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Carlos Marmol Reporting He Has Been Traded to the Angels

On Friday morning Jordan provided the update that the Cubs were interested in Angels starter Dan Haren. The Chicago Tribune is reporting this evening that Carlos Marmol had informed a reporter in the Dominican…Read More

Door Open for Ryan Dempster, Cubs to Reunite

Despite low expectations for impact moves by the Cubs this off season, the hot stove talk is already heating up. Carrie Muskat of Cubs.com has heard that the Chicago Cubs have been in touch with Ryan Dempster’s…Read More

Chicago Cubs To Target Starting Pitching

The idea that the Chicago Cubs will have money to spend this off-season has circulated around the baseball industry. Some have seemed to suggest that because of their available resources, the Cubs will…Read More

Hoyer Promises Activity On Free Agent Market For The Cubs

That time is here again. As I indicated earlier today with my previous post, the time that I love so much is quickly coming upon us. The time when general managers and team presidents alike turn their…Read More

Wrap-Up: Chicago Cubs vs San Francisco Giants (8/31/12)

On Friday afternoon the Cubs hosted the San Francisco Giants to open a weekend series. The NL West leading Giants figured to continue the Cubs’ August woes. What Went Right: Alfonso Sorianohas been linked…Read More

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Cubs, Castro finalize seven-year deal Tuesday

Shortstop Starlin Castro agreed to a new 7-year, $60-million contract extension with the Chicago Cubs…Read More

Starlin Castro Agrees To Seven Year Contract Extension

The Chicago Cubs took a step towards suring up their long-term future on Saturday. It was first reported…Read More

Winds Of Change Once Again In Chicago Cubs Front Office

Wednesday is proving to be another important day for the Chicago Cubs and the direction of the organization.…Read More

Chicago Cubs Fire Oneri Fleita

There was a point in time not too long ago that Tim Wilken and Oneri Fleita were believed to be among…Read More

Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer Hire A Familiar Face

When Theo Epstein took control of the Chicago Cubs baseball department as the President of Baseball Operations,…Read More

Theo Epstein Report Card: Chris Volstad and Carlos Zambrano

Now that the trade deadline has come and gone, it is time to continue the series of reviews on the moves…Read More

Were The Critics Right About Bryan LaHair?

Chicago Cubs right fielder turned first baseman Bryan LaHair has had a roller coaster season for the…Read More

Matt Garza Could Be Shutdown For Rest Of The Season

Perhaps the biggest opportunity lost at the trade deadline was the inability of the Cubs’ front…Read More

Thanks, But No Thanks

Former Chicago Cub starting pitcher Ryan Dempster recently took out a one-page ad in a Chicago newspaper…Read More

Derek Lowe May Interest The Chicago Cubs

The Cleveland Indians have designated starting pitcher Derek Lowe for assignment. The talk around the…Read More

Josh Vitters and Brett Jackson To Be Promoted This Month?

Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum addressed reporters on Wednesday in the wake of the team trading away…Read More

Alfonso Soriano Trade Was “Very Close” To Happening

The Chicago Cubs had a succesful trade deadline approach. Pay no attention to Buster Olney of ESPN, who…Read More

Hugs All Around As Maholm, Johnson, and Soto Are Traded

For much of the past two weeks, the Chicago Cubs have been criticized by their fan-base for the lack…Read More

Theo Epstein Mid Season Report Card: Paul Maholm

As we approach the end of July, the word that comes to mind for all baseball fans is “trades”. Regardless…Read More

Could Alfonso Soriano Really Be Traded?

Is your favorite team in search of right handed run producer before the trade deadline passes on Tuesday?…Read More