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Finally, the stress and anxiety over pondering the future of the core has come to a close. After Chicago traded away the stars that would brighten our nights, a darkness has been cast that now overshadows the future of Chicago Cubs baseball. Simultaneously, a sigh of relief can ensue as we can start to put […] Chicago Cubs: After deadline moves, prospects are again the focus - … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs: After deadline moves, prospects are again the focus

If there’s one sentiment most Chicago Cubs fans can agree upon in the aftermath of Black (and not so Blue) Friday, it’s that Javier Baez, Anthony RIzzo and Kris Bryant are guys we’ll cheer for regardless of the color of their pinstripes or what number they’re wearing. And now, these guys will have a lot more […] Chicago Cubs: Javier Baez, Anthony Rizzo making friends in the Big … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs: Javier Baez, Anthony Rizzo making friends in the Big Apple

As the dust settles from Jed Hoyer’s massive teardown, the future of the Chicago Cubs is a bit more clear with the returns they got from key veteran pieces. The deal which sent stud closer Craig Kimbrel to the White Sox brought back second baseman Nick Madrigal to the North Side. Madrigal, 24, will miss […] Chicago Cubs: How Nick Madrigal can be a valuable piece - Cubbies Crib … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs: How Nick Madrigal can be a valuable piece

The wake of devastation felt across Wrigleyville on Thursday following the news of a trade that sent Anthony Rizzo to the New York Yankees cut deep for Chicago Cubs fans. Rizzo was the heart and soul of the franchise. And while it hurts, as we remember the good times, there are also brighter times ahead […] Chicago Cubs Minors: Manuel Rodríguez and Ben Leeper showing a bright … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Minors: Manuel Rodríguez and Ben Leeper showing a bright future

After an emotional and active deadline, the Chicago Cubs have now opened the door on a new era. But did they set themselves up for future success with the moves they made? The dust has finally settled on a turbulent and crazy deadline, and for the first time in what feels like an eternity, the […] Chicago Cubs: Trade grades for every move following a hectic deadline - Cubbies … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs: Trade grades for every move following a hectic deadline

It’s been a rough 24 hours for Chicago Cubs fans.  First, we lose Anthony Rizzo late Thursday afternoon after he was held out of the finale against the Cincinnati Reds – stripping fans of one last chance to give him an ovation. Today, we lose Craig Kimbrel, Javier Baez and a buzzer beater of Kris […] Chicago Cubs: Jon Lester to the Cardinals slams the coffin on trade deadline - … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs: Jon Lester to the Cardinals slams the coffin on trade deadline

As previously speculated, Javier Baez is the second member of the Chicago Cubs heading to the Big Apple. This time, in the form of the New York Mets. Baez will get his wish to play alongside good friend, Francisco Lindor. The core is rapidly diminishing as it now is left with just Kris Bryant, ironically, […] Chicago Cubs: Javier Baez, Trevor Williams traded to the New York … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs: Javier Baez, Trevor Williams traded to the New York Mets

In a span of 24 hours, the Chicago Cubs completely dismantled their big league roster, trading the likes of Anthony Rizzo, Ryan Tepera, Javier Baez, Craig Kimbrel and – the last piece – Kris Bryant, sending the 2016 NL MVP to the San Francisco Giants just before the trade deadline on Friday afternoon. On Thursday […] Chicago Cubs: Kris Bryant is traded and the core is no more - … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs: Kris Bryant is traded and the core is no more

This hurts. We just watched the core of one of the greatest stretches in Chicago Cubs history get decimated in less than 24 hours. Faces of the franchise – guys who, five years ago, we assumed would spend their entire careers on the North Side: gone. Clearly, Kris Bryant – who was traded to the San […] Kris Bryant cries after learning the Chicago Cubs traded him - Cubbies Crib … [Read more...] about Kris Bryant cries after learning the Chicago Cubs traded him