Photo by John Cordes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Cubs have made a small addition. While we wait for the Cubs’ final arbitration decisions Thursday, the team made a minor deal. The Cubs today acquired right-handed pitcher Matt Festa from the Texas Rangers for cash considerations. To make room on the 40-man roster, infielder Miles Mastrobuoni has been designated … [Read more...] about Cubs acquire righthander Matt Festa from Rangers
Cubs avoid arbitration with Justin Steele and Nate Pearson
Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images We are still waiting on word about Kyle Tucker and Eli Morgan. Today, Thursday, Jan. 9, was the deadline for teams and arbitration-eligible players to come to contract agreements for 2025 or the players would head to an arbitration hearing in the next few weeks. Now, it is certainly possible for players and teams who didn’t agreed to … [Read more...] about Cubs avoid arbitration with Justin Steele and Nate Pearson
Cubs, Kyle Tucker fail to reach agreement before arbitration deadline
Photo by Alex Bierens de Haan/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Cubs and their new outfielder failed to come to an agreement today. Things aren’t off to a great start between the Cubs and newly-acquired outfielder Kyle Tucker. The two sides were unable to reach an agreement on a new contract before tonight’s deadline to exchange arbitration figures, with the Cubs … [Read more...] about Cubs, Kyle Tucker fail to reach agreement before arbitration deadline
BCB After Dark: Why are the Cubs risking going to arbitration with Kyle Tucker?
Kyle Tucker runs to first base during the 2024 playoffs | Photo by Alex Bierens de Haan/MLB Photos via Getty Images This is a puzzling way to begin a relationship with your best player Welcome to your late week, late night indie coffee shop where the fire is warm and the vibes are stellar. If you’re doing Dry January, we’ve got the mocktail you’ve been craving. If … [Read more...] about BCB After Dark: Why are the Cubs risking going to arbitration with Kyle Tucker?
Baseball history unpacked, January 8
Bruce Sutter’s birthday | Photo by SPX/Diamond Images via Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Birthday wishes to Bruce Sutter and others, and more. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty … [Read more...] about Baseball history unpacked, January 8