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Assistant GM Jared Banner Leaves Cubs for GM Role in Baltimore
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 .
Cubs Have More Money, Brewers Play Much Better Moneyball
The Brewers are on the cusp of moving on to the World Series, where they’ll be favored to win for the first time in club history. As painful as that will be for Cubs fans, it shouldn’t be a surprise. After all, the Cubs have been staring at the Brewers’ backside for years now despite … The post Cubs Have More Money, Brewers Play Much Better Moneyball appeared first on .
The Rundown: Playoffs Proving Pitching Prevails, Cubs Have 5 Gold Glove Finalists, Brewers 1 Win Shy of NL Pennant
“Look me in the eye and tell me that I’m satisfied.” – Unsatisfied by The Replacements It’s Pick on Jed Hoyer Day in the Canter household, and though I’ve tried to avoid writing this column, it’s all I’ve got. I also lack the irrepressible optimism that many of my colleagues at other sites possess, though … The post The Rundown: Playoffs Proving Pitching Prevails, Cubs Have 5 Gold Glove Finalists, Brewers 1 Win Shy of NL Pennant appeared first on .
Son Ranto Show: MAGA Matt and Billionaire Baseball Bucks
The playoffs march on without the Cubs as MAGA Matt trade rumors flood the blogs amidst outrage over his upcoming appearance at a fascist rally. Meanwhile, billionaire team owners attempt to hold down wages of workers as the CBA expiration looms. And a whole lotta laughs… Brought to you by Penguin Imprints, and our Patreon … The post Son Ranto Show: MAGA Matt and Billionaire Baseball Bucks appeared first on .
Cubs Have 5 Gold Glove Nominees, Including All 3 OF Spots
Rawlings announced its 2026 Gold Glove Award finalists on Wednesday, and the Cubs were predictably represented well. They have finalists at five different positions, including all three outfield spots, and should take home the hardware in a few of those. Winners will be announced on November 1, a month before the lockout is expected to … The post Cubs Have 5 Gold Glove Nominees, Including All 3 OF Spots appeared first on .
Cubs Look Like Tarik Skubal Fit on Paper, Other Than How Much Paper He’ll Command
As with many other free agents at the top of nearly every Cubs fan’s wish list, Tarik Skubal is going to draw a lot of attention over the next several months. Or many only the next several weeks, though it’s hard to imagine the lefty signing a deal in what figures to be a very … The post Cubs Look Like Tarik Skubal Fit on Paper, Other Than How Much Paper He’ll Command appeared first on .
Which of These 3 Paths Will Cubs Take to Address Vacant Corner OF Spots?
Do you think it’s better or worse for this winter’s CBA negotiations that we are guaranteed to have at least one low-budget team in the World Series? If the Brewers finish off their 2-0 series lead over the Dodgers, they’ll face one of the two lowest payrolls in the American League. The Brewers are at … The post Which of These 3 Paths Will Cubs Take to Address Vacant Corner OF Spots? appeared first on .
Additional Thoughts on Edward Cabrera’s Blister Issues, Pitch Tweaks
An idea came to me as I was lying in bed this morning, and, unlike most such fleeting thoughts, it stuck around long enough for me to look into it a little further. I wondered whether my initial analysis of Edward Cabrera‘s blister issues and new breaking ball had been missing a key concept. What … The post Additional Thoughts on Edward Cabrera’s Blister Issues, Pitch Tweaks appeared first on .
Cubs Hope to Add New Breaking Ball to Edward Cabrera’s Arsenal
There were high hopes for Edward Cabrera after he was acquired for top prospect Owen Caissie in early January, but the big righty was downright bad. A bad hamstring strain and persistent blister issues limited him to just 80 innings over 18 total appearances, and his stuff took a big step back even when he … The post Cubs Hope to Add New Breaking Ball to Edward Cabrera’s Arsenal appeared first on .
Signed Prints of JJ Weinberg’s ‘Field of Dreams’ Cubs Championship Painting Available
Artist and Cubs fan J.J. Weinberg put himself on the map for Cubs fans when he gifted his father, Jerry, his original painting of the Cubs celebrating their 2016 World Series win. The clip was featured on NBC and ESPN, and you can see just how much this moment meant to both father and son. … The post Signed Prints of JJ Weinberg’s ‘Field of Dreams’ Cubs Championship Painting Available appeared first on .
Son Ranto Show: Sox Crimes
Comedian Brewers fan and new dad Eric Wielo joins us to gloat and then comedian Joe Kilgallon and Cubs Enthusiast Crawly join Danny Rockett and Michael Cotton to trash the White Sox and their hater fans. Brought to you by Penguin Imprints, Fanarchy and our Patreon supporters. Subscribe free at any of these fine podcasting establishments: … The post Son Ranto Show: Sox Crimes appeared first on .
The Rundown: Cubs Have Plenty of Offseason Work Ahead, 2027 Qualifying Offer Set, White Sox Hoping to Clinch at Home
The Brewers, Dodgers, and Rays punched their tickets to the league championship series, with Tampa Bay waiting to see if they’ll play the White Sox or Guardians for the right to represent the American League in this year’s World Series. With that in mind, let’s look at the strengths of each remaining team to see … The post The Rundown: Cubs Have Plenty of Offseason Work Ahead, 2027 Qualifying Offer Set, White Sox Hoping to Clinch at Home appeared first on .
MLB’s Latest Proposal Includes Trimming Season to 154 Games, Allowing Top Playoff Seeds to Pick Opponents
With the expiration of the collective bargaining agreement looming just under eight weeks away, Major League Baseball and the players union have continued to exchange proposals. Or rather, the league keeps proposing things the union won’t agree to. That’s how it seems, anyway, though the latest entreaty is much less of a non-starter than a … The post MLB’s Latest Proposal Includes Trimming Season to 154 Games, Allowing Top Playoff Seeds to Pick Opponents appeared first on .
