Javy Baez’s Improvements in 2016, the Quality of His Contact, and Questions About Selectivity

Javy Baez’s Improvements in 2016, the Quality of His Contact, and Questions About Selectivity

We know that Baez’s offensive results last year were much better than the two partial years that came before, but will it carry forward?

by December 22, 2016 Analysis and Commentary
BIF: Impossible Things That Happened: A Game-Winning, Two-Run, Infield Pop-Up

BIF: Impossible Things That Happened: A Game-Winning, Two-Run, Infield Pop-Up

From Baseball is Fun: And the two runners that scored were on first and second base!

by December 22, 2016 Baseball is Fun

Manny Ramirez is Trying To Come Back Once Again

Manny Ramirez is Trying To Come Back Once Again

The former MLB star and Iowa Cubs player-coach is training to come back at age 44.

The Ill-Fated Castro Extension, Interest in Cahill, and Other Bullets

The Ill-Fated Castro Extension, Interest in Cahill, and Other Bullets

A little background on that 2012 extension. Also, outgoing Cubs reliever Trevor Cahill is popular.

Remember When the Relievers Played the Outfield and Javy Baez Hit a 15th Inning Grand Slam?

Remember When the Relievers Played the Outfield and Javy Baez Hit a 15th Inning Grand Slam?

The Cubs used three relievers in the outfield in this one. THREE!

by December 22, 2016 Chicago Cubs News
Pirates Resign Starter Ivan Nova, Still Trying For White Sox Starter Jose Quintana

Pirates Resign Starter Ivan Nova, Still Trying For White Sox Starter Jose Quintana

A below-market, solid pickup for the Bucs and some rumors to keep you warm.

by December 22, 2016 MLB News and Rumors
WATCH: Two More Jason Heyward Swing Videos, Including a ‘Happy Gilmore’ Swing

WATCH: Two More Jason Heyward Swing Videos, Including a ‘Happy Gilmore’ Swing

One serious swing to watch, one not-so-serious. It’s kinda baseball!

by December 22, 2016 Chicago Cubs News, Cubs Humor

BIF: Sean Casey Was Once Thrown Out at First Base … From *Left* Field

BIF: Sean Casey Was Once Thrown Out at First Base … From *Left* Field

From Baseball is Fun: This might be the single most embarrassing play I’ve ever seen.

by December 21, 2016 Baseball is Fun
Checking in on the Many Cubs Prospect Winter Leaguers

Checking in on the Many Cubs Prospect Winter Leaguers

The Cubs have a number of youngsters playing offseason ball – wonder how they’re doing?

by December 21, 2016 Cubs Minor Leagues and Prospects
Willson Contreras home run bat flip.

Willson Contreras Was a Stud in 2016, and He Can Get Even Better

In time, the Cubs could have an MVP-caliber backstop on their hands.

Get Ready for a Whole Lot of Chicago Cubs on ESPN

Get Ready for a Whole Lot of Chicago Cubs on ESPN

Five Sunday Night Baseball appearances through July 23.

by December 21, 2016 Chicago Cubs News

Cubs Near the Top of the League in a Couple Unconventional Efficiency Stats

Cubs Near the Top of the League in a Couple Unconventional Efficiency Stats

You didn’t have to wait long for runs in 2016.

by December 21, 2016 Analysis and Commentary
NL Central Competitors, A Cubs Minor League Signing, and Other Bullets

NL Central Competitors, A Cubs Minor League Signing, and Other Bullets

How are some of the other teams in the NL Central looking in the near future? How does it impact the Cubs’ window?

by December 21, 2016 Chicago Cubs News, MLB News and Rumors
Well, That’s Interesting: Pirates Reportedly “Working Hard” to Trade for Jose Quintana

Well, That’s Interesting: Pirates Reportedly “Working Hard” to Trade for Jose Quintana

Boy, that would shake up the NL Central.

by December 21, 2016 MLB News and Rumors
Remember When Jason Heyward Drove in Every Run, Tying It in the 9th, Walking It Off in the 13th?

Remember When Jason Heyward Drove in Every Run, Tying It in the 9th, Walking It Off in the 13th?

The Jason Heyward Game.

by December 21, 2016 Chicago Cubs News