Jr., Murton, Williams and Andreoli
The Cubs announced the latest round of roster cuts Friday. The Cubs cut nine non-roster invitees from the spring roster, including Albert Almora Jr., Matt Murton, Ryan Williams and John Andreoli. The Cubs spring roster officially stands at 36 players with the nine roster cuts made Friday. The Cubs reassigned OF Albert Almora Jr., OF Matt Murton, OF John Andreoli, OF Juan Perez, 1B Jesus Guzman, INF Kris Negron, RHP Jean Machi, RHP Brandon Gomes and RHP Ryan Williams to minor league … [Read more...]
Cubs Option Contreras, Candelario, Alcantara, Edwards Jr. to Minors as Part of 11 Spring Roster Cuts
The Cubs reduced the Spring Training roster by 11 players prior to Friday’s game with the White Sox. And with Friday’s cuts, the Cubs’ spring roster officially stands at 45 players. C Willson Contreras, INF/OF Arismendy Alcantara, RHP Carl Edwards Jr., RHP Pierce Johnson and LHP C.J. Riefenhauser were optioned to Triple-A Iowa. 3B Jeimer Candelario was optioned to Double-A Tennessee. All six of these players will be on an optional assignment for the 2016 season. The Cubs optioning the … [Read more...]
John Andreoli Making Most Out of Non-Roster Invite to Cubs Camp
One of the players making the biggest noise in camp this spring is non-roster invitee John Andreoli. The 25-year old outfielder leads the Cubs in longballs this spring. Andreoli hit his fourth on Thursday night and he’s making quite the impression on Joe Maddon and the coaching staff. Injuries to Matt Szczur, Shane Victorino and Matt Murton opened the door for more playing time for Andreoli. And he’s taken advantage of the opportunity. John Andreoli is 10-for-27 in 15 games with a triple … [Read more...]
Joe Maddon Using National League Lineup for First Time This Spring
Joe Maddon using National League-style lineup for the first time this spring Joe Maddon posted his lineup for Wednesday’s game in Surprise against the Royals. And for the first time this spring, the Cubs will not use a designated hitter. John Lackey is starting Wednesday’s Cactus League game and he is batting ninth in Maddon’s lineup. Cubs’ starting lineup: Ben Zobrist 2B, Addison Russell SS, Kris Bryant 3B, Miguel Montero C, Jorge Soler LF, Javier Baez CF, Jesus Guzman 1B, John … [Read more...]
Talkin’ Cubs Live – Cubs vs. Padres – 03/14/16
Spring Training Game Fourteen: Cubs (3-9-1) vs. Padres (3-9-1) Game Time – 3:05pm CDT Coverage – TV: None – Radio: Cubs.com Location – Sloan Park, Mesa Jake Arrieta (0-0, 0.00, 0.00) vs. Colin Rea (0-0, 0.00, 1.20) The Cubs get back to work this afternoon at Sloan Park in the first of back-to-back games with the Padres as the Spring Training schedule nears the midway point. The Cubs open the regular season three weeks from tonight in Anaheim against the Los Angeles Angels. Jake … [Read more...]
Cubs Cut Seven Players from Spring Roster, Option Vogelbach, Acevedo, Jokisch to Triple-A
The Cubs announced the second round of spring roster cuts on Monday. The Cubs cut seven players from the Spring Training roster, which officially stands at 56 players. The Cubs optioned 1B Dan Vogelbach, RHP Andury Acevedo and LHP Eric Jokish to Triple-A Iowa. The Cubs re-assigned non-roster invitees RHP Duane Underwood Jr., RHP Armando Rivero, LHP Jack Leathersich and RHP Jonathan Pettibone to minor league camp. The moves the Cubs made Monday were expected. Jack Leathersich and … [Read more...]
From the Wire: Cubs Release LHP Rex Brothers
The Cubs made a roster move prior to Thursday’s exhibition game versus the Seattle Mariners. The Cubs released left-handed reliever Rex Brothers. With Thursday’s roster move, the Cubs’ 40-man roster officially stands at 39 players and the Spring Training roster was trimmed to 62 players. The Cubs acquired Rex Brothers from the Rockies in November for minor league lefty Wander Cabrera. The Cubs avoided arbitration with Brothers by agreeing to a one-year, $1.42 million contract for the … [Read more...]