CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs’ late-season crumble was apparent during the team’s 7-6 loss against the Atlana Braves on Sept. 26. With two runners on, two outs and the Chicago Cubs leading the Atlanta Braves by one run, Sean Murphy hit a routine fly ball to right-center field. Both right fielder Seiya Suzuki and center …
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Cody Bellinger is having a great 2023 season after several lackluster years. After being let go by the Dodgers in the offseason, the former RoY and MVP took his talents to the Cubs on a one-year deal. This contract was safe for Bellinger as a prove-it year for this coming free agency. So far, he …
Cody Bellinger has had some of the highest highs and the lowest lows for a Major Leaguer. Bellinger took home the 2017 Rookie of the Year title after a dazzling start to his career. Only two years later, he performed once again and secured the 2019 National League MVP award. But after a shoulder injury sustained …
CHICAGO – Like most of the pitchers in the MLB, Marcus Stroman is getting used to Major League Baseball’s new pitch clock. It hasn’t been a small change for the Chicago Cubs right-hander. Stroman committed the first pitch clock violation, Thursday. “It’s tough,” he said. “It’s a big adjustment.” Stroman committed the violation the first-regular …
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Nico Hoerner didn’t consider Opening Day to be the deadline. Though, like many players, he hoped to get a deal out of the way so that it was not a distraction. If an extension was bound to happen, Spring Training was the perfect time to come to an agreement. “When I’m playing baseball, I like …
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Jameson Taillon’s career path has been a whirlwind. Drafted out of high school, Taillon was selected second overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2010’s MLB draft. A decade-plus since being integrated into the Pirates’ system, Taillon’s path to becoming a Chicago Cub hasn’t come without disruption Between April 2014 Tommy John surgery and a hernia, …
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The Chicago Cubs fell below their expectations in 2022. With that being said, they made some splashes in free agency and they’re looking to get back to the playoffs in 2023. Check out our Chicago Cubs 2023 Preview: The Cubs have a very well balanced pitching staff. A mixture of young pitchers looking to make …
Braves Shortstop Options In FA And Trades After Losing Swanson Atlanta lost a key player when Dansby Swanson signed with the Chicago Cubs yesterday. The Braves shortstop options in free agency dwindled down to just Elvis Andrus and Jose Iglesias for veteran signings. Neither player performed at Swanson’s level last season, so filling the void …
Earlier today, the Los Angeles Angles and Shohei Ohtani agreed on a one-year $30 million contract. This means Ohtani avoids arbitration and will be a free agent after the 2023 season. This would be the biggest one-year contract for a player eligible for arbitration. What is Arbitration in Baseball? Arbitration is when a player and …
The Philadelphia Phillies’ playoff hopes lie in their hands. They look to end their ten-year playoff drought. With ten games remaining the Philadelphia Phillies will need to win nine out of ten to clinch a playoff spot, depending on the Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres outcome for the rest of the year. Phillies control …
The Phillies are attempting to mend some of their bullpen struggles by trading for closer David Robertson from the Cubs.
Ian Happ Makes Sense In Atlanta’s Outfield Atlanta’s Outfield took a hit when the team announced that Adam Duvall was out for the season. Duvall’s hitting had picked up in the last few weeks, and while not in Michael Harris class as defensive outfielder, he is not bad either. Looking at who might replace him …