The World Series is still a day away and there hasn’t been much news about Craig Counsell‘s coaching staff, so I’m forced to choose between writing nothing and manufacturing a column. As you have probably already gathered, and as at least one person will lament in our Facebook comments, I’ve chosen the latter route. Now watch something come out minutes after I publish this that … [Read more...] about Cody Bellinger’s Future Leads 4 Bold-ish Predictions for Cubs Offseason
Cubs Names Moises Ballesteros MiLB Player of the Year, Brandon Birdsell Pitcher of the Year
I’d love to go a little deeper on this, but time is serving as my enemy at the moment. See press release below for more info. The Chicago Cubs today named catcher Moisés Ballesteros the Buck O’Neil Cubs Minor League Player of the Year and right-handed pitcher Brandon Birdsell the Vedie Himsl Cubs Minor League Pitcher of the Year. Ballesteros, 19, has been named the Cubs … [Read more...] about Cubs Names Moises Ballesteros MiLB Player of the Year, Brandon Birdsell Pitcher of the Year
Cubs Again Figure to Prioritize ‘Upper Middle-Class’ Pitchers in Free Agency
Does anyone else think of the Cubs as some gaudy, nouveau-riche McMansion built on the site of a more stately home surrounded by sprawling testaments to wealth? But, like, the Cubs’ home was constructed somewhat shoddily because the owners wanted to spare some expenses by eschewing top-of-the-line materials. They’re living either above or below their means depending on how you … [Read more...] about Cubs Again Figure to Prioritize ‘Upper Middle-Class’ Pitchers in Free Agency
Matt Shaw Named to USA Baseball’s Premier12 Roster
The 2024 World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Premier12 tournament features the top 12 teams in the work as December 31, 2023 and will take place in multiple locations this November. Team USA is one of six teams in Group A and will play from November 9-14 in Guadalajara and Tepic, Mexico. The two top teams from group play will advance to the Super Round in Tokyo, Japan … [Read more...] about Matt Shaw Named to USA Baseball’s Premier12 Roster
Nico Hoerner Recently Underwent Right Flexor Tendon Surgery
Well, this is a surprise. The Cubs announced Monday that Nico Hoerner underwent right flexor tendon surgery performed by Dr. Keith Meister on October 11. Though the club provided no timeline for recovery, it typically takes 6-8 weeks to resume light activities and 3 months to regain previous strength. In some cases, it may take 6 months to regain full range of motion. So while … [Read more...] about Nico Hoerner Recently Underwent Right Flexor Tendon Surgery