After weeks spent wandering through the free agent wilderness, might Prince Fielder and Scott Boras finally be reaching the end of their riches-seeking road? Maybe, if an early morning report from analyst Jim Bowden turns out to be true. The … Continue reading →
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San Diego’s offseason may ultimately be judged by the long-term value of fireballing pitcher Andrew Cashner.
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With Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer now running the show on the North Side, it’s been said that the Chicago Cubs will undergo a complete culture change from previous regimes. But who knew the culture would slant so young and … Continue reading →
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Carlos Pena will head back to Florida in a return to the Tampa Bay Rays, according to a report. The free agent first baseman will sign a one-year deal worth $7.25 million, according to Jon Heyman of cbssports.com. The 33-year-old hit .225 for the Chicago Cubs last season with 28…
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With less than a month before spring training begins, I have decided to stop thinking of whom I wish the Chicago Cubs would have and start considering whom they do have. Whether or not I like the moves that Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer have made, the Cubs will have a much different…
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In addition to hosting spring training games for the Chicago Cubs, Mesa, Ariz., has some of the biggest and best things to do. During your springtime visit to Mesa to enjoy the great tradition of baseball, be sure to leave time to experience these other great and unique Mesa…
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If you’re a true Chicago Cubs fan, the best place for a spring vacation is Hohokam Stadium in Mesa, Ariz. Each year Chicago Cubs fans swarm the city for the spring training season for lots of fun in the sun and a whole lot of Cubs baseball.
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Alex Rodriguez is excited about the prospect of playing with newly acquired pitcher Michael Pineda — and looks forward to doing so at third base more than as a designated hitter. In an interview with ESPNdeportes, Rodriguez lauded the New York Yankees’ new, young pitcher while…
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By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer
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CALGARY – Ferguson Jenkins takes a wait-and-see attitude towards Theo Epstein’s appointment as president of baseball operations of the Chicago Cubs.
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