It’s hard to believe, but Cubs pitchers and catchers report to Arizona in two weeks. There is nothing in sports like the time from the Super Bowl to Opening Day. Fans of the NFL, PGA, NASCAR, and college basketball get their sports fix fulfilled. For Cubs fans, it’s when hope genuinely springs eternal. You might even see a smile on my face, a rarity for a curmudgeon like … [Read more...] about Matt Boyd Legitimate Breakout Candidate Despite Age, Injuries
The Rundown: Pressly Addition Nearly Completes Hoyer’s Offseason, Bregman Still Not a Fit, Remaining Free Agents Getting Antsy
Good morning and welcome to Houston North, where the Cubs are accumulating Astros castoffs at the rate of about one per month. Is Alex Bregman next? That depends on whether Jed Hoyer will exceed the $241 million payroll tax threshold, surrender his second and fifth-round picks this year, and lose $1 million in IFA bonus pool allocation next year. Phew. Would you trade all that … [Read more...] about The Rundown: Pressly Addition Nearly Completes Hoyer’s Offseason, Bregman Still Not a Fit, Remaining Free Agents Getting Antsy
Cubs Finalizing Trade for Closer Ryan Pressly
After Tanner Scott signed with Dodgers, the Cubs started to focus on the trade market as the most realistic means of trading for a reliever. Reports of a Ryan Pressly deal surfaced on Thursday, with several outlets reporting the interest throughout the evening. After several days of haggling/recruiting, Jeff Passan was first with the news that Pressly would waive his no-trade … [Read more...] about Cubs Finalizing Trade for Closer Ryan Pressly
The Rant – Chicago Cubs Podcast: Let’s Talk About the Bullpen, Lots of Moving Pieces, Mesa Humming with Activity
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