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The Cubs must capitalize on Starlin Castro’s hot bat

Sep 28, 2015

Chicago Cubs, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, Opinions & Predictions, Postseason

For Starlin Castro, much of the 2015 season has been one to forget. He was the subject of constant trade rumors leading up to the deadline, had his effort level questioned, was bumped off the shortstop position...

Cubs Lose Key Players To Injuries

Josh Eastern

Aug 24, 2015

Chicago Cubs, Injuries

The Chicago Cubs have been one of the hottest teams in baseball over the past few weeks posting a 20-5 record in their past 25 games. They've been surging all right, but a pair of injuries to RHP Jason Motte an...

Cubs/Cardinals Contest Postponed, and Some Cubs Musings

Robert Villarreal

Apr 7, 2015

Chicago Cubs, Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball, National League, National League Central, St. Louis Cardinals

CHICAGO -- If you've never been to the Midwest, I'll fill you in on a little weather tip: this happens a lot. I'm often more surprised when game gets played than when one is rained out. In this particular case,...

Joe Maddon Unveils His First Lineup as Cubs Skipper

Ryan Witry

Apr 5, 2015

Breaking News, Chicago Cubs, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central

When the Chicago Cubs hired Joe Maddon in December, they hired him for his innovative, unconventional managerial style. Well, they're getting a taste of that tonight. While the lineup figures to be fairly stand...

Braves’ Rumors: Stephen Drew at 2nd?

Shawn Brody

Dec 7, 2014

Atlanta Braves, Offseason, Rumors

Stephen Drew is on the Atlanta Braves radar not as a shortstop, but instead as a second baseman. This according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports, who writes that “Drew has emerged as a potential second base possibil...

Will the Mets compete in 2015?

Shawn Brody

Nov 22, 2014

Chicago Cubs, National League, New York Mets, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions, Pittsburgh Pirates

At a recent charity event, 24 year-old Zack Wheeler expressed his optimism for this upcoming New York Mets season. Wheeler explained that, “You look at our staff, and if you’re human, you can only be like, ‘Yea...

MLB News: Braves trade infielder Tommy La Stella to Cubs

Baseball Essential

Nov 17, 2014

Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs, Headlines, National League, National League Central, National League East

On Sunday, the Chicago Cubs sent longtime pitching prospect Arodys Vizcaino back to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for rookie second baseman Tommy La Stella. Atlanta also obtained Chicago's number two, three an...

Sleeper for NL Rookie of the Year

Baseball Essential

Jul 30, 2014

Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds, National League, New York Mets, Opinions & Predictions, St. Louis Cardinals

The talk around baseball is that the Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton is a "for sure" winner for NL Rookie of the Year this season. I mean why not? In 101 games this year the 23 year old is hitting .27...

Braves release Dan Uggla

Baseball Essential

Jul 18, 2014

Atlanta Braves, Headlines

The Atlanta Braves have finally cut ties with second baseman Dan Uggla, as they have released him, sources tell Joel Sherman of the New York Post. The 34-year old's tenure came to a rocky and abrupt end in Atla...

Tommy La Stella went from 0-100, real quick

Steve Benko

Jun 17, 2014

Atlanta Braves, Headlines, National League, National League East

Although it’s only been 17 games, Tommy La Stella has made his presence known with the Braves, and the rest of the MLB has taken notice. In the first 17 games, La Stella has gone 24-62, batting .387 with an OPS...

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