Several teams are being informed that they are no longer in the running for Japanese pitcher Rōki Sasaki, and the Cubs are apparently one of them. According to Jeff Passan, the obvious options of the Dodgers and Padres are joined by the Blue Jays. Toronto is certainly a dark horse here, but Sasaki recently conducted an in-person visit and their drastic differences from the … [Read more...] about Cubs Reportedly Not Among 3 Teams Remaining in Rōki Sasaki Sweepstakes
Kyle Finnegan Could Be Cubs’ Next Closer
Spring training is rapidly approaching, but the Cubs still have a few holes to fill before games begin. The 2024 season was a rough one in Chicago, and the main reason was the bullpen. During the rough stretch between May and July, no lead felt safe. Whether the offense had built a three-run lead or was clinging to a one-run advantage, there was a good chance a reliever would … [Read more...] about Kyle Finnegan Could Be Cubs’ Next Closer
The Rant – Chicago Cubs Podcast: Cubs Toying with Tucker, Steele Agrees to Contract, Alonso Likely Out of Reach
The Cubs have not been able to agree on terms with Kyle Tucker. Is it because they are trying to work out an extension? Or maybe it’s just the Cubs being the Cubs? The good news is that the Cubs have agreed to pay Justin Steele $6.55 million in 2025, a literal steal. Could the Cubs extend Steele before the start of this season? And let’s talk about the $200 million contract … [Read more...] about The Rant – Chicago Cubs Podcast: Cubs Toying with Tucker, Steele Agrees to Contract, Alonso Likely Out of Reach
Jorge López Joins Nats, Tanner Scott’s Prohibitive Asking Price, International Prospect Flips from Dodgers to Pirates
The Cubs signing Colin Rea should have given me enough to write about for at least three days, but I’m going against my better judgment to cover two other topics that are only tangential to our namesake club. That’s because, monster Rea deal aside, Jed Hoyer hasn’t really done much lately. And depending on how you choose to interpret the latter topic, one very splashy potential … [Read more...] about Jorge López Joins Nats, Tanner Scott’s Prohibitive Asking Price, International Prospect Flips from Dodgers to Pirates
Cubs Reunite with RHP Colin Rea on One-Year Deal
When you’re sliding into first and your pants begin to burst, Colin Rea. While the right-handed pitcher’s last name is actually pronounced “ray,” it’s way more fun to lead with that juvenile chant. As for the fit and what it could mean for the rest of the Cubs’ offseason pursuits, well, that might be a little less fun. Just like failing to reach an agreement with Kyle Tucker, … [Read more...] about Cubs Reunite with RHP Colin Rea on One-Year Deal