The Chicago Cubs get Starlin Peralta returned to them
The Chicago Cubs lost 22-year old righty starter/reliever Starlin Peralta in the Rule 5 Draft over the winter, but he has been returned to them by the Arizona Diamondbacks. Peralta pitched in 20 games...
View ArticleThe Chicago Cubs acquire Jose Dore from the Padres
The Cubs have acquired 21-year old lefty swinging 1B/OF Jose Dore from the San Diego Padres for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Dore played in 9 games in Rookie+A-ball last year and...
View ArticleThe Chicago Cubs hope that Dale Sveum can coax better results out of his team...
The Cubs hope that 49-year old manager Dale Sveum can get better results in 2013. The Cubs were only 61-101 (37.7%) in 2012, but they were clearly in a rebuilding year. Sveum is now 68-106 (39.1%) in...
View ArticleThe over/under for Chicago Cubs’ wins in 2013 is 72
The over/under for Cubs’ wins in 2013 is 72. The Cubs were only 61-101 (37.7%) last year. The Cubs did bring in a lot of pitching over the winter, but they are still going to be in trouble on most...
View ArticleThe Chicago Cubs lose Scott Baker for at least 1 month
31-year old righty starting pitcher Scott Baker is going to miss at least all of April as he continues to recover from Tommy John Surgery which knocked him out for the entire 2012 season. Baker...
View ArticleIan Stewart will start the 2013 on the D.L. for the Chicago Cubs
27-year old lefty swinging 3B Ian Stewart is going to start the 2013 season on the D.L. for the Cubs due to a quad injury. He played in 55 games for the Cubs last year and he was 36 for 179 (.201 avg,...
View ArticleThe Chicago Cubs have six rookies that could help them at some point in 2013
The Cubs have six rookies that could make impacts for them in 2013. Here is a look at them: Arodys Vizcaino: 22-year old righty reliever Arodys Vizcaino comes into this season as the Cubs’ #4...
View ArticleThe Chicago Cubs place Arodys Vizcaino on the 60-day D.L.
The Chicago Cubs have placed 22-year old righty reliever Arodys Vizcaino on the 60-day disabled list, as he is still recovering from Tommy John surgery. He won’t be ready to pitch until around...
View ArticleThe Chicago Cubs claim Guillermo Moscoso off waivers
The Cubs have claimed 29-year old righty starter/reliever Guillermo Moscoso off waivers from the Blue Jays. He pitched in 23 games (3 starts) for the Rockies last year and he was 3-2 with a 6.12 ERA...
View ArticleThe Chicago Cubs release Hayden Simpson
The Cubs have released 23-year old righty starter/reliever Hayden Simpson. Simpson pitched in 29 games (5 starts) in A-ball for the Cubs last year and he was 4-7 with 3 saves, a 6.56 ERA and a 1.86...
View ArticleThe Chicago Cubs place Darwin Barney on the D.L.
The Chicago Cubs have acquired 27-year old righty starting 2B Darwin Barney on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 31st due to a deep gash in his left knee. Barney played in 156 games for...
View ArticleThe Chicago Cubs DFA Robert Whitenack
The Cubs have designated 24-year old righty starting pitcher Robert Whitenack for assignment. Whitenack pitched in 15 games (all starts) in A-ball for the Cubs last year and he was 1-6 with a 5.96 ERA...
View ArticleThe Chicago Cubs sign Ryan Sweeney
The Cubs have signed 28-year old lefty swinging outfielder Ryan Sweeney to a minor league deal. He played in 63 games for the Red Sox last year and he was 53 of 204 (.260 avg, .675 OPS) with 22 runs...
View ArticleThe Chicago Cubs sign infielder Donnie Murphy
The Cubs have signed 30-year old righty swinging infielder Donnie Murphy to a minor league deal. He played in 52 games for the Marlins last year and he was 25 for 116 (.216 avg, .661 OPS) with 13 runs...
View ArticleThe Chicago Cubs aren’t going to put up with Carlos Marmol much longer
The Cubs aren’t going to put up with 30-year old righty closer Carlos Marmol as the closer much longer unless he starts throwing more strikes in the near future. He has pitched in 2 games (0 starts)...
View ArticleJeff Samardzija is off to a good start in 2013 for the Chicago Cubs
Last season, 28-year old righty Jeff Samardzija took his first shot at the starting rotation and he had a decent year. He pitched in 28 games (all starts) for the Cubs last year and he was 9-13 with a...
View ArticleJorge Soler of the Chicago Cubs gets suspended for five games
21-year old righty swinging outfielder Jorge Soler has been suspended for give games as he charged the Clearwater Thresher’s bench with a bat earlier this week. Soler said that some of the Threshers...
View ArticleCarlos Villanueva is off to a hot start in 2013 for the Chicago Cubs
29-year old righty starting pitcher Carlos Villanueva wanted to sign with a team over the winter that would give him a chance to start. He found one in the Cubs and he has looked good so far this...
View ArticleThe Chicago Cubs place Kyuji Fujikawa on the D.L.
The Cubs have placed 32-year old righty closer Kyuji Fujikawa on the 15-day disabled list due to a sprained right forearm. Fujikawa has pitched in 5 games (0 starts) for the Cubs so far this year and...
View ArticleThe Chicago Cubs have high hopes for SS Javier Baez
The Cubs have high hopes for 20-year old righty swinging SS Javier Baez’ future, as he comes into this season as the Cubs’ #1 prospect according to Baseball America. Baez is off to a slow start in...
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