Jacob Zanolla joins us on The Rant today to talk Cubs baseball. The Cubs need to solidify their bullpen and have missed out on a few key free agents. Will they pull the trigger in a trade for closer Ryan Pressly? Could they still add free agents and, if so, who? We also touch on the starting rotation. The Cubs don’t have a shutdown top-end starter but they do have a very good … [Read more...] about The Rant – Chicago Cubs Podcast: Let’s Talk About the Bullpen, Lots of Moving Pieces, Mesa Humming with Activity
Cubs Still Discussing Potential Alex Bregman Deal, Budget Issues Complicate Matter
The Cubs and Astros are currently in negotiations with the Astros for reliever Ryan Pressly, with a deal hinging on him waiving his no-trade clause, sources have confirmed to CI. This isn’t the only connection between the two teams, as there rumors about Alex Bregman being a realistic Cubs target resurfaced Friday. Jon Heyman mentioned the Cubs having interest in the third … [Read more...] about Cubs Still Discussing Potential Alex Bregman Deal, Budget Issues Complicate Matter
Cubs Reportedly ‘On Verge’ of Acquiring Ryan Pressly, Who Has Not Yet Waived NTC
Bob Nightengale of USA Today tweeted early Thursday evening that the Cubs were “on verge of acquiring closer Ryan Pressly from the Astros,” but the report may have been a bit premature. Pressly has a no-trade clause as a function of the $14 million player option he activated by making at least 50 appearances in each of the last two seasons, and Chandler Rome of The Athletic … [Read more...] about Cubs Reportedly ‘On Verge’ of Acquiring Ryan Pressly, Who Has Not Yet Waived NTC
Cubs Sign Infielder Jon Berti to $2M Deal
As first reported by Robert Murray of FanSided, the Cubs have signed infielder Jon Berti. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com added that it’s a one-year deal with a $2 million guarantee and incentives that can push it to $3.3 million. The 35-year-old Berti appeared in 25 games with the Yankees last season, slashing .273/.342/.318 with one home run, a 95 wRC+, and 0.3 fWAR. He’s a … [Read more...] about Cubs Sign Infielder Jon Berti to $2M Deal
Tom Ricketts Might Want to Try Reading Room Before Speaking
The 2025 Cubs Convention wrapped up on Sunday and there are a few things to unpack. Other than Sammy Sosa’s return, Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts — who took the Sheraton Grand stage to boos — stole the spotlight with his comments about the current payroll situation. That didn’t come during the ownership panel that has been nixed for a while now, but in an interview on 670 The … [Read more...] about Tom Ricketts Might Want to Try Reading Room Before Speaking