MLB Pipeline has slowly been rolling out its updated top 30 lists, and several teams still have “Coming soon…” displayed. The Cubs are no longer one of those, however, as Pipeline dropped those rankings on Tuesday. There weren’t many surprises from what I see, though I think a little breakdown is worthwhile. You really should go to their site to view individual scouting … [Read more...] about Moises Ballesteros, Jaxon Wiggins Top MLB Pipeline’s Updated Top 30 Cubs Prospects List
The Rundown: Steele Downplays Early Return Possibility, Spring Breakout Becoming Tourney, Cards Try Gimmick to Increase Attendance
It’s pretty cool when it’s in the 60s and sunny one day and then you get a few inches of snow the next, just before it’s going to get as high as 70 a few days later. My son’s school had a two-hour delay this morning, but all the snow will be gone by tomorrow. I’m hesitant to get too optimistic about spring being around the corner, and now I’m starting to feel the same way about … [Read more...] about The Rundown: Steele Downplays Early Return Possibility, Spring Breakout Becoming Tourney, Cards Try Gimmick to Increase Attendance
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (2/28/26): Cubs 6, Dodgers 2 – Pitching Depth Displayed in Victory
The Cubs made a trip to Camelback Ranch on Saturday afternoon for a matchup against the defending champion Dodgers. The road team got three outstanding pitching performances en route to a fairly comfortable victory. Colin Rea got the start for Chicago and threw three scoreless innings against a Los Angeles lineup that featured several Opening Day players. Ben Brown followed … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (2/28/26): Cubs 6, Dodgers 2 – Pitching Depth Displayed in Victory
Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/1/26): Conforto Debuts, Mo Baller at DH, Imanaga Pitching
It’s unofficially spring now that we’ve finally gotten to March, and Chicago Cubs baseball is actually on the air once again. Being a home game means we’ll get to watch a lot of regulars facing the White Sox at Sloan Park. Nico Hoerner leads off at second, Alex Bregman is at third, Ian Happ is in left, and Michael Busch is at first. Dansby Swanson plays short, Pete … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/1/26): Conforto Debuts, Mo Baller at DH, Imanaga Pitching
Justin Steele Cleared by Surgeon to Resume Full-Intent Throwing
We’ve been saying for a while now that Justin Steele could very well be ready to return not long after spring training, and the Cubs’ decision to keep him off the 60-day IL was another indication of that. Even more telling are the videos Steele has been posting of his throwing program, the latest of which includes an update that he has been fully cleared by his elbow surgeon, … [Read more...] about Justin Steele Cleared by Surgeon to Resume Full-Intent Throwing