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• Cubs Sign Former White Sox Closer Liam Hendriks to Minors Deal
In a move that probably comes about four years too late, the Cubs have reportedly signed former White Sox closer Liam Hendriks to a minor league deal. That news was first reported by Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic and subsequently confirmed by Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma. The 37-year-old righty was a free agent after … The post Cubs Sign Former White Sox Closer Liam Hendriks to Minors D...2026
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• Daniel Palencia Could Be Activated Friday
As Patrick Mooney tweeted prior to Wednesday’s game in San Diego, closer Daniel Palencia has made significant enough progress that he could be activated from the IL on Friday. Palencia was shelved on April 17, retroactive to April 14, with what was initially called a left oblique strain before being clarified as a left lat … The post Daniel Palencia Could Be Activated Friday appeared f...2026
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• Cubs Select Corbin Martin’s Contract
11:39PM: The Cubs officially announced Martin’s selection and Horton’s move to the 60-day IL. 11:04AM: The Cubs will select the contract of right-hander Corbin Martin prior to today’s game with the Mets, The Athletic’s Patrick Mooney reports. Cade Horton (who underwent Tommy John surgery yesterday) will be moved to the 60-day injured list to open […]...2026
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• Cubs, Padres Interested In Lucas Giolito
Right-hander Lucas Giolito remains a free agent a few weeks into the 2026 season. A report from Patrick Mooney, Ken Rosenthal, Dennis Lin and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic today says the Cubs and Padres are showing interest in the the righty. Giolito, 31, has been the most notable unsigned free agent for a while […]...2026
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• Cubs To Place Seiya Suzuki On Injured List, Option Javier Assad
The Cubs are placing outfielder Seiya Suzuki on the 10-day injured list to begin the season, manager Craig Counsell confirmed to reporters Monday (link via Patrick Mooney of The Athletic). He’s been slowed by a sprained posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. The Cubs were already planning to select the contract of non-roster Michael […]...2026
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• Cubs To Add Michael Conforto To Opening Day Roster
Veteran outfielder Michael Conforto has been informed he will be on the Cubs’ Opening Day roster, according to Patrick Mooney of the Athletic. In possibly related news, it appears that outfielder Seiya Suzuki will not be ready for Opening Day, according to manager Craig Counsell (link via Mooney). Conforto, 33, had been in camp on […]...2026
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• Cubs Select Corbin Martin’s Contract
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• Preseason Prep - March 21, 2026
Troubles in Toronto Trey Yesavage, with a shoulder impingement, is expected to be out until at least Apr 14. The overarm, overhead delivery for the RHP has either caused wear after his postseason surge, or the Blue Jays just wanna shelve him to limit IP. While he didn't qualify for IP in his end of year promotion in 2025, but his high chase and whiff rate up around 35% was spectacular and his Grou...2026
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• Cub Tracks’ Capital offense

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images The #1 source for #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes. Monday was an off day. The bats should be ready for DC. The going is weird. Cub Tracks™ turned pro a long time ago. Cub Tracks™. Where the great ones run away. Monday was an off day. The Cubs will face the Nationals tonight as they begin a series in the capital. Currently our favo...2025
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• Cub Tracks’ who are these guys?

David Banks-Imagn Images The #1 source for #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes. The Cubs rode another standout pitching performance to the sweep Wednesday night. The gloves were out. The going is weird. Cub Tracks™ turned pro a long time ago. Cub Tracks™. Where the great ones run away. It’s not hard for me to remember how the ballpark was before the video boards, Paul, because they were...2025
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• Cub Tracks just can’t quit

David Banks-Imagn Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Let’s keep this groove going, y’all. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in writers’ tears, and then cold-brewed overnight f...2025
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• Cub Tracks’ penmanship

Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, -3four days a week, rain or shine. A battle of the bullpens turned a tight game into a slugfest. One of the best games I’ve seen in a while. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #ML...2025
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• Latest On Cubs’ Rotation Plans
The Cubs’ rotation took a huge hit recently with Justin Steele requiring season-ending elbow surgery. However, they don’t plan to rush out and scramble for external options. Per a report from Patrick Mooney of The Athletic, the club is focused on internal solutions for now. That’s a fairly understandable position to take at this part…...2025
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• Justin Steele To Undergo Season-Ending Elbow Surgery
Cubs southpaw Justin Steele is slated to undergo season-ending surgery on his left elbow, manager Craig Counsell told reporters (including Patrick Mooney of The Athletic) this afternoon. Steele was placed on the injured list with elbow tendinitis shortly after his most recent start against the Rangers and was sent to receive a second opinion on…...2025
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• Cub Tracks’ too little traffic

Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. The ex-Cardinal curse or something struck. Hey, it’s the Dodgers. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in writers’ tears, and...2025
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• Cub Tracks out standing in its field

Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Meat loaf all year, play .667 ball. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in writers’ tears, and then cold-brewed overnight...2025
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• Cub Tracks’ stars and swipes
Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Read all about it! #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. Cubs visit the nation’s capital and are victorious behind Drew Smyly’s strong outing. Cody Bellinger is aggressive on the bases early ands sets the tone. Welcome to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and blo...2023
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• Cub Tracks shouts it out
Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images All the #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. We await further developments. I want a shortstop before Christmas. Welcome to today’s edition of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in writers’ tears, and ...2022
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• Top Cuban Prospect Jorge Soler Is Key Cog in Cubs Realizing 2015 Hype
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"Moises Ballesteros C CHC "Ballesteros was informed Friday that he will be on the Cubs' Opening Day roster, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports."

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"The Cubs are nearing an agreement with free agent Justin Turner, reports Patrick Mooney of The Athletic."

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"And Saturday morning of the festivities, The Athletic’s Patrick Mooney dropped a piece detailing that Cubs fans aren’t the only people who want Bellinger back in blue pinstripes: “They probably get sick of me calling,” Swanson said Friday."

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"com/ga2fbvwBoK— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) April 21, 2023 Patrick Mooney (The Athletic {$}): How soon until the Cubs decide Matt Mervis could give their offense a jolt?"

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"Per The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney, among the final candidates are Carlos Rodriguez of the Rays, Carter Hawkins and…"

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"The Cubs are still talking through possible Kris Bryant trade scenarios with rival organizations, according to Patrick Mooney of The Athletic (subscription link)."

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"on social media, sources tell The Athletic’s Patrick Mooney."

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"Over at The Athletic, Patrick Mooney has a pair of articles (subscription links) regarding the market’s two top pitchers."

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"11:03am: Chicago will also place outfielder Jason Heyward on the DL with a left hand injury, Patrick Mooney of CSN Chicago tweets."

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"11:25am: Class-A Advanced outfielder Rashad Crawford is the fourth player in the trade, according to Patrick Mooney of CSN Chicago (Twitter link)."

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"The game was also delayed in the bottom of the sixth inning because some of the stadium's lights went out, per CSN Chicago's Patrick Mooney:The game would eventually resume, with the Cubs playing under protest."

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"“He kind of flies under the radar,” catcher John Baker told Patrick Mooney of CSN Chicago."

