Chicago Cubs

The Major League debut for Chicago Cubs rookie Javier Baez did not start off well, but it ended just fine. After going hitless in his first five at bats, Baez came up in the top of the 12th at Coors Field and launched the game-winning home run (1), a solo shot  into the landscaped bullpen behind the right-center-field fence. Baez connected off…

As the trade deadline expired yesterday, it appeared that the Atlanta Braves would stand pat and not make any trades to try to improve their lineup, but right after the 4 PM eastern time deadline, the Braves made a trade with the Chicago Cubs. Atlanta Braves get:  James Russell: 44 G, 0-2, 3.51 ERA, 33.1 IP Emilio Bonifacio: 69 G, .279 AVG,…

A few years ago, the thought of David Price pitching for the Chicago Cubs would have thrilled all of Wrigleyville and Cub fans everywhere. Even today, Cub fans dream of having an ace of Price's caliber leading their rotation, and under the right circumstances, team president Theo Epstein and general manager Jed Hoyer would certainly have to do all…

Every year when the All-Star selections are final, the fans and managers forget a selected few that should have had a spot on the final roster. There are always those fan favorites that make it every year no matter their stats, and there are also some players that just flat out don't deserve it. Managers do have a tough decision to vote for the…