The Chicago Cubs opened up the season with some very tough games on the road and at home. The Cubs are 16-10 through their first 26 games of the year. In those games, Chicago has had to play the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks a combined 20 times. Add in a series with the Texas Rangers, and it turns…
The Chicago Cubs picked up a major asset this offseason when they traded for multi-tool right fielder Kyle Tucker. They also, however, acquired themselves a major dilemma. They traded away a lot for Tucker– third baseman Isaac Paredes, pitcher Hayden Wesneski, and no. 1 draft pick Cam Smith. In return, of course, they got an…
The Chicago Cubs’ offense has been producing at an incredibly high level through the first month of the 2025 MLB regular season. They are averaging 5.93 runs per game, which is the most in baseball and nearly a half-run ahead of the second-place team, the New York Yankees, who are at 5.45. Their entire lineup…
The Chicago Cubs were taking on the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night in the first of a six-game divisional road trip. With superstar ace Shota Imanaga on the mound, hopes were high to be able to get the series started on the right foot. That goal was off to a tremendous start with Imanaga dealing…
It is well known how tiring playing in the major leagues can be, and a time-off in between games is something that every player looks forward to. The Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher, Eduardo Rodriguez was looking for one such day off before the big game against the New York Mets. However, his day off turned…
The 34-year-old Rea has a $4.25 million salary for 2025, and the deal includes a $6 million club option for 2026 with a $750,000 buyouThe team announced the agreement. Right-hander Michael Arias was designated for assignment to make room for Rea on the 40-man roster. The move reunited Rea with Cubs manager Craig Counsell. Rea…
The Chicago Cubs didn’t play on Thursday but that didn’t stop people from pointing out how good the offense has been so far this season. Entering play on Friday, Chicago is 16-10 and in first place by 3.0 games in the National League Central. Their +43 run differential is the best in baseball. The Cubs…
CHICAGO – The White Sox acquired infielder Gage Workman from the Cubs in exchange for cash considerations. In a corresponding move, the White Sox designated Nick Maton for assignment. The Cubs designated Workman, 25, for assignment on April 23. After making his MLB debut on March 29, the left-handed batter recorded three hits, two RBI,…
The Chicago Cubs have gotten off to a scorching hot start with their offense in the 2025 MLB regular season. Right now, they are the most prolific offensive team in the sport, averaging 6.27 runs per game. To put into perspective how incredible they have been with the bats, the New York Yankees are second…
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Javier Assad has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left oblique strain, manager Craig Counsell told MLB.com’s Jordan Bastian and others on Friday. Assad had been on a minor league rehab assignment, working his way back from an oblique injury he suffered in the early days of spring training. The Cubs…