MLB Rumors: Cubs May Opt Not To Deal Jeff Samardzija After All
According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the Cubs may not be willing to deal the starter and instead could try to offer him a contract extension.
Too Many Pitchers, Too Much Time, Not Enough New Fans?
George Castle argues that the number and use of relief pitchers is a big culprit for the length of modern MLB games — making it more difficult to market the game to the next generation of fans.
MLB Rumors: Cubs, Orioles Have Mutual Interest In Jeff Samardzija Deal
The Baltimore Orioles are reportedly the favorite to land Cubs ace Jeff Samardzija is they are willing to part with one of their top pitching prospects.
Cubs Turn To Manny Ramirez In Grooming Their Young
The Chicago Cubs have signed Manny Ramirez as a player-coach to help mentor their prospects in Triple-A.
MLB Rumors: Yankees, Blue Jays Headline Trade Market For Jeff Samardzija
The Chicago Cubs’ ace is 0-4, and the team is 16-28, 10.5 games out of first place in the NL Central. All signs point to the Cubs dealing Samardzija sooner or later.
Second-Fiddle Teams Come Out as Puny on ‘Baseball Nation’ Map
A recent Facebook analysis found that the “second team” in big baseball markets trails the first team by large margins.
Fantasy Baseball Prospects: Kris Bryant Has Huge Power
Cubs prospect Kris Bryant big and powerful third baseman that some MLB execs say has 50 home run potential.
100 Years of Wrigley Field: A Love-Hate Relationship
Felipe Melecio thinks it’s time to let Wrigley Field go and build a new stadium for the Chicago Cubs.