Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly of Chicago, Illinois became the 10th Cubs player of all-time to hit for the cycle on Monday. He had one single, one double, one triple, and one home run in an 18-3 Cubs win over the Athletics from Sacramento, California. This was the first Major League Baseball game played in Sacramento, California since the Athletics moved from Oakland in the … [Read more...] about Carson Kelly becomes 10th Cubs player to hit for the cycle
Cubs trade OF Alexander Canario to the Mets
There was a trade made in Major League Baseball on Monday between the New York Mets and Chicago Cubs. According to Bryan McWilliam of The Score, the Cubs traded outfielder Alexander Canario of Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic to the Mets for cash considerations. Two seasons in Chicago The Mets are Canario’s second Major League Baseball franchise. He has played the last two … [Read more...] about Cubs trade OF Alexander Canario to the Mets
Former MLB All-Star pitcher Eddie Fisher dies at age 88
Former Major League relief pitcher Eddie Fisher of Shreveport, Louisiana passed away at the age of 88 on Monday according to Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors on Friday. The cause of death was a brief illness. Who did Fisher play for? Fisher played 15 seasons of Major League Baseball from 1959 to 1973 with six different franchises. He was with the San Francisco Giants from … [Read more...] about Former MLB All-Star pitcher Eddie Fisher dies at age 88
Cubs sign third baseman Justin Turner
The Chicago Cubs have signed third baseman Justin Turner of Long Beach, California to a one year deal according to Leo Morgenstern of MLB Trade Rumors on Wednesday. The terms of the contract are one year and $6 million. There are also $2.5 million in performance bonuses included in the deal. Who has Turner previously played for? The Cubs are Turner’s seventh Major League … [Read more...] about Cubs sign third baseman Justin Turner
Dodgers trade reliever Ryan Brasier to Cubs
The Los Angeles Dodgers have traded relief pitcher Ryan Brasier of Wichita Falls, Texas to the Chicago Cubs for either cash or a player to be named later according to the Associated Press on Tuesday. The Dodgers had designated Brasier for assignment last week when they signed reliever Kirby Yates of Lihue, Hawaii to a one year deal worth $13 million. Who has Brasier played … [Read more...] about Dodgers trade reliever Ryan Brasier to Cubs