Tony Andracki
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The Cubs added more intrigue to the Matt Shaw situation Sunday...
Top prospect Matt Shaw expected to rejoin Cubs in majors 'soon' | Cubs News
Could we see Matt Shaw in the majors again soon? The Cubs added more intrigue to the situation Sunday afternoon.
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May 18, 2025 at 7:06 PM
The Cubs added more intrigue to the Matt Shaw situation Sunday...
Jed Hoyer points to these 3 players as big wins for the Cubs' acquisition team/pro scouting department this season:
Jed Hoyer reveals the big acquisition 'win' for Cubs in offseason | Cubs News
Jed Hoyer joined the Marquee broadcast Saturday and highlighted some of the team's under-the-radar acquisitions in the offseason.
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May 18, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Jed Hoyer points to these 3 players as big wins for the Cubs' acquisition team/pro scouting department this season:
The Cubs are without Justin Steele and Shota Imanaga right now. But it's their other lefty - the one flying under the radar - who has stepped up to stabilize this starting rotation.
On what Matthew Boyd has brought to the Cubs:
On what Matthew Boyd has brought to the Cubs:
The stabilizer: Matthew Boyd has been under-the-radar key for Cubs | Cubs News
With both aces on the IL, the Cubs have needed somebody to step up in the rotation. Enter Matthew Boyd, the unheralded offseason signing.
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May 17, 2025 at 10:37 PM
The Cubs are without Justin Steele and Shota Imanaga right now. But it's their other lefty - the one flying under the radar - who has stepped up to stabilize this starting rotation.
On what Matthew Boyd has brought to the Cubs:
On what Matthew Boyd has brought to the Cubs:
"There are few things in our sport more fun to watch than a guy that’s a top-of-the-scale athlete play baseball."
Jed Hoyer joined the @watchmarquee.bsky.social broadcast and weighed in on the star power of Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker:
Jed Hoyer joined the @watchmarquee.bsky.social broadcast and weighed in on the star power of Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker:
Cubs' Jed Hoyer weighs in on star power of PCA, Kyle Tucker | Cubs News
Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker have formed a dynamic duo in the Cubs lineup this year, making the front office look good in the process.
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May 17, 2025 at 8:20 PM
"There are few things in our sport more fun to watch than a guy that’s a top-of-the-scale athlete play baseball."
Jed Hoyer joined the @watchmarquee.bsky.social broadcast and weighed in on the star power of Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker:
Jed Hoyer joined the @watchmarquee.bsky.social broadcast and weighed in on the star power of Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker:
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PCA is currently up to 2.8 fWAR -- first in the NL and second in MLB to Aaron Judge: www.fangraphs.com/leaders/majo...
Major League Leaderboards - 2025 - Batting | FanGraphs Baseball
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May 16, 2025 at 9:06 PM
PCA is currently up to 2.8 fWAR -- first in the NL and second in MLB to Aaron Judge: www.fangraphs.com/leaders/majo...
Pete Crow-Armstrong made history during his monster performance against the White Sox on a picture-perfect day at Wrigley Field.
"Every time he comes up to the plate, you know something awesome might happen."
"Every time he comes up to the plate, you know something awesome might happen."
'It's fun to watch': Cubs react to Pete Crow-Armstrong's breakout season | Cubs News
Pete Crow-Armstrong made history as he powered the Cubs to victory over the White Sox Friday at Wrigley Field.
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May 16, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Pete Crow-Armstrong made history during his monster performance against the White Sox on a picture-perfect day at Wrigley Field.
"Every time he comes up to the plate, you know something awesome might happen."
"Every time he comes up to the plate, you know something awesome might happen."
Nicodamus?
Nico Hoerner daydreamed about a Cubs walk-off well before it actually happened -- and then scored the winning run on his 28th birthday.
Nico Hoerner daydreamed about a Cubs walk-off well before it actually happened -- and then scored the winning run on his 28th birthday.
Nicodamus? Hoerner visualized Cubs' walk-off win before it happened
Credit Wrigley Field and Cubs fans with the assist in Tuesday night's thrilling come-from-behind, walk-off win over the Marlins.
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May 14, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Nicodamus?
Nico Hoerner daydreamed about a Cubs walk-off well before it actually happened -- and then scored the winning run on his 28th birthday.
Nico Hoerner daydreamed about a Cubs walk-off well before it actually happened -- and then scored the winning run on his 28th birthday.
The Cubs top prospect has a singular goal during his first taste of the major leagues.
"To stay here in 'The Show.'"
More on Ballesteros:
"To stay here in 'The Show.'"
More on Ballesteros:
Cubs rookie Moisés Ballesteros has clear goal for his time in majors | Cubs News
Moisés Ballesteros displayed his quiet confidence before his MLB debut and explained what he hopes to accomplish in Chicago.
