Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
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Chicago Cubs Finalize Roster, Including a Few Surprises
The second opening day for the Chicago Cubs is just one day away, and that means the 26-man roster needs…
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Cubs Part Ways with RHP Cody Poteet, Leaving Bellinger Trade as Pure Salary Dump
Sources confirmed to CI shortly after the news broke that Cody Poteet was designated for assignment on Wednesday. Poteet was acquired…
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Forbes Values Cubs at $4.6B, Fourth Highest in MLB
Tom Ricketts infamously told the world that the Cubs’ goal was simply to break even between team revenue and player…
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Ryan Brasier Headed to IL with Hip Issue
The Cubs are placing righty Ryan Brasier on the injured list with a hip injury today, sources confirmed with CI.…
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Cam Smith Makes Astros’ Opening Day Roster in Raw Emotional Moment (Video)
In a blockbuster move last December, the Chicago Cubs landed Kyle Tucker, a premier offensive force, in exchange for Isaac…
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Ben Brown Named 5th Starter, Brad Keller Makes Roster
Sources confirmed to Cubs Insider that Brad Keller was informed on Tuesday that he had made the active roster. Keller…
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Pelotero Aims to Accelerate Player Development Curve with New Plate Intelligence Feature
Anyone who’s followed baseball over the last few years is well aware of the way technology and advanced metrics have…
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The Rundown: Hoyer Following Krause’s Path to Mediocrity, Brown Could Join Rotation, Fans Prefer Cactus League Over Grapefruit League
I participated in my fantasy baseball draft yesterday evening while watching the Dodgers-Angels game, and I had what my ex…
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Hip Impingement Will Land Tyson Miller on IL to Open Season
In a move that may simply postpone the inevitable, the Cubs will be placing righty reliever Tyson Miller on the…
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Craig Counsell Will ‘See What Happens’ on Ben Brown Rotation Decision
The Cubs have not yet named their fourth or fifth starters yet, but it’s a pretty safe bet that Matt…
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