The Cubs need to “Go Big or Go Home” at the July 31st trade deadline. In 2016 when the Cubs made the trade for Aroldis Chapman, they went BIG. Will Smith from the San Fransisco Giants might not be that big of acquisition but he could be a reason on why the Cubs go far in the playoffs.
Pedro Strop’s struggles highlight the Cubs bullpen woes in 2019. Austin Bloomberg argues a return to his old pitching repertoire just might cure his ails.
Evan Walter examines the quiet return-to-dominance of Kris Bryant in his first article for The Loop Sports.
In his first piece for The Loop Sports, Benjamin J. Denen argues convincingly how much Cubs fans should appreciate Joe Maddon’s tenure as manager.
The Chicago Cubs went into the All-Star break without winning a series in almost a month. With a star-studded team like the Cubs, you wouldn’t have thought the first half of the season would end like that. Luckily, the rest of the Central Division didn’t play very well either.
The surprising trade for Martin Maldonado opens up several trade avenues for the Cubs as the front office looks to bolster the roster before the July 31 deadline.
Cubs’ lefty relievers have been among the worst in baseball against same-handed batters. Austin Bloomberg writes why the Cubs need more than just Will Smith to fix the problem.
With trade deadline rumors heating up it’s worth examining if the Cubs pursuit of David Peralta would ultimately help the team.
While the Cubs offense as a whole has been inconsistent, it’s the lack of production at second base that deserves the most scrutiny. Austin Bloomberg explores both internal and external options as the trade deadline looms.
Bullpen relief is finally on its way to Wrigley as the Cubs sign Craig Kimbrel. Austin Bloomberg explores the signing and what it means for the Cubs.