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August 6, 2025 at 3:25 AM
I'll never understand how some folks pretend to know the interworkings of the Cubs FO. A lot of narratives getting created to try to find scapegoats. All just guesses.
August 6, 2025 at 2:51 AM
I'll never understand how some folks pretend to know the interworkings of the Cubs FO. A lot of narratives getting created to try to find scapegoats. All just guesses.
Turns out pitching in a better park with a better defense really helps…
Nick Pivetta
2023-2024
22.8% K-BB (5th among all SP min 250 IP)
Red Sox Defense
2023-2024
-69 OAA (last in MLB)
Fenway Park
2023-2024
Park Factor 106 (second best hitters park in MLB)
2023-2024
22.8% K-BB (5th among all SP min 250 IP)
Red Sox Defense
2023-2024
-69 OAA (last in MLB)
Fenway Park
2023-2024
Park Factor 106 (second best hitters park in MLB)
July 17, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Turns out pitching in a better park with a better defense really helps…
Cubs 2024 Opening Day Bullpen
Who is still in the organization?
Almonte ❌
Alzolay ❌
Cuas ❌
Leiter Jr. ❌
Little
Merryweather
Neris ❌
Smyly ❌
Who is still in the organization?
Almonte ❌
Alzolay ❌
Cuas ❌
Leiter Jr. ❌
Little
Merryweather
Neris ❌
Smyly ❌
February 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Cubs 2024 Opening Day Bullpen
Who is still in the organization?
Almonte ❌
Alzolay ❌
Cuas ❌
Leiter Jr. ❌
Little
Merryweather
Neris ❌
Smyly ❌
Who is still in the organization?
Almonte ❌
Alzolay ❌
Cuas ❌
Leiter Jr. ❌
Little
Merryweather
Neris ❌
Smyly ❌
I would like for the Cubs to trade for the full rights to Gage Workman
Per @feinsand.bsky.social:
Cubs have agreed to a 1-year deal with Jon Berti, per Feinsand’s sources. Berti gets $2M base, plus $1.3M in incentives. Boosts Chicago’s bench.
Cubs have agreed to a 1-year deal with Jon Berti, per Feinsand’s sources. Berti gets $2M base, plus $1.3M in incentives. Boosts Chicago’s bench.
January 23, 2025 at 3:33 AM
I would like for the Cubs to trade for the full rights to Gage Workman
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Mike Sweeney adding to the Ichiro mythology
January 23, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Mike Sweeney adding to the Ichiro mythology
Nick Pivetta
2023-2024
22.8% K-BB (5th among all SP min 250 IP)
Red Sox Defense
2023-2024
-69 OAA (last in MLB)
Fenway Park
2023-2024
Park Factor 106 (second best hitters park in MLB)
2023-2024
22.8% K-BB (5th among all SP min 250 IP)
Red Sox Defense
2023-2024
-69 OAA (last in MLB)
Fenway Park
2023-2024
Park Factor 106 (second best hitters park in MLB)
January 14, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Nick Pivetta
2023-2024
22.8% K-BB (5th among all SP min 250 IP)
Red Sox Defense
2023-2024
-69 OAA (last in MLB)
Fenway Park
2023-2024
Park Factor 106 (second best hitters park in MLB)
2023-2024
22.8% K-BB (5th among all SP min 250 IP)
Red Sox Defense
2023-2024
-69 OAA (last in MLB)
Fenway Park
2023-2024
Park Factor 106 (second best hitters park in MLB)
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Saw a super misleading year-over-year payrolls graphic circulating on Twitter, so I made my own that I find to be far better. Still money left to be spent just to equal last year but not, like, $500M.
This is "real" payroll, not CBT payroll:
This is "real" payroll, not CBT payroll:
January 12, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Saw a super misleading year-over-year payrolls graphic circulating on Twitter, so I made my own that I find to be far better. Still money left to be spent just to equal last year but not, like, $500M.
