Tony Andracki

6 days ago | marqueesportsnetwork.com | Tony Andracki

Cubs News • CHICAGO — Matt Shaw earned a spot in the big leagues on Opening Day, but that didn’t afford him a long runway in Chicago. The Cubs were aggressive in sending their top prospect back down to the minor leagues, optioning Shaw to Triple-A Iowa on April 15 after only 18 games in the majors. Since then, the Cubs have patched together the third base position with Gage Workman (who has since been designated for assignment), Jon Berti, Nicky Lopez and Vidal Bruján.

6 days ago | marqueesportsnetwork.com | Tony Andracki

Cubs News • As the Chicago Cubs sort through their rotation options for this weekend, one Chicago radio host is hearing the decision may be finalized. ESPN 1000’s David Kaplan said Thursday morning on his show “Kap & J Hood” that he caught wind through sources Cade Horton will travel with the Cubs to New York for the weekend series with the Mets.

1 week ago | marqueesportsnetwork.com | Tony Andracki

Cubs News • CHICAGO — The first true test is looming for the Chicago Cubs in the wake of Shota Imanaga’s injury. The Cubs will be without their ace for at least two turns through the rotation and this weekend in New York represents the first hurdle for the team. Imanaga was placed on the 15-day IL Monday and the Cubs have yet to tip their hand for how they plan to replace the southpaw in the rotation.

1 week ago | marqueesportsnetwork.com | Tony Andracki

Cubs News • CHICAGO — Dansby Swanson has been on fire. And he has a teammate to thank for it — well, sort of. At the start of last week’s road trip in Pittsburgh, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell bumped Swanson down to the No. 8 spot in the batting order. As a result, hot-hitting catcher Carson Kelly slid up to the middle of the lineup. [Pete Crow-Armstrong creates chaos for Cubs offense in big win over Giants]At that point, Swanson was hitting .181 with a .577 OPS on the season.

1 week ago | marqueesportsnetwork.com | Tony Andracki

Cubs News • CHICAGO — Monday night presented the perfect microcosm of the 2025 Chicago Cubs offense. In a big 9-2 win over the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field, the Cubs showcased the keys to their lineup’s success so far this season:–They displayed power, as Ian Happ and Carson Kelly each hit home runs. –They utilized speed to their advantage, as Pete Crow-Armstrong and Nico Hoerner started a two-out rally with their legs.