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The Chicago Cubs bring on former Twins pitcher Ryan Jensen to provide some additional depth to their rotation.
The Chicago Cubs are exploring all options to add starting pitching, and Kansas City Royals starter Seth Lugo is a player they could keep their eye on.
The Cubs were able to enjoy Shota Imanaga's return to strengthen the rotation for one whole week before another injury hit the staff. Jameson Taillon strained his calf while doing running drills last week,
"The Island of Misfit Toys" was a description for Billy Beane's Moneyball-era Oakland Athletics and the Cubs' bullpen seems to come from a similar blueprint, even if that wasn't the original intent of Jed Hoyer's front office -- though, really, given how volatile relief pitchers are, it isn't a bad idea.
The Chicago Cubs are in a close battle for the NL Central, and as MLB's trade deadline looms, look for them to be acquiring pitching.
When Jordan Wicks landed on the injured list at the end of May, the Iowa Cubs pitcher couldn't throw in games. But he could keep working. Wicks, who could still throw while he dealt with a left hamstring strain, was able to focus on a few things that he didn’t have time to work on while pitching in the Triple-A team’s starting rotation.
Lost in the mix of another starting pitching injury for the Chicago Cubs came a flurry of minor league moves as they continue to retool their organization on th
The Chicago Cubs are predicted to add a 68-home run prospect to an outfield featuring Kyle Tucker and Pete Crow-Armstrong in a bold future lineup projection.
With Justin Steele done for the year and Jameson Taillon going down with an injury, the rotation has some major concerns. It's no secret the Cubs are inquiring about starting pitchers, and Jim ...