The Chicago Cubs have gone on record as stating that starting pitching was their primary focus this offseason. In reality, though, the Cubs starting pitching was better than fine last season, posting a 3.
The Chicago Cubs could be the perfect candidate to swing a massive offseason trade for San Diego Padres ace Dylan Cease.
The Chicago Cubs had a chance to improve their bullpen in a mighty way but their lack of commitment got in the way.
The Chicago Cubs could look to bolster their bullpen by signing San Diego Padres closer Tanner Scott in free agency.
BB over 114.2 relief innings at the big-league level and could fill a middle relief role in San Diego.
If the San Diego Padres fall short on Roki Sasaki and decide to blow it up, here are a few logical Dylan Cease trade landing spots.
Tom Rickets spoke out on the possibility of the Chicago Cubs making more offseason moves ahead of spring training.
Another former Yankees pitcher is headed to San Diego.
The San Diego Padres and veteran catcher Martin Maldonado are reportedly in agreement on a contract in free agency.
With his window for a decision fast approaching, Roki Sasaki reportedly met with the Padres over the weekend as he continues to narrow his list of suitors. The highly coveted Japanese right-hander had an in-person meeting with the club in San Diego,
The Chicago Cubs’ hopes of landing a highly coveted Japanese pitcher for the second straight offseason were dashed Monday afternoon.
Sasaki named them one of his three finalists, joined by the Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays. If nothing else, such recognition plants a larger Padres flag in Japan, where Sasaki commands national attention. Coming Japanese stars won’t say “who?” when Padres team-builder A.J. Preller and scouts come calling.