Tom Ricketts infamously told the world that the Cubs’ goal was simply to break even between team revenue and player payroll, just the latest in a series of statements from the chairman that struck fans as worse than tone deaf. This one probably falls somewhere between “dead-weight money” and “biblical losses” in the Ricketts lexicon, “They think somehow we have all these … [Read more...] about Forbes Values Cubs at $4.6B, Fourth Highest in MLB
Cam Smith Makes Astros’ Opening Day Roster in Raw Emotional Moment (Video)
In a blockbuster move last December, the Chicago Cubs landed Kyle Tucker, a premier offensive force, in exchange for Isaac Paredes, Hayden Wesneski, and prospect Cam Smith. Tucker’s track record speaks for itself, boasting a 19.0 WAR since 2021, placing him 14th in all of baseball. At the time, the trade felt like a home run. The Cubs desperately needed a left-handed power … [Read more...] about Cam Smith Makes Astros’ Opening Day Roster in Raw Emotional Moment (Video)
3 Up, 3 Down – Opening Day, America Edition
Don’t worry, I am still alive. Life is funny sometimes. When we make plans, the great power of the universe chuckles like a hyena. I was laid off from my job in a 30% reduction of workforce at my company a few weeks back. Naturally, I needed some space to tackle some adulting. But much like John Wick, I’m thinking I’m back. And so is Opening Day. Sort of. After a thorough … [Read more...] about 3 Up, 3 Down – Opening Day, America Edition
Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/24/25): Happ in CF, Turner at 3B, Keller Starting
The Cubs have only two spring games left, both against a Braves team that trekked all the way from their preseason base of CoolToday Park in North Port, FL. This little stopover helps them adjust to the time, and perhaps the change in climate, prior to facing the Padres in San Diego to open the season. Meanwhile, the Cubs are just trying to keep everyone warm after a Tokyo … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/24/25): Happ in CF, Turner at 3B, Keller Starting
Hip Impingement Will Land Tyson Miller on IL to Open Season
In a move that may simply postpone the inevitable, the Cubs will be placing righty reliever Tyson Miller on the IL with a left hip impingement. Whether that’s a reason for his poor performance or just a convenient excuse to give the front office a couple weeks to sort out personnel moves, it was pretty evident Miller wasn’t breaking camp as a member of the active roster. He … [Read more...] about Hip Impingement Will Land Tyson Miller on IL to Open Season