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Javier Baez Looks To Prove Himself
Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez struggled this past season and is looking to prove himself in 2021. The talented shortstop mentioned how last season was tough without fans in the stands and his inability to watch his at-bats with in-game video. Baez also felt rushed during the season and had issues with making adjustments throughout […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoKyle Hendricks Expected To Start Opening Day
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks is likely to earn the Opening Day start when the club kicks off their season at home versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hendricks will pitch in the Cubs Cactus League opener on Monday and pitching coach Tommy Hottovy said that will put the pitcher on track for "the start of […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoKris Bryant Open To An Extension
Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant is open to negotiating a contract to remain with the team. Bryant will be eligible to be a free agent for the first time after this season and with Scott Boras as his agent, Bryant is likely to command a large contract either with the Cubs or another suitor. […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoTim Anderson Will Stay At The Top Of The White Sox's Lineup
Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa announced that shortstop Tim Anderson will remain the team's leadoff hitter in 2020. Anderson is coming off of an explosive 2020 that saw him hit .322 with 10 home runs, 21 RBI, five stolen bases and an .886 OPS in 49 games. Anderson has become one of the […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoBrennen Davis Gets Non-Roster Invite
Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Brennen Davis has been added to the Cubs Major League Spring Training roster as a non-roster invitee. Davis, 21, is a universal top 100 prospect and was part of the Cubs 60-man player pool this past season, but did not see any big league action. Davis has yet to play above […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoDavid Bote Part Of Cubs Second Base Competition
Chicago Cubs infielders Nico Hoerner, David Bote and Ildemaro Vargas will compete for the second base job this spring. Manager David Ross said that he isn't sure how the second base job will look to start the season, but said "All three of those guys can really play defense. Vargas is a switch-hitter we've got […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoYoan Moncada Dealing With Arm Soreness
Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada has been dealing with arm soreness and his throwing has been restricted so far in spring training. Moncada tested positive for COVID-19 prior to last season and said "It was very, very difficult for me to keep playing because I wasn't feeling like myself." Moncada finished the season […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoMichael Kopech Feels Good
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech said on Saturday that he feels "relieved" and that his arm is feeling as good as it has in a long time. Kopech, 24, is a former top prospect and hasn't pitched competitively since undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2018 and opting out of last season. Kopech is […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoCameron Maybin Returns To Cubs On Minor League Deal
The Chicago Cubs and veteran outfielder Cameron Maybin have agreed to terms on a minor league contract on Friday. The deal includes an invitation to spring training. The speedy outfielder hit .247 and stole three bases between the Detroit Tigers and Cubs this past season. Maybin will be competing for a backup job for the […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoIan Happ Wins Arbitration Case
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ won his arbitration case against the team and will be paid $4.1 million this upcoming season. The Cubs had filed for $3.25 million, but after a strong season in 2020, Happ came out on top. The outfielder hit .258 with 12 home runs and 28 RBI this past season and […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoPedro Strop Returns To The Cubs
The Chicago Cubs have brought back relief pitcher Pedro Strop on a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Strip, 35, started last season with the Reds and only pitched in four games due to injuries and was eventually released and picked up by the Cubs. He didn't make any appearances for the […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoCubs Sign Brandon Workman
The Chicago Cubs and relief pitcher Brandon Workman have agreed to a one-year deal worth $1 million on Wednesday, with the chance to earn up to $2 million if he reaches performance-based incentives. The reliever is now 32 years of age and struggled mightily in 2020 with a 5.95 ERA in 19 2/3 innings with […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoClyde Edwards-Helaire Picks Up 64 Yards In Super Bowl 55 Loss
Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire rushed the ball nine times for 64 yards versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl 55. He also caught both of his targets for 23 yards. The rookie had a strong start to the second half with a 26 yard run, but the Chiefs trailed the entire […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoTyreek Hill Hauls In Seven Balls In Super Bowl 55
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill caught seven balls for 73 yards on 10 targets versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the teams Super Bowl 55 loss. Hill also rushed the ball one time for five yards. Hill put together a nice performance, but it wasn't enough to beat a strong Bucs defense. The […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoTravis Kelce Has A Strong Performance In Super Bowl 55
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce continued his record setting year with another dominant performance in the teams Super Bowl 55 loss versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Kelce caught 10-of-14 targets for 133 yards and now has the most receptions and yards in postseason history for a tight end. The leagues top tight end […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoPatrick Mahomes Fails To Throw A Touchdown In Super Bowl 55
