1. Chicago Cubs: Would Cubs Fans Accept U.S. Cellular as Home Field in 2013?

    A report from NBC 5 Chicago suggests that if the Chicago Cubs undergo a major overhaul of Wrigley Field, they would move their home games to U.S. Cellular Field, the home field of the White Sox ...

    Eli Greenspan Written by Eli Greenspan about 3 days ago 1,514 reads 12 comments

  2. Cubs Claim Adrian Cardenas, Blake Dewitt Designation Puzzling

    The Cubs made another intriguing move today claiming infielder Adrian Cardenas off waivers from the Athletics . The lefty hit .314 with 51 RBIs, 28 doubles, four triples, five home runs, 70 runs and a ...

    Eli Greenspan Written by Eli Greenspan about 11 days ago 1,956 reads 10 comments

  3. Chicago Cubs: 10 Reasons Yoenis Cespedes Is a Must-Sign for Theo Epstein

    Yoenis Cespedes remains at large. ESPN.com's Jim Bowden reports that he will travel to the United States soon and begin meeting with teams face to face. So it would seem he is still at least two weeks away from signing...

    Eli Greenspan Written by Eli Greenspan about 18 days ago 5,712 reads 8 comments

  4. Yoenis Cespedes: The Latest and Why the Chicago Cubs Are Perfect Fit

    Yoenis Cespedes is the most coveted international prospect this year. Teams are stockpiling information on the 26-year old Cuban and are beginning the early stages of negotiations...

    Eli Greenspan Written by Eli Greenspan about 23 days ago 3,681 reads 5 comments

  5. MLB Trade Rumors: Yoenis Cespedes Is a Free Agent

    UPDATE 2 (4:30 PM): MLB.com is now reporting teams have been informed that Yoenis Cespedes is a free agent. UPDATE: MLB .com is reporting today that Yoenis Cespedes is still awaiting free agency, contrary to previous reports...

    Eli Greenspan Written by Eli Greenspan about 24 days ago 886 reads 3 comments

  6. Prince Fielder Signs with Tigers: How the White Sox Offseason Looks Now

    With Prince Fielder signing a nine-year deal with the Tigers , it drastically changes the outlook in the AL Central...

    Eli Greenspan Written by Eli Greenspan about 25 days ago 1,425 reads 6 comments

  7. Yoenis Cespedes vs. Jorge Soler: Why Soler Is Best for the Cubs

    Baseball and government agencies intertwine when players of this magnitude are forced to seek US citizenship...

    Eli Greenspan Written by Eli Greenspan about 29 days ago 6,102 reads 12 comments

  8. 10 Potentially Awkward MLB Arbitration Cases

    Going through arbitration is probably the most difficult process as a front office and player. Both sides—the player reps and the team—present two figures and then argue to a third party why they think the player should earn that amount...

    Eli Greenspan Written by Eli Greenspan about 1 month ago 2,145 reads 4 comments

  9. MLB Rumors: Cubs Aggressively Pursuing Cuban Star Outfielder Yoenis Cespedes

    AP correspondent and ESPN Radio contributor Dionisio Soldevila reports via Twitter that Yoenis Cespedes has not received any formal offers—because he is not yet a free agent—but ...

    Eli Greenspan Written by Eli Greenspan about 1 month ago 5,859 reads 14 comments

  10. 2013 MLB Hall of Fame Class*: The Most Important Year for Cooperstown

    Next years Hall of Fame ballot will feature some of the greatest players in our generation. Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Sammy Sosa , Mike Piazza, Curt Schilling and Craig Biggio will all appear on the ballot for the first time...

    Eli Greenspan Written by Eli Greenspan about 1 month ago 911 reads 1 comments

  11. Jesus Montero Traded for Michael Pineda: 10 Most Shocking Moves of the Offseason

    The Yankees traded top prospect Jesus Montero and right-handed pitcher Hector Noesi to the Mariners for pitchers Michael Pineda and Jose Campos. It was a move that shocked the baseball world and sent ripples through the Internet community...

    Eli Greenspan Written by Eli Greenspan about 1 month ago 502 reads 0 comments

  12. MLB Breaking News: Chicago Cubs Re-Sign Kerry Wood to One-Year Deal

    Just as we all suspected . The Chicago Cubs and Kerry Wood reached an agreement in the minutes before the Cubs Convention's opening ceremonies, and announced the deal to an "insane ovation," according to Dave Kaplan via Twitter...

    Eli Greenspan Written by Eli Greenspan about 1 month ago 1,449 reads 5 comments

  13. Chicago Cubs Rumors: Cubs Holding off Announcing Kerry Wood Deal Until Friday?

    Ladies and Gentleman, let me warn you what you are about to read is simply my personal speculation on Wood returning to Chicago rumors . That being said, let's continue. Kerry Wood is the most popular Cub on the team maybe behind Starlin Castro...

