Pirates third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes is drawing interest from multiple teams, with reporter Francys Romero listing last week that the Cubs, Tigers, and Yankees were all “potential suitors.” Jon Heyman of the New York Post wrote a few days ago that Hayes was indeed “on the Yankees’ radar,” and Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette writes that Chicago and Detroit have also … [Read more...] about Cubs, Tigers Among Teams Interested In Ke’Bryan Hayes
Dan Straily Announces Retirement
Eight-year MLB veteran Dan Straily has announced his retirement, as relayed by Codify Baseball on social media. Straily pitched for the A’s, Cubs, Astros, Reds, Marlins, and Orioles in his MLB career. Straily, 36, was a 24th-round pick by the A’s back in 2009. He made his big league debut a few years later during the 2012 season and provided league average results for Oakland … [Read more...] about Dan Straily Announces Retirement
Bobby Jenks Passes Away
Two-time All-Star and 2005 World Series champion Bobby Jenks passed away yesterday, per an announcement from the White Sox. Chicago also released a tribute video alongside the announcement. Jenks passed after a battle with adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach cancer. He was just 44 years old. Jenks was a fifth-round pick by the Angels in the 2000 draft but was designated for … [Read more...] about Bobby Jenks Passes Away
Cubs Sign Ryan Jensen To Minor League Deal
The Cubs have signed right-hander Ryan Jensen to a minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He had been in the Twins’ system but was released a little over a week ago. The Cubs also released right-hander Phil Bickford, according to his tracker. Jensen, 27, was a first-round pick of the Cubs back in 2019. On his way up the minor league ladder, … [Read more...] about Cubs Sign Ryan Jensen To Minor League Deal
Cubs Place Jameson Taillon On 15-Day IL With Calf Strain
The Cubs are placing starting pitcher Jameson Taillon on the 15-day injured list with a strained right calf. The team revealed the news to reporters (including Patrick Mooney of The Athletic) this morning and confirmed the transaction shortly thereafter. Jordan Wicks is coming up from the Triple-A Iowa Cubs to take Taillon’s spot on the active roster. However, manager Craig … [Read more...] about Cubs Place Jameson Taillon On 15-Day IL With Calf Strain