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Yahoo
31-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Cubs players to wear blue No. 23 jerseys in honor of Ryne Sandberg on Saturday against Orioles
The Chicago Cubs will pay tribute to franchise legend Ryne Sandberg on Saturday, days after the Hall of Famer died following a battle with cancer. Crane Kenney, the team's president of business operations, told 670 The Score in Chicago that the Cubs will wear blue jerseys on Saturday against the Baltimore Orioles — their first home game since Sandberg's death — with every player sporting No. 23, Sandberg's number, and no names on the back. The jerseys will then be auctioned off postgame, with proceeds benefiting cancer research as part of Cubs For A Cure. "The whole day will be Ryno's day on Saturday," Kenney said. The day after Sandberg's death was announced, the Cubs debuted a special jersey patch that they will wear for the remainder of the season. The blue patch on the left shoulder features Sandberg's No. 23 and his signature. Sandberg, who was 65, was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005. He played all but 13 games of his 16-season MLB career with the Cubs. He joined the majors in a brief stint with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1981 and was traded the following offseason to Chicago. He became a full-time starter at second base in his first season with the Cubs in 1982 and made the first of 10 straight All-Star appearances in 1984, the year he won NL MVP. It was revealed in January 2024 that Sandberg had been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer. Last July, he informed fans that scans had shown no signs of cancer and he later rang the bell, signaling that his body was cancer-free after an eight-month battle. But in December, Sandberg revealed that the cancer had returned and spread to other organs in his body. A beloved Cub known on the field for his production and reliability, Sandberg played in at least 115 games in 14 of his 15 seasons in Chicago. He played in fewer than 150 games just four times. In June 2024, the Cubs unveiled a statue of Sandberg outside of Wrigley Field.
New York Times
10-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Who do you love? Presenting the 2025 ‘Dollars and sense' Chicago sports media survey
'Dollars and sense' is a column about Chicago sports media and business. It's been three years since we last conducted a Chicago sports media survey, and the world is slightly different from what it was in 2022. There's a new TV network in town, and former 670 The Score host Dan Bernstein, a big winner in 2019 and 2022, is out of a job. Advertisement So I figured it was a good time to do a new survey and see how you feel about the current state of sports media in Chicago. You can vote below or through this link. I know it's Chicago, but please only vote once — pause for groans at the oldest Chicago joke in the world — as the sanctity of the survey is at stake. We'll keep it open until Monday, July 14. Loading… (Photo of Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris: Courtesy of 670 The Score)
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Cubs' Owen Caissie May Be Pivotal in Sandy Alcantara Deal
Cubs' Owen Caissie May Be Pivotal in Sandy Alcantara Deal originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Cubs have emerged as one of the strongest teams in baseball, heading into Tuesday's matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals with a 46-32 record, the fourth-best in the league. Advertisement Many of their winning contributions have come from their offense, with Pete Crow-Armstrong, Seiya Suzuki, and Kyle Tucker making up an outfield whose bats are collectively as potent as any other such unit in MLB. Pitching, however, has been one of the team's sore spots, with three starters (Shota Imanaga, Justin Steele, and Matthew Boyd) out injured. The Cubs, looking to bolster their roster ahead of a postseason push, will likely look to address starting rotation-related needs ahead of the trade deadline. Matt Spiegel, co-host of the "Spiegel & Holmes" show on 670 The Score, believes the Cubs could be on the doorstep of finding a solution to their problem by acquiring Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara, a Cy Young Award winner and two-time All-Star. "I think the Cubs want Sandy Alcantara, and I think the Marlins are just about ready to do it," Spiegel said. "He is in a better headspace than he was when he was fresh back. The changeup is a work in progress, but he's figuring it out with what he has over these last four of five starts. "[MLB insider] Jon Heyman had said this morning that the Marlins are not ready to trade him, but I'm telling you, I think they might be... And we are right at that spot in the year where they might be." Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara (22) pitches in the first inning against the Washington NationalsJim Rassol-Imagn Images Spiegel added that, for such a deal to be made, the Cubs may need to part ways with a prized asset they have held onto in previous trade discussions: Owen Caissie, the second-best prospect in the franchise's minor-league system, according to MLB Pipeline. Advertisement "The guy that the Marlins wanted for Jesus Luzardo from the Cubs is Owen Caissie. The Cubs would not do it, and Luzardo ends up with the Phillies," Siegel. "I would deal Owen Caissie for Sandy Alcantara." Caissie, a 22-year-old outfield prospect, is in the midst of his second season with the Cubs' Triple-A affiliate, the Iowa Cubs. Across 238 at-bats this season, Caissie is slashing .265/.368/.868 with 11 home runs, 18 doubles, and 32 RBIs. Alcantara, meanwhile, is having a resurgent stretch of starts after a slow beginning to the 2025 season. His ERA is down to 6.69 after being just under 8.50 at the end of May, and he possesses a 4-8 record with 59 strikeouts in 74 innings pitched. Related: Cubs Trade Idea Lands All-Star Third Baseman This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 24, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Cubs Expected to Activate Shota Imanaga Off Injured List During Cardinals Series
