As the Cubs kicked off this week’s series against the first-place New York Mets in the Big Apple, they sat 24 1/2 games behind the Cardinals in the National League Central and have already been mathematically eliminated from postseason contention. Chicago has the eighth-worst record in Major League Baseball and could, conceivably, sneak into the […] Cubs: 2022 season a … [Read more...] about Cubs: 2022 season a ‘success,’ according to Tom Ricketts
Cubs have to stay healthy if they want to contend in 2023
If you are bored, or having trouble sleeping, trying scanning the Cubs transaction log from this season. It is of Tolstoyan proportions. The people in charge of reporting these to MLB deserve an end-of-season bonus. What stands out the most is, as you might have guessed, is the injuries. You may want to whistle the […] Cubs have to stay healthy if they want to contend in 2023 - … [Read more...] about Cubs have to stay healthy if they want to contend in 2023
Cubs: Nico Hoerner is flexing more power in 2022
Nico Hoerner has been one of the absolute best storylines for this year’s Cubs team. His ability to spray the ball all over the field has made him one of the better hitting shortstops in the National League. Not to mention his contact skills, putting the bat on balls in the strike zone 93 percent […] Cubs: Nico Hoerner is flexing more power in 2022 - Cubbies Crib - Cubbies Crib … [Read more...] about Cubs: Nico Hoerner is flexing more power in 2022
Cubs on course for their fifth-worst record in the last two decades
The future is bright, yes, but the big league product has left plenty to be desired this year for Cubs fans who, if projections hold up, will have seen the fifth-worst record the club has put up in the last 20 years by season’s end. Fangraphs has the Cubs projected to close out the year […] Cubs on course for their fifth-worst record in the last two decades - Cubbies Crib - … [Read more...] about Cubs on course for their fifth-worst record in the last two decades
Cubs have hands full with upcoming 40-man roster decisions
When teams across Major League Baseball set their respective 40-man rosters to protect prospects from the Rule 5 Draft, there are a handful, including the Cubs, that will face some tough decisions – and ones that could have a lasting impact on the organization. It’s a nice problem to have, really – having too many guys […] Cubs have hands full with upcoming 40-man roster … [Read more...] about Cubs have hands full with upcoming 40-man roster decisions