Inside this CHGO Cubs mailbag, we answer questions about the Opening Day roster construction, under-the-radar prospects who could get the call in 2023 and more.
Exactly three weeks from today, the Cubs host the Brewers for an Opening Day matchup at 1:20 p.m. at Wrigley Field. Like every year at the end of March, the weather probably won’t be anything special. But as for which 26 players make the trip to Chicago at the end of spring training for that Opening Day contest? That’ll of…
Cubs pitching prospect Caleb Kilian may have found the culprit for some of his command issues in 2022. That and more inside the Cubs spring training notebook.
The Chicago Cubs have 38 days to get ready! Two key roster battles should be decided by then. Will it come down to Christopher Morel and Nick Madrigal? Are we overlooking Adrian Sampson in the 5th starter competition with Heyden Wesneski? Plus, Cody needs to “briefly” vent about Willson Contreras, and Ryan Herrera reports from Mesa, AZ with the latest.…
Football season is over, and it is officially baseball season. Though we’re a little under six weeks away from Opening Day, the preseason kicks off with the beginning spring training this week. Despite another disappointing season in 2022, hope springs eternal. Cubs fans watched as the team committed over $300 million to free agents this winter, and they hope that…
Our position evaluations continue. The CHGO Cubs Podcast team picks apart the Chicago Cubs situation at both third base and the starting rotation. What grade would you give them at each spot? Plus, Cubs prospect Kevin Alcantara has some fans drooling in Arizona. Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Ryan Herrera and Cody Delmendo for that and more on the CHGO Cubs LIVE…
During his end-of-season press conference a month ago, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer wasn’t shy about acknowledging that there were still question marks around the roster that the most recent 162-game season didn’t answer. “I want to build on the momentum that we created at the end of the year, but I know that we have some holes…
The CHGO Cubs crew continues their offseason report cards. Today they turn their attention to Christopher Morel and Wade Miley. Who gets a passing grade? And old friend Kyle Schwarber has advanced to the World Series with the Philadelphia Phillies. Will he be remembered more as a Cub or a Phillie? Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Ryan Herrera and Cody Delmendo for…
As Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts spoke with a group of a half-dozen reporters at Wrigley Field in early September, he used the word "success" as he reflected upon the season with roughly a month left to play.
In the context of the team's final record, no, it wasn't a success. But when you look at what this season was always supposed to be about, there are plenty of individual "success" stories that provided hope for the Cubs' future.
The Chicago Cubs finished up their sizzling September with a 6-1 win over the Reds thanks to another gem from Adrian Sampson. Plus, the vibes on the final Friday at Wrigley Field this season were immaculate as always. Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Cody Delmendo and Ryan Herrera on this happy hour edition of the CHGO Cubs Postgame Show. YouTube Replay Show…