Updated 1:11pm CDT – The Dodgers announced the trade with the A’s … It’s Official. The Dodgers acquire OF Josh Reddick and LHP Rich Hill from Athletics for minor-league RHP Jharel Cotton, RHP Grant Holmes and RHP Frankie Montas. OF Josh Reddick and Rich Hill to the Dodgers for a Package of Prospects According to multiple reports, the Dodgers acquired OF Josh Reddick and LHP Rich Hill from the Oakland A’s. Ken Rosenthal’s initial report has been confirmed by several outlets. The Cubs … [Read more...]
It’s MLB Non-Waiver Trade Deadline Day
Major League Baseball’s non-waiver trade deadline is 3:00pm CDT today and the industry is expecting a very hectic day throughout baseball. The Weekend Headlines will return next week and the Daily Report also gets a well-deserved off day. After more than 365 days without a break it really needed a breather. Today is all about the non-waiver trade deadline and the moves the Cubs’ front office makes and the deals around the game that will impact the final two months of the regular season and … [Read more...]
Cubs Reportedly Out of the Mix for Josh Reddick
Report indicates Josh Reddick will not be going to Cubs … Rockies decide not to trade Charlie Blackmon Josh Reddick had another good night at the plate Saturday in the A’s 6-3 loss to the Indians. Reddick went 2-for-4 with a double and is batting .311/.380/.556 with a .936 OPS since the break. The Cubs have been connected heavily to Reddick since May. Rumors picked up significantly in the last week that the Cubs had discussions with the A’s about Reddick and were very interested in … [Read more...]
Player Acquisition Cost: Outfielders
Player Acquisition Cost: Outfielders After the trade acquisitions of Aroldis Chapman and Mike Montgomery, it would be easy to assume that the Chicago Cubs might be done making deals. However, there still have been quite a few rumors swirling around that the front office are looking for a lefty batting outfield power bat. It’s easy to see why as the offense has been fairly inconsistent lately, batting just .238/.321/.360 since the All-Star break. The offense has been very similar to last … [Read more...]
Cubs Focused on Outfield, Reportedly Considering Deal for Josh Reddick
It’s no secret the front office has been exploring ways to add a left-handed hitting outfielder to the roster. The Cubs have been connected heavily to Josh Reddick since May. Jon Paul Morosi reported Wednesday now that the Cubs have added Aroldis Chapman and Mike Montgomery to the bullpen, the front office has “shifted focus to another area of need: the outfield.” According to Morosi, the Cubs have had talks with the A’s about Josh Reddick. Reddick would help fill several needs for the … [Read more...]
The Daily CCO: A New Day and Cubs News, Notes and Rumors
The Cubs have had more good days than bad this season. Unfortunately, Tuesday was not one of them. The Cubs had a rough day before the team took the field on the South Side and were shut out for the first time in almost two months. Even with dropping two in a row to the Sox, the Cubs are 19 games over .500 and the 59-40 record after 99 games is still the best in baseball. The Cubs and Giants are the only two teams with 59 wins on the season. The Cardinals and Mets split Tuesday’s … [Read more...]
Josh Reddick Rumors Persist, Cubs Linked to Charlie Blackmon
The front office is exploring options to improve the offense. And it’s believed the Cubs would like to acquire a left-handed hitting outfielder to add to the mix. The Cubs offense has been inconsistent, at best, and has missed the presence and balance Kyle Schwarber provided a year ago. Josh Reddick is believed to be at the top of the list of outfielders the Cubs are interested in acquiring. Reddick hits from the left side, mashes right-handers, makes contact and can provide good defense in … [Read more...]
Cubs Weekend Headlines: Meat Loaf in Milwaukee, Roster Moves, Rumors, Fowler Returns and Aroldis Chapman
Joe Maddon’s team spent the weekend in Milwaukee and ended up winning a series against the pesky Brewers. Dexter Fowler supplied the spark, and a few big hits on Friday night in his return to the lineup. Fowler led off the game with a home run, doubled in a pair runs and scored twice. Saturday did not go the Cubs way. After being blanked for five innings on Sunday, the Cubs scored one in the sixth and five in the seventh with Anthony Rizzo delivering the big hit a bases clearing … [Read more...]
Josh Reddick, Rays Pitchers High on Cubs List
Reports continue to surface connecting the Cubs with veteran outfielder Josh Reddick. According to a report from Jon Heyman, the Cubs “are showing interest” in Reddick and Jon Paul Morosi reported for the third time in as many days the Cubs, along with the Indians and Dodgers, are in the mix for Reddick. During his show Saturday morning on 670 The Score (Inside Baseball), Bruce Levine said Reddick is “the ideal guy to plug into the outfield.” Chris Coghlan has dealt with injuries and been … [Read more...]
Cubs Reportedly a Potential Suitor for Outfielder Jay Bruce
The front office would like to add a left-handed hitting outfielder to the Cubs roster before the deadline. The Cubs have been connected to Josh Reddick since April and those rumors have increased in the last 24 hours. According to Jon Paul Morosi, the Cubs are a potential suitor for Reds’ outfielder Jay Bruce. The Reds have been looking to trade Jay Bruce since last summer. Reports have suggested the Reds have been close to moving Bruce on several occasions but have not been able to work out … [Read more...]