Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon has yet to participate in an official spring training game this year, and manager Craig Counsell acknowledges that Taillon may not have sufficient time to prepare for Opening Day. Counsell tells Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune that Taillon is likely to start the season on the injured list. Taillon experienced…
Throughout spring training, the Chicago Cubs have been evaluating various pitchers to determine the fifth starter in their rotation. However, with recent news of Jameson Taillon’s injury, the team may need to further assess their pitching options. Taillon’s injury, which caused him to be scratched from his Saturday start, has not shown signs of improvement,…
Throughout the entire offseason, the headlines were dominated by the ongoing saga between the Chicago Cubs and Cody Bellinger. Focused on financial matters, it seemed unlikely for a while that the former MVP would return, leaving a significant gap in their lineup that Bellinger had filled the previous year. However, the saga finally concluded with…
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell officially declared Justin Steele as the Opening Day starter for the 2024 season on Saturday. The left-handed pitcher is set to take the mound on March 28 when the Cubs visit the reigning World Series champions, the Texas Rangers. Despite the national spotlight of the ESPN-televised game, the pressure shouldn’t…
After enduring a 108-year wait for a World Series title, Chicago Cubs fans may not have to endure such a lengthy hiatus for the next championship victory. With the strength of their farm system, the Cubs could potentially clinch another title before the decade concludes. According to MLB Pipeline, Chicago’s minor-league system hasn’t boasted this…
Every Cubs enthusiast hopes for Caleb Kilian’s triumph. There might be differing opinions on whether he should excel as a starter or reliever, but there’s no denying his potential to become a high-caliber pitcher in the major leagues. However, Kilian’s progress might face a setback as he exited the game with an unspecified injury during…
The Chicago Cubs made a significant offseason acquisition by re-signing slugger Cody Bellinger for the 2024 season, a move that bolstered their lineup and addressed a void in left-handed hitting and power left by his departure in free agency. Despite initial expectations of a lucrative contract, Bellinger returned to the Cubs on an $80 million…
The duration of the contract could extend up to three years, contingent upon Bellinger’s handling of the options. Although Bellinger inked a lucrative three-year, $80 million agreement, it’s improbable he’ll see it through to the end. This is because Bellinger has control over the options starting from the 2024 season, during which he is set…
The Chicago Cubs have reached an agreement with first baseman Garrett Cooper on a minor league contract, which includes an invitation to join the team’s big league camp for spring training. The deal was announced by the Cubs on Saturday. At 33 years old, Cooper split his time between Miami and San Diego last season,…
Three years ago, Jeremiah Paprocki made history by becoming the first African American to take on the role of public address announcer for the Chicago Cubs. He achieved this milestone at just 21 years old, making him the youngest PA announcer at Wrigley Field. This opportunity came while he was still pursuing his undergraduate degree…