Chicago Cubs Spring Training: Could Javier Baez Really Make Opening Day Roster?
At the beginning of Spring Training this season, it appeared more than a long shot that Chicago Cubs infield prospect Javier Baez would make the team out of camp. However, several recent developments are pointing to the possibility of the team’s top prospect […]
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Chicago Cubs Spring Training: Jeff Samardzija Named Opening Day Starter
The Chicago Cubs announced that right-hander Jeff Samardzija will lead the team out onto the field on Opening Day against the Pittsburgh Pirates. It will be Samardzija’s second straight Opening Day start, and ironically both will have taken place at […]
Chicago Cubs Spring Training: Mike Olt’s 2-HR Game Helps Make Case for Roster Spot
Before last night, Chicago Cubs third base prospect Mike Olt had shown progress from last season, which was slow and steady. The improvements he showed against the Seattle Mariners last night seemed fast and furious. The power hitter, who the Cubs acquired in the […]
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Mike Olt Hammering His Way to Starting Spot for Chicago Cubs
The “Bubble Watch” is a term not just reserved for March Madness. As Spring Training is now about halfway complete, players looking to make big-league rosters could also be viewed as on the “bubble.” Mike Olt is one of those […]
Chicago Cubs: Jeff Samardzija Has Makeup To Reach His Ceiling
Jeff Samardzija joined the “Carmen and Jurko Show” on ESPN 100 earlier this week and gave fans a glimpse of his goals as a starting pitcher who would like to stay with the Chicago Cubs long term. “This year, I […]
Anthony Rizzo Shows His Potential In Spring Training
He has only played in 247 games as a Chicago Cub, but Anthony Rizzo has improved in a short time with the team. Last season, Rizzo hit 23 homers and 80 RBI’s while hitting .233; his batting average plummeted in […]