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May 14, 2025 at 12:46 AM
The Cubs top prospect has a singular goal during his first taste of the major leagues.
"To stay here in 'The Show.'"
More on Ballesteros:
"To stay here in 'The Show.'"
More on Ballesteros:
The Cubs need a starter for Saturday's game against the Mets.
Here's how they're approaching the situation:
Here's how they're approaching the situation:
How Cubs are approaching pitching plan for weekend series vs. Mets | Cubs News
The Cubs have several options to fill Shota Imanaga's spot in the rotation against the Mets, and they're evaluating all possible paths.
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May 7, 2025 at 10:34 PM
The Cubs need a starter for Saturday's game against the Mets.
Here's how they're approaching the situation:
Here's how they're approaching the situation:
Breathe a sigh of relief, Cubs Nation.
A positive update on Shota Imanaga:
A positive update on Shota Imanaga:
Cubs avoid nightmare scenario after Shota Imanaga exits game
Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga was taken out of Tuesday's game in the sixth inning with an apparent injury that later was revealed to be leg cramps.
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April 30, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Breathe a sigh of relief, Cubs Nation.
A positive update on Shota Imanaga:
A positive update on Shota Imanaga:
The Cubs made a flurry of roster moves before Wednesday's game, including designating infielder Gage Workman for assignment and signing a pair of familiar names.
More fr. @andy-martinez.bsky.social:
More fr. @andy-martinez.bsky.social:
Cubs part ways with young infielder, reunite with two familiar faces | Cubs News
The Cubs made a handful of roster moves on Wednesday, including designating Gage Workman for assignment and signing a pair of familiar faces.
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April 23, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The Cubs made a flurry of roster moves before Wednesday's game, including designating infielder Gage Workman for assignment and signing a pair of familiar names.
More fr. @andy-martinez.bsky.social:
More fr. @andy-martinez.bsky.social:
How many wins will the Cubs end up with in 2025?
We make our predictions:
We make our predictions:
Predicting Cubs win total in 2025
How many games will the Cubs win? Our Cubs Weekly Podcast panel answers that question ahead of the U.S. season opener.
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March 24, 2025 at 3:23 PM
How many wins will the Cubs end up with in 2025?
We make our predictions:
We make our predictions:
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On the latest edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast, @tonyandracki23.bsky.social, @lancebroz.bsky.social, Elise Menaker and I make some bold predictions.
An NL MVP? FIVE Gold Glovers? PCA MVP votes?
An NL MVP? FIVE Gold Glovers? PCA MVP votes?
Dishing out bold predictions for 2025 Cubs season, including NL MVP? | Chicago Cubs News
Could the Cubs have five Gold Glovers and the NL MVP on their roster? The Cubs Weekly Podcast hands out their bold predictions for the season.
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March 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM
On the latest edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast, @tonyandracki23.bsky.social, @lancebroz.bsky.social, Elise Menaker and I make some bold predictions.
An NL MVP? FIVE Gold Glovers? PCA MVP votes?
An NL MVP? FIVE Gold Glovers? PCA MVP votes?
Super rare to see back-to-back walks from Shota Imanaga in the 2nd inning.
Imanaga had only 2 walks total in his first 4 starts in 2024.
Imanaga had only 2 walks total in his first 4 starts in 2024.
March 18, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Super rare to see back-to-back walks from Shota Imanaga in the 2nd inning.
Imanaga had only 2 walks total in his first 4 starts in 2024.
Imanaga had only 2 walks total in his first 4 starts in 2024.
It's a HUGE week for two of the Cubs' most important players:
@andy-martinez.bsky.social on what Tokyo Series means for Shota Imanaga and Seiya Suzuki
@andy-martinez.bsky.social on what Tokyo Series means for Shota Imanaga and Seiya Suzuki
What Tokyo Series means for Cubs players Shota Imanaga, Seiya Suzuki
When Shota Imanaga, Seiya Suzuki and the Cubs take the field on Tuesday for Opening Day, it'll be a day with a lot of significance to the pair.
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March 17, 2025 at 11:40 PM
It's a HUGE week for two of the Cubs' most important players:
@andy-martinez.bsky.social on what Tokyo Series means for Shota Imanaga and Seiya Suzuki
@andy-martinez.bsky.social on what Tokyo Series means for Shota Imanaga and Seiya Suzuki
Moisés Ballesteros, Kevin Alcántara and other Cubs top prospects put on a show in Spring Breakout game:
Cubs fans might have had lineup preview against Hanshin Tigers | Cubs News
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell might have given fans a sneak peek at his lineup in their loss to the Hanshin Tigers.
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March 16, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Moisés Ballesteros, Kevin Alcántara and other Cubs top prospects put on a show in Spring Breakout game:
"Nothing is off the table with Matt."
