This article, by BP’s Russell A. Carleton, originally ran on the main site. We hope you enjoy this preview here. The Cubs really like their president, Theo Epstein, and according to reports just gave him 50-ish million reasons to like them back. On top of that, they also gave his friends (general manager Jed Hoyer […]
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Transaction Analysis: Cubs Acquire Joe Smith
The transaction analysis shown below, written by BP’s own Meg Rowley, originally ran as part of a larger piece on the main site. We trust you’ll enjoy its inclusion here. Chicago Cubs: Acquired RHP Joe Smith from Los Angeles Angels in exchange for RHP Jesus Castillo. [8/1] The real issue, of course, isn’t that Joe […]
First-Hand Looks: South Bend Cubs
The following report was submitted by Grant Jones, a member of BP’s prospect team, after a few recent scouting trips to the see the South Bend Cubs. Original video of most prospects is included. We hope you enjoy. Eloy Jimenez (video) – Jimenez has been the most impressive player in the Midwest League, hands down. When […]
BP Midseason Top 50: Three Cubs Feature
This morning, the prospect team over at the main site released their Midseason Top 50 Prospects List. Three Cubs feature. We hope you enjoy this preview. Let’s make a couple things clear right up top: 1) There are no recent draftees or international prospect signings in this ranking. That means no Kevin Maitan or Corey Ray. 2) […]
The Call-Up: Willson Contreras
Over at the main site, Brendan Gawlowski and George Bissell profiled the Cubs’ newest catcher. We’ve excerpted a section here. The Situation: The Cubs aren’t really struggling for production behind the plate. Miguel Montero missed a few weeks and is running the worst BABIPof his career, but David Ross has filled in admirably, and the […]
Eyes on the Field: A Few Scattered Notes on the Cubs’ Draftees
Editor’s note: A few of the Cubs’ recent draftees have plied their craft in front of the watchful eyes of BP’s prospect staff. Here are their notes. Tyson Miller, RHP: Miller was one of the best small-school pitchers in the draft this year, and he was a solid get for the Cubs in the fourth round. […]
Transaction Analysis: Coghlan Comes Home
This piece, written (in part) by BPW’s Matt Trueblood, ran on the main site this morning. We trust you’ll enjoy a preview of it here. Acquired UT-L Chris Coghlan from Oakland Athletics in exchange for UT-B Arismendy Alcantara. [6/9] I’m not a soft factors guy, but Chris Coghlan can’t be properly understood without soft factors. […]
Prospectus Q&A: Jason McLeod, Cubs VP of Player Development and Amateur Scouting
The following Q&A, conducted by BP’s Tim Britton (also of the Providence Journal) originally ran on the main site today. We think you’ll enjoy it, too, so we’ve posted a portion here. For the full interview, please head on over to the main site. Jason McLeod’s first-ever draft pick as a scouting director was Dustin Pedroia, 65th […]
Special to BP Wrigleyville: Thank You For Your Interest in My Baseball Team
In celebration of the Cubs-Brewers series this week, please enjoy this guest post by Travis Sarandos of BP Milwaukee and Disciples of Uecker. We think it will make you laugh. There are many nice things one can say about the 2016 Brewers, the 48th iteration of the club founded in Seattle in 1969. For instance, none of […]
A Fantasy Baseball Guide to the Chicago Cubs
Here at BP, the local sites have decided to band together to help provide you with some fantasy insights into the players from your favorite teams. You can find links to all the other fantasy previews here. Nobody is underrating the Cubs this year. That’s as true from a fantasy perspective as it is on the […]