Cubs Expected to Activate Shota Imanaga Off Injured List During Cardinals Series originally appeared on Athlon Sports. A report was released at the end of the week for the Chicago Cubs, presenting a very optimistic view of Shota Imanaga's recovery progress. But the update was still uncertain, and he had a final rehab start to get through. Fortunately, the rehab stint went well, and now, even better news came out for the Cubs ace. Advertisement According to Bruce Levine of 670 The Score, the Cubs are expected to activate Imanaga off the injured list during the series against the St. Louis Cardinals. While there is no specific date set, this is still great news for the Cubs, as the return of Imanaga is all but confirmed. Previously, there was speculation over Imanaga being ready for the Cardinals series, but this new report confirms that speculation in clear terms. Having a confirmed timeline for Imanaga to be back is huge, as the Cubs need more starting pitching, and Imanaga is their best one. When the Cubs lost Justin Steele for the year and saw Javier Assad suffer a setback during his rehab, there was not a lot of optimism in the starting rotation. Once Imanaga went out, things were even worse. Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga (18) delivers a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning at American Family McLoone-Imagn Images But Matthew Boyd, Jameson Taillon, and others stepped up for the Cubs and put together solid outings to keep the Cubs in first place in the NL Central. They kept the ship afloat, and in front, and now the Cubs are getting their ace back with a little over a month to go until the MLB trade deadline. Advertisement Before being sidelined with a hamstring injury, Imanaga posted a 3-2 record with a 2.82 ERA and 34 strikeouts over eight starts. He was pitching like one of the best pitchers in baseball once again before the injury. Now, for the first time since May 4th, the Cubs are getting their best pitcher back on the mound. His return is much-needed, as Ben Brown has struggled lately, and the Cubs are feeling the heat from the Milwaukee Brewers and Cardinals in a tightly contested NL Central division. Related: Pete Crow-Armstrong Breaks Silence on Possible Cubs Extension Related: Cubs Get Great Shota Imanaga News Amid Return From Injury This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 21, 2025, where it first appeared.
Newsweek
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Cubs 'Backed Into Corner' on Kyle Tucker Decision After Red Sox News
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Chicago Cubs made a bold move over the winter and it's been paying off. The team surprised the baseball world by trading for superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker even though Tucker is in his final year of arbitration before becoming eligible for a very lucrative free agency. Despite the fact that he could be just a one-year rental, Tucker has been a major boost for the Cubs and their first-place standing in the National League Central division. However, the success so far raises questions about what the Cubs intend to do on the long-term future of their star player. The Cubs might have to shell out as much as $500 million to retain Tucker after this year and, if he reaches free agency, they might have to compete for his services with any number of big market teams. And a recent blockbuster trade that sent Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox to the San Francisco Giants might have impacted the landscape. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 12: Kyle Tucker #30 of the Chicago Cubs takes the field in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on June 12, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Matt... CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 12: Kyle Tucker #30 of the Chicago Cubs takes the field in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on June 12, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Matt Dirksen/) More Dirksen/Getty "The Giants were looked at as a contender for Tucker, but now they have Devers' contract, which pays him between $27.5 million to $31 million between now and 2033 (with deferrals)," according to Jon Greenberg of The Athletic. "The Red Sox could be a possibility, but as longtime baseball reporter Tom Verducci said on 670 The Score on Monday afternoon, the Devers trade might just force Boston to sign Alex Bregman to an extension." With the Devers trade potentially removing two big-market suitors for Tucker, the Cubs might have a clearer path to a long-term deal for him. That might make a big difference in the total price tag for a new contract, and ultimately, Greenberg believes the Cubs will have little choice to get a deal done if the team's success continues in the face of a looming collective bargaining agreement battle in the sport. "So, if the success of the team continues, the ballpark will be full in September and playoff money will follow," he added. "With labor strife on the horizon, (Cubs owner Tom) Ricketts will be backed into a corner to spend on a modern-age superstar contract, and it shouldn't matter if Boston or San Francisco are bidding too." The Devers trade news could remove the Giants and Red Sox from contention for Tucker. And if the Cubs' winning ways persist, the team could feel it has little choice but to extend Tucker. More MLB: Ex-MLB Executive Urges Tigers To Acquire Bullpen Help Ahead Of Deadline
