Chicago Cubs
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Jim O'Donnell: Theo Epstein's short list of new resurrection targets has to include the White SoxNov 15, 2023 12:00 am - THREE YEARS AGO — November 17, 2020 — Theo Epstein “gratefully” bid adieu to the Cubs. He left a measured, astonishing magnum opus titled “2016.” Since then, he's served...
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After breaking the bank for Counsell, will Cubs' spending spree continue?Nov 14, 2023 12:00 am - If you do the math, it looks like everything is adding up for the Cubs. In 2019 they had the second-highest payroll in baseball at nearly $195 million. The year before, ...
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As new manager, Counsell focused on taking Cubs to next levelNov 13, 2023 12:00 am - After spending the last 17 years in his hometown with the Milwaukee Brewers as a player, special assistant to the general manager and manager, Craig Counsell seemingly h...
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Recent Cubs news should provide some clues for what's aheadNov 10, 2023 1:00 pm - The news has been flowing from 1060 West Addison this week. So to help set the table for an eventful offseason, here are some thoughts about what's happening in the land...
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GM meetings wrap: Getz doesn't like White Sox; Ohtani to Cubs?Nov 10, 2023 12:00 am - The general managers meetings are typically low-key affairs. Every year, they're held shortly after the World Series ends and they're designed to give decision-makers a ...
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After spending big on Counsell, will Cubs continue trend with roster?Nov 08, 2023 12:00 am - The Cubs made Craig Counsell the highest-paid manager in MLB history on Monday - by a wide margin. When his contract with the Brewers expired after the season, the Cubs ...
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Cubs hire manager Craig Counsell away from MilwaukeeNov 05, 2023 10:00 pm - In a stunning move announced Monday, the Cubs hired Craig Counsell as their new manager and fired David Ross. It's far from shocking Counsell is no longer in the Brewers...
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Cubs slugger Bellinger declines $25M option for 2024Nov 03, 2023 1:00 am - Chicago Cubs slugger Cody Bellinger declined his end of a $25 million mutual option for 2024 on Friday as expected and will test the free-agent market coming off a bounc...
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Bellinger, Hendriks named MLB comeback players of the yearNov 02, 2023 1:00 am - NEW YORK - Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger and White Sox reliever Liam Hendriks were named comeback players of the year in their respective leagues in the annual Players ...
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Plenty of local ties as Diamondbacks-Rangers get set to meet in World SeriesOct 26, 2023 1:00 am - The Cubs gave it a spirited go this season, improving from 53-53 on Aug. 1 to 72-62 a month later before running out of gas and dropping out of the playoff race. The Whi...