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The Cubs are expected to keep pitching coach Tommy Hottovy and assistant Casey Jacobson for 2027, The Athletic reported, after an injury-filled 2026. The post Report: Cubs Expected to Keep Pitching Coaches Tommy Hottovy, Casey Jacobson for 2027 appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
“Why not think about the times to come?” – Don’t Stop by Fleetwood Mac I don’t know what’s in the water, but Bryce Harper seems to be a hot topic as far as the Cubs’ future outfield is concerned, and I don’t know why. Harper has a full no-trade clause, and though his contract is … The post The Rundown: Cubs Trade Speculation Escalates, Kwan Checks Several Boxes, Banner Heads to Orioles, Rays Win AL Pennant appeared first on .
In news that should not come as a surprise to anyone who knows ball, Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma reported that the Cubs are expected to retain pitching coach Tommy Hottovy and assistant pitching coach Casey Jacobson. The Cubs had one of the worst pitching staffs in baseball this past season as they dealt with … The post Cubs Expected to Retain Pitching Coaches, Which Should Not Surprise Anyone appeared first on .
The Guardians are officially in offseason mode after being eliminated by the Rays in the ALCS, and they could be looking to move one of their star players prior to the start of the 2027 campaign. Steven Kwan is projected to earn a little more than $11 million in his final year of arbitration, and … The post Cubs Mentioned as Fit if Guardians Look to Trade Steven Kwan appeared first on .
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The Cubs had to navigate a litany of injuries in the rotation and bullpen this season. A handful of trade deadline acquisitions added an extra wrinkle to managing the staff. Pitching coach Tommy Hottovy and assistant pitching coach Casey Jacobson were tasked with handling an ever-changing group. They’ll get another chance to do it in […]
The Cubs signed right-hander Jacob Webb to a one-year deal worth $1.5 million last December. The contract came with a team option for 2027 for $2.5 million. Webb’s overall numbers with the Cubs (68 games, 67 innings, 3.36 ERA, 1.254 WHIP, 8.8 percent walk rate, 25.7 percent K rate) were quite comparable to his three […]
ESPN's Jesse Rogers predicts the Cubs could avoid major bullpen spending again, raising questions about Jed Hoyer's plans for 2027.
Today’s Reflections Good morning, everyone. Monday night withstanding, as Cleveland threw a hodge-podge of relievers at the Devil Rays, just think if the Cleveland pitching and Cubs defense got together. Messy defense at key times, Cleveland. Good try, though. I’ll cheer for you if I can again next year. I’ll just sit back and watch […]
If nothing else, the White Sox are the only team that can say it pulled off an upset this October. Even then, the White Sox had a better record than the team they ousted in the Wild Card Series, but in terms of seeds, their victory over No. 3 Houston as the No. 6 seed in the American League registered as the only non-chalk outcome in the postseason: No. 6 White Sox over No. 3 Astros No. 4 Yankees over No. 5 Red Sox No. 3 Braves over No. 6 Phillies No. 4 Padres over No. 5 Cubs No....
As Wrigley View Rooftop appeals a federal judge’s decision granting summary judgment to its neighbor, the Chicago Cubs, and entering a permanent injunction blocking the rooftop owners from selling tickets to watch games, concerts and other events at Wrigley Field, the two sides are waging another battle with implications that could extend far beyond Wrigleyville. […]
It’s Monday evening here at BCB After Dark: the hippest happening for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in out of the fall chill. We’ve got a fire going in here. There’s no cover charge. There are still a few tables available. The hostess will seat you now. Bring […]
Several other candidates were also interviewed.
Some people call him the space cowboy; some call him the gangster of love. Some people call him Maurice, ’cause he speaks of the pompatus of love. But now they call Steve Miller the Cubs’ new VP of international scouting after serving in a similar role for the Rays since 2019. Francys Romero was the … The post Cubs Hire Steve Miller as New VP of International Scouting appeared first on .
With the start of another week, it’s time for an update on the Cubs’ Boys of Autumn playing in the Arizona Fall League. If you haven’t been following along or if you just need a refresher on what is going on in Arizona, check out the introduction and the recap of the first full week. […]
The Baltimore Orioles are sticking with Mike Elias, but after another substandard campaign, the team’s president of baseball operations must move with an uncomfortable sense of urgency heading into the offseason. Aggressive roster moves can be challenging for organizations that are so reliant on homegrown talent to succeed, and a looming strike only exacerbates that […] The post Orioles turn to Cubs for GM hire after disappointing season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
First, let me say my proper mea culpa. I was wrong about Michael Conforto. When he was signed a week after Spring Training games began, I didn’t understand why the Cubs did that. They already had Dylan Carlson in camp, he was hitting well, and there wasn’t room for two guys like that on the […]
As first reported by Jeff Passan, the Orioles have hired Jared Banner to be their new GM. No relation to the gamma-irradiated scientist who turns into a green rage monster, Banner rose to the role of assistant GM with the Cubs after joining the organization as VP of special projects in 2021. He was subsequently … The post Assistant GM Jared Banner Leaves Cubs for GM Role in Baltimore appeared first on .
The Orioles really meant it this time about hiring a general manager. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported on Monday morning that the team has chosen Jared Banner, who was most recently serving as an assistant GM with the Cubs since 2023, to join the O’s front office as GM. Passan added that over the course of […]
The Orioles have hired Jared Banner as general manager, the team announced on Monday. Banner had been with the Chicago Cubs since December 2020, most recently as assistant general manager. According to the Orioles, Banner will work with president of baseball operations Mike Elias, “managing the baseball operations department on a day-to-day basis. Banner will […]
The Baltimore Orioles are hiring Jared Banner as their next general manager, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Mordecai Brown*, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 2016 – The Cubs tie the NLCS at two wins apiece with a 10-2 beating of the Dodgers as they tee off on two rookie pitchers, Julio Urias and Ross Stripling. Addison […]
1912 The White Sox capped the most amazing City Series ever, having rallied from a 3-0 deficit to win the final four and take the crown. And on this day, in front of a Comiskey Park crowd of 14,985, the South Siders walloped the Cubs, 16-0. The rout would stand as the biggest win and […]
With this photo, I resume my photo sleuthing series that I generally run in baseball offseasons. Before I get to this one, I’ll again put out a call: If you have any old Cubs or Wrigley Field (or even other baseball) photos you’d like me to sleuth, please send them along! The sleuthing project for […]
Today’s Reflections Good morning. A rainout in Cleveland?!? What, did they NOT think of putting a dome on Progressive Field??? Well, if they did, those 17 magical moments wouldn’t have happened that November night. So, I guess it’s an even trade in the end. I appreciate your reading. *means autoplay on, (directions to remove for Firefox […]