Few players captured more attention throughout the 2025 season than Pete Crow-Armstrong. The young center fielder seemed to launch himself into superstardom in the first half this year, with 20 doubles, 21 homers, and 25 steals through the end of June. That worked out to a .263/.299/.537 slash line, good for a 128 wRC+ with elite defense in center field that made him an early … [Read more...] about Extension Candidate: Pete Crow-Armstrong
Cubs Expected To Pursue Dylan Cease This Offseason
Free agency won’t officially begin until five days after the conclusion of the World Series, but teams are already well into the process of making their plans for the coming offseason. For many times, that will include pursuits of some of the winter’s top free agent talent. While Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker is widely viewed as the top hitter headed into free agency this … [Read more...] about Cubs Expected To Pursue Dylan Cease This Offseason
Poll: Will The White Sox Trade Andrew Benintendi This Winter?
After winning 19 more times in 2025 than they did last season, the White Sox are showing some signs of life for the first time in a while. The beginnings of a young core centered around top prospects Colson Montgomery and Kyle Teel, both of whom impressed in their MLB debuts this year, as well as Rule 5 pick Shane Smith, appear to be forming. Controllable pieces like Miguel … [Read more...] about Poll: Will The White Sox Trade Andrew Benintendi This Winter?
Offseason Outlook: Chicago Cubs
The Cubs won a playoff series for the first time in eight years. With clean books beyond 2026, will they make a major rotation addition this winter? Guaranteed Contracts Dansby Swanson, SS: $105MM through 2029 Ian Happ, LF: $18MM through 2026 Seiya Suzuki, DH/OF: $18MM through 2026 Jameson Taillon, SP: $18MM through 2026 Nico Hoerner, 2B: $12MM through 2026 Matthew Boyd, SP: … [Read more...] about Offseason Outlook: Chicago Cubs
Kevin Alcántara Undergoes Sports Hernia Surgery
Cubs outfielder Kevin Alcántara has undergone surgery to repair a sports hernia, the team announced. Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times was the first to report the news. The Cubs have not offered a clear timeline for Alcántara’s recovery, but the surgery was successful, according to Lee, so there’s no reason to believe this will affect his 2026 campaign. Corey Seager is a … [Read more...] about Kevin Alcántara Undergoes Sports Hernia Surgery