The Chicago Cubs recently acquired outfielder David Robertson. He was acquired in mid-March, but has yet to make his major league debut. The signing is a coup for the Cubs, who have been in search of a top prospect. Though the team is uncertain of Robertson’s timetable, the Cubs have been impressed with his preparation …
After missing most of the first month with elbow soreness, Miley finally made his season debut on Monday. He allowed three runs in three innings, but he was otherwise nearly flawless. In his last two starts, he has gone from sixy-four pitches to eighty-three. If the Cubs weren’t nine-0 when he left, he might have …
In his brief time in the majors, Alfonso Rivas has made quite an impression. The first-round pick hit only one home run in 18 games last year, but has made a strong impression in his first 10 big league games. Moreover, he has been a solid hitter, displaying excellent bat-to-ball skills and patience at the …
In a recent announcement, the Chicago Cubs signed catcher Yan Gomes to a two-year, $13 million contract. The deal includes a $6 million option for 2022 and ’23, a $1 million buyout in 2024, and the option for the 2023 season to be upped to $7 million. This deal gives the Cubs some stability at …
The Cubs signed pitcher Drew Smyly to a one-year, $5.25 million contract in December 2017. Unfortunately, he never pitched for the Cubs during his tenure. Smyly underwent Tommy John surgery in 2017 and was out of baseball for much of 2018. In November 2018, he was traded to the Rangers. His career record is 46-39, …
The Chicago Cubs’ pitching staff has recently made changes to Ethan Roberts’ repertoire. A 5-foot-9 right-hander with an inconsistent delivery, Roberts has developed a high-effort curveball with an up-down vertical movement profile. The Cubs are likely to continue the practice in the near future. In the meantime, fans can enjoy his soaring fastball and sharp …
The Chicago Cubs have activated infielder Nico Hoerner for a rehab assignment, starting Sunday in South Bend, Indiana. Hoerner has been out since last June with a right oblique strain. The team plans to move Hoerner to Iowa when their Triple-A affiliate returns from its break. Hoerner’s injury is not considered major. The Cubs plan …
As the Chicago Cubs start to turn things around after a mediocre start, it’s nice to see Kyle Hendricks back in the lineup. After all, the Cubs went winless in June and won six of their next seven games after the All-Star Break. Monday, they won their first game back in eight, pulling off a …
The Cubs have signed free-agent shortstop Jonathan Villar to a one-year deal worth $6 million. The veteran will bring defensive versatility and speed to the team. Last season, he played in 142 games with the New York Mets and stole 14 bases. While his deal is contingent on a physical, he could serve as a …
The Cleveland Indians are turning to Ian Happ during their World Series run. The right-handed hitter hit a two-run single in the seventh inning of Tuesday’s 7-3 win over Tampa Bay. Happ is a vocal mental-health advocate. If you’re interested in signing him, read on. It’s an intriguing story that could change the face of …