• Cubs Sign Former White Sox Closer Liam Hendriks to Minors Deal
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• Cubs Select Corbin Martin’s Contract
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• Cubs, Padres Interested In Lucas Giolito
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• Cubs To Place Seiya Suzuki On Injured List, Option Javier Assad
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• Preseason Prep - March 21, 2026
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• Rays Prefer To Keep Pete Fairbanks
The Rays “strongly prefer” to hold closer Pete Fairbanks, report Patrick Mooney, Will Sammon and Katie Woo of The Athletic. Tampa Bay is one of many bubble teams, holding a 53-50 record that has them right on the edge of the Wild Card chase. While the Rays are generally open to offers on almost everyone at…...2025
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• Latest On Luis Robert Jr.’s Market
With the deadline just over a week away, White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. figures to be one of the most talked-about names on the market. Patrick Mooney, Will Sammon and Katie Woo of The Athletic report that two clubs “made aggressive attempts” to acquire Robert last week but the Sox held out for a…...2025
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• Cubs Interested In Eugenio Suárez, Kyle Finnegan
The Cubs are clear buyers heading into next week’s deadline and are looking for upgrades. Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic report that Eugenio Suárez of the Diamondbacks and Kyle Finnegan of the Nationals are two names on their radar. Chicago’s third base situation has been unsettled for a while. They acquired Isaac…...2025
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• Cub Tracks’ let that be a warning to you

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The #1 source for #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes. The league disrespected Seiya Suzuki. He took it out on the ball. The going is weird. Cub Tracks™ turned pro a long time ago. Cub Tracks™. Where the great ones run away. Any MLB team can beat you. The good teams WILL beat you. The All-Star break is over and the Red Sox have come to town. The firs...2025
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• Cub Tracks’ Bronx cheer

Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images The #1 source for #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes. The Cubs won behind another great game from All-Star Matthew Boyd and will vie for the meatloaf today. The going is weird. Cub Tracks™ turned pro a long time ago. Cub Tracks™. Where the great ones run away. Any MLB team can beat you. The good teams WILL beat you. “It’s not the All-Star Game in the sense th...2025
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• Preseason Prep - March 21, 2026
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• Cub Tracks gets away with one

Photo by Griffin Quinn/Getty Images The #1 source for #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes. The Cubs managed to hold off the Guardians and take the second game. The going is weird. Cub Tracks™ turned pro a long time ago. Cub Tracks™. Where the great ones run away. Any MLB team can beat you. The good teams WILL beat you. Just a little add-on to the front page. Jed Hoyer said a few words. I...2025
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• Cub Tracks’ bearded in the Phillies’ lair

Kyle Ross-Imagn Images The #1 source for #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes. The Cubs let this one slip away but they play again tonight and it can get better. The going is weird. Cub Tracks™ turned pro a long time ago. Cub Tracks™. Where the great ones run away. Matthew Boyd and Zack Wheeler hooked up in a battle of veterans who peaked post-30, and the results were much as expected. L...2025
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• Cub Tracks just can’t quit
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• Cubs 7, Dodgers 6: Sweep!

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images The Cubs won this brief two-game set — and the season series — from the supposedly mighty Dodgers. I told you this was a good Cubs team! They spotted the Dodgers a lead, came back to take a one-run advantage, blew that lead partly on bad defense, then came back again and held on with solid relief pitching to defeat the Dodgers 7-6 Wednesday e...2025
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• Cub Tracks’ the other shoe

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images Today’s anthology of #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Identify the footwear for BCB points. Sammy, Tucker, all of that and more. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, an...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ pitcher clock

Photo by Griffin Quinn/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes plus extras, four days a week. Is Kyle Hendricks done? Writers consider his plight, and more. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in writers’ tears, and then co...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ too many free passes

Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. The Bryce was right, Seattle’s bullpen held, and the Cubs fell. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overhe...2024
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• A few notes on Cubs Opening Day roster choices

Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images We’re a bit closer to learning the roster to begin the 2024 season. Opening Day 2024 for the Cubs against the Texas Rangers is now just five days away. Friday, we got some further clarity on some roster spots that had been up in the air. Dominic Smith has opted out of his Cubs deal According to sources, the 28-year-old Smith opted out of his Minor Leagu...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ double dip

Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. Justin Steele gives everyone a scare, Cubs lose a pair, and other stories. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overhe...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ silence on a wet afternoon

Matt Marton-Imagn Images The #1 source for #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes. Paul Skenes was Paul Skenes. Isaiah Kiner-Falefa had a good day. Better luck today. The going is weird. Cub Tracks™ turned pro a long time ago. Cub Tracks™. Where the great ones run away. Well, that was the game that the Cubs were most likely to lose. And they did, though in truth they had plenty of chances. ...2025
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• Cub Tracks’ Boyd by his success

Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images The #1 source for #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes. Matthew Boyd has been a good pickup for the Cubs, to say the least. WELCOME to today’s edition of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in writers’ tears, and then cold-brewed ov...2025
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• Cub Tracks clears the runway

Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes. Cubs put a hurt on their crosstown rivals as PCA had a giant day and Cade Horton earns another win. WELCOME to today’s edition of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in writers’ tears, and...2025
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• Cub Tracks’ penmanship
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• Cub Tracks keeps on runnin’

Matt Marton-Imagn Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. De Padres fell prey to the agony of de feet and the goose laid an egg on their plans. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in...2025
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• Cub Tracks’ the other shoe
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• Cub Tracks’ where’s the beefs?

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Today’s anthology of #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. In which we ruminate about recent acquisitions. The complaint department is closed for now. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #Mi...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ Tony rewards

Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. The Cubs drop the first game of the series and need to win today. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in writers’...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ Miami nice

Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. PCA dashes, Miguel Amaya dots the landscape, and the Cubs win the first of three in Miami. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, s...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ High Cs

Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. Cubs win first of four-game series, Taillon’s triumphant return, and more! WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, ...2024
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• Impending Storm Creates Breathtaking Photo at Wrigley Field
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• Cubs vs. Pirates: Score and Twitter Reaction from 2015 NL Wild Card Game
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• Jake Arrieta, Cubs Show Regular Season Was No Fluke in NL Wild Card Win
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• Cubs To Acquire Aroldis Chapman
11:25am: Class-A Advanced outfielder Rashad Crawford is the fourth player in the trade, according to Patrick Mooney of CSN Chicago (Twitter link). 11:03am: After months of being linked to power left-handed arms for the bullpen, the Cubs have landed the hardest-throwing pitcher in the game, reportedly agreeing to acquire Aroldis Chapman from the Yankees in…...2016
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• Jake Arrieta 1st Pitcher in 2015 to Reach 20 Wins: Latest Details and Reaction
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• Aroldis Chapman to Cubs: Latest Trade Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Cubs To Sign Jon Jay
The Cubs are in agreement with free-agent outfielder Jon Jay on a one-year, $8MM contract, according to Patrick Mooney of CSN Chicago (Twitter link)....2016
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• David Ross Considering Front Office Role With Cubs
David Ross’ playing career has only been officially over for about six weeks, but the veteran catcher is already considering a return to the Cubs, writes CSN Chicago’s Patrick Mooney. The Cubs, who already have former big leaguers Ted Lilly, Kerry Wood and Ryan Dempster on hand as special assistants (plus former Major Leaguers Kevin…...2016
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• Kyle Schwarber's Fluke ACL Tear an Early Test for Cubs' Sky-High Expectations
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• Fantasy Baseball 2015: Analyzing Expert Mock Drafts and Sleepers With Value
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• What Big Spring from Kris Bryant Would Mean to Cubs' 2015 Playoff Hopes
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• Top Cuban Prospect Jorge Soler Is Key Cog in Cubs Realizing 2015 Hype
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• Preseason Prep - March 21, 2026
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• Cub Tracks’ let that be a warning to you
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• Cubs Place Jameson Taillon On 15-Day IL With Calf Strain
The Cubs are placing starting pitcher Jameson Taillon on the 15-day injured list with a strained right calf. The team revealed the news to reporters (including Patrick Mooney of The Athletic) this morning and confirmed the transaction shortly thereafter. Jordan Wicks is coming up from the Triple-A Iowa Cubs to take Taillon’s spot on the…...2025
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• Cub Tracks gets away with one
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• Cub Tracks waits for the meatloaf

