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• Cubs Place Kyle Hendricks and Drew Smyly on IL
The Cubs made a series of roster moves ahead of this evening’s home game against the Astros. Kyle Hendricks and Drew Smyly have been placed on the IL, and the team recalled Luke Little and Hayden Wesneski as the corresponding moves. Jesse Rogers of ESPN Chicago was the first to report the news. Chicago also … The post Cubs Place Kyle Hendricks and Drew Smyly on IL appeared first on Cub...2024
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• A Game of Groans

Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images Much like the smash hit TV series about a quest for power, the 8th season of the White Sox rebuild is letting fans down. But even after a historically bad start, showrunner Jerry Reinsdorf appears keen to do nothing but watch it burn. Chaos is a Ladder Jerry Reinsdorf — the beleaguered owner of the Chicago White Sox — grimaced in disgust as he watched his team ...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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• Cub Tracks’ the thrill of the Chase

Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. A pitcher’s duel created drama in the desert. The Cubs emerged victorious. 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, ove...2024
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• MLB Roundup: Week 2

Kansas City’s hot start has it at holding the top run differential in the league and just barely behind the Cleveland Guardians for the AL Central lead. | Jamie Sabau/Getty Images Strikeouts for days, Yankees continue their reign, and the AL Central has two teams in the top five — just like we expected It’s just the second week of the season, but teams are already battling hard for divisi...2024
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• Alexander Canario Being Promoted, Corresponding Move Not Yet Known
As first reported by ESPN’s Jesse Rogers and subsequently confirmed by MLB Network’s Jon Morosi, the Cubs are promoting outfielder Alexander Canario. Rogers shared the news during a segment on ESPN 1000 this morning, but he did not have information on exactly why the Cubs are bringing the young slugger up to the big club. … The post Alexander Canario Being Promoted, Corresponding...2024
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• A Game of Groans
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• Outside The Confines: No baseball players won Oscars last night

Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images But it was still a fun show. While most of the buzz this weekend was over the Oscars, that doesn’t mean there was no baseball news to delve into. The Reds have a suspension scandal to deal with. Former Reds player Joey Votto is heading to his Canadian homeland on a minor league deal. The Twins are getting their sleep, Willy Adames is looking ...2024
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• Cubs trade Bailey Horn to the White Sox

Photo by Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images The left-handed prospect went back to the team that drafted him as the Cubs opened up a spot of the 40-man roster When the news came out over the weekend that the Cubs had agreed to bring back free agent Cody Bellinger on a three-year deal (with opt-outs), we knew that there had to be a corresponding move to open up a spot on the 40-...2024
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• Outside The Confines: It’s gotta be the pants!

Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images The MLB uniform controversy continues. The Dodgers are the center of attention. A few smaller signings. Are the Pirates happy to be bad? And other news from around baseball. Good morning on the Cubs’ Spring Training Opening Day. Is that a thing? Jesse Rogers reports on the newest controversy about the new Nike/Fanatics uniforms: The pants are so sheer th...2024
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• Marcus Stroman opts out of his Cubs contract

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images This could change everything. Marcus Stroman had an opt-out of his Cubs deal for 2024, which would have paid him $21 million. Today, the Cubs have saved that money: Confirming @JonHeyman report, Cubs righty Marcus Stroman has opted out of his deal and is now a free agent. Was due $21 million for 2024. This was a 50/50 call after a down/injured second ha...2023
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• Michael Fulmer will miss the 2024 season

Photo by Gavin Napier/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images He’s headed to free agency with surgery. Michael Fulmer started out 2023 poorly, then pitched well for several months, then wound up the season injured at a time the Cubs could have used “pitched well.” Now. Fulmer isn’t going to pitch again until 2025: The Cubs announce Michael Fulmer is likely to miss all of 2024 after having surge...2023
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• The Cubs September 1 callups appear to be Shane Greene and Alexander Canario

Alexander Canario bats for the Cubs during Spring Training 2022 | Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Rosters expand by two players Friday. Usually, I’d wait until the roster moves are made official but it appears that we know who the Cubs’ September callups are as of this afternoon: September call up news: The Cubs are promoting outfielder Alexander Canario, sources ...2023
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• Outside The Confines: Shohei Ohtani’s surprise wedding

Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports The superstar posted the news to social media. Surprise! Shohei Ohtani has tied the knot, and for someone worth nearly a billion dollars, and a superstar athlete in both his native Japan and his present home of the US, one might expect some high-profile nuptials, but instead Ohtani has kept his wedding relatively quiet. Ohtani has married a woman from Japan ...2024
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• Cubs P and TCU Alum Jake Arrieta Loses Bet, Will Get Coastal Carolina Tattoo
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• Chicago Cubs Manager Joe Maddon Shows off Arizona-Themed Van
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"The Marlins and free agent infielder Tim Anderson are in agreement on a one-year, $5MM contract, reports Jesse Rogers of ESPN."

