List of All Articles with Tag 'cubs'

Cubs ace Marcus Stroman has made it clear he doesn't want to be traded, and he made it clearer that he wants an extension with a complete-game gem.With the Chicago Cubs having dropped precipitously in the NL Central standings, the conversation around the club quickly turned from a resurgent...

This week's MLB Power Rankings takes a look at winning percentage for all 30 teams against clubs with a .500 or better record.Run differential is one way to differentiate the frauds from the teams with something serious to play for. In this week’s MLB Power Rankings, we look at a differ...

By all accounts, Chicago Cubs rookie Matt Mervis is off to a good enough start in his debut season. The first baseman has played in 17 games, and is batting .200/.273/.317. Defensively, he's been about as good as Trey Mancini, just a few percentage points below him in success rate, according to...

Today's MLB rumors roundup looks at a decision the Cubs have to make, the Phillies being at the center of trade calls, and Andrew McCutchen's future.It may not even be June yet, but the August 1st MLB trade deadline is lurking in the background, changing how we consume our daily MLB ne...

The Cubs were embarrassed by the Reds on their home field on Friday night. That should be the nail in the coffin for manager David Ross.Never mind the fact that the Chicago Cubs were shut out. Never mind that they allowed nine runs to the Cincinnati Reds who are 17th in scoring this year. Those ...

Cubs pitcher Marcus Stroman doesn't seem to have interest in making nice with Mets fans any time soon, calling New York a "trash fanbase" on Twitter.The flashpoints between Marcus Stroman and the Mets are only getting hotter.The former pitcher for New York is now slinging it f...

The Chicago Cubs traded Craig Kimbrel to the Chicago White Sox back in 2021. Initially the move looked like a win-win, but is that still the case with Nick Madrigal's struggles?A crosstown trade between the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs is rare, but in recent history it's involved...

The Chicago Cubs are about to get long-awaited reinforcements on the mound.At 22-26, it would be difficult to categorize the Chicago Cubs' season up to this point as anything other than a disappointment. There have been rumors of potential roster shake-ups and there is a palpable angst plag...

Chicago Cubs pitcher Marcus Stroman, formerly of the New York Mets, didn't think of his impressive start as revenge.For all intents and purposes, it seemed like Marcus Stroman and the New York Mets had an amicable split. Business is business, and Stroman is happy in the Windy City.Strom...

Cubs international prospect Josefrailin Alcántara is reportedly wanted by Dominican National Police as he's accused of a shooting death.There's some news that no one ever wants to see, and such is the case for a Chicago Cubs international prospect, Josefrailin Alcántara....

The MLB trade deadline is fast approaching. Here are three potential trade fits graded by FanSided MLB Insider Robert Murray.With the MLB trade deadline rapidly approaching, and buyers and sellers establishing themselves by the day, let's take a preview of what may be to come.The Atlant...

The Cubs are in the midst of a tailspin, but there is still some good news to be had in the rumor mill.The Chicago Cubs aren't last in the NL Central, that lovely honor goes to the St. Louis Cardinals. But with the Cardinals 8-2 in their last 10 and the Cubs 2-8, Chicago may not be able to ...