The Chicago Cubs have a lot of decisions to make regarding their big league roster this offseason. Thanks to some serious crunch with the 40-man roster, there’s no avoiding letting go of some interesting pieces this time around. One of the most debatable cases of them all, however, is that of designated hitter Franmil Reyes. […] Cubs face a difficult roster decision with … [Read more...] about Cubs face a difficult roster decision with Franmil Reyes
Cubs: Drew Smyly represents perfect low-cost option in 2023
Contrary to what you might think, Drew Smyly was pretty darned good for the Chicago Cubs in 2022. Sure, the left-hander threw only 106 1/3 innings over 22 starts; however, in that span, he spun five quality starts, and, from Aug. 6 on, the veteran posted a strong 2.98 ERA and held opposing hitters to […] Cubs: Drew Smyly represents perfect low-cost option in 2023 - Cubbies Crib … [Read more...] about Cubs: Drew Smyly represents perfect low-cost option in 2023
Cubs: Jed Hoyer is optimistic in their approach to pitching
Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer has spent much of the early week making himself available to the media. After giving an official end-of-year press conference on Monday, Hoyer spoke on 670 the Score’s Bernstein and Holmes show Wednesday. He had plenty to say regarding his vision for the team going forward, mentioning the […] Cubs: Jed Hoyer is optimistic in their … [Read more...] about Cubs: Jed Hoyer is optimistic in their approach to pitching
Ranking the 5 best expansion era seasons by Cubs rookie pitchers
Extra! Extra! The Chicago Cubs are developing pitchers! With an influx of rookie pitchers on the horizon, it’s a good time to look back on the five best Cubs rookie pitching seasons during the expansion era (since 1961). WAR figures come from Baseball Reference. #5 Kerry Wood 1998, 13-6, 3.40 ERA, 129 ERA+, 3.9 WAR […] Ranking the 5 best expansion era seasons by Cubs rookie … [Read more...] about Ranking the 5 best expansion era seasons by Cubs rookie pitchers
Can the Cubs win without a left-handed power hitter?
I feel sorry for kids today in a number of ways. One can argue they grow up too fast – there is too much technology at too early an age, and the like. Every 10-year-old needs a smartphone? I think not. One of the joys of my youth was when the thick J.C. Penney’s and […] Can the Cubs win without a left-handed power hitter? - Cubbies Crib - Cubbies Crib - Chicago Cubs News, … [Read more...] about Can the Cubs win without a left-handed power hitter?