    Eli Greenspan Written by Eli Greenspan about 1 month ago 2,714 reads 0 comments

  14. Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2012: 5 Reasons Lee Smith Got Screwed

    Another year, another Lee Smith Hall of Fame snub. When Lee Smith retired after 18 seasons in professional baseball, he was the all-time saves leader and one of the most feared pitchers in baseball...

    Eli Greenspan Written by Eli Greenspan about 1 month ago 1,803 reads 7 comments

  15. Chicago Cubs Rumors: The Wackiest Stories We've Heard This Offseason

    This was an offseason full of Cubs rumors lush with outlandish claims, ranging from Albert Pujols to Yu Darvish before the hot stove simmered and fans' expectations came back down to earth...

    Eli Greenspan Written by Eli Greenspan about 1 month ago 2,567 reads 6 comments

  16. Chicago Cubs vs. White Sox: Who Is the King of Chicago at Every Position?

    The Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox are both in similar phases of organization development. They have moved away from the idea of signing high-priced free agents in favor of bringing in organization depth and developing it for the parent club...

    Eli Greenspan Written by Eli Greenspan about 1 month ago 944 reads 1 comments

  17. Chicago Cubs Trade Carlos Zambrano and Cash to Miami Marlins for Chris Volstad

    ESPN Chicago's Bruce Levine is reporting that the Chicago Cubs will send Carlos Zambrano to the Miami Marlins for Marlins pitcher Chris Volstad...

    Eli Greenspan Written by Eli Greenspan about 1 month ago 59 reads 0 comments

  18. MLB Trade Rumors: Cubs Ask Yankees for Jesus Montero in Matt Garza Trade Talks

    Jack Curry of the YES Network is reporting via Twitter that the Cubs have asked for top catching prospect Jesus Montero, and either Dellin Betances or Manny Banuelos in exchange for Matt Garza ...

    Eli Greenspan Written by Eli Greenspan about 1 month ago 8,201 reads 7 comments

  19. Matt Garza Trade Rumors: Rangers Entering Mix for Coveted Ace?

    UPDATE (6:01 PM ET): The Red Sox acquired closer Andrew Bailey and the Rangers are left searching for pitching help. This could lead them to moving Neftali Feliz back to the closer role and stepping up pursuits for Matt Garza ...

    Eli Greenspan Written by Eli Greenspan about 1 month ago 2,924 reads 3 comments

  20. 2011 Fantasy Football: 10 Players That Changed Your Fantasy Season

    The 2011 fantasy football season is either wrapping up with the conclusion of Monday's Saints-Falcons game, or will be finishing up next week in the regular season finale. If next week is your championship week, good luck, it is going to be tough...

    Eli Greenspan Written by Eli Greenspan about 1 month ago 1,182 reads 2 comments

  21. Chicago Cubs Trade Rumors: 5 Reasons Matt Garza Trade Is a Huge Mistake

    Trading Matt Garza after one year with the Cubs would be a huge mistake that would come back to haunt the team. He is one of the best pitchers in baseball and his past numbers only reaffirm that notion...

    Eli Greenspan Written by Eli Greenspan about 1 month ago 2,931 reads 6 comments

  22. Gio Gonzalez Traded to Nationals: 5 Pitchers Teams Will Now Chase in Trade Talks

    The Washington Nationals and Oakland Athletics recently finalized a blockbuster deal that sends left-handed pitcher Gio Gonzalez to the Nationals in exchange for catcher Derek Norris and pitchers A...

    Eli Greenspan Written by Eli Greenspan about 1 month ago 4,069 reads 10 comments

  23. Breaking News: Cubs Agree in Principle to Sean Marshall Trade

    UPDATE: The Cubs have agreed in principle to the trade that will send Sean Marshall to the Reds for Travis Wood and two minor leaguers. The deal is expected to be announced Thursday...

    Eli Greenspan Written by Eli Greenspan about 1 month ago 1,585 reads 8 comments

  24. Cincinnati Reds Acquire Mat Latos: What Did They Give Up?

    Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com is reporting that the Padres have traded starting pitcher Mat Latos to the Cincinnati Reds for pitchers Edinson Volquez and Brad Boxberger, first baseman Yonder Alonso and catcher Yasmani Grandal...

    Eli Greenspan Written by Eli Greenspan about 2 months ago 195 reads 0 comments

  25. Prince Fielder Free Agent Rumors: The Latest and Why the Cubs Must Sign Him

    There is almost a sense of euphoria on the North Side these days. Despite coming off another embarrassing season in which the team's ace Carlos Zambrano was suspended and the highest paid player, Alfonso Soriano, hit just ...

    Eli Greenspan Written by Eli Greenspan about 2 months ago 1,440 reads 5 comments