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Ian Happ sends Wrigley Field into a frenzy after Cubs walk-off Los Angeles Dodgers

1 day ago | cubbiescrib.com | Jordan Campbell

The cardiac Chicago Cubs have done it again. Faced with another game where the bullpen imploded, the Cubs' offense played savior on Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Trailing the Dodgers 10-9 with in the bottom of the 9th inning with 2 outs, Cubs' catcher Miguel Amaya launched a home run that sent the game into extra innings.
Chicago Cubs shouldn't overlook one player's incredibly slow start to 2025 season

3 days ago | cubbiescrib.com | Jordan Campbell

Life is pretty easy for the Chicago Cubs' offense right now. The Cubs' four-hit effort against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday notwithstanding, the Cubs' offense has been carrying the team. Of course, the immediate reason for that success is Kyle Tucker. The arrival of Tucker provided instant confirmation of what the Cubs lacked last season--an impact bat that can hide other areas of deficiency on the roster. One of those areas of deficiency last was shortstop Dansby Swanson.
Justin Steele replacement may have just fallen into the Chicago Cubs lap

3 days ago | cubbiescrib.com | Jordan Campbell

The Chicago Cubs won't be trading for Sandy Alcantara anytime soon. It certainly is possible that the Marlins will move Alcantara before the Major League Baseball Trade Deadline on July 31, but as is normal operations for the first month of the regular season, impact trades usually aren't at the forefront of activity in April.
NL Central Power Rankings: Cubs might be a cautionary tale

3 days ago | cubbiescrib.com | Jordan Campbell

The last time we ran our National League Central power rankings, it pained us to put the St. Louis Cardinals on topAt the time, one week through the regular season, the Cardinals were playing like one of the best teams in baseball. However, in the weeks since, it seems that the Cardinals are indeed headed toward the bottom of the National League Central.
Kyle Tucker sends direct message to Cubs front office with latest instagram post

6 days ago | cubbiescrib.com | Jordan Campbell

The Chicago Cubs return to Wrigley Field on Friday afternoon to host a three-game set against the Arizona Diamondbacks over the weekend, and Kyle Tucker is already feeling the pull of The Friendly Confines. In anticipation of the Cubs' return to Wrigley Field, Tucker shared a post on Instagram that should send a pretty clear message to the team's front office. Make right field the “King’s Court” for the next decade.
Pete Crow-Armstrong is already driving his price up after failed Cubs' extension

1 week ago | cubbiescrib.com | Jordan Campbell

Pete Crow-Armstrong is already getting the last laugh after rejecting a contract extension with the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs and Crow-Armstrong had been engaged in extension talks since spring training but after a gap remained between the two sides, it was determined that the talks would be tabled for now. There doesn't appear to be any animosity between either side, with Crow-Armstrong having nothing bad to say about the experience.
Everybody has an opinion on the Kyle Tucker extension and the Cubs better be listening

1 week ago | cubbiescrib.com | Jordan Campbell

If you are already tired of the Kyle Tucker extension discourse, we have news for you, it's not going anywhere. After Vladimir Guerrero Jr. inked his contract extension with the Toronto Blue Jays, Tucker instantly became the top position player on the free-agent market next offseason. Of course, the Cubs likely are hopeful that Tucker doesn't reach free agency. The problem with that hope is that it doesn't logically make sense.
In light of Matt Shaw's demotion Cubs unveil a questionable plan at third base

1 week ago | cubbiescrib.com | Jordan Campbell

Tuesday's victory over the San Diego Padres marked the beginning of a temporary period of time for the Chicago Cubs where Matt Shaw is not their starting third baseman. Prior to the game, the Cubs made the difficult but right call to option their top prospect to Triple-A. In Shaw's place on Tuesday night was Rule 5 draft pick Gage Workman. Workman collected one hit in his two plate appearances before being replaced by Jon Berti.
Matt Shaw is far from the first promising Chicago Cubs player to get demoted

1 week ago | cubbiescrib.com | Ryan O'Rourke

Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ian Happ, Kyle Schwarber, and even Kyle Tucker have all been in the young third baseman's shoes before. On Tuesday evening, amid a flurry of moves, the Chicago Cubs made the difficult but understandable decision to send their top prospect, Matt Shaw, to Triple-A Iowa.
Cubs pause Matt Shaw's Major League development, option him to Triple-A

1 week ago | cubbiescrib.com | Jordan Campbell

The Chicago Cubs are already making a pivot with Matt Shaw's development. Keith Law of The Athletic reports that the Cubs are optioning Shaw to Triple-A Iowa. Shaw's offensive profile had yet to click at the Major League level, with an example of that being confirmed happening during the Cubs' loss to the San Diego Padres on Monday night. Craig Counsell opted for Jon Berti to pinch-hit for Shaw during a moment in the game when the Cubs needed an offensive rally.