It is officially Opening Day, and the Cubs roster is set to kick off the 2023 season. Though most of these spots have been set for weeks, there were a couple of surprises and down-to-the-wire battles that were only just decided. The 26-man roster will obviously not look the same the entire season, but the Cubs are rolling out a…
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…
In 2016, the Cubs had an all-time defense. As they made the run to the World Series title that season, they led all of baseball with 107 defensive runs saved (DRS). The next highest team, the Astros, saved 77 runs that year. Three years later, when the Cubs failed to make the playoffs for the first time in four seasons,…
As the Cubs look to be a more competitive ball club in 2023, president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer identified adding power to the lineup as a priority early on. Over the weekend, Hoyer and Co. addressed that area of the roster by reportedly agreeing with Trey Mancini on a two-year deal. This is obviously a good move in the…
After three long years, the Cubs Convention officially returned on Friday. Cubs fans were lined up as early as 4 a.m. inside the Sheraton Grand Chicago waiting for things to get started. Roughly 14 hours later, Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts entered the opening ceremony to a mix of cheers and boos. But of course, that changed to a standing ovation…
When Tucker Barnhart was a free agent looking for a new home, he turned to a friend and former Cubs pitcher who assured him Wrigley Field is a good place to try and rebound after a down year. “I leaned on Wade Miley a lot,” Barnhart said via a Zoom call on Wednesday about the veteran southpaw who spent an…
Sorry. The Devers Dream is dead. Chicago Cubs fans hoping Jed Hoyer would strike a deal with the Red Sox need to move on. Boston is giving their star 3rd baseman more than 300 million reasons to stay. Meanwhile, the Cubs are loading up on defensive additions with Tucker Barnhart and Eric Hosmer the most recent free agents to join…
It appears Eric Hosmer is joining the Cubs. Like it, Love it, Hate it? Plus, Marcus Stroman offers his opinion on the veteran 1st baseman. Jed Hoyer also makes a few smaller moves involving bullpen arms. Longtime Cubs beat writer Gordon Wittenmyer is in studio and we’re letting him grade our Bold Predictions from yesterday. Buckle up! YouTube Replay Show…
The guys are ringing in the New Year with high hopes and electric vibes. Can the Chicago Cubs match our buzz? Will it be Trey Mancini, Eric Hosmer or nothing and you’ll like it? Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Cody Delmendo and Ryan Herrera on the first CHGO Cubs Podcast of 2023. YouTube Replay Show https://youtu.be/V8iXrhzt7D0 Subscribe to the Show Follow The…