With only two weeks left until Opening Day, it’s time to provide an updated prediction for how the Cubs’ 26-man roster will look to start the year. There aren’t many changes from CHGO’s initial prediction last week, though the changes that were made do feel fairly significant. The biggest one features the young starting pitcher pictured above: Hayden Wesneski. Back…
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…
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…
The 2023 Cubs Convention was a meet-and-greet for all of the new faces on the Northside. The roster still has obvious holes, but it doesn’t lack leadership or playoff experience. With Jason Heyward gone, does Nico Hoerner help take on that role? How about Ian Happ or Dansby Swanson? The guys give their leadership council nominees. Plus, did White Sox…
Dylan Cease and Dansby Swanson are now the stars of the Crosstown rivalry. But before they were big leaguers, they faced off in high school. And Cease is still a little salty about the call.
The 2022 season will go down as a forgettable season in Chicago Cubs history. A 3rd place finish in the NL Central and 74 wins. The CHGO Cubs crew picks out the 10 moments to remember from the calendar year. Cheers to 2023 and maybe a few New Year’s resolutions too! YouTube Replay Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhZ_dRODHj8&t=5s Subscribe to the Show Follow…
When he met the Chicago media on Wednesday for the first time since agreeing to a seven-year, $177 million deal with the Cubs over the weekend (made official Wednesday morning), Dansby Swanson made one thing very clear: being a Chicago Cub is more personal to him than anyone realizes. Swanson and his wife, Chicago Red Stars forward Mallory Pugh, married…
Mark your calendars because today is DANSBY DAY! The Chicago Cubs have made it official in the signing of free agent shortstop Dansby Swanson! Luke Stuckmeyer, Cody Delmendo and Ryan Herrera are joined by Braves reporter Kelly Crull to discuss the new face of the franchise on today’s CHGO Cubs Podcast! https://youtu.be/obFtDyVqQXs Subscribe to the Show Follow The Hosts
The CHGO crew can appreciate a solid weekend with the Cubs signing Dansby Swanson and Drew Smyly. now how will Jed Hoyer and Carter Hawkins finish off the roster. Plenty of holes to fill and just as many rumors. Plus, what happened on this day in Cubs history that forever changed the franchise? Sometimes, little moves can mean a lot…
The Cubs didn’t waste any more time to go and get their man. Dansby Swanson, one of the “Big Four” shortstops who hit the free agent market this offseason, is headed to Chicago after reportedly agreeing Saturday afternoon to a seven-year deal worth $177 million. The deal may seem a bit steep for a shortstop who turns 29 in less…