Andy Martínez
@andy-martinez.bsky.social
Cubs writer for Marquee Sports Network
The Cubs are signing LHP Génesis Cabrera to a major-league contract, per sources.
Cabrera, 28, had a 3.52 ERA in 7.2 innings with the Mets before being DFA’d on May 24.
Cabrera, 28, had a 3.52 ERA in 7.2 innings with the Mets before being DFA’d on May 24.
May 28, 2025 at 4:16 AM
The Cubs are signing LHP Génesis Cabrera to a major-league contract, per sources.
Cabrera, 28, had a 3.52 ERA in 7.2 innings with the Mets before being DFA’d on May 24.
Cabrera, 28, had a 3.52 ERA in 7.2 innings with the Mets before being DFA’d on May 24.
#Cubs roster moves:
- Gage Workman DFA’d
- Nicky Lopez signed to a one-year major league deal
- Drew Pomeranz selected
- Gavin Hollowell optioned to Iowa
- Justin Steele transferred to 60-day IL
- Gage Workman DFA’d
- Nicky Lopez signed to a one-year major league deal
- Drew Pomeranz selected
- Gavin Hollowell optioned to Iowa
- Justin Steele transferred to 60-day IL
April 23, 2025 at 7:31 PM
#Cubs roster moves:
- Gage Workman DFA’d
- Nicky Lopez signed to a one-year major league deal
- Drew Pomeranz selected
- Gavin Hollowell optioned to Iowa
- Justin Steele transferred to 60-day IL
- Gage Workman DFA’d
- Nicky Lopez signed to a one-year major league deal
- Drew Pomeranz selected
- Gavin Hollowell optioned to Iowa
- Justin Steele transferred to 60-day IL
When spring training started in February, you probably wouldn't have had Carson Kelly as a top three acquisition for the Cubs.
Friday he showed why he's been arguably one of the best signings:
Friday he showed why he's been arguably one of the best signings:
Unheralded signing Carson Kelly's elite play is helping lift Cubs | Cubs News
Carson Kelly's signing wasn't a flashy one this winter, but as he showed on Friday he's been incredibly valuable to the Cubs in 2025.
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April 19, 2025 at 2:22 PM
When spring training started in February, you probably wouldn't have had Carson Kelly as a top three acquisition for the Cubs.
Friday he showed why he's been arguably one of the best signings:
Friday he showed why he's been arguably one of the best signings:
Quick ICYMI: At the start of the fifth, the Cubs led by 2.
At the start of the 9th, they lead by 2.
Not much has happened in between.
At the start of the 9th, they lead by 2.
Not much has happened in between.
April 18, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Quick ICYMI: At the start of the fifth, the Cubs led by 2.
At the start of the 9th, they lead by 2.
Not much has happened in between.
At the start of the 9th, they lead by 2.
Not much has happened in between.
I wasn't alive for the 23-22 game in 1979 – but this game at Wrigley today is just as wild.
(I'm sure @bastianmlb.bsky.social can fill me in on that game).
(I'm sure @bastianmlb.bsky.social can fill me in on that game).
April 18, 2025 at 9:18 PM
I wasn't alive for the 23-22 game in 1979 – but this game at Wrigley today is just as wild.
(I'm sure @bastianmlb.bsky.social can fill me in on that game).
(I'm sure @bastianmlb.bsky.social can fill me in on that game).
Colin Rea's final line: 4.2 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 5K on 69 pitches.
Another nice outing from the veteran against a solid lineup
Another nice outing from the veteran against a solid lineup
April 18, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Colin Rea's final line: 4.2 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 5K on 69 pitches.
Another nice outing from the veteran against a solid lineup
Another nice outing from the veteran against a solid lineup
Cubs optioned Luke Little and recalled Jordan Wicks from Triple-A
April 18, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Cubs optioned Luke Little and recalled Jordan Wicks from Triple-A
#Cubs made a series of roster moves on Tuesday, including optioning Matt Shaw to Iowa:
Cubs surprisingly send down top prospect amidst series of roster moves | Cubs News
The Cubs optioned top prospect Matt Shaw and right-hander Nate Pearson to Triple-A Iowa and placed Eli Morgan on the 15-day IL.
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April 15, 2025 at 11:00 PM
#Cubs made a series of roster moves on Tuesday, including optioning Matt Shaw to Iowa:
The Padres pitching staff is riding a crazy streak – can the Cubs' red-hot offense break it?
Cubs looking to end an incredible streak by Padres pitchers on Monday | Cubs News
The red-hot Cubs offense will go up against the stingy San Diego Padres pitching staff that is riding an incredible scoreless innings streak.
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April 15, 2025 at 1:01 AM
The Padres pitching staff is riding a crazy streak – can the Cubs' red-hot offense break it?
Three takeaways from the Cubs' 4-2 win that clinches a series win over the Dodgers:
What we learned as Cubs take three-game series over Dodgers in LA | Cubs News
Andy Martínez provides his three takeaways as the Cubs beat the Dodgers 4-2 to take a three-game set in Los Angeles.
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April 14, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Three takeaways from the Cubs' 4-2 win that clinches a series win over the Dodgers:
Three takeaways from the Cubs' series finale against the Rangers:
What we learned as Cubs drop series finale vs. Rangers 6-2 | Cubs News
Andy Martínez gives us his three takeaways from the Cubs' series finale against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday.
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April 9, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Three takeaways from the Cubs' series finale against the Rangers:
What comes next for the Cubs after placing Justin Steele on the 15-day IL?
What comes next after the Cubs place Justin Steele on 15-day IL | Cubs News
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele was placed on the 15-day IL with left elbow tendinitis.
