Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
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The Rundown: Ross Finalizes Roster, Alzolay Earns Rotation Spot, Pederson Raking, No Movement on Core Extension Talks
The Cubs will play their final Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks today before coming home to Chicago for their…
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Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/27/21): Sogard Leads Off in LF, Hoerner DH, Miller Starting Against Reds
Eric Sogard leads off again as the Cubs face the Reds, but he’s playing left field in this one. The…
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Cubs Have Reportedly Made Anthony Rizzo an Extension Offer, ‘Still a Gap’ in Value
It looks like Anthony Rizzo‘s optimism regarding a contract extension might be well-founded, though things could come down to the…
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Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/26/21): Hendricks on the Bump, Báez at Short, Hoerner at Second
Ian Happ leads off in centerfield today, followed by Javier Báez at short, Joc Pederson in left, Anthony Rizzo at…
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The Rundown: Baseball Has Good Reason to Celebrate Women’s History Month, Tough Decisions Await Ross, New Podcast Details Steroid Era
“Girls rule!” – Jimmy Buffett (in concert, Buffett will usually point out achievements of local women athletes before playing “Brown-Eyed…
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Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/25/21): Alzolay on the Hill, Bote 2B, Duffy 1B for Cubs Night Matchup Against Dodgers
The Chicago Cubs will take on the Los Angeles Dodgers on a windy, chilly night in Mesa, Arizona. Depending on…
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The Rundown: Good Starting Pitching, Impressive Bench Trending Upward, Ross Has Myriad Bullpen Options, MLB Cracking Down on Doctored Baseballs
I mentioned In yesterday’s Rundown that the Cubs may miss Zach Davies more than others next season if they are unable to…
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Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (3/24/21): Cubs 6, Mariners 2 – Davies Continues Hot Spring, Shuts Down Mariners
The Cubs continued tuning up for the regular season against the Mariners Wednesday night in Peoria, Arizona. Zach Davies had…
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Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/24/21): Davies on Bump, Rizzo 1B, Hoerner SS as Cubs Travel to Play Mariners
The Chicago Cubs travel to Peoria, Arizona tonight to take on the Seattle Mariners at 8:40pm CT. The Mariners spring…
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The Rundown: Some Cubs 2021 Predictions, Hendricks Gets Opening Day Nod, Alzolay Given Extra Option, Hoerner Leads Epic 2B Battle
“More than any other American sport, baseball creates the magnetic, addictive illusion that it can almost be understood.” – Thomas…
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