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    Evan AltmanFebruary 6, 2026

    The Rundown: Javy Banned from WBC for Weed, Alcántara Leads Law’s Top 20, Rays Reveal New Stadium Plans

    There’s frustrating and then there’s just plain stupid. Even though Javier Báez hasn’t been a Cub for several years, now,…

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    Danny RockettFebruary 6, 2026

    Son Ranto Show: Best Shape of Our Lives

    The boys chat Cubbies a week before Pitchers and Catchers. We talk A.I. baseball players, Sammy Sosa in the Epstein…

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    Jacob ZanollaFebruary 5, 2026

    Javier Assad to Play For Team Mexico in 2026 World Baseball Classic

    Javier Assad is the latest Chicago Cub to announce his commitment to play in the World Baseball Classic. He will…

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    Evan AltmanFebruary 5, 2026

    The Rundown: Tigers More Willing to Invest in Valdez Than Skubal, Red Sox Sign IKF, Cubs Add More Minors Deals

    Baseball’s arbitration process can be incredibly contentious, especially when teams and star players can’t agree on a salary for the…

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    Jacob ZanollaFebruary 4, 2026

    Watch: MLB Network Features Alex Bregman’s Club Nemesis

    Alex Bregman is known as one of the hardest-working players in baseball. His work ethic is incredible, and his clubhouse…

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    Evan AltmanFebruary 4, 2026

    The Rundown Ultralite: Santana to AZ, Sox Installing Bidets, Jays Interested in Valdez

    This one wouldn’t even be worth publishing under other circumstances, but I find myself with about 15 minutes of free…

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    Jacob ZanollaFebruary 3, 2026

    Cubs Considering Another Rotation Addition Ahead of Spring Training

    Entering the offseason, the Cubs needed to bolster their starting rotation. Although Justin Steele missed almost the entire 2025 season…

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    Evan AltmanFebruary 2, 2026

    Eugenio Suarez Joining Reds Will Only Increase Volume of Cubs/Red Sox Trade Rumors

    What’s old is new again as slugging third baseman Eugenio Suárez rejoins the Reds on a one-year, $15 million deal…

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    Evan AltmanFebruary 1, 2026

    The Rundown Ultralite: Light Content Ahead, Big Hurt Big Mad at Sox, Boston & Chicago Make Pitching Trade

    I don’t think I could have planned my upcoming conference any better, as the Cubs don’t figure to do much…

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    Jacob ZanollaJanuary 31, 2026

    Red Sox Once Again Connected to Matt Shaw, Nico Hoerner

    Rumors surrounding the Chicago Cubs have been rather quiet as of late. The team has been connected to Zac Gallen…

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    Evan AltmanJanuary 31, 2026

    The Rundown Lite: Red Sox Have Checked on Hoerner & Shaw, Puerto Rico May Exit WBC, A’s Extend Wilson

    As much as I’m looking forward to baseball, I have to admit that it’s really nice to have nothing to…

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    Evan AltmanJanuary 30, 2026

    The Rundown: MLB Sets Late Trade Deadline, Valdez’s Antics Could Be Costing Him, Cubs Have Bottom-Half System

    What’s funny about today’s column is that I could have included almost everything from it in yesterday’s brief Rundown. That’s…

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    Jacob ZanollaJanuary 29, 2026

    Anthony Rizzo Reportedly Joining NBC as MLB Studio Analyst

    According to the Sports Business Journal, NBC is hiring Anthony Rizzo as a lead MLB analyst for the upcoming season.…

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    Evan AltmanJanuary 29, 2026

    The Rundown Ultralite: Gallen Rumors Persist, McGuire to Brewers, Lord of the Flies Trailer

    When it rains, it pours. Sometimes, that rain comes into your basement and destroys it. Then you foolishly think your…

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    Evan AltmanJanuary 27, 2026

    Cubs Odds & Ends: Ryno Trade Anniversary, Carlson Contract Details, Clarification on Austin’s Deal

    It’s kinda hard to believe there’s enough happening to justify a whole ‘nother post, but that’s what happens when you…

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    Evan AltmanJanuary 27, 2026

    The Rundown: Hoerner Third-Ranked 2B, Cubs Sign Klobosits, Bader to Giants, Trailer Double Feature

    It’s probably a good thing I’ll be traveling tomorrow and may not have time for a Rundown, because the news…

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