Matt Marton-Imagn Images The #1 source for #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes. The game Wednesday night was postponed and therefore line cooks all over Chicagoland are greasing up the loaf pans in preparation. The going is weird. Cub Tracks™ turned pro a long time ago. Cub Tracks™. Where the great ones run away. Any MLB team can beat you. The good teams WILL beat you. It’s important to ...2025
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• Cub Tracks’ bearded in the Phillies’ lair
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• Cub Tracks’ Capital offense
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• Cub Tracks’ stuff just happens sometimes

Frank Bowen IV/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The #1 source for #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes. The Cubs dropped a game but they play again today. It’s going to be all right. The Rockies are coming. The going is weird. Cub Tracks™ turned pro a long time ago. Cub Tracks™. Where the great ones run away. Saturday in the Great American Ballpark. The first-place Chica...2025
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• Cub Tracks’ Boyd by his success
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• Cub Tracks clears the runway
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• Cub Tracks’ Brown harvest

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. Part of the future is coming to a park near you. Plus game notes and other amusements for the discerning reader. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground ...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ spring in, fallout

Al Yellon Typically acerbic #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. Pitchers and catchers reporting day Wednesday. Most position players are in camp as well. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB ba...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ end of an era?

SI Model Chase throws out the first pitch. | Photo by David Banks/Getty Images Typically acerbic #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus scientific food for thought. SI on the skids, Hader sets a record, Stroman bites the apple, and other stories. Welcome to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and...2024
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• 2024 Cubs Convention: It’s all about Cody Bellinger

Cody Bellinger celebrates a hit in August | Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Will it finally move the Cubs front office to make a big deal? A week ago it looked like fans might be bringing pitchforks and torches to Cubs Convention. In fact, 24 hours before the 37th annual winter gathering of Cubs fans kicked off in downtown Chicago I was wondering what the turnout would look like. A st...2024
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• Cub Tracks ‘ how tweet it is

Shota Imanaga — lots to like so far. | Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images Typically acerbic #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus scientific food for thought. The Cubs’ new pitcher is already popular. The Cubs Convention is ON. Welcome to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, groun...2024
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• Andre Dawson wants his Hall of Fame plaque changed to a Cubs cap — and the Hall is listening

Andre Dawson with his Hall of Fame plaque at the induction ceremony in Cooperstown, July 25, 2010 | Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Give the man what he wants. Tuesday, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune posted a column in which he wrote that Hall of Famer Andre Dawson wants the cap on his Hall of Fame plaque changed from an Expos cap to a Cubs cap. Dawson’s reasoning, per Sullivan: “...2023
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• 2023 Cubs player profiles: Jeimer Candelario

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The switch-hitting third baseman is a possible keeper as a bridge between Patrick Wisdom and Matt Shaw. He’s at just the right age where a couple of years at a small raise might be appealing. His bat and glove have good value. A former Cub farmhand, 6’1”, 221 lb. Jeimer (pronounced Jay’mer) Candelario is a first/third sacker the Cubs got from the Washin...2023
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• Cub Tracks strikes back
Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. Cubs pile it on again and force the issue. Welcome to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in writers’ tears, and then cold-brewed overnight for maxi...2023
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• Cubs 4, Giants 0: Kyle Hendricks throws a vintage Professor game, four outs short of a no-hitter
Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports Class was most definitely in session Saturday evening in San Francisco. SAN FRANCISCO — Is it too early to say “I told you so”? Maybe, but I’m saying it anyway. I told you Kyle Hendricks would come back and throw like The Professor again. Was Saturday’s brilliant eight-inning, one-hit outing a one-off? Possibly, but I don’t think so. Hendricks was, as the ...2023
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• The Cubs used to be fun. What happened?
Christopher Morel celebrates a home run on May 23 | Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images The team’s struggles continued as they were swept by the Angels The Cubs were swept by the Angels and every loss seemed utterly predictable and inevitable. There was the giving up a four-run lead loss as the bullpen imploded (yet again) on Tuesday, followed by the spectre o...2023
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