Ryan Davis

Ryan is a returning member of the original Cubs Insider staff. In addition to co-hosting Talking Cubs, he writes for Forbes and various others. In his spare time Ryan likes to play with his daughter, argue about Star Wars and Marvel movies, and eat healthy foods.

Ryan DavisJanuary 1, 2015

Three New Year’s Resolutions for the Cubs in 2015

In the spirit of 2015, I have set some New Year’s resolutions for myself. I am in that 1% of…
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Ryan DavisDecember 20, 2014

Cubs Add Ross, Crowded Catching Picture Pushes Castillo Outside of the Frame

The Cubs made a flurry of moves yesterday, although depending on your level of interest in baseball you may or…
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Ryan DavisDecember 19, 2014

Updated Cubs Payroll Numbers, Plus the Remaining Roster Options

Earlier in the offseason, I did a financial rundown of the Cubs payroll. Not only did I break down the…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Ryan DavisDecember 18, 2014

Recent Em(Bear)rassing Moves Make Me Even More Grateful For Cubs

Watching the Chicago Bears situation unfold makes me so grateful for the Cubs. I know it sounds weird to say…
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Ryan DavisDecember 12, 2014

Questions About WGN’s Cubs Broadcasts Leave Fans in Limbo

UPDATE: Scroll to bottom for information on local TV affiliates carrying syndicated broadcasts from WGN and ABC. Yesterday, with the…
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Ryan DavisDecember 8, 2014

Show Me The Money: The Case For Overpaying In Free Agency

In 1999, the highest paid player in MLB was Albert Belle, at $11.9 million per season. Just two years later…
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Ryan DavisNovember 28, 2014

Counting Down the Top Five Turkeys of the 2014 Cubs

I hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving, filling themselves with good food, drinking tasty beer or wine, and watching bad…
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Ryan DavisNovember 21, 2014

WGN Prez Jimmy deCastro Eighty-Sixes 87.7 The Game, Employees Find out Via Twitter

Yesterday was a rough day for the people working at 87.7 The Game. As astute sports fans in the greater…
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Ryan DavisNovember 18, 2014

Diamonds and Rust: Has Javier Baez Really Struggled After Each Promotion?

I’ve always loved Javier Baez. He’s pretty much been my favorite Cubs prospect of the last several years. Kris Bryant…
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Ryan DavisNovember 5, 2014

How Much Can the Cubs Spend in Free Agency and Where Will 2015 Payroll Land?

As MLB free agency ramps up you can almost feel the good vibes radiating from the Cubs. They haven’t signed any new players…
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