The bender that Theo Epstein and the rest of the Cubs organization and fans went on following the 2016 World Series championship hasn’t stopped, and it continued on Friday night on the first day of Cubs Convention. Read More Here (0)
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Cubs continue title celebration with fans
The buzz at the Cubs Convention on Friday seemed louder and livelier than in years past, as fans were eager to celebrate the World Series championship, the first for the franchise in 108 years. Read More Here (2)
Heyward aims to recapture swing from 2012
Jason Heyward is thinking, and hoping to hit, like it’s 2012. The outfielder has become a gym rat at the Cubs’ complex in Mesa, Ariz., this offseason, reworking his swing after a disappointing first year in Chicago in which he batted .230 with seven homers and 49 RBIs. Read More Here (1)
Cubs avoid arbitration with 3 players
While the Cubs celebrate their World Series championship on Friday at their annual winter fan fest, the team reportedly reached contract agreements with three of their four arbitration-eligible players: Jake Arrieta, Hector Rondon and Justin Grimm. Pedro Strop is also eligible for arbitration. Read More Here (0)
Ross named special assistant to baseball ops
David Ross will serve as a special assistant to baseball operations. Read More Here (1)
Rondon, Grimm avoid arbitration, agree to 1-year deals
While the Cubs celebrate their World Series championship on Friday at their annual winter fan fest, the team reportedly reached contract agreements with Hector Rondon and Justin Grimm. The Cubs did not confirm the report. Read More Here (1)
Rizzo relishing final flurry before work begins
Two years ago, Anthony Rizzo predicted the Cubs would win the National League Central. In 2015, they won the NL Wild Card Game and reached the NL Championship Series, but they topped that in 2016 by winning the World Series, which ended the franchise’s 108-year drought. So, did Rizzo have a new prediction to make […]
Maddon rides coffee-shop 'vibe,' crafts lineup
Opening Day is not until April 2, but Cubs manager Joe Maddon followed his pregame routine on Wednesday and emailed what he called a “faux lineup” to first-base coach Brandon Hyde. It’s a good indicator of what Cubs fans may see when the team opens the 2017 season against the Cardinals. Read More Here (1)
Source: Cubs to visit White House Monday
The World Series champion Cubs will visit the White House on Monday before President Barack Obama leaves office. Read More Here (0)
Cubs renew Kasper, Deshaies through 2019
Cubs play-by-play broadcaster Len Kasper and television analyst Jim Deshaies each received three-year contract extensions, the team announced Tuesday. The 2017 season will be their fifth year together. Read More Here (4)
