Chicago Cubs Trades and Free Agent Signings
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Christopher Morel Reportedly Mentioned in Tyler Glasnow Trade Talks, Cubs Discussing Options with Rhys Hoskins
I wrote on Monday that there’s no way the Cubs would consider trading Christopher Morel to the Rays straight-up for…
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Report: Cubs’ Optimism Regarding Shohei Ohtani Has ‘Significantly Waned’
No one seems to have much beyond informed speculation when it comes to Shohei Ohtani, so apply all necessary caveats…
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Cubs Looking at Matt Chapman, Still Have Interest in Rhys Hoskins While Awaiting Shohei Ohtani Decision
The Cubs will remain focused on Shohei Ohtani until he makes the decision that is keeping all of baseball in…
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Carter Hawkins Addresses Media in Nashville Since Jed Hoyer Isn’t at Winter Meetings Yet
Jed Hoyer is the primary mouthpiece for the Cubs front office with GM Carter Hawkins serving as sort of a…
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Braves Not Pursuing Shohei Ohtani After All, Interest in Dylan Cease Overblown, Never Close on Aaron Nola
Contrary to a report from MLB Network’s Jon Morosi that the Braves were involved in the Shohei Ohtani race, an…
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Cubs Named Among ‘Most Desperate’ Teams at Winter Meetings, Shohei Ohtani Decision Expected This Week
Repeating an otherwise powerful adjective over and over removes a great deal of its impact, so it doesn’t mean much…
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More Info on Cubs’ Pitching Pursuits of Yamamoto, Cease, Glasnow, Montgomery
I’ve already milked Jeff Passan’s Winter Meetings preview for two other posts, so might as well take one more tug…
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The Rundown: Conflicting Ohtani Reports Speculative at Best, Hoerner Believes Cubs on Cusp of Greatness, Mets Emerge as Favorites for Yamamoto
I want to note the difference between rumors and speculation before I get into my morning preamble. With the Winter…
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Guardians Reportedly Open to Dealing AL Saves Leader Emmanuel Clase
Though his surname indicates he’s playing at the lower levels, Guardians closer Emmanual Clase is one of the best in…
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Shohei Ohtani Race May Be Down to 4 Teams, Price Could Reach $600M
With all the Shohei Ohtani talk swirling, it can be difficult to separate planted rumors from actual reports when it…
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