Repeat after me. “The Chicago Cubs can win without Manny Machado.” Now that you’re sad, let’s talk about why it’s necessary to be ready for that. The Baltimore Orioles are in a really good spot. The team’s superstar shortstop has crushed the baseball over the first two months of the season and is the hottest […]
Author: Russell Dorsey
Iowa Is The Best Place For Ian Happ Right Now
Ian Happ is going to play an important role for the Chicago Cubs this season, but that time is not now. The start to the 2018 season has not been what the Cubs wanted or expected out of their switch-hitting infielder/outfielder, but that’s the hand the team and Happ have been dealt. Happ’s issues at […]
Where did Addison Russell’s power go?
After what was a tumultuous 2017 season for several reasons, Addison Russell probably wanted to have a good start to the 2018 season, but the results have been the opposite. While he’s been sure-handed defensively, his offensive production has left a lot to be desired, the biggest concern being his inability to drive the ball. While […]
What if the Cubs moved Jason Heyward to CF?
Ian Happ looks to have solidified his place in the lineup—at least for now—as the Cubs’ lead-off hitter. But while Happ has earned the chance to be in the lineup every day, it’s unclear exactly where he fits in the field. The Cubs will likely start the 2018 season with an outfield comprised of Kyle Schwarber, Happ, […]
Albert Almora Might Be a Fourth Outfielder—and That’s OK
For some time now, Albert Almora, Jr., has been the heir-apparent in center fielder for the Chicago Cubs. Almora was the sixth overall selection by the Cubs brain trust in 2012 as Theo Epstein, Jed Hoyer and Jason McLeod made him the first selection of their tenure. He’s made a smooth progression each season since being […]
Cubs looking to Spring Training with offseason in the rearview
It’s crazy how one move can change the perspective of an entire offseason, yet here we are. If you were to write the Cubs’ needs on paper and listed them when the offseason began, how many holes needed to be addressed? They needed a frontline starter, rotation depth, bullpen help, a closer, a lead-off man […]
Will the Cubs’ real closer please step forward?
The signing of ex-Cardinals closer Seung Hwan Oh crossed another possible addition to the Cubs bullpen off the market. The Cubs seem to be content with going into the season with Brandon Morrow penciled in as the team’s closer… for now. While there are many reasons to believe Morrow can have success in the ninth for […]
Slow market could bring Jake Arrieta back to Cubs
Thanksgiving is over, Christmas is gone, and the New Year has begun, yet none of the top-tier free agent starting pitchers or position players have been signed. Many around the game believed that after the Giancarlo Stanton and Shohei Otani sweepstakes resolved the market would open up and some of these players would come off […]
‘Tis The Season To Embrace The Suck: The Chicago Cubs Christmas List
Prior to 2016, most Cubs fans would have asked for a World Series title for Christmas. Now that they have that, there are a few other shiny new toys out there to be had. They still have some things have some things they need and a few things they really want. What could those things be? […]
CUBS OFFSEASON TARGET: Jackie Bradley Jr.
As the Chicago Cubs retool for the 2017-2018 season, Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer have made it clear that they will have to be creative in their efforts to bolster the Cubs’ current roster. The Cubs’ outfield depth has caused a logjam the last few years, but there may be space freed up soon as Kyle […]