The players who made the most noise with the lumber during the 2016 regular season are being rewarded Thursday with some silver that announces to the baseball world that they’re among the best hitters of their time. The Silver Slugger Awards, presented by Louisville Slugger, honor the top hitters at each position for each league […]
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Hammel takes out ad to thank Cubs fans
Jason Hammel and his family said thank you to Cubs fans who supported him during the three years he pitched for the team, taking out a full-page ad in the Chicago Tribune on Thursday. Read More Here (1)
Peers vote Hendricks NL's best pitcher
Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks was named Outstanding Pitcher in the National League on Wednesday by his peers as part of the Major League Baseball Players Choice Awards. Read More Here (1)
Hendricks wins Players Choice Award
The 25th annual edition of the Players Choice Awards, which feature the added intrigue of being voted on by the peers of MLB’s best, are being announced live on MLB Network. Read More Here (7)
Epstein: Heyward has offensive 'plan in place'
Jason Heyward played stellar defense in his first season with the Cubs, and he was honored for that by winning his fourth Gold Glove Award. He also contributed to the team with his Game 7 rain-delay speech that helped motivate the players to win the Cubs’ first World Series since 1908. But Heyward scuffled at […]
Happ's first AFL homer powers Solar Sox
Cubs second baseman Ian Happ hit his first AFL home run in the bottom of the first inning on Tuesday afternoon, shortly after Chicago president of baseball operations Theo Epstein settled into a seat behind home plate. Read More Here (3)
Cubs closer? Unlikely to remain Chapman
Aroldis Chapman is a free agent, and the Dodgers and Yankees were among the teams expected to aggressively bid for the left-hander. With Chapman likely headed elsewhere, who will close for the Cubs in 2017? Read More Here (1)
Rizzo, Heyward win NL Gold Glove Awards
Awards season continues tonight with special attention paid to baseball’s top defenders. Unveiled live on ESPN, the prestigious Rawlings Gold Glove Awards are selected based on votes that combine input from MLB managers and coaches, plus statistical analysis. Read More Here (3)
MLB Photostore captures season's best moments
Whether you need a holiday gift suggestion, a matte black wood frame for a wall, a superstar poster, a print to be autographed at Spring Training or a way to commemorate a championship 108 years in the making, the MLB Photostore is waiting with stunning photography from Getty Images. Read More Here (1)
First title with Cubs leaves Epstein 'hungrier'
Before last week, Theo Epstein had this dream in which he wakes up thinking the Cubs won the World Series. “About 10 seconds later, I realize it was just a dream and the rest of my day usually stinks,” Epstein said. And now that the Cubs have won the World Series for the first time […]
