List of All Articles with Tag 'chicago cubs'

You've seen the regular MLB standings. Now, let's look at how the standings would look if the result of every team's one-run games were flipped.The 2023 MLB season has gone on for over two months. As of this writing (June 19, 2023), there are a couple of weeks until the All-Star G...

The emergence of a Chicago Cubs player could have them thinking about opportunities to trade a star who has rebuilt his name.Don't look now, but the Chicago Cubs might be on their way to the top of the NL Central. That's not to say that, even if they make it there, they'll be very...

Let’s get into two Monday night first inning bets to kick off our week of gambling. No need to wait for any games on the 10-game baseball slate to finish up before cashing our first bet of the new week. We can win after just six outs with No Run First Inning and Yes Run First Inning bets.H...

MLB Power Rankings of the one reason why each of the 30 teams won't win the 2023 World Series.Thirty teams enter. One team leaves victorious. It’s how every MLB season goes. Twenty-nine ball clubs will fall short. This week’s MLB Power Rankings takes a direct look at why each cl...

If the Chicago Cubs decide to go a different direction than David Ross as their manager, here are three former Cubs who could potentially slide into the role of skipper.Entering Sunday with a record of 33-37, the Chicago Cubs certainly aren't out of the race in the underperforming National ...

MLB Rumors: The Cubs may not sell all their assets after allThe Chicago Cubs swept the Pittsburgh Pirates earlier this week, moving to within 3.5 games of the NL Central lead in the process. Suddenly, Chicago, which has the best run differential in the division by a wide margin, is within striking...

Ian Happ will be manning the outfield at Wrigley Field for the foreseeable future. He just might help make the case for Marcus Stroman to stay, too.Early this season, the Chicago Cubs inked a three-year extension with Ian Happ worth over $60 million to keep him at Wrigley Field for the immediate...

The Cubs are finally getting star Cody Bellinger back in the fold, but it comes at a cost. Chicago had to demote this Duke star in a corresponding roster move.On Thursday, the Chicago Cubs activated outfielder Cody Bellinger from the injured list as Bellinger makes his return at first base again...

The Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies can be fixed, but it won't be easy.MLB Rumors: Cardinals should trade for Shane BieberThe common take on Shane Bieber is simple -- the Cleveland Guardians don't view him as an ace-level talent, and neither d...

MLB Rumors: Cubs' Nick Madrigal showcase reeks of desperationThe Chicago Cubs may be trying to showcase Nick Madrigal ahead of the MLB trade deadline in a move that feels more desperate than shrewd.According to The Athletic's Patrick Mooney (subscription required), one reason the Cub...

Let's explore some of the latest MLB rumors, including thoughts on the Colorado Rockies, Boston Red Sox, Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs.We'll start our tour around the MLB rumors mill in Denver, where the injured list keeps growing for the Colorado Rockies. That list now includes a ve...

With Marcus Stroman in the midst of a Cy Young caliber season, the Cubs could explore trade partners for their ace, including Stroman's former team.Through 14 starts, there aren't many pitchers in the MLB having more success than the Chicago Cubs ace, Marcus Stroman. Stroman ranks firs...