Jon Ferlise

Jon began his writing career as the editor and lead writer at Cubs Kingdom. He is a life-long, passionate Cubs fan who aims to bring you the most up-to-date and relevant Cubs news and commentary every day.

Cubs Short Videos

Jon FerliseMarch 5, 2018

Watch: Ian Happ Doubles, Steals Third, Scores on Russell Hit

Ian Happ continued his Spring Training assault today in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies. He hit a leadoff…
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Cubs Short Videos

Jon FerliseFebruary 27, 2018

Watch: Ian Happ Smashes Second Leadoff Homer of the Spring

Ian Happ looks like he may be thinking about challenging Anthony Rizzo for the coveted title of “Greatest Leadoff Hitter…
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Cubs Short Videos

Jon FerliseFebruary 26, 2018

Watch: Javy Baez Talks Love of Defense, Making Lightning-Quick Tags

There’s nothing quite like watching Javy Baez apply a tag. Those cat-like instincts leave us all in awe, and he…
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Lineups

Jon FerliseFebruary 25, 2018

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Happ Leads Off in CF, Schwarber Third in RF, Tseng on the Hill

One day after the Cubs’ first home game of the 2018 Cactus League season, they’re heading right back out on…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Jon FerliseFebruary 21, 2018

The Beauty of Cubs Baseball and Why #EverybodyIn Slogan Fits So Well

Everyone who comes to Cubs Insider does so because they love the Chicago Cubs. Except for you, I don’t know…
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Cubs Interviews

Jon FerliseFebruary 20, 2018

Tom Ricketts Speaks from Spring Training: Construction Timeline, TV Deal, Rooftops

The Cubs held a blogger forum at Sloan Park in Mesa, where owner Tom Ricketts gave an update on a…
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Cubs Short Videos

Jon FerliseFebruary 19, 2018

Watch: Baez, Russell Fielding Drills; Maples, Wilson Throw Live BP During First Full-Squad Workout

Today was the Cubs’ first full-squad workout of the spring and the crowds were out in full force. Of course,…
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Cubs Short Videos

Jon FerliseFebruary 16, 2018

Watch: Javy and Bryant Go Through Fielding Drills at Sloan

If you’ve never been to Mesa to check out Cubs spring training, I’d highly recommend you try to go early,…
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Cubs Short Videos

Jon FerliseFebruary 16, 2018

Watch: Bryant, Schwarber, Javy Take BP Friday

Spring training isn’t quite in full swing yet, but you’d never know from looking at the number of players already…
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Cubs Short Videos

Jon FerliseFebruary 14, 2018

Watch: Rizzo, Schwarber, Baez, More Take BP at Sloan Park

I’m not gonna lie, it feels damn good to be back at Sloan Park watching the Cubs prepare for another…
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