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"First baseman Anthony Rizzo, who finished last season with the Yankees after a trade from the Chicago Cubs, agreed to a two-year contract on Tuesday night to return to New York, pending a physical, a source told ESPN's Jesse Rogers."

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"Louis, reports Jesse Rogers of ESPN (via Twitter)."

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"The Major League Baseball Players Association has finalized a proposal to MLB for a season of 70 games, sources tell ESPN's Jeff Passan and Jesse Rogers."

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"The Cubs have decided against pursuing an extension with first baseman Anthony Rizzo this offseason, agent Marc Pollack tells Jesse Rogers of ESPNChicago."

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"The Chicago Cubs and free-agent ace pitcher Yu Darvish have agreed to a six-year, $126 million deal, a source confirmed to ESPN's Jesse Rogers."

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• The clock may be ticking on Scott Boras’ MLB reign

Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Playoff hero Jordan Montgomery fired Boras after being one of several big-name free agents to sign late for a much lower contract than expected. For decades now, Scott Boras has been synonymous with the MLB offseason. He changed the landscape of player salaries in such a dramatic way and over such a long period of time that it would not surprise anyone to se...2024
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• Outside The Confines: We have a problem

Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports A major gambling scandal breaks out with Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter. A recap of the Seoul Series. A revolt in the MLBPA. And other news from MLB. I’m going to assume that you’ve already heard about the gambling scandal surrounding Shohei Ohtani and his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara. I’m going to try to give you some links that will allow you to do some furth...2024
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• Cubs trade Bailey Horn to the White Sox
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• Tim Anderson looking for bounce-back year with Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins agreed to a one-year, $5 million contract with former White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson pending a physical, ESPN's Jesse Rogers reported on Thursday....2024
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• Marlins To Sign Tim Anderson
The Marlins and free agent infielder Tim Anderson are in agreement on a one-year, $5MM contract, reports Jesse Rogers of ESPN. The deal is pending a physical. Anderson is repped by Excel Sports Management. More to come....2024
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• Cub Tracks can ‘C’ it coming

Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports Typically acerbic #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. I can ‘C’ for miles and miles in the clear Arizona air. 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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• Cubs Chairman On Cody Bellinger: Some Discussions But Not A Negotiation
Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts spoke to members of the media today, including Jesse Rogers of ESPN, and addressed the topic of free agent Cody Bellinger. “There has been some discussions but it hasn’t become a negotiation yet,” he said. “We’re just waiting,” Ricketts said. “Waiting for whenever he and his agent are going to engage.…...2024
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• Cub Tracks C’s what you did there

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. Cubs drop one to Dodgers and continue roster jenga analysis; Ian Happ has a hammy. 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...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ hash and rehash

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, hand-selected for your possible pleasure, with commentary. Pete Alonso and Cody Bellinger non-news. 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 ...2023
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• The Cubs are calling up Jordan Wicks

Lindsay Coward And it appears he’ll be starting Sunday in Pittsburgh. Jordan Wicks was the Cubs’ first-round pick in 2021 (21st overall). He’s very soon going to be a member of the Chicago Cubs: As expected, the Cubs are calling up 2021 first round pick, lefty Jordan Wicks. Wicks, who turns 24 next week, was 7-0 with a 3.55 ERA split between Double and Triple-A this season. Has a good c...2023
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• MLB’s pitch clock has shortened Cubs spring games by about half an hour
Trey Mancini and the pitch clock | Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images The clock’s doing its job and I couldn’t be happier. If you’ve been watching Cubs games and they seem faster, you’re not imagining it. The first 10 Cubs games this spring have averaged two hours, 33 minutes, and that’s nearly 30 minutes faster than the average of the first 10 Cubs spring games over the previous five seas...2023
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• Outside The Confines: They might be Giants
Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images Carlos Correa still hasn’t signed a deal. The Giants moved on with two new signings. A look back at 2022. Happy Boxing Day to our readers from the English-speaking world outside of the United States. I think today should be a holiday everywhere. I think we need a day to recover from Christmas. And I hope everyone had a happy holiday weeke...2022
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• Cubs sign right-hander Jameson Taillon
Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images The Cubs picked up a solid starter who fits nicely in the middle of the rotation. The Chicago Cubs tonight made a big move to bolster their pitching rotation by signing veteran free agent Jameson Taillon. The deal was for four years and $68 million The Cubs are in agreement on a contract with free agent pitcher Jameson Taillon on a 4 year, $68 million...2022
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• Soxivus 2022: The Calling of the Managers
The most popular candidate bandied about around the majors, Joe Espada, is also the top pick among South Side Sox writers. | Bob Levey/Getty Images What happens when South Side Sox writers pick their dream managers for the White Sox? Read and see Welcome to a second year of Soxivus! A year ago, on the heels of a fun and successful season, Tommy Barbee nonetheless had the idea to adopt Fes...2022
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• Outside The Confines: What have you done for me lately?
Photo by John Sleezer/Getty Images Aaron Judge misses on HR number 61, but leads all Triple Crown categories. The Royals fire longtime president Dayton Moore. And other news from around baseball. The Cubs have really cost themselves a bunch of ping-pong balls in the draft lottery recently. Emma Baccellieri tracked down the inside story of how the minor leagues were unionized. It was some...2022
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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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• Outside The Confines: Freddie Freeman was the least famous guy in the room

Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Golden Globes 2024/Golden Globes 2024 via Getty Images MLB fans are having a field day with Freeman’s Photobomb How are we doing with our New Year’s Resolutions everyone? Still working out, eating well? Yeah, me either. But if your resolution was to stay up to date on what’s happening in the world of baseball, then we’ve got you covered. In today’s links roundup we’l...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ Morelizing

Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. Sunday edition. Lt Dan and the boys squeak one out in the ninth after giving up the lead. Adbert locks it down for the meatloaf. 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 baseba...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 10, Cardinals 3: Six in a row, along with some extracurricular activity
Joe Puetz-USA TODAY Sports The first inning of this game was... interesting. The tone for the Cubs’ 10-3 win over the Cardinals Thursday, their sixth straight victory, was set just three batters into the game. The first two hitters, Mike Tauchman and Nico Hoerner, went down quietly. Then this happened [VIDEO]. Ian Happ’s backswing hit Willson Contreras in the mask. Part of the metal m...2023
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• Dodgers Send Cubs' Jake Arrieta the Rubber & Dirt from Mound After His No-Hitter
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• Source: Cubs land Darvish for $126M deal
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• Chicago Cubs Advance to NLDS: Highlights, Twitter Reaction to Celebration
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• Cubs to Have Pajama Party on Flight Home Following Jake Arrieta's No-Hitter
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• Chicago Cubs Manager Joe Maddon Shows off Arizona-Themed Van
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• Cubs Play Inappropriate Song as Aroldis Chapman Walks off Mound, Team Apologizes
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• Sources: Cubs to call up OF prospect Soler
The Chicago Cubs are set to call up prospect Jorge Soler, sources confirmed to ESPNChicago.com's Jesse Rogers on Monday....2014
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• Kris Bryant Recalled from Triple-A Iowa by Cubs
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• Kyle Schwarber's Fluke ACL Tear an Early Test for Cubs' Sky-High Expectations
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• Outside The Confines: No baseball players won Oscars last night
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• The Daily Belli watch: 15 days to the Cubs Spring Training opener

Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images The countdown continues. Another day has gone by without Cody Bellinger signing a contract. Further, the so-called “Boras Four” — Bellinger, Matt Chapman, Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery — are all still unsigned. We have discussed Boras and his modus operandi here many, many times. Here is a different take on that — and let me be cle...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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• Cubs To Promote Jordan Wicks
The Cubs are set to call up left-hander Jordan Wicks, according to ESPN’s Jesse Rogers (X links). There had been plenty of speculation that Wicks was on the verge of a call-up, and now the southpaw (who turns 24 on September 1) will get an early birthday present Sunday when he makes his MLB debut…...2023
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• Bird App Recap: White Sox 5, Yankees 1

Nothing to see here I am happy to report that absolutely nothing of note happened between yesterday’s finale in Cleveland and tonight’s game back in Chicago. NOT. Jesse Rogers broke a story late last night, with telling quotes from Keynan Middleton. Filed to ESPN: Former White Sox reliever Keynan Middleton documents dysfunction as he saw it in Chicago. ‘No rules': Ex-White Sox pitcher rips club'...2023
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• Cub Tracks is good for more
Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images All the #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. Good for more than wrapping fish, anyway. Roster Jenga speculation continues as the final weekend of Spring Training is underway. Indeed, the games start for real Thursday... Welcome to today’s edition of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-sty...2023
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• MLB’s pitch clock has shortened Cubs spring games by about half an hour
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