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Today’s Reflections When I included a link to a background story about Justin Dean in Saturday’s Cub Tracks, I never expected that he would be in the headline of today’s column. Congratulations on the first hit, Justin! Carson Kelly has to be one of the best free-agent signing of Jed Hoyer’s term as president. His […]
On Sunday, the Chicago Cubs will finish their series with the Toronto Blue Jays at Wrigley Field.They are coming off an 8-6 loss on Saturday.Since the teams are tied up at 1-1, the winner of Sunday’s game will take the series.Chicago Cubs Cut 2-Year MLB PlayerDuring their series with the Blue Jays, the Cubs announced […] The post Chicago Cubs Cut 2-Year MLB Player During Blue Jays Series appeared first on HEAVY .
The Chicago Cubs have been up and down all season, but if it weren’t for Ben Brown, the year might already be a wash. Brown, 26, was originally a Phillies draft product. He was selected in the 33rd round of the 2017 MLB draft. He made his debut against the Texas Rangers on March 30th, 2024. The […] The post The Cubs Have An All-Star Not Named Pete Crow-Armstrong Or Ian Happ appeared first on HEAVY .
The Cubs made a trade, sending first baseman Cameron Sisneros to the Astros for right-handed pitcher Jayden Murray. Murray, 29, has been very good for Triple-A Sugar Land, going 0-1 with six saves and a 1.17 ERA over 15.1 innings. In that time, he’s struck out 19 and walked six. Murray’s major league time with […]
The Houston Astros announced today that they reached an agreement to trade P Jayden Murray to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for minor league 1B Cameron Sisneros. Murray, 29, posted a 7.43 ERA (11ER/13.1IP) in eight appearances with the Astros this season, along with a 1.17 ERA (2ER/15.1IP) in 14 games with Triple A Sugar […]
The Chicago Cubs have made an addition to their bullpen.MLB insider Ari Alexander reported on June 20 that the Cubs have acquired right-handed reliever Jayden Murray from the Houston Astros. TRADE! Sources: The #Astros are trading RHP Jayden Murray to the #Cubs#Cubs Double-A 1B Cameron Sisneros has been traded to the #Astros pic.twitter.com/BPcFppD9Fi — Ari […] The post Cubs Acquire 2-Year MLB Pitcher Amid Bullpen Woes During Blue Jays Series appeared first on HEAVY .
The Astros are trading right-hander Jayden Murray to the Cubs, reports Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston. Double-A first baseman Cameron Sisneros goes to Houston in return. The Cubs are designating left-hander Luis Peralta for assignment to make room for Murray on their 40-man roster, according to Bruce Levine of 670 The Score. Murray was […]
Here is where the decisions of the Cubs front office come home to the proverbial roost. While other teams crank out seemingly endless supplies of relievers who throw 98+, the Cubs sign retread guys to multi-year contracts. Oh, sure, they do fine for a while but eventually games like this are going to happen, and […]
The Chicago Cubs held a five-run lead at one point on Saturday. Pete Crow-Armstrong hit another home run, the team was playing well, and it seemed as if Chicago was about to earn a huge win. And then everything changed. The Cubs’ bullpen imploded, as the Blue Jays scored three runs in the 7th and […] The post Cubs’ Jacob Webb makes NSFW admission after disastrous outing vs. Blue Jays appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Through the first 15 innings of this series, the Chicago Cubs had outscored the Toronto Blue Jays by a margin of 21-2. Which is not what you’d consider ideal as a Jays fan. Things turned a corner in the bottom of seven, though, and an 8-1 stretch gives them the win and the chance to […]
The Chicago Cubs are at a crossroads with the MLB trade deadline looming. Positioned favorably for a deep postseason run, the North Siders are searching for that final rotation piece to cement their status as legitimate contenders. President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer knows a bold, win-now maneuver is required. This summer, the target should […] The post Cubs’ perfect trade offer for Red Sox’s Sonny Gray appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Chicago Cubs are getting so much production from Pete Crow-Armstrong right now. Crow-Armstrong continued a stellar season on Saturday, with yet another home run for the Cubbies. “Another day, another home run for Pete Crow-Armstrong, his 9th of the month to go along with 4 doubles and 2 triples. SLUGGING .929 in June,” ESPN […] The post How Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong continues to silence critics without saying a word appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Shane Bieber is set to make his 2026 season debut on Monday against the Houston Astros, with Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider officially confirming the right-hander’s return from the injured list ahead of Saturday’s game against the Chicago Cubs. The decision came after Bieber completed a final bullpen session, […] The post Blue Jays’ Shane Bieber receives official injury return date appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Coming off a brutal start for Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman on Friday, the latest news regarding his status ahead of the trade deadline has likely been revealed. As the Blue Jays take on the Chicago Cubs this weekend, this MLB insider offers insight into why Gausman is more than likely to stay with […] The post Blue Jays rumors: Why Kevin Gausman trade is unlikely appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Go get ‘em, Colin.
The Toronto Blue Jays made a couple of roster moves in the middle of their series against the Chicago Cubs. The post Blue Jays Announce Roster Shake-Up During Chicago Cubs Series appeared first on HEAVY .
The Chicago Cubs received a cautiously encouraging update on closer Daniel Palencia on Saturday, giving the bullpen some clarity during a tense stretch. Palencia will miss at least one week of throwing after an MRI revealed a mild flexor strain. The team placed the right-hander on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with right elbow inflammation […] The post Cubs closer Daniel Palencia to miss at least 1 week with mild flexor strain appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Toronto Blue Jays have announced a decision regarding rookie catcher Brandon Valenzuela ahead of their game today vs. the Chicago Cubs. The Blue Jays released the official starting lineup for Saturday’s game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field, which begins at 2:20 p.m. ET. For the first time in Valenzuela’s MLB career, he is […] The post Jays Announce Brandon Valenzuela Decision Before Cubs Game appeared first on HEAVY .
Saturday notes… Cubs lineup: Blue Jays lineup: Colin Rea, RHP vs. Patrick Corbin, LHP Colin Rea had made some decent starts early this year but the last seven, yikes. In those seven: 6.75 ERA, 1.556 WHIP, eight home runs in 36 innings. His season ERA is 5.35, the highest it’s been since it was 6.00 […]
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The Chicago Cubs recently lost 26-year-old closer Daniel Palencia to the IL.Now, the ballclub has provided a clear recovery timeline for the young arm.According to Jesse Rogers of ESPN (via X), manager Craig Counsell announced that Palencia underwent an MRI, which revealed a mild flexor strain. Cubs closer Daniel Palencia had an MRI. Showed a […] The post Chicago Cubs’ Announce New Daniel Palencia Recovery Timeline Before Blue Jays Game appeared first on HEAVY .
The Toronto Blue Jays are set to activate one pitcher on a rehab assignment in the middle of their series against the Chicago Cubs. The post Blue Jays Activate 8-Year Professional After Brutal Cubs Series Opener Loss appeared first on HEAVY .
These are the days when I’m super jealous of Al. A June afternoon at the park while the Cubs are playing pinball. To be fair, he’s watched a metric ton of bad baseball this year (and nine walk-offs too!). I’m sure I’m suffering from some recency bias, but this has felt like the weirdest ever […]
Cubs may have finally found pitching stability in Ben Brown
Today’s Reflections I’m sure that someone has come up with the phrase before me, but Cub Tracks is really enjoying PCA-Mania. It doesn’t flow off the tongue like Fernandomania, but I’m going to go with it. With a day off mid-week, that gives baseball writers a lot of time to write a lot of articles […]