Michael Settepani

About Michael Settepani

Michael is a journalism student at Columbia College Chicago with a focus in sports reporting. He has contributed to several different sports sites and is now a contributor for the Cubbies Crib blog. Wrigley Field is his second home and he hasn't missed a high five in his life.

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LATEST BY MICHAEL SETTEPANI

Another promising prospect waiting in the wings for the Chicago Cubs, Kyle Schwarber has the hitting skills to be in the MLB now. He still should be in AAA.

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The debate of the designated hitter and National League rages on. Teams like the Chicago Cubs boast impressive hitting pitchers, how does it affect them?

The Chicago Cubs next prodigy prospect is here. Addison Russell has been called up by Chicago and will begin his career as an MLB second baseman.

Claimed on waivers in January, Gonzalez Germen will get his first shot to earn a long-term job in the Chicago Cubs' bullpen after being called up Sunday.

From signing a minor league contract to making the team, Phil Coke will look to establish himself as a valuable piece of the Chicago Cubs' bullpen.

Perhaps baseball's next great superstar, Kris Bryant is primed and ready to make his MLB debut, but no reason the Chicago Cubs shouldn't wait two weeks.

With a budding young Cubs team ready to breakout, Joe Maddon will lead Chicago towards the playoffs and potentially a Manager of the Year honor.

A left-handed former All-Star with surprising pop in his bat, Travis Wood could be a valuable trade piece for the Cubs this season.

On the brink of stardom, Anthony Rizzo looks to establish himself as an elite player in the MLB and at the cusp of the MVP discussion.

Once considered a prominent hitting prospect for the Cubs, Josh Vitters has signed a minor league deal with the Colorado Rockies

The Cubs seem to have their infield relatively set to start the year, until Cubs' prospects Kris Bryant joins in, and Addison Russell bangs on the door.