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Cubs Hire Jon Sciambi as TV Announcer Monday, the Chicago Cubs announced that they hired Jon Sciambi. He will be their new play-by-play announcer, replacing longtime voice Len Kasper. Kasper decided to leave the network and join the Chicago White Sox radio broadcast on ESPN. Kasper’s tenure on the Northside came to an end after […] READ MORE
The Chicago Cubs need to fill some key roster spots this off-season. More specifically, they have no depth in the outfield. They lost five notable outfielders since the end of the season. Chicago will have plenty of options in the free agency market to meet these needs. Here are some players that they may look […] READ MORE
The Chicago Cubs have decided to non-tender outfielders Kyle Schwarber and Albert Almora Jr. This is just the start of what looks to be a busy off-season for the organization. The Schwarber move comes as sort of a surprise. There were some talks that he could return, or be included in possible trades. He’s the […] READ MORE
On Tuesday morning, the Chicago Cubs announced that team president Theo Epstein will be stepping down. Jed Hoyer will take over the position on November 20th. Hoyer has worked closely with Epstein throughout their time with the Cubs, and even before their arrival. He has held the roles of Executive Vice President and General Manager. […] READ MORE
The Chicago Cubs are in a very complicated spot this off-season. Most of their key players have been included in trade rumors since the season ended. On paper, there aren’t many spots that need to be filled, but there is always room for improvement. Their needs may be much different in the coming months, especially […] READ MORE
The Chicago Cubs have officially declined Jon Lester‘s 2021 team option. Lester was set to make $25 million next season and the move will cost Chicago $10 million to buy-out the remainder of his contract. Lester is now a free agent for the first time since 2014 when he signed his massive deal with the […] READ MORE
The Chicago Cubs 2020 season ended when they were eliminated from the playoffs last Friday by the Miami Marlins. Chicago really struggled to make contact at the plate. In the two losses versus Miami, they had nine hits and just one run. This was a story all too familiar for the Cubs, and has been […] READ MORE
Even with a frustrating walk-off loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on the road, the Chicago Cubs managed to clinch a postseason berth. It was official after the Philadelphia Phillies lost both games in their doubleheader versus the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night. Chicago still has some work to do to win their division. Due to […] READ MORE
Alec Mills has cemented himself into history after throwing a no-hitter versus the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday afternoon. Mills is just the sixteenth Chicago Cubs‘ pitcher to toss a no-hitter. He had five strikeouts and three walks with 114 pitches thrown. It is just the second no-hitter of the season. Chicago White Sox ace Lucas […] READ MORE
The Chicago Cubs have acquired outfielder Cameron Maybin in a deal with the Detroit Tigers. This was one of several moves that the Cubs made right at the deadline. Multiple sources believe the Tigers will receive infield prospect Zack Short in return. Short is listed as Chicago’s 21st-best prospect. Outfielder Cameron Maybin has been traded […] READ MORE