Heading into this season, if there was one guy you felt like had a solid chance of re-signing with the Chicago Cubs long-term, odds are it was Anthony Rizzo. But then extension talks went sideways in the spring and he was eventually traded to the Yankees one day prior to the trade deadline back in […] Chicago Cubs Rumors: Anthony Rizzo wants to return to the Yankees - Cubbies … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Rumors: Anthony Rizzo wants to return to the Yankees
Chicago Cubs: 3 possible trade candidates heading into the winter
The Chicago Cubs are in the calm before the storm in terms of the craziness set to ensue in free agency this winter. President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer and newly appointed General Manager Carter Hawkins will have their work cut out for them. It is imperative to get a plan in place before the […] Chicago Cubs: 3 possible trade candidates heading into the winter - Cubbies … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs: 3 possible trade candidates heading into the winter
Spooky season: 5 scariest days of the 2021 Chicago Cubs season
The Chicago Cubs 2021 season as a whole was beyond a scary mess. The team saw a hot streak against the defending World Series champs and an 11-game losing streak soon to follow. Fans saw World Series heroes have to say goodbye but said hello to new and fun names. As a whole, 2021 was […] Spooky season: 5 scariest days of the 2021 Chicago Cubs season - Cubbies Crib - Cubbies … [Read more...] about Spooky season: 5 scariest days of the 2021 Chicago Cubs season
Chicago Cubs could have their hands tied by CBA negotiations
As the date for renegotiation of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (December 1) approaches, it’s probably a good idea to determine what each side wants, and if possible, try to determine which of those wants might be met. With the Chicago Cubs poised to have an active offseason, the terms of the next agreement will be […] Chicago Cubs could have their hands tied by CBA … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs could have their hands tied by CBA negotiations
What are the chances the Chicago Cubs go after Max Scherzer?
Three-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer will be hitting free agency this winter, with plenty of interested suitors. Despite his age, Scherzer, 37, showed no signs of slowing down in 2021. On the final year of his seven-year, $210 million deal (worth noting his money this year is being deferred) he split time between the […] What are the chances the Chicago Cubs go after Max … [Read more...] about What are the chances the Chicago Cubs go after Max Scherzer?
Chicago Cubs, Ian Happ have come to a fork in the road
If there’s one Chicago Cubs player who has to be considered a question mark moving forward, it’s Ian Happ. Since 2017, I don’t remember a Cub that has been more up and down than Happ. So much so that his peaks find him receiving MVP votes and his valleys see him being sent to Iowa to […] Chicago Cubs, Ian Happ have come to a fork in the road - Cubbies Crib - Cubbies Crib - … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs, Ian Happ have come to a fork in the road
Chicago Cubs: Starting pitching must trump every other need
With how the 2021 season played out for the Chicago Cubs, there is no denying that several drastic changes need to be made, and it is anyone’s guess what happens this offseason. Needless to say, things should get interesting very soon on the North Side of Chicago, and the hope is that they piece together […] Chicago Cubs: Starting pitching must trump every other need - Cubbies … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs: Starting pitching must trump every other need
Chicago Cubs: Tom Ricketts can silence critics if he spends big this winter
No matter how you choose to perceive Tom Ricketts’ recent comments on the budget and intentions of spending this winter regarding the free agency class, it’s understandable in any right. If you believe the Chicago Cubs will continue to seek out the middle of the pack, high potential/upside for low cost players, one couldn’t exactly judge […] Chicago Cubs: Tom Ricketts can … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs: Tom Ricketts can silence critics if he spends big this winter
Chicago Cubs: How the team fared against its biggest rivals in 2021
No matter how good or bad your team is, you always want to see them beat their biggest rivals. This did not happen all too often in 2021 for the Chicago Cubs. Finishing with 71 wins on the season, the club finished fourth behind their three biggest division rivals and were nowhere near the same […] Chicago Cubs: How the team fared against its biggest rivals in 2021 - Cubbies … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs: How the team fared against its biggest rivals in 2021