2 things for that to happen:
1) Steele comes back sometime during July looking at least 85% of his previous form.
2) Trade for a starter that would at least fit in the #3 slot.
Chicago Cubs 2026
1) Steele comes back sometime during July looking at least 85% of his previous form.
2) Trade for a starter that would at least fit in the #3 slot.
Home plate ump had a rough top of the 9th tonight with the PCA run being called out, then calling a foul tip on Seiya on a pitch that was 6 inches from his bat.
All that said, Cubs look like they're having fun out there.
All that said, Cubs look like they're having fun out there.
That's two. Back in second place.
KBLEE
- Montgomery, IL
Seems like it's been a minute since we've seen it, but its a veteran group. They see the big picture.
Good to see Rea get back to hitting his spots. He's been fighting it lately.
Should have Boyd back within a couple of weeks, barring a set back at AAA. Hopefully, he can catch a break and settle back in.
Not sure how much we can bank on Steele being a big addition for the second half. Sounds like Jed still anticipates him being back at some point, but he's still a couple weeks from even trying to throw a baseball...
Jaxon Wiggins is throwing bullpens, but not simulated games. Sounds like they are going to be extremely careful with him. Unless things go wildly well, he may not be with us either until rosters expand. He's still got some things to prove at AAA.
They are going to have to make a move, if they expect to make the playoffs and try to make a run.
Schedule softens a bit for the next few weeks. Gotta bank some wins.
Illiniaaron
- Geneseo, IL
Between Monday and June 25, they have three with the A's, six with the Giants, six with the Rockies, three with Toronto, and four with the Mets before they visit Milwaukee. Time to make some hay.
Just when we need him to step up, it's great to see Shota rounding into his 2nd half of 2025 unpitchable form.
Can't we find a space on the IL for Maton?
Can't we find a space on the IL for Maton?
Illiniaaron
- Geneseo, IL
Another bad loss, another bad outing for Imanaga, another poor relief job from Maton. They are already seven games behind Milwaukee in the loss column.
Illiniaaron
- Geneseo, IL
I don’t think the chances of #1 are very high.
bdutts
- Houston, Texas
I’d prefer a release but whatever gets him off the roster…
Contract details
- 2026 base salary: $5,500,000
- 2027 base salary: $6,000,000
- 2028 club option: $8,500,000, with a $3,000,000 buyout
- Performance incentives:
- 2026 & 2027: $125,000 each for 40 and 50 games pitched
- 2028: $250,000 each for 40 and 50 games pitched
bdutts
- Houston, Texas
I think he was on base 5 times.
The kid that tried to throw the ball back just absolutely spiked it. That was pretty funny
And Hunter Harvey signed a one year $6 MIL contract but at least he's not hurting the club other than taking up salary cap space.Contract details
- 2026 base salary: $5,500,000
- 2027 base salary: $6,000,000
- 2028 club option: $8,500,000, with a $3,000,000 buyout
- Performance incentives:
- 2026 & 2027: $125,000 each for 40 and 50 games pitched
- 2028: $250,000 each for 40 and 50 games pitched
Question on these contracts for the 2027 season. If there's a strike (I'm sure we all know that, at least, part of the season will be washed away)......is that portion of the contract void if there's no baseball? In Maton's case, is what he's owed in 2027 washed away(or prorated) and we move right to the club option in 2028? For the free agents, I know they can't sign contracts, so they're screwed. How about guys like Soto, Ohtani, etc.? Are they just out $70M if the season gets washed away completely?
can someone explain the usage of Alexander & not Armstrong in that x post ?