Cubs Finalize Roster: Opening Day Is Here
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by Ron Luce
8h ago
Thursday marks an unofficial holiday in the United States. Baseball returns for a marathon that doesn't end until early November. Opening Day not only represents the return of regular-season baseball, but it also brings hope, optimism, and the constant case of what-ifs over 162 games. For the Chicago Cubs, 2024 marks the return of high expectations after 2023 established the bar. The North Siders entered last season not expected to make much noise but contended for most of the season and narrowly missed the postseason. Now, it's about taking the next step and making the playoffs. The club look ..read more
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Sit Back, Relax, and Strap It Down: 2024 MLB Season Predictions
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by Steve Paradzinski
11h ago
It's that time of year. A time when fans of this great game, the greatest game there is, think they're smarter than everyone else and can predict how a six-month regular season and one-month playoff structure will unfold. Well, I'm going to take my shot at this once again. I've been right a few times, although the last few years haven't gone so well, but I'm going to give it the old college try once again. Let's dive into predictions for the 2024 MLB season. American League East Jun 28, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles mascot reacts before the game between the Baltimore Oriole ..read more
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Iowa or Chicago? Where Should Alexander Canario Be For Opening Day?
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by Ron Luce
3d ago
With Opening Day just days away, the Chicago Cubs are putting the final touches on their Opening Day roster. One of the final decisions to make was the current placement of OF Alexander Canario, who has felt like a dark horse to make the big-league club out of Spring Training. However, his fate was determined on Monday and he will begin the season at Triple-A Iowa.  One of the final camp decisions the Cubs had to make was on prospect Alexander Canario. He’s being sent down to start the season. Would have made for a good DH IMO. — Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) March 25, 2024 Canario is ..read more
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Cubs Finalize Opening Day Roster With Moves on Monday
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by Ron Luce
3d ago
The Chicago Cubs are looking for a bounce-back season after narrowly missing the postseason due to a late-season collapse in 2023. Now, with a few noteworthy additions and heightened expectations, the team is looking for postseason success in 2024. On Monday, the team finalized their roster for 2024, and many of the notable names from a season ago still grace the list.  According to Chicago Tribune's Megan Montemurro, the bench is filled out with infielders Nick Madrigal and Miles Mastrobuoni. Both players have multi-positional versatility and will be experienced depth for this year's gro ..read more
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Ben Brown Is Knocking, The Cubs Might Have To Open Up
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by Bobby Foster
4d ago
Acquired in the David Robertson trade with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2022, RHP Ben Brown has been climbing up the Chicago Cubs system rather quickly. A hiccup during his time in Triple-A Iowa may have cost him a 2023 promotion, but his production in camp in 2024 has been impressive. The Cubs have many intriguing pitching prospects waiting in the wings. Fans may see the team's top pitching prospect, Cade Horton, promoted sooner rather than later. They also should not forget Brown's name in the mix either. In Spring Training, Brown's 0.64 ERA is extremely encouraging. At the end of the day i ..read more
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Cubs Set Starting Rotation For Opening Day and Beyond
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by Ron Luce
4d ago
The Chicago Cubs' starting rotation is set for the first five games of the season. With Jameson Taillon unavailable due to a back issue, Javier Assad and Jordan Wicks will be in the rotation to open the season. In addition, Justin Steele is undoubtedly the team's Opening Day starter.  However, there is a little wrinkle in the remainder of the rotation. According to Counsell, Steele, Kyle Hendricks, and Wicks will take the ball in the Texas Rangers series, lining up LHP Shota Imanaga to make his Cubs debut at Wrigley Field in the team's home opener.  Here’s how Cubs’ rotation lines u ..read more
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Report: Cubs To Kickoff 2025 Season Against Dodgers In Japan
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by Bobby Foster
4d ago
After this season's opening series in South Korea featuring the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres, Major League Baseball has apparently decided to run it back for a second consecutive year. This time, in Japan, it will be the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs in 2025. from @BNightengale "The Chicago Cubs and Dodgers have been privately informed they have been selected to open the 2025 season in Tokyo." Cubs expected to return to AZ after Japan series and open domestic season on West Coast, Bob adds. — Mark Gonzales (@MDGonzales) March 24, 2024 It makes sense to open domesti ..read more
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Garrett Cooper Makes Cubs' Opening Day Roster
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by Bobby Foster
5d ago
With Opening Day around the corner, the Chicago Cubs have reportedly added non-roster invite Garrett Cooper to the roster. The veteran will look to offer manager Craig Counsell flexibility at both first base and designated hitter in the lineup. It appeared evident that Cooper would make the team after Dominic Smith opted out of his deal and Patrick Wisdom to start the season on the IL. As the Cubs look to Cooper to hold down the fort, he will hope to find a permanent role on the 2024 roster. The former All-Star has had a solid career. Spending the majority of his career with the Miami Ma ..read more
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Report: Dominic Smith Opting Out of Deal with Cubs
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by Ron Luce
6d ago
The Chicago Cubs' Opening Day roster is coming into focus. The starting rotation is set, the heart of the lineup is substantially ready, and March 28 is quickly approaching. As the season approaches, veteran players who might not make the team with their current clubs will likely begin opting out over the weekend. For the Cubs, 1B/OF Dominic Smith will be one of those players according to ESPN's Jesse Rogers.  Will see some opt outs this weekend around MLB, including Dom Smith of the Cubs, according to a source. Was brought in before they re-signed Bellinger (or signed Garrett Cooper). H ..read more
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Could Luke Little Be Just What The Cubs Have Been Missing?
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by Bobby Foster
1w ago
For the past couple of seasons, it seemed the Chicago Cubs lacked effective bullpen arms from the left side. Brandon Hughes looked to be the answer following the 2022 season, but injuries affected his Cubs' tenure, and is no longer with the organization. Mark Leiter Jr. who is a right-handed reliever, has been the Cubs' left-handed specialist due to his effective numbers against that side of the plate. But there appears to be another intriguing option developing within the Cubs system in left-handed reliever Luke Little. A guy who seems to be overlooked among an already large crop of impressiv ..read more
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