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April 9, 2025 at 5:28 PM
What comes next for the Cubs after placing Justin Steele on the 15-day IL?
Dansby Swanson wasn't entirely himself in 2024 – now he's showcasing what he can bring to the Cubs' offense:
Can healthy Dansby Swanson be X-Factor for Cubs offense in 2025? | Cubs News
A healthy Dansby Swanson is showcasing what an X-factor he can be in the middle of the Cubs lineup, like he did in Tuesday night's win.
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April 9, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Dansby Swanson wasn't entirely himself in 2024 – now he's showcasing what he can bring to the Cubs' offense:
It was a seven-run win, but Jon Berti's third inning sequence highlighted the team's budding identity: baserunning prowess.
An underrated moment that highlights Cubs' offensive identity, speed | Cubs News
Jon Berti's third inning sequence might be overlooked at the end of the year, but it showcase's the team's aggressiveness on the basepaths.
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April 8, 2025 at 4:06 AM
It was a seven-run win, but Jon Berti's third inning sequence highlighted the team's budding identity: baserunning prowess.
Does Vlad. Jr.'s deal with Toronto impact Kyle Tucker, Cubs?
“It was what he wanted to do and I’m sure he loves playing in Toronto and everything. That’s great for him, but everyone’s a little different. Right now, I’m here to play this year and play for the Cubs."
“It was what he wanted to do and I’m sure he loves playing in Toronto and everything. That’s great for him, but everyone’s a little different. Right now, I’m here to play this year and play for the Cubs."
Could Vlad Jr.'s deal with Blue Jays impact Kyle Tucker-Cubs talks?
Blue Jays superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr. agreed to a 14-year, $500 million contract on Monday – could that impact Cubs' star Kyle Tucker?
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April 7, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Does Vlad. Jr.'s deal with Toronto impact Kyle Tucker, Cubs?
“It was what he wanted to do and I’m sure he loves playing in Toronto and everything. That’s great for him, but everyone’s a little different. Right now, I’m here to play this year and play for the Cubs."
“It was what he wanted to do and I’m sure he loves playing in Toronto and everything. That’s great for him, but everyone’s a little different. Right now, I’m here to play this year and play for the Cubs."
Justin Turner's error in the 9th was costly, but two other moments stick out in the Cubs' loss to the Padres on Sunday:
Three things that went wrong in Cubs' missed chance to sweep Padres
The Cubs had a chance to sweep the Padres – but they'll rue three opportunities that ended up costing them in an 8-7 loss at Wrigley Field.
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April 6, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Justin Turner's error in the 9th was costly, but two other moments stick out in the Cubs' loss to the Padres on Sunday:
Ian Happ's incredible, 7th inning catch was the cherry on top of his milestone day.
"I’m so proud to be a Cub and I think that that short list of three is really cool.”
"I’m so proud to be a Cub and I think that that short list of three is really cool.”
Cubs outfielder's jaw-dropping catch is cherry on top of unforgettable day
Ian Happ's memorable catch in the seventh inning of Saturday's 7-1 win was the cherry on top of a historic day for the homegrown left fielder.
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April 5, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Ian Happ's incredible, 7th inning catch was the cherry on top of his milestone day.
"I’m so proud to be a Cub and I think that that short list of three is really cool.”
"I’m so proud to be a Cub and I think that that short list of three is really cool.”
The Cubs commemorated Ian Happ’s 1,000th career game with a jersey signed by his teammates:
April 5, 2025 at 10:02 PM
The Cubs commemorated Ian Happ’s 1,000th career game with a jersey signed by his teammates:
The Cubs are seeing their team identity take shape -- and it's already led to extra runs:
Cubs have their 2025 team identity – and it's already led to wins
The Chicago Cubs have showcased their team identity early on this season – and it's already led to three wins in 2025.
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April 4, 2025 at 10:48 PM
The Cubs are seeing their team identity take shape -- and it's already led to extra runs:
From the Cubs' postgame notes:
Ryan Pressly has converted save opportunities in 3 straight outings.
Ryan Pressly has converted save opportunities in 3 straight outings.
April 4, 2025 at 9:49 PM
From the Cubs' postgame notes:
Ryan Pressly has converted save opportunities in 3 straight outings.
Ryan Pressly has converted save opportunities in 3 straight outings.
The Cubs hand the Padres their first loss of the season.
Three takeaways from the home opener at Wrigley Field:
Three takeaways from the home opener at Wrigley Field:
What we learned as Cubs hand Padres first loss of 2025 in home opener
Andy Martínez gives his three takeaways as the Chicago Cubs open up their home slate with a win over the previously undefeated San Diego Padres.
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April 4, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The Cubs hand the Padres their first loss of the season.
Three takeaways from the home opener at Wrigley Field:
Three takeaways from the home opener at Wrigley Field:
Three takeaways as the Cubs pick up their first sweep of the season:
What we learned as Cubs pick up first series sweep, move over .500 | Cubs News
Andy Martínez delivers his three takeaways as the Cubs swept the Athletics 10-2, outscoring the A's 35-9 in the three-game set.
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April 2, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Three takeaways as the Cubs pick up their first sweep of the season:
On a historic night, Colin Rea's performance might go unheralded – but not by his team.
"Big for the boys and ride it into tomorrow.”
"Big for the boys and ride it into tomorrow.”
How unheralded performance from Cubs pitcher was 'big for the boys' | Cubs News
Cubs pitcher Colin Rea's three-inning save in a blowout is an under-appreciated outing that helped reset their bullpen early on in the season.
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April 1, 2025 at 1:36 PM
On a historic night, Colin Rea's performance might go unheralded – but not by his team.
"Big for the boys and ride it into tomorrow.”
"Big for the boys and ride it into tomorrow.”