The Short Porch is curious about MLB’s fan council
In its presentation, MLB compared the Dodgers to the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League, a circuit…
The Cubs should be considering deferred free agent contracts
The Blue Jays are making a major splash at the top of the rotation. Toronto is in agreement…
A very early look at the 2026 Cubs roster, payroll and luxury tax
This look is so early that we don’t have a salary number to add for Phil Maton, who…
SB Nation Reacts survey: Nico Hoerner is the player you most want to see the Cubs extend
Earlier this week, I asked you via the SB Nation Reacts survey which long-time Cubs player you would…
Cubs contracts: An extension proposal for Seiya Suzuki
I like Seiya Suzuki and what he’s brought to the Cubs. He’s been worth 11.1 bWAR in his…
Cubs contracts: An extension proposal for Nico Hoerner
Finally, I think I’ve got one here that all of us can agree on. Nico Hoerner was one…
Cubs contracts: An extension proposal for Ian Happ
Okay, so most of you didn’t like my series on proposed extensions for young Cubs players. Yes, I…
SB Nation Reacts survey: Which long-time Cub should get a contract extension?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of…
Cubs contracts: An extension proposal for Matt Shaw
Matt Shaw was the Cubs’ No. 1 pick in 2023 out of Maryland and raced through the system,…
Cubs contracts: An extension proposal for Daniel Palencia
It might be too early to consider a long-term contract for Cubs closer Daniel Palencia — and yes,…
SB Nation Reacts survey: Pete Crow-Armstrong is the Cub you’d most like to extend
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions…
Cubs contracts: An extension proposal for Cade Horton
A reminder that since the Cubs aren’t likely going to go beyond 2026 for these sorts of things,…