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On YouTubeChicago Cubs News / FanNation Inside The Cubs / 12 hours ago
Former Cubs Pitcher Announces Retirement
Veteran right-hander David Phelps announced his retirement after a 10-year career which began in 2012 with the New York Yankees. Phelps, a 14th round draft pick by the Yankees in ’08, finished his career with a 34-40 record, 3.80 ERA and seven saves.
Chicago Cubs News / FanNation Inside The Cubs / 12 hours ago
Tauchman Signs Deal With Cubs
Mike Tauchman has signed a Minor League deal with the Chicago Cubs which includes an invitation to spring training, according to multiple reports. The 32-year-old outfielder has spent time with the Colorado Rockies, New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants.
Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / 15 hours ago
Cubs Officially Sign Trey Mancini, DFA LHP Anthony Kay
The Cubs made the Trey Mancini signing official on Friday and DFA'd pitcher Anthony Kay to make room on the 40-man roster. According to the Chicago Cubs, outfielder and first baseman Trey Mancini is officially a Cub.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 16 hours ago
BCB 2023 Cubs Top 25 Prospects List: The Top 5 
The Cubs hope there are some future superstars among these five prospects It’s the final day of Prospect Week here at Bleed Cubbie Blue and that means we’ve got the top five prospects in the Cubs system.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 17 hours ago
The Cubs have officially announced the Trey Mancini signing
And another 40-man roster move has been made. Last week, news broke that the Cubs had signed free agent outfielder/first baseman Trey Mancini to a two-year contract that will pay him $14 million, with another $7 million in incentives.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 18 hours ago
Here are the current Cubs heading to the World Baseball Classic
They’ll represent eight different countries participating in the tournament. I love the World Baseball Classic. There’s nothing better for the sport than promoting it around the world, and watching players play for their home countries (or, at least, countries they are eligible to represent) can produce some high-drama baseball during March.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 21 hours ago
Baseball history unpacked, January 20
A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids, gathered from reputable sources. Important players pass, MLB.com, and other stories.
Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / January 19
Cubs' Matt Mervis Checks in on MLB's Top 10 First Base Prospects List
The Chicago Cubs' 2020 undrafted free agent signing is considered amongst the best first base prospects in baseball entering the 2023 season. There is plenty of excitement surrounding both the Chicago Cubs and their farm system entering the 2023 season.
Mark Leiter News / On Tap Sports Net / January 19
Cubs Outright RHP Mark Leiter Jr. to Triple-A Iowa
After designating RHP Mark Leiter Jr. for assignment just before the Cubs Convention, the team assigned him to Triple-A after he cleared waivers. Just hours before the Cubs Convention kicked off on Friday, January 13, the Chicago Cubs made their deal with first baseman Eric Hosmer official.
Pedro Strop News / On Tap Sports Net / January 18
Former Cub Pedro Strop Is Now A Music Sensation And This Electric Music Video Is Proof
In what’s quickly becoming a viral video, former Chicago Cubs pitcher Pedro Strop appears to have found his next profession. MLB reporter Hector Gomez recently tweeted a snippet of the music video for Strop's song "Los Cuernos," and I’ll let you be the judge of it: Talk about a sound that’ll get you dancing in the shower.
MLB News / FanNation Inside The Cubs / January 18
Hosmer Hoping To Bounce Back After 2022 Season
Eric Hosmer would rather forget the 2022 season which included some major offensive struggles and a trade from the San Diego Padres to the Boston Red Sox.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 18
Cubs historical sleuthing: National anthem edition
Here’s a stumper for you to solve. Can you help find the date this was taken? The woman singing the national anthem in this photo is Karla Kaufman. Or, at least, that was her name then.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 18
BCB 2023 Cubs Top 25 Prospects List: 11 through 15
Today’s prospects feature a lot of guys who would be top ten or even top five in a different year. It’s day three of five in our countdown of the Cubs top prospects for 2023 and once again I am struck at how deep the system is.
Justin Steele News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 18
What would a Justin Steele contract extension look like?
Yes, the Cubs should consider doing this. The Cubs seem behind the modern baseball curve of signing young, talented players to contract extensions. This is one reason the World Series core was all traded and it’s a reason why Ian Happ is going into his walk year.
Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / January 18
Cubs Have 'Started the Process' on Ian Happ, Nico Hoerner Extension Talks
Chicago Cubs fans have been begging ownership to work on extensions for middle infielder Nico Hoerner and All-Star left fielder Ian Happ all offseason.
Manuel Rodriguez News / On Tap Sports Net / January 17
Cubs Swap Out Right-Handers in Pair of Tuesday Roster Moves
The Chicago Cubs swapped out a pair of right-handed pitchers Tuesday, claiming Julian Merryweather off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays and designating Manuel Rodriguez for assignment.
Chicago Cubs News / FanNation Inside The Cubs / January 17
Cubs Claim Merryweather and Designate Rodríguez
The Chicago Cubs have claimed right-handed pitcher Julian Merryweather off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays. In order to make room on the 40-man roster, right-hander Manny Rodríguez has been designated for assignment.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 17
Chicago Cubs still sculpting their bullpen
The Cubs are still looking to bolster their bullpen and may look to an old friend to do so. The Chicago Cubs have made numerous impact free-agent signings this offseason.
Chicago Cubs News / FanNation Fastball / January 16
Chicago Cubs' Next Order of Business Should be Extending Nico Hoerner
The Chicago Cubs have had a very active offseason. Though the club has not made any major trades, it did sign free agents Dansby Swanson, Jameson Taillon, Drew Smyly, Cody Bellinger, Tucker Barnhart, Trey Mancini, Eric Hosmer and Brad Boxberger. The Cubs are coming off a 74-win season.
Xander Bogaerts News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 15
Scott Boras: Blue Jays, Cubs, Twins 'were really after' Xander Bogaerts
The Blue Jays’ involvement is perhaps the most interesting, as Toronto hadn’t previously been linked to Xander Bogaerts or any of the top shortstops whatsoever during the offseason.
Trey Mancini News / Larry Brown Sports / January 14
Cubs agree to two-year contract with Trey Mancini
Mancini was an 8th-round draft pick by the Baltimore Orioles in 2013 and made it to the majors in 2016. He established himself as a power hitter in his first three seasons. The 30-year-old slugged 24 home runs in each of his first two full seasons, and he slugged a career-high 35 homers in 2019.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 14
Cubs interested in lefties Andrew Chafin, Matt Moore
It isn’t clear whether the Cubs are necessarily willing to meet either pitcher’s asking price.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 14
Cubs, Ian Happ avoid arbitration
Happ, 28, has spent his entire professional career as a member of the Cubs organization. He delivered a strong debut campaign in the 2017 season, posting a .253/.328/.514 slash line, good for a 114 wRC+ and some down-ballot Rookie of the Year votes while splitting time between second base and center field.
Nick Madrigal News / ChiCitySports / January 13
Cubs hot stove: With Nick Madrigal as the odd man out, could the Cubs trade him?
The Chicago Cubs and the curious case that is Nick Madrigal As the dust settles from a wild MLB offseason teams have begun to turn their attention to within and analyze the team they have.
Chicago Cubs News / The Cold Wire / January 13
Can The Cubs Find Pitching Help From Their Farm System?
The Chicago Cubs spent most of their offseason shoring up their weak spots on their roster. While they lost their star catcher, Willson Contreras, they made moves to add several other star players.
Chicago Cubs News / The Cold Wire / January 12
Cubs Make A Depth Move To Strengthen Their Pitching Staff
The Chicago Cubs have made another move to strengthen the depth of their roster heading into the 2023 season. Early on Thursday, the team signed right-hander Vinny Nittoli to a minor league contract.
Ian Happ News / ChiCitySports / January 7
Chicago Cubs hot stove: Should the Cubs extend or trade Ian Happ
What the Chicago Cubs have done on the hot stove so far With the Chicago Cubs’ offseason being regarded as one of the more successful around the league.
Alfonso Rivas News / The Cold Wire / January 6
Cubs release former starter from 2022 roster
The Chicago Cubs are continuing their offseason moves with the release of a former starter from last season. This player was someone who the team found a replacement for in the free-agency market.
Eric Hosmer News / Larry Brown Sports / January 4
Cubs agree to deal with ex-World Series champion slugger
While the lefty-hitting first baseman will have to prove his health, he could be a meaningful addition for the upstart Cubs. After winning just 71 games last year, Chicago brought in All-Star shortstop Dansby Swanson as well as another big-name reclamation project of sorts like Hosmer in Cody Bellinger.
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