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The Chicago Cubs surprised the baseball world last month by selecting Kyle Schwarber out of Indiana University with the No. 4 overall pick in the first-year player draft.
While the initial belief was that the Cubs drafted Schwarber in order to save money for a run on arms in subsequent rounds, the 21-year-old catcher/outfielder already has proved to be more than a cost-saving pick thanks to a tremendous start to his professional career—a start that has him on the fast track to the major leagues.
After Schwarber and the Cubs agreed to a $3.125 million signing bonus—well below the $4.621 million value ...
One of the highlights of All-Star Weekend is the Futures Game, an event where fans can see some of the game's future stars. There are undoubtedly players at every position who will be playing that same weekend in the MLB All-Star Game eventually. For teams like the Chicago Cubs, it's a time where fans can get excited for the future, as their team's eventual stars will be in action on national television.
The Cubs' top two prospects (before the acquisition of shortstop Addison Russell) will be playing in the game and will be able to show the rest of the league ...
The rich got richer last week, as what is already a loaded farm system for the Chicago Cubs got even better with the additions of Addison Russell and Billy McKinney in a trade that sent Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel to the Oakland Athletics.
This prospect list was re-ordered last week, with top pick Kyle Schwarber and 19-year-old right-hander Jen-Ho Tseng joining the top 10, and Jeimer Candelario and Pierce Johnson falling out.
Things shake up once again, as Russell slides in right behind Kris Bryant and Javier Baez as the team's No. 3 prospect.
So here's an updated look at the team's ...
Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein showed he isn't afraid to take big risks when he dealt his two best pitchers late Friday night.
Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports reported the details of the trade:
As one might expect, the Cubs weren't short-changed in the deal. Experts such as Jason Parks of Baseball Prospectus were quick to point out that the Cubs did a good job of adding talent to an already strong farm system:
While most of the attention in this deal might shift to center fielder Billy McKinney and Addison Russell, the real success of the trade hinges on ...
It looks like the Chicago Cubs are loading up for the future.
On Friday night, it was announced the team parted ways with some valuable trade chips when it sent pitchers Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel to the Oakland Athletics for Addison Russell, Dan Straily and Billy McKinney.
Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports was the first to report the trade:
So, with the future now looking a little brighter for the Cubs, how exactly will the addition of McKinney impact the team?
At just 19 years of age, McKinney was selected in the first round of last year's draft by the A's at No. ...
With Wednesday's 16-9 victory over the Boston Red Sox, the Chicago Cubs completed a series sweep at Fenway Park for the first time since May of 1915, when they did so against the Boston Braves, per ESPN Stats & Info.
The Cubs outscored the Red Sox 20-10 during the three-game set, setting a team record for the most runs scored during an interleague series. The 20 total runs also represented the most runs allowed by any Red Sox team in a single interleague series, per ESPN Stats & Info. These feats are particularly impressive once you consider that the Cubs won the first ...
There's what Jake Arrieta used to be, and then there's what Jake Arrieta is.
It's an important distinction to make. What Arrieta used to be is a major disappointment. What he is now, however, is an ace-level pitcher who should be a rock in the Chicago Cubs' rotation for years to come.
Wednesday will mark the one-year anniversary of the Cubs acquiring Arrieta—along with Pedro Strop—from the Baltimore Orioles for veteran right-hander Scott Feldman. For the Cubs, the trade meant swapping a successful reclamation project for a longer-term, higher-ceiling reclamation project.
Arrieta had racked up a 5.46 ERA in parts of three seasons ...
The rebuilding process in Chicago has continued into the 2014 MLB season, so as the July 31 MLB trade deadline approaches, the Cubs should be one of the biggest sellers.
In recent years, the Cubs have just been looking to shed salary by trading away veterans during the season. However, they have some serious trade chips this year that could help speed up the rebuilding process.
As the trade deadline approaches, contenders will be looking to boost their postseason chances by trading for good arms. Perhaps the best arm on the market, Jeff Samardzija, resides in the Windy City.
Chicago has some good, young pieces in ...
As June turns to July, teams around the MLB prepare themselves for the second half of the 2014 season. While some teams aim to make small boosts for a playoff push, other teams look to make moves to pay off in the future.
At 15.0 games out of first place, the Chicago Cubs are certainly not in a position to make a playoff push in 2014. However, a core of young prospects and talent puts the organization in a good spot for the future despite the futility on the field.
There's much more to discuss than just the team on the field, ...
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