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MLB Umps Force Cubs Pitcher to Ditch Glove with American Flag Patch

On Wednesday, a Major League Baseball umpire forced Chicago Cubs pitcher Luke Little to throw away his glove because it had a small American flag patch on one of his fingers. The decision was made as Little was preparing to pitch in the seventh inning of Chicago’s 4-3 win over the Houston Astros. However, when […]

Cubs steal run off apparent blown call in ninth inning vs. Rangers

Home plate umpire Chad Fairchild missed a foul ball in the ninth inning of Thursday’s game between the Rangers and the Cubs, nearly costing the Texans a win in the opener. Miles Mastrobuoni, with runners on first and second base at the top of the frame, appeared to foul the second pitch from closer Jose […]

Cubs’ Justin Steele exits with apparent Opening Day injury

The Cubs’ opening game turned into a disaster, with ace Justin Steele leaving midway through the fifth inning with an apparent injury. With one out and first base, Steele came off the mound to hit a bunt from Rangers center fielder Leody Taveras, but after taking a few steps, he picked up the ball, moved […]

Craig Counsell comfortable with Cubs after Brewers’ exit

Craig Counsell said he is “enjoying” and “challenging” his new job as Cubs manager. He has no regrets about choosing Chicago, but why would he? He manages a solid roster at a storied franchise and has a record five-year, $40 million contract. However, he and his agent, Barry Meister, were hopeful they could raise the […]

Signs $80 million Cubs contract with opt-out twists

Cody Bellinger was the logical option that emerged as a free agent destination, but he could test the market again after next season. The star outfielder and the Cubs have agreed to a three-year, $80 million contract with opt-outs in each of the first two years, paying him $30 million, $30 million and $20 million […]

Alaskan bear cubs found more than 3,600 miles away from home on a Florida road

Okaloosa County, Florida – Two Kodiak bear cubs, which are native to southern Alaska, were spotted wandering a rural road in Florida, captured on an Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputy’s body camera. Local residents reported the sighting to authorities on December 5, saying it was a sight they had never seen before. Their size and […]

Hector Neris signs with Cubs as Yankees lose another bullpen option

The Yankees' bullpen pitching options continue to dwindle for the 2024 season, as Hector Neris signed a one-year, $9 million contract with the Cubs. Confirmed by Jon Heyman of the Post. Saturday. ESPN report Neris' contract has a team option for 2025, but it becomes a player option after he plays 60 games. Heyman said […]