How Chicago Cubs lefty Shota Imanaga found success as a rookie — and how he’s looking to build off it
Shota Imanaga’s rookie season could not have played out much better. The 31-year-old lefty dazzled as one of the best ...
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Cubs' Double-A team brings 'that Wrigley Field vibe' home to Knoxville
On Thursday, the Chicago Cubs' Double-A affiliate tweaked its name and unveiled updated logos and uniforms reflecting this change. “It was the worst-kept secret in town that we were going from the ...
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Why and how Cubs are expected to target pitching this offseason
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 03: Pitching coach Tommy Hottovy #68 of the Chicago Cubs visits the mound to speak with Kyle Hendricks #28 and Christian Bethancourt #60 during the third inning of a ...
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Chicago Cubs begin GM meetings with roster clarity following Cody Bellinger’s decision: ‘We’re looking to be creative’
SAN ANTONIO — The Chicago Cubs’ offseason roster-building approach has gained much-needed clarity thanks to Cody Bellinger’s contract decision. President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer was ...
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Bellinger’s Return Leaves Cubs With Crowded Off-Season Picture
Cody Bellinger is back with the Cubs, which is at least somewhat of a mixed blessing for Jed Hoyer and the team’s front office. The Cubs were positioned to go forward without Bellinger ...
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Chicago Cubs Connected as Possible Fit for Dodgers Star Elite Pitcher
The MLB offseason has begun and two moves have already been decided for the Chicago Cubs. Cody Bellinger chose to opt into his contract to remain with the Cubs. He will make $27.5 million during ...
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Chicago Cubs Agree to Make Wrigley Field ADA Improvements to Settle Feds' Lawsuit
An agreement between the U.S. Dept. of Justice and Chicago Cubs calls for the team to improve and add wheelchair seating at Wrigley Field. Drawing by Populous courtesy U.S. Dept. of Justice ...
The New York Times24d
Where the Chicago Cubs stand as free agency and the GM meetings begin
A big domino for the Chicago Cubs’ offseason has already fallen. Cody Bellinger opting in for next season takes a $30 million chunk out of the budget for baseball operations (salary plus ...
The New York Times24d
Inside the Cubs’ plan to get back into the playoffs: More analytics and fewer scouts
CHICAGO — One day before the last game of another lost season by the Chicago Cubs, Aerosmith’s “Sweet Emotion” blasted over the Wrigley Field sound system as a crowd of 38,180 gave pending ...
Chicago Tribune24d
6 takeaways from the Chicago Bulls’ 135-126 loss, including an off-kilter defense and Ayo Dosunmu stepping in
The Chicago Bulls lost their second straight game Monday, falling 135-126 to the Utah Jazz at the United Center. Scoring wasn’t the problem for the Bulls — Coby White led them with 28 points ...
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How Bellinger's return could forge Cubs' offseason path
This story was excerpted from Jordan Bastian’s Cubs Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. CHICAGO – Near the end of last season, ...