In what was a good season for many pitchers already considered elite, as well as a break-through campaign for at least a few who started 2016 toward the back of their team’s rotations, there’s no consensus on what is going to happen when Cy Young Award votes are counted. Read More Here (1)
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Hendricks, Lester could lead Cubs to 2nd straight Cy
Jon Lester’s 2016 season was stellar. Kyle Hendricks’ year was a surprise. Both Cubs pitchers are finalists for the National League Cy Young Award, which will be presented Wednesday by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America (5 p.m. CT on MLB Network). Read More Here (3)
Fowler reportedly declines qualifying offer
For the second straight year, the Cubs made a qualifying offer to Dexter Fowler, and for the second time, the outfielder has reportedly rejected it. Read More Here (3)
Maddon aims to equal managerial luminaries
For the second straight year, the Cubs’ Joe Maddon is a nominee for the Baseball Writers’ Association of America’s National League Manager of the Year Award. If he captures the honor again this year, he would be the first to do so in consecutive seasons since the Braves’ Bobby Cox won in 2004 and ’05. […]
Ross reflects on Cubs' title, life in retirement
He’s never been asked to pose for so many selfies. A woman at a sandwich shop in a suburban mall on Sunday couldn’t wait to hug him, calling him, “Grandpa.” Fans camped out overnight at a sporting-goods store just to get an autograph. All the giddiness was for backup catcher David Ross, who is trying […]
Arkansas celebrates Travis Wood Day
Friday was Travis Wood Day in the state of Arkansas. Gov. Asa Hutchinson declared the one-day holiday during a celebration in Bryant, Ark., on Friday night to welcome the Cubs pitcher and World Series champion back to his hometown. Read More Here (2)
Rizzo wins NL Platinum Glove Award
Their gloves already gold for the first time this year, Francisco Lindor and Anthony Rizzo turned platinum Friday night. Read More Here (4)
Rizzo named top defender at first base
Award season continues as the winners of the 2016 Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Awards are being announced live on MLB Network. Read More Here (2)
Cubs built to challenge for back-to-back titles
In Game 2 of the World Series, the Cubs’ starting lineup featured six players under the age of 25. Just think how much better the young players will be in 2017. Read More Here (1)
Rizzo, Arrieta take home Silver Slugger Awards
Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo and pitcher Jake Arrieta both won their first Silver Slugger Awards on Thursday. Read More Here (1)
