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Let’s Check in on Matt Mervis’ Second Stint at Triple-A This Season
WEBJul 5, 2023 · Let’s Check in on Matt Mervis’ Second Stint at Triple-A This Season. Michael Cerami. Jul 05, 2023. Chicago Cubs. On June 15, after a largely unsuccessful first attempt at MLB (46 wRC+ and 32.3 K% over 99 PAs), the Cubs sent first base prospect Matt Mervis back to Triple-A Iowa.
Not Revisiting a Certain Trade (Probably), Matsui Price, Bullpen, …
WEBDec 24, 2023 · If the Cubs were actually going to pick up a guy from that ill-fated trade, what about getting Eloy Jimenez back? The 27-year-old slugger makes $13.8 million this year, and then has team options at $16.5 million and $18.5 million for the following two seasons ($3 million buyouts).
Busy Day of Transactions, Bellinger Getting Pumped Up, TV Future, …
WEBJan 6, 2024 · This afternoon, the Chicago Cubs begin their final series of the year - a three-game homestand against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field. There are exactly zero stakes. The Cubs have long since been eliminated from NL Central or even...
International Free Agency Opens! Cubs Signing Top-5 Prospect, …
WEBJan 15, 2024 · Happy International Free Agency Day! Today marks the start of the new IFA signing period, which runs from January 15 through December 15. That’s the period when teams can sign international prospects (age 16 through 24, though the vast majority are 16, 17, 18) using their allotted bonus pool.
Cubs Sign Reliever Vinny Nittoli to a Big League Deal
WEBJun 27, 2024 · The Chicago Cubs are signing right-handed reliever Vinny Nittoli to a major league deal, sources tell ESPN. Nittoli was DFA’d by Oakland after posting a 2.25 ERA in eight innings. Cubs are hoping to hit on another DFA’d reliever as they did with Tyson Miller, who’s been great.—
Time to Get Going With That Next Wave of Moves, Cubs
WEBJan 24, 2024 · CUBS LINEUP — Despite Ian Happ's record-setting ninth-inning homer off Mason Miller last night, the Chicago Cubs could not complete their comeback. That makes today's game a rubber match. Here's a look at the Chicago Cubs lineup for the finale...
Lukewarm Stove: Still So Many Free Agents, Canario and CF, Cubs …
WEBFeb 16, 2024 · Obviously a lot is still up in the air, but the upshot is, if the Cubs feel Canario can handle center field, that gives them a lot more flexibility, and no need to look at right-handed center field options as back-up plans in free agency. The Cubs are still being connected to Matt Chapman, at least by Jon Heyman:
Cubs Roster Moves: Hoerner to the IL, Assad to Iowa, Mastrobuoni …
WEBMay 12, 2023 · Taking Hoerner’s and Assad’s spots on the roster, the Cubs are bringing up Miles Mastrobuoni from Iowa, and are activating Brandon Hughes (knee inflammation) from the 15-day Injured List.