About

Covering the Chicago Cubs and MLB Rumors.

Founded Eli's MLB Rumors which became MLB Daily Dish. (2006-2011)
Conducted over 85 interviews with MLB players, prospects, agents, and executives.

Notable interviews include:
Torii Hunter, Angels
Curtis Granderson, Yankees
Justin Upton, Diamondbacks
Jay Bruce, Reds
Davis Price, Rays
Harold Reynolds, MLB Network
Kevin Towers, Diamondbacks GM
Mark Shapiro, Indians President
Billy Beane, A's GM
Brian Cashman, Yankees GM

Wrote for ChicagoNow's website Down on the Farm, covering the Cubs and White Sox top prospects. (2009)

Interviewed Cubs pitchers Randy Wells, Jose Ascaino, assistant GM Randy Bush, former Cubs prospect and Pirates pitcher Donnie Veal, among others.

Interviewed White Sox second baseman Gordon Beckham, current Padres pitcher Aaron Poreda, and pitcher John Danks, among others.

Covered four Winter Meetings in Nashville, Las Vegas, Indianapolis, and Orlando.

I can be reached at mlbrumors@gmail.com

Short List

  • Favorite Athletes

    Michael Jordan, Dennis Rodman, Kerry Wood, Ken Griffey Jr... the list goes on.

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Cubs, Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks, any National team.

  • Favorite Coaches

    Mike Scioscia

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Game 7 Diamondbacks-Yankees 2001 World Series

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    Cubs vs. Braves NLDS 2003 - Mark Prior vs. Greg Maddux

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    All-time wins record (MLB)

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Mays

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Unitas

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Jordan

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretzky

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Pele

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Federer

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Nicklaus

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Earnhardt

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    who?

  • ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Pac-12 or SEC?

    ACC and Big Ten

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  • Jason Parini posted 16 days ago

    Jason Parini

    Hey Eli, Take a look at this. I think most Cubs fans would appreciate this:
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1047412-you-know-youre-a-cubs-fan-if

  • Paul Swaney posted 989 days ago

    Paul Swaney

    Eli-
    When you have a minute, check out my latest slide show about upcoming milestones we should be seeing this season.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/190502-nine-baseball-milestones-on-the-horizon

  • Blaine Spence posted 994 days ago

    Blaine Spence

    Thought I would give The Relay for Life one more push before our big event Saturday. This one is a more in-depth look into the story of Dave Dravecky. Also posted a link for the Josiah Herring Funeral Fund!

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/186686-outreach-of-hope-the-dave-dravecky-story-relay-for-life-part-two

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/186833-please-donate-to-the-josiah-herring-funeral-fund

  • Griffin Cooper posted 999 days ago

    Griffin Cooper

    Hey Eli,

    There was a touching moment in the Mariners game last night, made possible by the best pitcher I've ever gotten to watch - Randy Johnson. Watching history unfold inspired to me take a look at his incredible career and count down his five best moments, in my eyes. If you get a chance, take a look at it, I'd appreciate it. Thanks a lot.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/182160-the-top-five-randy-johnson-moments

    -Griffin

  • Paul Swaney posted 1005 days ago

    Paul Swaney

    Eli-
    Jim Thome is about 3 seasons away from breaking a historic record held by Reggie Jackson. Please take a look when you have time. Thanks for any comments or feedback you may have.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/177330-being-unsuccessful-means-being-successful-all-time-striekout-leaders

  • Stephen Meyer posted 1017 days ago

    Stephen Meyer

    Hey Eli,

    Lou Gehrig has somehow been forgotten amongst the game’s immortals, even though he was possibly even more of a reason for the success of Ruth’s 1927 Yankees. Read about the quiet, forgotten leader of “Murderer’s Row,” Henry Lou Gehrig.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/167924-lou-gehrig-remembering-the-quiet-forgotten-leader-of-murderers-row?just_published=1

    Thanks in advance!

    -Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

  • Joel Koch posted 1232 days ago

    Joel Koch

    Hey, when you write your articles, stop false tagging. It's fairly annoying, since your articles are short anyway.

  • Adam Greuel posted 1285 days ago

    Adam Greuel

    Why are you just posting a whole bunch of old articles?

  • Molly Gray posted 1324 days ago

    Molly Gray

    Hey, I've noticed that you've written several articles about the Los Angeles Dodgers. I just wanted to introduce myself as the new Dodgers Community Leader. I look forward to reading your future articles about the Dodgers!

  • Jeff Allen posted 1333 days ago

    Jeff Allen

    Please refer or link me to the Columbus Dispatch article reporting that Aaron Harang could be trade bait. I check the Dispatch regularly and have never seen this report.

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