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes struggled mightily in the teams Super Bowl 55 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Mahomes failed to throw a touchdown on the evening for the first time in his career and it was also the first time in his career that he lost to an opposing team by double […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoCubs Reach A Deal With Joc Pederson
The Chicago Cubs have reached an agreement with free-agent outfielder Joc Pederson. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic was the first to report the agreement between the lefty slugger and his new club. Pederson is likely to slide into Kyle Schwarber's former role in left field. The slugger struggled in 2020 with just seven home runs, […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoTyreek Hill Leads The Chiefs With 172 Receiving Yards
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill put together another strong performance on Sunday versus the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game. Hill caught nine of his 11 targets for a team high 172 yards against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game. Hill wasn't able to get a touchdown in this contest, […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoMecole Hardman Scores A Touchdown In AFC Championship Game
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman had himself a day versus the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game. Hardman had a rough start to the contest by dropping a punt that would lead to a Bills touchdown, but salvaged his day by catching two of his three targets for a 3-Yard touchdown and […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoTravis Kelce Continues To Set Records
Kansas City Chiefs tight end had a monster night versus the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game. Kelce has been setting all kinds of records this season and he has now jumped Rob Gronkowski for the most receiving yards in a season that includes the postseason for a tight end. Kelce had 13 catches […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoPatrick Mahomes Leads Chiefs To Super Bowl 55
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes helped lead his two to their second consecutive Super Bowl with a victory against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game. Mahomes was his usual self and completed 29 of his 38 pass attempts for 325 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed the ball five times for […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoDarrel Williams Leads Chiefs Backfield In AFC Championship Game
Kansas City Chiefs running Darrel Williams rushed the ball 13 times for 52 yards and a touchdown versus the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game. Williams has performed well with Clyde Edwards-Helaire sidelined, but the rookie returned on Sunday and figures to play a bigger role in the future. Williams will also have to […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoClyde Edwards-Helaire Scores A Touchdown In Return
Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire scored a touchdown in his return to action versus the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game. The rookie player a minor role on Sunday with Darrel Williams being the featured back and Le'Veon Bell (knee) inactive. CEH picked up just seven yards on six carries and caught […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoChad Henne Passes For 66 Yards
Kansas City Chiefs backup quarterback completed six of his eight passes for 66 yards after replacing Patrick Mahomes (concussion) in an AFC Divisional Round victory against the Cleveland Browns. The veteran also rushed for 12 yards on two carries. Henne put together and admirable performance on Sunday, but the Chiefs are hoping to have Mahomes […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoTravis Kelce Scores A Touchdown
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce scored a touchdown versus the Cleveland Browns in an AFC Divisional Round victory on Sunday. Kelce also caught eight of his 11 targets for 109 yards on the afternoon. Kelce had one of the most dominant seasons every for a tight end this season and that has carried […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoTyreek Hill Has Another Impressive Performance
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill caught eight of his 10 targets for 110 yards and also rushed three times for nine yards versus the Cleveland Browns in an AFC Divisional Round victory. Hill was one of the top pass catchers this season and he backed it up on Sunday with another strong performance. […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoDarrel Williams Leads The Chiefs Backfield
Kansas City Chiefs running back Darrel Williams lead the Chiefs backfield with 13 carries for 78 yards and caught all four of his targets for 16 yards in an AFC Divisional Round victory versus the Cleveland Browns. Williams saw the bulk of the work with Le'Veon Bell only getting two rushing attempts for six yards […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoByron Pringle Scores A Touchdown In Week 17
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Byron Pringle caught four of his six targets for 52 yards and a touchdown versus the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 17. Pringle hasn't seen much action for the Chiefs this season, but saw extended playing time on Sunday with the Chiefs resting most of their starters this afternoon. Pringle […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoDemarcus Robinson Leads Chiefs Wide Receivers In Week 17
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Demarcus Robinson caught six of his seven targets for 58 yards in a Week 17 loss versus the Los Angeles Chargers. Robinson was the teams top wide receiver with both Tyreek Hill (hamstring) and Sammy Watkins (calf) both being inactive. Robinson has shown flashes in the Chiefs powerful offense, but […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoDarwin Thompson Has A Big Day
Kansas City Chiefs running back Darwin Thompson took advantage of his expanded role in Week 17 versus the Los Angeles Chargers. Thompson saw all but three of the Chiefs carries on Sunday and was the only running back on the field for the top seeded Chiefs. With the Chiefs resting most of their starters, Thompson […]
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