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Author Ryan Witry

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Ryan is a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan, and covers news and transactions for Baseball Essential. You may follow him on twitter @vote4witry. He's been with Baseball Essential since April, 2014.

Reports: Cubs Trade SS Starlin Castro to Yankees

Ryan Witry
Dec 8, 2015
American League, American League East, Breaking News, Chicago Cubs, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central, New York Yankees, Offseason, Transactions
After years of rumors, it appears Starlin Castro is on his way out of the North Side of Chicago. Shortly following reports that the Cubs signed former Royal and Ray, Ben Zobrist for four years and $56 million, ...

Five Reasons for Chicago Cubs Fans to be Thankful

Ryan Witry
Nov 26, 2015
Chicago Cubs, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central
Credit: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Over the past century, Cub fans haven't had much to be thankful for. Between billy goats, gross mismanagement, and the occasional October heartbreak caused by a dorky gu...

Could the Cubs make a move for Julio Teheran?

Ryan Witry
Nov 26, 2015
Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central, National League East, Rumors
Ever since Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer took over the Chicago Cubs front office following the 2011 season, they have made one thing abundantly clear: they will prioritize drafting and developing college bats, whi...

Five Candidates To Replace Don Mattingly

Ryan Witry
Oct 23, 2015
Features, Headlines, Los Angeles Dodgers, Major League Baseball, National League, National League West, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions
Following yet another disappointing playoff exit, this time at the hands of the eventual National League Champion New York Mets, The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Thursday morning that Don Mattingly will not re...

Postseason and Season Awards: Baseball Essential Staff Predictions

Ryan Witry
Oct 6, 2015
American League, American League Central, American League East, American League West, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, Features, Headlines, Houston Astros, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, Major League Baseball, Minnesota Twins, National League, National League Central, National League East, National League West, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Opinions & Predictions, Pittsburgh Pirates, Postseason, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Washington Nationals
With the conclusion of the 2015 regular season on Sunday, 10 clubs now begin their monthlong trek to October glory, while the remaining 20 clubs lick their wounds, look back at what could have been, and look ah...

Yogi Berra Passes Away At Age 90

Ryan Witry
Sep 23, 2015
Breaking News, Headlines, Major League Baseball, New York Yankees
Sad news has rocked the baseball world: Yankees legend and baseball lifer, Yogi Berra passed away late Tuesday night at age 90. His death comes exactly 69 years after his debut for the Yankees in 1946. Yogi's l...

Cubs Add Tommy Hunter From Orioles

Ryan Witry
Jul 31, 2015
American League, American League East, Baltimore Orioles, Breaking News, Chicago Cubs, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central, Transactions
In a deal shortly before the deadline, the Chicago Cubs have acquired Baltimore Orioles' reliever, Tommy Hunter for outfielder, Junior Lake. Hunter, 29, has been with the Orioles since 2011, and was previously ...

Cubs Add Depth With Dan Haren; Not Done Yet?

Ryan Witry
Jul 31, 2015
Breaking News, Chicago Cubs, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Miami Marlins, National League, National League Central, National League East, Transactions
According to Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun Times, the Chicago Cubs have landed Miami Marlins righty Dan Haren in exchange for 2 minor leaguers. In 21 games this season, Haren has a 7-7 record, with a 3.4...

Dominant Performances Highlight Exciting Opening Day

Ryan Witry
Apr 7, 2015
American League, American League Central, American League West, Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros, Major League Baseball, Minnesota Twins, Oakland Athletics, Texas Rangers
After a long and bitter winter, fans were ready for some baseball in the sun (or dome). They were not disappointed, to say at the least. Pitching performances by aces across the league, including quite a few no...

UPDATED: Braves Trade Upton, Kimbrel to Padres

Ryan Witry
Apr 5, 2015
Atlanta Braves, Breaking News, Major League Baseball, National League, National League East, National League West, San Diego Padres
According to Kiley McDaniel of FanGraphs, the rebuilding Atlanta Braves have traded struggling outfielder, Melvin (formerly BJ) Upton and star closer, Craig Kimbrel to the San Diego Padres.  In return, the Brav...
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