Eli Morgan and Jordan Wicks were optioned to Triple-A Iowa today, according to a team announcement. Today the #Cubs option RHP Eli Morgan and LHP Jordan Wicks to Triple-A Iowa. — Taylor McGregor (@Taylor_McGregor) March 20, 2025 While the moves surprised some, these options make a ton of sense roster-wise. They’d rather keep Wicks stretched out as a starting pitcher, which … [Read more...] about Cubs Option Eli Morgan, Jordan Wicks to AAA
The Rundown: Cubs Leave Japan Knowing What to Improve, Hoerner Close to Returning, Passan Blasts DoD for Robinson Omission
The trip to Japan was a letdown for everybody except the Cubs players and coaches. With domestic Opening Day just a week away, at least the team knows where it stands against the National League’s elite. Chicago lacked the punch to match the Dodgers at the plate, and its defense was shoddy. Matt Shaw looks like he has some work to do at the hot corner, and Jon Berti has me … [Read more...] about The Rundown: Cubs Leave Japan Knowing What to Improve, Hoerner Close to Returning, Passan Blasts DoD for Robinson Omission
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (3/19/25): Dodgers 6, Cubs 3 – Ohtani, Dodgers Power Past Cubs
The Cubs were hoping for a bounce-back performance after dropping the season opener to the mighty Dodgers in Tokyo on Tuesday. The defending champions quickly disabused any notion Chicago had of a different result Wednesday, jumping out to an early lead and never looking back to win a second consecutive game. Justin Steele was on the mound for the North Siders and he was not … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (3/19/25): Dodgers 6, Cubs 3 – Ohtani, Dodgers Power Past Cubs
Let’s Dispel 3 Myths About Cubs’ Opening Day Loss with Some Perspective
The Cubs are the worst team in baseball and will remain so for at least eight more days. However, they could also move into a tie for best team in MLB for a week with a win on Wednesday. See how easy it is to make a game or two seem really big? Aside from knowing the season has actually started, you can tell Chicago Cubs baseball is on the air when people start jumping off … [Read more...] about Let’s Dispel 3 Myths About Cubs’ Opening Day Loss with Some Perspective
Shōta Imanaga Bringing Rock, Paper, Scissors to Sword Fight
The season-opening series between the Cubs and Dodgers will feature several members of Samurai Japan, the star-studded national baseball team, two of whom will face off right out of the gate. Despite a decidedly heavy Dodgers bias in terms of fan preference and official merchandise, the Cubs are the designated home team for the two games in Tokyo. That means Shota Imanaga will … [Read more...] about Shōta Imanaga Bringing Rock, Paper, Scissors to Sword Fight