The latest on injured Cubs prospect Matt Shaw:
The latest on injured Cubs prospect Matt Shaw:
The latest on injured Cubs prospect Matt Shaw | Chicago Cubs News
Cubs manager Craig Counsell and top prospect Matt Shaw provided an update and timeline to return for the infielder after a left oblique injury.
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February 28, 2025 at 2:37 PM
"Nothing is off the table with Matt."
The latest on injured Cubs prospect Matt Shaw:
The latest on injured Cubs prospect Matt Shaw:
Sammy Sosa was doling out advice at Cubs camp yesterday.
One player took one of those tips into the game...and promptly homered.
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One player took one of those tips into the game...and promptly homered.
More from @andy-martinez.bsky.social:
How Sammy Sosa provided an instant impact at Cubs camp | Chicago Cubs News
Former Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa offered some advice to Vidal Bruján and it instantly provided results for the infielder.
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February 26, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Sammy Sosa was doling out advice at Cubs camp yesterday.
One player took one of those tips into the game...and promptly homered.
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One player took one of those tips into the game...and promptly homered.
More from @andy-martinez.bsky.social:
"I definitely think I have something to prove this spring and this year as a whole."
@andy-martinez.bsky.social with more on Jordan Wicks' approach in Cubs camp this spring:
@andy-martinez.bsky.social with more on Jordan Wicks' approach in Cubs camp this spring:
Cubs pitcher Jordan Wicks ready to show who he is after offseason routine changes | Chicago Cubs News
Cubs young pitcher Jordan Wicks is determined to prove that 2024 was an aberration and he is ready to show what he can do in 2025.
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February 22, 2025 at 2:37 PM
"I definitely think I have something to prove this spring and this year as a whole."
@andy-martinez.bsky.social with more on Jordan Wicks' approach in Cubs camp this spring:
@andy-martinez.bsky.social with more on Jordan Wicks' approach in Cubs camp this spring:
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A look at PCA’s new number.
More on the basketball shot that netted him the digit change:
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More on the basketball shot that netted him the digit change:
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February 21, 2025 at 7:25 PM
A look at PCA’s new number.
More on the basketball shot that netted him the digit change:
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More on the basketball shot that netted him the digit change:
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The Cubs are parting ways with Alexander Canario to create room on the roster for Justin Turner:
Cubs part ways with outfield prospect to clear roster space for Justin Turner | Chicago Cubs News
The Cubs designated young outfielder Alexander Canario for assignment Thursday to make room on the roster for Justin Turner.
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February 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The Cubs are parting ways with Alexander Canario to create room on the roster for Justin Turner:
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An update on the Cubs' second baseman from @tonyandracki23.bsky.social:
As Cubs camp heats up, Nico Hoerner's recovery timeline remains murky | Chicago Cubs News
Nico Hoerner is progressing along a throwing program but the Cubs don't know the exact timeline for their Gold Glove second baseman.
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February 15, 2025 at 2:13 PM
An update on the Cubs' second baseman from @tonyandracki23.bsky.social:
Here's some news Cubs fans definitely won't love this Valentine's Day:
Matt Shaw is dealing with an injury early in camp.
Matt Shaw is dealing with an injury early in camp.
Cubs top prospect Matt Shaw is dealing with an injury in camp | Chicago Cubs News
Cubs top prospect Matt Shaw has been sidelined with an injury early in camp and is expected to be "day-to-day."
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February 14, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Here's some news Cubs fans definitely won't love this Valentine's Day:
Matt Shaw is dealing with an injury early in camp.
Matt Shaw is dealing with an injury early in camp.
With Alex Bregman heading to Boston, the time is now for Matt Shaw in Chicago.
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More from @andy-martinez.bsky.social:
How Cubs plan to develop Matt Shaw in the wake of Alex Bregman news | Chicago Cubs News
With the Alex Bregman news in the rearview mirror, the Cubs now pivot toward the development of their top prospect, Matt Shaw.
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February 13, 2025 at 6:51 PM
With Alex Bregman heading to Boston, the time is now for Matt Shaw in Chicago.
More from @andy-martinez.bsky.social:
More from @andy-martinez.bsky.social:
Day 1 of Cubs camp brought about some breaking news.
Well, not really breaking.
Actually, it's not even remotely surprising.
Well, not really breaking.
Actually, it's not even remotely surprising.
Cubs confirm Shota Imanaga will pitch in Tokyo Series | Chicago Cubs News
Shota Imanaga will, indeed, pitch in one of the Cubs' first 2 games of the season when they take on the Dodgers in Tokyo.
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February 9, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Day 1 of Cubs camp brought about some breaking news.
Well, not really breaking.
Actually, it's not even remotely surprising.
Well, not really breaking.
Actually, it's not even remotely surprising.