The current Cubs bullpen by the numbers: Hoby Milner and Phil Maton
Why, then, is his deal with the Chicago Cubs for just one year and $3.75 million? It’s because…
What is the Cubs’ biggest need right now?
The Cubs have not yet made any sort of major free agent signing or trade acquisition this offseason.…
The Short Porch is glad the Cubs front office is at least ‘checking in’ on the top of the free agent market now
The Chicago Cubs are targeting a higher level of the free-agent market and signaling an openness to spending…
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,…