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 News, Rumors & Analysis

Jon FerliseAugust 6, 2022

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/6/22): Cubs 4, Marlins 0 – Smyly Sharp in Quality Start

The Chicago Cubs were looking to win their second straight game over the Miami Marlins on Saturday, after beating the…
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Jon FerliseAugust 6, 2022

Watch: PJ Higgins Hits Solo Home Run Against Marlins

The Cubs were struggling through three innings today but have turned it on since. They’ve scored in three consecutive innings…
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Jon FerliseAugust 5, 2022

Watch: Willson Contreras Blasts Two-run Go-ahead Home Run

The Cubs have struggled at the plate all day today. Fortunately, they just broke through in the bottom of the…
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Jon FerliseAugust 4, 2022

Watch: Willson Contreras Goes Deep in St. Louis in 1st Inning

Willson Contreras is still a member of the Chicago Cubs, something most of us did not expect but were pleasantly…
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Jon FerliseAugust 3, 2022

Cubs Recall Waiver Wire Addition, Intriguing Prospect RHP Kervin Castro

In all of the chaos that was the trade deadline yesterday, you might have missed the Cubs waiver wire addition…
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Jon FerliseAugust 3, 2022

The Rant Live (8/3/22) – Chicago Cubs Podcast: Cubs Acquire Solid Prospects, Extending Willson Contreras Should Be Priority, What to Expect in 2023

Evan Altman and Jon Ferlise of Cubs Insider try not to take ourselves too seriously while pondering the state of…
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Jon FerliseAugust 2, 2022

Cubs Roster Moves: Cubs Activate Nick Madrigal, Recall Michael Rucker, Anderson Espinoza, Claim RHP Kervin Castro Off Waivers

After a trade deadline that saw the Cubs’ biggest move, surprisingly, being their trade of Scott Effross to the New…
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Jon FerliseAugust 2, 2022

Willson Contreras and Ian Happ Not Traded, Will Remain in Chicago

Wow, so much to unpack following this trade deadline. We’ll certainly continue to dig into everything, but for now it…
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Jon FerliseAugust 2, 2022

Cubs Trade Mychal Givens to New York Mets in Exchange for Saúl González (Updated)

The Chicago Cubs have traded Mychal Givens to the New York Mets per Andy Martino of SNY. Mets get Givens…
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Jon FerliseAugust 1, 2022

Cubs Trade Scott Effross to Yankees for RHP Hayden Wesneski

Trade season is in full effect, folks. While everyone has been waiting around to find out where Willson Contreras and…
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