Chicago Cubs fans and the CHGO Cubs Podcast team enjoyed their first look at the 2023 team with Cactus League games starting over the weekend. What did we think of the new rules and the new players? Plus, the injury big hits both Seiya Suzuki and Justin Steele. Who’s panicking?! Are you sweating? Is it warm in here? Willson Contreras…
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…
SAN DIEGO — The news Cubs fans have been dreading all season finally came out of the Winter Meetings on Wednesday: Willson Contreras is no longer a member of the Chicago Cubs. And even worse for the fans who saw Contreras blossom into a three-time All-Star over the past seven seasons is the fact that he has reportedly agreed to…
Willson Contreras signs a 5 year deal with the rival Cardinals. The Cubs add Jameson Taillon to their rotation on a 68 million dollar deal. Pat Hughes is going into the Baseball Hall of Fame as the Ford C Frick winner! Plus, how will Aaron Judge’s 360 million dollar deal impact the Cubs and the shortstop market? Ryan Herrera joins…
4 weeks into free agency is the signing frenzy about to start? The guys react to the latest rumors tied to the Cubs. Execs around the league don’t seem very confident the Cubs are going to get a shortstop. Plus, is Willson Contreras going to join Jose Abreu in Houston? Oh, and Corey skated at Wrigley and Cody is still…
While the Cubs were busy Tuesday deciding on which prospects to protect from the Rule 5 Draft next month, a beloved Cub officially made the decision on his own future with the organization. Prior to the deadlines for teams to add Rule-5 eligible prospects to their 40-man rosters and for players to make decisions on qualifying offers, Willson Contreras rejected…
When Willson Contreras declines the Chicago Cubs offer…where will he land and which team benefits the Cubs the most in compensation? Plus, we’ll discuss Corey Kluber, Drew Smyly, David Robertson, Jose Abreu and other names connected to the Cubs at the GM Meetings. Luke Stuckmeyer, Cody Delmendo and Ryan Herrera cover it all with guest Eugene McIntosh from The Bigs…
With the World Series having ended, it’s time for the Chicago Cubs to turn their attention to free agency. Which free agents should the Cubs target? And which players have opted out of their deals to add their names to the free agent pool? And the Hall of Fame announced the Contemporary Baseball Era player ballot. Did Sammy Sosa make…
With Willson Contreras’ Cubs career potentially over, what grade would you give him for his performance in 2022? The MLB playoffs have been nothing short of thrilling and stress-filled. Whether it’s been a Yordan Alvarez walk-off three-run home run or a ninth-inning comeback by the youngest team in baseball (Guardians) against the AL’s top seed, each game has had you…
This post was unlocked for everyone! But to read all of our written coverage, become a CHGO Family member today! Members get access to all of our premium written content for each Chicago team and annual members get their choice of a free t-shirt! Over this past weekend, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer spent time watching playoff baseball with…