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…
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…
It’s time to feel the baseball vibes! The Super Bowl is over and Chicago Cubs baseball is back. Pitchers and catchers report this week and the CHGO Cubs Podcast crew is evaluating a new addition to the bullpen and one that got away in Andrew Chafin. Plus, our position evaluations head to shortstop and Dansby Swanson. YouTube Replay Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHLYFYVx_To…
Remember a few years ago when trade rumors between the Cubs and the Tigers circulated around Michael Fulmer? Fulmer, who had just been named the American League Rookie of the Year in 2016, was viewed as a cost-controlled workhorse who could yield a return of Kyle Schwarber. However, just three years later, Tommy John surgery kept him out for the…
With the official report date for Cubs pitchers and catchers just five days away, the club is bolstering its bullpen by adding Michael Fulmer, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported Friday. https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/1624139224281714697?s=20&t=2QtZzN6gEt5ku2ZZXxoI9w Fulmer began his career in 2016 as a starter for the Tigers, missed the 2019 season due to Tommy John surgery and became primarily a reliever in 2021. In…
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