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…
MESA, Ariz. — Recovering from a capsular tear in his right shoulder — or recovering according to the plan the Cubs laid out for him, at least — was always going to be a long process for Kyle Hendricks. He’s 33 years old now. He just missed the second half of 2022 because of the injury. He’s had to tweak…
MESA, Ariz. — With pitchers and catchers reporting to Cubs spring training Wednesday, team president Jed Hoyer and general manager Carter Hawkins addressed the media to officially kick things off. Though the rest of the position players aren’t required to report until Monday, Hoyer estimated that all but 8-10 players had already made their way down to camp. What’s more,…
Pitchers and catchers officially report to Mesa, Ariz., for Cubs spring training on Wednesday, which means baseball season is officially here. The Cubs have built important depth in the rotation and have some interesting bullpen names to look at, but there are still a number of questions that need to be answered this spring. But that’s why camp lasts six…
The Baseball Hall of Fame will be inducting Scott Rolen and Fred McGriff this year. Is Rolen more worthy than Sammy Sosa? The CHGO Cubs Podcast team debates the credibility of Cooperstown. A spirited round of stock up and stock down. Where are the Cubs trending in the right direction? Plus, what to expect from Kyle Hendricks this season. Join…
The guys recap the latest playoff games and hand out their report card grades for Kyle Hendricks and Jonathan Villar. Plus, what’s going on with Brennan Davis? https://youtu.be/ROe4H-iJq6w Subscribe to the Show Follow The Hosts
From July 6 through the end of the 2022 season, 11 different pitchers started at least one game for the Cubs. Missing from that group was Kyle Hendricks, who the Cubs had hoped would round back into form after a down year in 2021, but who instead battled injury and ineffectiveness and didn't pitch once in the second half of the season.
The Cubs are planning on a healthy Hendricks being back in the rotation come next season, but it remains to be seen whether they can truly count on that in 2023.
The 2023 season was already going to be an important one for Kyle Hendricks. The veteran Cubs starter is only under contract through next year, meaning he could very well be looking at hitting free agency for the first time in his major league career. According to Spotrac, Hendricks had an option for 2024 that would’ve vested had he finished…...
It's Monday morning, folks, so that means we're back with a new set of Cubs thoughts.
The Cubs still haven't lost a series since dropping all three in St. Louis to start the month, and they now welcome those same Cardinals to Wrigley Field for a five-game set before heading up to Milwaukee for three over the weekend.
It's one of those weeks where the Cubs will go up agains the class of the National League Central. Yes, they're pretty far out of the playoff picture, but these next eight games will be helpful in seeing how they stack up with their biggest rivals. And beyond that, these next few weeks will also be important in seeing if one of their most important rotation pieces will be able to help again this season. We've got just over six weeks left in the season, and I have some thoughts on how the rest of the year plus the offseason could play out.
So, let's get right into it. Here are your newest Cubs thoughts for Monday morning.
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