This is "real" payroll, not CBT payroll:
This is "real" payroll, not CBT payroll:
I get Alexander Canario is out of options, but quick case for him – he can play all three OF spots, slugged .597 against LHP last year, and is OPSing .955 in the DOWL right now. Elite level bat speed on limited data. 37 HR season in '22 before he got hurt. Yes, high K but average o-swing and high BB
January 2, 2025 at 10:30 PM
I get Alexander Canario is out of options, but quick case for him – he can play all three OF spots, slugged .597 against LHP last year, and is OPSing .955 in the DOWL right now. Elite level bat speed on limited data. 37 HR season in '22 before he got hurt. Yes, high K but average o-swing and high BB
Nice to see more positive reports on Matt Shaw's defense
December 20, 2024 at 2:52 PM
Nice to see more positive reports on Matt Shaw's defense
PCA 7th 👀
Hey, one more Baseball Savant Statcast release before we hit the road for 2024.
Base stealing value for runners. (This was already there for C and P.)
baseballsavant.mlb.com/leaderboard/...
So now there's
- Baserunning Run Value, split into
- value on SB
- value on running the bases
Base stealing value for runners. (This was already there for C and P.)
baseballsavant.mlb.com/leaderboard/...
So now there's
- Baserunning Run Value, split into
- value on SB
- value on running the bases
December 16, 2024 at 7:42 PM
PCA 7th 👀
Really coming around to the idea of trading for Jesús Luzardo. The acquisition cost is reasonable and the Cubs have a ton of SP depth to ease his innings (Boyd's too).
The fastball was one of the most valuable pitches in '23. If he struggles as SP in '25, there's big RP upside for '26.
The fastball was one of the most valuable pitches in '23. If he struggles as SP in '25, there's big RP upside for '26.
December 15, 2024 at 8:55 PM
Really coming around to the idea of trading for Jesús Luzardo. The acquisition cost is reasonable and the Cubs have a ton of SP depth to ease his innings (Boyd's too).
The fastball was one of the most valuable pitches in '23. If he struggles as SP in '25, there's big RP upside for '26.
The fastball was one of the most valuable pitches in '23. If he struggles as SP in '25, there's big RP upside for '26.
I'm told Cubs were one of the 30 finalists for Juan Soto
Breaking: Juan Soto to the Mets. $765M. 15 years.
December 9, 2024 at 3:22 AM
I'm told Cubs were one of the 30 finalists for Juan Soto
The Golden At-Bat but it's like The Golden Bachelor. Every old ass team owner has to take an at-bat every game.
December 4, 2024 at 10:11 PM
The Golden At-Bat but it's like The Golden Bachelor. Every old ass team owner has to take an at-bat every game.
Cubs fans don’t seem to like Crochet and you have to wonder how much of it is hatred for the Sox. Health and only two years of control are valid concerns but the pitcher is awesome and some are pretending he isn’t.
December 4, 2024 at 1:31 PM
Cubs fans don’t seem to like Crochet and you have to wonder how much of it is hatred for the Sox. Health and only two years of control are valid concerns but the pitcher is awesome and some are pretending he isn’t.
I like how Matthew Boyd switched up his pitch mix once he landed in CLE.
-Heavy FF, CH against RHB (11.6% less SL than '23)
-SL, SI, FF much more even against LHB (used to be predominantly SL). Only gave up 4 hits in 31 PA. SL spin rate at career high
-Heavy FF, CH against RHB (11.6% less SL than '23)
-SL, SI, FF much more even against LHB (used to be predominantly SL). Only gave up 4 hits in 31 PA. SL spin rate at career high
December 2, 2024 at 10:15 PM
I like how Matthew Boyd switched up his pitch mix once he landed in CLE.
-Heavy FF, CH against RHB (11.6% less SL than '23)
-SL, SI, FF much more even against LHB (used to be predominantly SL). Only gave up 4 hits in 31 PA. SL spin rate at career high
-Heavy FF, CH against RHB (11.6% less SL than '23)
-SL, SI, FF much more even against LHB (used to be predominantly SL). Only gave up 4 hits in 31 PA. SL spin rate at career high
Jed, the city needs a boost today. Make moves
November 29, 2024 at 4:28 PM
Jed, the city needs a boost today. Make moves
Cubs FO did a nice job building a high floor at almost every position. The problem is that the ceiling is way too low.
To get from good to great would likely require trading established pieces to create more flexibility and increase the potential of the roster. Easier said than done.
To get from good to great would likely require trading established pieces to create more flexibility and increase the potential of the roster. Easier said than done.
