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In what has felt like a game of whisper down the alley in the middle of a tense high school student council race, an official announcement has finally been released by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot regarding whether or not Cubs fans will be allowed at Wrigley Field in 2021. And, while I disdain talk of […] Cubs get approval for 20% attendance; Mayor Lightfoot takes the mound - … [Read more...] about Cubs get approval for 20% attendance; Mayor Lightfoot takes the mound

While the official season might still be three weeks away, some of you in fantasy baseball world have already begun the arduous yet fruitful task of strategizing for your upcoming draft by poring over internet articles on various teams, checking out the prospect lists, and setting up unofficial draft needs and wants. Heck, maybe you’ve […] Cubs: Your guide to all things fantasy … [Read more...] about Cubs: Your guide to all things fantasy baseball for the 2021 season

I’m not sure what it would take for any member of the Chicago Cubs organization to admit they have concerns about Craig Kimbrel. They’ve unfailingly had his back over the years, despite the last two seasons registering as the worst of the potential Hall of Famer’s career. In his first Cactus League action of the […] Cubs aren’t worried about Craig Kimbrel after rocky first … [Read more...] about Cubs aren’t worried about Craig Kimbrel after rocky first outing

If you’re expecting Jake Arrieta to flirt with 20 strikeouts in a game or toss his third no-hitter in a Chicago Cubs uniform this season, odds are you’re going to wind up disappointed. The bearded right-hander made his first start of the spring on Sunday, showcasing a very different arsenal than the one he boasted […] Cubs welcome back a very different-looking Jake Arrieta - … [Read more...] about Cubs welcome back a very different-looking Jake Arrieta

The beginning of the week brought the end of the Duane Underwood Jr. era in Chicago when the Cubs designated the 26-year-old for assignment. Underwood is now headed to the Steel City in a trade for Pittsburgh Pirates first base prospect Shendrik Apostel. Underwood is a former second-round pick for the Cubs. At his ceiling, […] Are Cubs looking to a post-Anthony Rizzo era in … [Read more...] about Are Cubs looking to a post-Anthony Rizzo era in Duane Underwood trade?

Hats to the left, exit stage left… It appears we have our first Cubs-related COVID controversy of spring training and it involves a fan favorite former Cubs reliever trying to carve out a spot in the 2021 big league bullpen. That’s right, hats will not be worn to the left for an unspecified amount of […] Cubs: Pedro Strop’s recent actions are selfish, irresponsible - Cubbies … [Read more...] about Cubs: Pedro Strop’s recent actions are selfish, irresponsible

With spring training games underway, baseball is being played, fans are back and life is good. The Chicago Cubs are back after winning the division last year and so far this spring, things are looking up, save for one small problem. As I sat down to watch the Cubs take on the Seattle Mariners a few […] Cubs batting Anthony Rizzo first makes zero sense - Cubbies Crib - Cubbies … [Read more...] about Cubs batting Anthony Rizzo first makes zero sense

We’re just one week into Cactus and Grapefruit League games, but Nico Hoerner has made a resounding statement when it comes to the competition for the starting second base job in Chicago. There are still plenty of questions facing the Chicago Cubs that were there before everyone reported to camp in Mesa, whether it be the […] Cubs: Nico Hoerner is kicking down doors en route to … [Read more...] about Cubs: Nico Hoerner is kicking down doors en route to the second base job

Free agent right-hander Jake Odorizzi was still out there on the market, looking for a new home. Now, if only there was a team in need of a proven starting pitcher to bolster its rotation… Oh, right. The Chicago Cubs are that team – yet weren’t connected to Odorizzi even once this offseason. The latest reports […] Cubs missed out again, this time on free agent hurler Jake … [Read more...] about Cubs missed out again, this time on free agent hurler Jake Odorizzi