List of All Articles with Tag 'cubs'

Looking at the MLB standings by run differential reveals that the Astros deserve more credit, the NL Central is indecipherable and more.The MLB standings can still drastically change before the end of the season but after two months of play we have a good idea of which teams have it together and...

So far, so good with Dansby Swanson and the Cubs. The star shortstop is proving Chicago right for making a major investment in his future.Yes, Alex Anthopoulos saved a lot of money by letting Dansby Swanson walk. However, Swanson looks like a legitimate star with the Cubs, and that could make Br...

The Cubs have plenty of potential scapegoats for the way the 2023 season is going. Which ones should be fired, kept on a short leash or given time?If Cubs fans hoped the 2023 season would be the turning point to get the franchise back on the path to compete, they've been sorely disappointed...

On Friday morning, two trades happened featuring the Pirates and Rays, as well as the Cubs and Mets. Let's break them down.The Pirates and Rays are in agreement on a trade that will send minor-league infielder Alika Williams to Pittsburgh in exchange for reliever Robert Stephenson, a source...

June 1 is a typically active day of MLB players opting out of contracts, and this year was no different. Here are five players who are looking for new teams.On Thursday morning, some veteran minor-league players had a decision to make: opt into the remainder of their 2023 contracts with their cu...

A questionable strikeout call played a role in the Chicago Cubs being cost a chance to sweep the Tampa Bay Rays. It's the latest episode of "The Ump Show."It's every baseball fan's least favorite show. Of course, we're talking about "The Ump Show," where c...

The Tampa Bay Rays have lost two straight games at the hands of the Chicago Cubs heading into a matinee matchup on Wednesday.This game should be quite the pitchers duel, as two impressive starters are on the mound. Zach Eflin (7-1, 3.17 ERA) gets the rock for the Rays against Cubs left-handed pi...

MLB Rumors: Will the Cubs trade Yan Gomes?The Chicago Cubs won on Tuesday night, ending the conversation (for now) over which rentals they'll trade at the deadline. However, sitting well under .500, it's a question that isn't going away.Yes, the Cubs reside in the weak NL Centra...

With the MLB trade deadline rapidly approaching, it's time to grade trade fits for Tim Anderson, the Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta Braves.The MLB trade deadline is fast approaching.The possibility for blockbuster trades is certainly real, especially on the pitching market. Let's exp...

Cubs ace Marcus Stroman has made it clear he doesn't want to be traded, and he made it clearer that he wants an extension with a complete-game gem.With the Chicago Cubs having dropped precipitously in the NL Central standings, the conversation around the club quickly turned from a resurgent...

This week's MLB Power Rankings takes a look at winning percentage for all 30 teams against clubs with a .500 or better record.Run differential is one way to differentiate the frauds from the teams with something serious to play for. In this week’s MLB Power Rankings, we look at a differ...

By all accounts, Chicago Cubs rookie Matt Mervis is off to a good enough start in his debut season. The first baseman has played in 17 games, and is batting .200/.273/.317. Defensively, he's been about as good as Trey Mancini, just a few percentage points below him in success rate, according to...