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...]
The Daily CCO: Cubs Would Like Ross in Front Office, Heyward to Work in Arizona and Other News
It was an incredibly busy first official day of the Winter Meetings. There were rumors galore and it seemed like the Cubs were in the middle of a lot of them. One of the big three relievers came off the board when Mark Melancon inked a record setting contract with the Giants and the Nationals reportedly inched closer to acquiring Chris Sale from the White Sox. On the Cubs’ front it was mostly about pitching before Jed Hoyer provided updates on Kyle Schwarber, David Ross, Jason Heyward and … [Read more...]
Cubs 2016 Position Review – Catcher
The Cubs went into 2016 planning to use a three headed monster at catcher again. Miguel Montero, David Ross and Kyle Schwarber were expected to share the position with Schwarber set to learn how to frame pitches and call games from some of the best in the business. However, a knee injury suffered by Schwarber in the third game of the season ended his year and upended the front office’s plans. However, like the year prior, the Cubs called on a young catching prospect in Willson Contreras when … [Read more...]
Cubs Minor League Free Agents
Cubs Minor League Free Agents ... Nineteen Cubs minor league players became free agents on Nov. 7 The Cubs had 19 players in their system become minor league free agents on Monday, Nov. 7. The Cubs have already re-signed one of the 19, right-hander Andury Acevedo. According to Baseball America the following 19 players became free agents: RHP Andury Acevedo, RHP Frank Batista, RHP Cole Brocker, RHP Aaron Crow, RHP Stephen Fife, RHP Miguel Mejia, RHP Starling Peralta, RHP Drew Rucinski, LHP … [Read more...]
Cubs Announce Series of 40-Man Roster Moves
Cubs add RHP Jose Rosario and RHP Conor Mullee to 40-Man Roster … RHP Dallas Beeler activated from 60-Day DL and Outrighted to Triple-A Iowa … RHP Andury Acevedo and catcher Tim Federowicz outrighted to Triple-A Iowa … RHP Aaron Brooks, INF Christian Villanueva, LHP Zac Rosscup activated from 60-Day DL The Cubs announced a series of 40-man roster moves Monday afternoon. The Cubs selected RHP Jose Rosario from Triple-A Iowa. Additionally, the Cubs have claimed RHP Conor Mullee off waivers … [Read more...]
From the Wire: Cubs Select Contract of Jose Rosario from Triple-A Iowa
Cubs select contract of RHP Jose Rosario from Triple-A Iowa and add to 40-Man Roster The Cubs made an addition to the 40-man roster among several other moves on Monday. The Cubs selected the contract of Jose Rosario from Triple-A Iowa and added the 26-year old right-hander to the reserve roster. Jose Rosario started last season with High-A Myrtle Beach. After six weeks in the Carolina League, the Cubs sent Rosario to Double-A Tennessee on May 25. Rosario was promoted to Triple-A Iowa … [Read more...]
Cubs Backups Comeback and Win the Season Finale – Cubs 7, Reds 4
Game One Hundred Sixty-Two – Cubs 7, Reds 4 WP – Justin Grimm (2-1) LP – Raisel Iglesias (3-2, BS 2) Save – Carl Edwards Jr. (2) Down 4-3 with the bases empty and two outs in the ninth, Albert Almora Jr. walked. Munenori Kawasaki followed with a single to center. With two on, Matt Szczur worked a full count. Szczur sliced the 3-2 offering from Raisel Iglesias down the first baseline. Almora Jr. and Kawasaki scored and the Cubs took a 5-4 lead on Szczur’s two-out double. Miguel Montero … [Read more...]
Cubs Scratch Out a Rain-Shortened Tie Game with the Pirates – Cubs 1, Pirates 1
Game One Hundred Fifty-Nine – Cubs 1, Pirates 1 - 6 innings WP – None LP – None Save – None With the Cubs and Pirates tied at one and one out in the top of the sixth, the rains came and put the game in delay. After one hour and 23 minutes, Thursday’s game between the Cubs and Pirates was officially suspended tied at one. The game will not be resumed and will go down in the record books as a tie game at the end of the season. The Cubs will finish the season series against the Pirates … [Read more...]
Jake Arrieta Pummeled by the Pirates – Pirates 8, Cubs 4
Game One Hundred Fifty-Eight – Cubs 4, Pirates 8 WP – Jameson Taillon (5-4) LP – Jake Arrieta (18-8) Save – None For just the fourth time in 18 games this season the Cubs lost to the Pirates. Jake Arrieta did not have it Wednesday night at PNC Park and was hit rather hard. Arrieta lasted five innings and struggled against the Pirates for the third straight start this season. Anthony Rizzo gave the Cubs a short-lived lead with a solo homer in the first inning. The Cubs managed only four … [Read more...]
That’s 100 Wins for the Chicago Cubs – Cubs 12, Pirates 2
Game One Hundred Fifty-Six – Cubs 12, Pirates 2 WP – Kyle Hendricks (16-8) LP – Chad Kuhl (5-4) Save – None Hendricks deals six shutout Innings, Baez drives in six, the Cubs slam the Pirates and post Win No. 100 Kyle Hendricks lowered his Major League best ERA to 1.99 with six shutout innings. Javier Baez launched a Grand Slam in the fourth and drove in half the Cubs 12 runs. Kris Bryant hit his 39th homer of the season and passed the 100 RBI on the season as the Cubs beat the Pirates … [Read more...]