Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
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Kyle Finnegan Could Be Cubs’ Next Closer
Spring training is rapidly approaching, but the Cubs still have a few holes to fill before games begin. The 2024…
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So Why Did Cubs DFA Promising Pitching Prospect Michael Arias?
The short answer to the titular question is that we don’t really know for sure, but I wanted to get…
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Former Cub Brooks Raley Drawing Interest from Old Club as Tommy John Rehab Continues
Aging lefty with sub-90 mph velocity? Check. Recovering from Tommy John elbow reconstruction? Check. Former prospect who found greater success…
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Pete Alonso, Jack Flaherty, Anthony Santander Reportedly Considering Shorter Deal with Opt-Outs
A report from last week said righty Jack Flaherty and switch-hitting slugger Anthony Santander were willing to accept short deals…
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Jorge López Joins Nats, Tanner Scott’s Prohibitive Asking Price, International Prospect Flips from Dodgers to Pirates
The Cubs signing Colin Rea should have given me enough to write about for at least three days, but I’m…
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The Rant – Chicago Cubs Podcast: Cubs Toying with Tucker, Steele Agrees to Contract, Alonso Likely Out of Reach
The Cubs have not been able to agree on terms with Kyle Tucker. Is it because they are trying to…
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Cubs Fail to Reach Agreement with Kyle Tucker, Sides $2.5M Apart in Salary Filings
At the risk of ascribing too much importance to a situation that could end up being a nothingburger, failing to…
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Cubs Acquire RHP Matt Festa, DFA Miles Mastrobuoni
The Cubs acquired righty reliever Matt Festa from the Rangers in exchange for cash considerations on Thursday. In order to…
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Cubs Avoid Arbitration with Justin Steele, Other Eligible Players
Thursday at noon CT was the deadline for teams and arbitration-eligible players to agree to contract terms for the 2025…
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Let’s Find Some Repertoire Unlocks for Cubs Starters
Yesterday’s piece on front office addition Tyler Zombro spurred some questions in the comments that sent me down rabbit trails…
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