Here’s how I see an Opening Day projection for the Cubs top 3 levels after this week’s roster deadlines. Optimistic some of our injured dudes will actually make it back in time, adding extra depth to the mix. Still quite a bit of work for JedHawk to make the MLB team playoff caliber.
November 24, 2024 at 3:08 PM
Cubs FO did a nice job building a high floor at almost every position. The problem is that the ceiling is way too low.
To get from good to great would likely require trading established pieces to create more flexibility and increase the potential of the roster. Easier said than done.
To get from good to great would likely require trading established pieces to create more flexibility and increase the potential of the roster. Easier said than done.
I know Finnegan seems like a low risk addition, but I don't think I can stomach a 1.3 WHIP with a below average K%. Not to mention nearly 50% hard hit rates last two seasons. Scary
November 23, 2024 at 5:36 PM
I know Finnegan seems like a low risk addition, but I don't think I can stomach a 1.3 WHIP with a below average K%. Not to mention nearly 50% hard hit rates last two seasons. Scary
If you told me Sebastian Walcott is the No.1 prospect right now I wouldn't argue
November 22, 2024 at 12:25 AM
If you told me Sebastian Walcott is the No.1 prospect right now I wouldn't argue
Cubs should roll the dice on Spencer Turnbull on a one-year deal
Good:
As a starter last year 35.1 IP 1.78 ERA 38 SO
Added an awesome sweeper that gets whiffs at 30%
RP experience
Cheap
Bad:
🚑 Throws ~50 innings a year until he's inevitably injured
Good:
As a starter last year 35.1 IP 1.78 ERA 38 SO
Added an awesome sweeper that gets whiffs at 30%
RP experience
Cheap
Bad:
🚑 Throws ~50 innings a year until he's inevitably injured
November 21, 2024 at 1:20 PM
Cubs should roll the dice on Spencer Turnbull on a one-year deal
Good:
As a starter last year 35.1 IP 1.78 ERA 38 SO
Added an awesome sweeper that gets whiffs at 30%
RP experience
Cheap
Bad:
🚑 Throws ~50 innings a year until he's inevitably injured
Good:
As a starter last year 35.1 IP 1.78 ERA 38 SO
Added an awesome sweeper that gets whiffs at 30%
RP experience
Cheap
Bad:
🚑 Throws ~50 innings a year until he's inevitably injured
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Weird little thing I just found. There were 4 Triple-A SP with above-average stuff & location numbers that didn't hit the big leagues last year. The Cubs had three of them. Cade Horton & Brandon Birdsell are still there. Looks like Riley Thompson is an MiLB FA, might get picked up on that alone.
November 20, 2024 at 11:03 PM
Weird little thing I just found. There were 4 Triple-A SP with above-average stuff & location numbers that didn't hit the big leagues last year. The Cubs had three of them. Cade Horton & Brandon Birdsell are still there. Looks like Riley Thompson is an MiLB FA, might get picked up on that alone.
Jed had an extra cup of coffee today
November 20, 2024 at 9:02 PM
Jed had an extra cup of coffee today
Agreed here. Big jump in LOB 2023 to 24, big drop in HR/FB. Living in the 5th-7th inning last two seasons.
But also two straight seasons being elite in limiting hard contact and getting chases out of the zone.
But also two straight seasons being elite in limiting hard contact and getting chases out of the zone.
Morgan is a solid add.
I'd ignore the 1.93 ERA when projecting him for next year, but he's a quality veteran that gives the Cubs more reliability in the middle and high-leverage innings.
It was important to add an arm or two like that with all of the youth involved.
I'd ignore the 1.93 ERA when projecting him for next year, but he's a quality veteran that gives the Cubs more reliability in the middle and high-leverage innings.
It was important to add an arm or two like that with all of the youth involved.
November 20, 2024 at 7:26 PM
Agreed here. Big jump in LOB 2023 to 24, big drop in HR/FB. Living in the 5th-7th inning last two seasons.
But also two straight seasons being elite in limiting hard contact and getting chases out of the zone.
But also two straight seasons being elite in limiting hard contact and getting chases out of the zone.
Usually I am shocked to learn a player is older than Juan Soto, but finding out Isaac Paredes is younger than him caught me by surprise
November 19, 2024 at 6:52 PM
Usually I am shocked to learn a player is older than Juan Soto, but finding out Isaac Paredes is younger than him caught me by surprise