One of the biggest prizes the Chicago Cubs came home with at the trade deadline wasted little time when it comes to making his big league debut. With Justin Steele going to the IL for his back, Hayden Wesneski took his spot on the roster and did not disappoint, tossing five scoreless innings of relief on […] Cubs pitching prospect Hayden Wesneski gets the call, doesn’t waste it … [Read more...] about Cubs pitching prospect Hayden Wesneski gets the call, doesn’t waste it
Cubs: Where Luis Devers ranks among team’s pitching prospects
Cubs prospect Luis Devers struck out eight batters in 5.0 innings on Thursday night, further building his stock. The 22-year old righty from Samana, Dominican Republic boasts a 1.91 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, 9.4 K/9 and 1.8 BB/9 in 113 innings between Myrtle Beach and South Bend. His ERA in high-A alone is 0.96 in 46.2 […] Cubs: Where Luis Devers ranks among team’s pitching prospects - … [Read more...] about Cubs: Where Luis Devers ranks among team’s pitching prospects
David Ross has to find a new approach with the Cubs bullpen
For what seems like the millionth time this season, the Chicago Cubs wasted a stellar start when they handed the ball over to the bullpen on Monday night. It’s fair to expect some blow-ups after they traded their top relievers at the deadline for the second time in as many seasons, but there is no […] David Ross has to find a new approach with the Cubs bullpen - Cubbies Crib - … [Read more...] about David Ross has to find a new approach with the Cubs bullpen
Cubs Rumors: Cardinals will ‘absolutely’ be in on Willson Contreras
When, back in July, I penned a piece thinking through a scenario where the Cardinals traded for Cubs All-Star catcher Willson Contreras ahead of the deadline, looking to shore things up behind the dish with Yadier Molina injured, I hadn’t seriously thought about that very same setup taking place at season’s end. But according to […] Cubs Rumors: Cardinals will ‘absolutely’ be … [Read more...] about Cubs Rumors: Cardinals will ‘absolutely’ be in on Willson Contreras
Cubs: Christopher Morel has hit a wall in the second half
It felt like it was just a matter of time before regression hit Christopher Morel. When he first arrived with the Chicago Cubs, nobody expected his hot stretch to continue forever and data sure didn’t expect him to keep going as long as he did. To say that he’s been a pleasant surprise would be […] Cubs: Christopher Morel has hit a wall in the second half - Cubbies Crib - … [Read more...] about Cubs: Christopher Morel has hit a wall in the second half