Despite his age, Sean Newcomb remains under team control for another three years, which is more than enough time for him to emerge as a long-term member of the Chicago Cubs’ pitching staff. Nevertheless, he faces some lingering command issues and has been struggling with walks the past few seasons. While he’s a former top-25 …
The Chicago Cubs have signed right-handed reliever Mychal Givens to a one-year contract with a mutual option for 2023. Givens will carry a $3,500,000 salary this year, with an additional $1.5 million buyout in 2023. Givens is eligible to sign in July, so he is a possible flip candidate this July. The Cubs have designated …
If the Cubs were to sign a right-handed pitcher to fill in for Codi Heuer’s pending retirement, they might have picked Chris Martin. The former Rockies reliever has spent six seasons in the Major Leagues, including stints with the Rockies, Rangers, and Braves. His strikeout-to-walk ratio is 6.45. The Cubs need bullpen reinforcements, but Martin …
If the Cubs don’t sign any free agents in 2020, they will likely start Rafael Ortega on Opening Day. He had an 11-homer season last year and added 12 steals, but it is doubtful he can duplicate that success in 2022. But if they do, they won’t face much competition to get Ortega playing time. …
The Chicago Cubs have suspended right fielder Keegan Thompson for three games. The suspension is the result of an incident that occurred on Monday, April 8. Thompson, who was hit in the right knee by Milwaukee pitcher Trevor Gott, was retaliating for hits to the Cubs’ batsmen. He hit Cubs catcher Willson Contreras in both …
If you are a fan of the Chicago Cubs, you may have noticed that Daniel Norris has been in the majors for a while. He was drafted in 2010 and has since pitched in two World Series games, including one for the Tigers. His numbers have improved since then, however. His ERA is now 4.81, …
The Chicago Cubs non-tendered Michael Hermosillo on Tuesday after the trade deadline. Though he’s over the COVID-19 virus, Hermosillo remains sidelined with a strained left quadriceps. Last week, the team put him on the 10-day injured list. He has since been moved to the COVID-19 IL, but he won’t be able to return to baseball …
Today, the Cubs announced that pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. had signed a minor-league contract with them. The 31-year-old was originally drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 22nd round of the 2013 MLB June Amateur Draft. He attended Toms River North High School in New Jersey. Despite his young age, Leiter is already showing good …
Former first baseman David Bote has been on the Cubs’ extended spring training roster, racking up at-bats in the process. The team plans to activate him in early June, when he can play a key role on the infield. Bote’s season has been plagued by injury, starting on the 60-day injured list at the start …
The Chicago Cubs selected Justin Steele in the fifth round of the 2014 MLB Draft. He attended George County High School in Lucedale, MS. Steele has made all but five starts for the Cubs’ minor league system. His next start is against the Diamondbacks. While Steele is a transitional piece for the Cubs, his slider …