The Rundown: Hoyer Expects to Address Rotation, PCA Named Baseball Digest’s POY, 4 Elimination Games Today
“You don’t need a penny just to hang around. But if you’ve got a nickel, won’t you lay your money down?” – Down on the Corner by Creedence Clearwater Revival I needed some R & R after the abrupt ending to the Cubs’ season, and hopefully I’ve banked enough of each to find a semblance … The post The Rundown: Hoyer Expects to Address Rotation, PCA Named Baseball Digest’s POY, 4 Elimination Games Today appeared first on .
Cubs Probably Fall Short on Tarik Skubal, Still Need to Get ‘Dude’
Raise your hand if you have any level of confidence in the idea that the Cubs will be willing to hand ace lefty Tarik Skubal what would easily be the largest contract in club history. Okay, I see one or two out there. Now keep them up if you think the Cubs’ offer, even if … The post Cubs Probably Fall Short on Tarik Skubal, Still Need to Get ‘Dude’ appeared first on .
Stocky Japanese RHP Kaima Taira Could Be Just What Cubs Need
The Cubs need to add velocity without sacrificing grounders as they look to rebuild a pitching staff that simply wasn’t good enough in 2026, and the ideal solution might be stocky right-hander Kaima Taira. He’s not your prototypical MLB starter at 5-foot-8 and 220 pounds, but he touches 100 mph — even as deep as … The post Stocky Japanese RHP Kaima Taira Could Be Just What Cubs Need appeared first on .
Cubs Could Try to Retain Clay Holmes, Jays Expected to Pursue Seiya Suzuki and Kevin Gausman
The Cubs have a lot of work to do over the offseason, but they’ve only got about a month to get any work done before a lockout puts the kibosh on any activity for a while. Jed Hoyer said during his end-of-season press conference that they may look to be somewhat aggressive ahead of the … The post Cubs Could Try to Retain Clay Holmes, Jays Expected to Pursue Seiya Suzuki and Kevin Gausman appeared first on .
PCA Named Hank Aaron Award Finalist, Fan Ballot Open Now
Pete Crow-Armstrong was among the 10 National League finalists for the 2026 Hank Aaron Award, MLB announced on Monday afternoon. Fan voting is open at MLB.com/aaron and will run through Monday, October 12 at 10:59am CT. See media release below for more information. Major League Baseball today announced finalists for the 2026 Hank Aaron Award, … The post PCA Named Hank Aaron Award Finalist, Fan Ballot Open Now appeared first on .
Cubs Have Decisions to Make on 12 Arb-Eligible Players
The Cubs will have about a month of free agency between the end of the World Series and the end of the current CBA, during which time they will have to determine whether to tender contracts to 12 arbitration-eligible players. That deadline falls on the last Friday before Thanksgiving, which is November 20. The threat … The post Cubs Have Decisions to Make on 12 Arb-Eligible Players appeared first on .
Jed Hoyer: Pitching Must Improve, Home Playoff Games Are Good
Jed Hoyer held his annual postseason press conference on Friday afternoon, which the Cubs’ media release somewhat hilariously listed as October 1, and the content was just about as exciting as wet cardboard. It’s really not even worth covering, but I didn’t have anything better to do than watch Marquee — which I plan to … The post Jed Hoyer: Pitching Must Improve, Home Playoff Games Are Good appeared first on .
Son Ranto: Fly the Big Fat L
The Cubs fail to do anything right in the Wild Card round and exit the 2026 season quietly. Cotton and Rockett spin the B-Clock Wheel with Special Guest “Boomer” Bill Sugas. Brought to you by Penguin Imprints, Fanarchy and our Patreon supporters. Subscribe free at any of these fine podcasting establishments: Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Watch us … The post Son Ranto: Fly the Big Fat L appeared first on .
Cubs Issue Statement on Wrigley View Rooftop Lawsuit Win
The Cubs might have lost both Wild Card games to the Padres, but they won where it really matters: the courtroom. You may recall that the Cubs sued Wrigley View Rooftop in 2024 after the revenue-sharing agreement expired, arguing that the business’s unauthorized ticket sales were “parasitic” on the team’s labor and expenses. The counter-argument … The post Cubs Issue Statement on Wrigley View Rooftop Lawsuit Win appeared first on .
Cubs ‘Unlikely’ to Enter, Win Bidding War for Seiya Suzuki
This should come as a surprise to exactly no one, but the Cubs are probably going to have two new starting corner outfielders when next season rolls around. Both Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki will be free agents once the season officially ends, and there are long odds on reunions with either. Happ has repeatedly … The post Cubs ‘Unlikely’ to Enter, Win Bidding War for Seiya Suzuki appeared first on .
The Rundown: Winter Comes Early for Cubs Fans, Roster Rebuild Awaits, White Sox and Yankees Also Advance
“What did you think I would say at this moment, when I’m faced with the knowledge that you just don’t love me?” – At This Moment by Billy Vera and the Beaters I referenced an article by former MLB commissioner A. Bartlett Giamatti on the morning of the first Wild Card game and a passage … The post The Rundown: Winter Comes Early for Cubs Fans, Roster Rebuild Awaits, White Sox and Yankees Also Advance appeared first on .
Cubs May Have Very Long Wait After Weird Season Ends in Futility
At the risk of being obtuse, watching last night’s Cubs game felt a little like losing a loved one after a long battle with a terminal illness. A lot of us have known for quite some time now that the end was coming, so it was just a matter of when. And though they had … The post Cubs May Have Very Long Wait After Weird Season Ends in Futility appeared first on .
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