Cubs avoid arbitration with 3B Bryant, SS Baez
The Cubs avoided arbitration with Kris Bryant and Javy Baez. Bryant will make $19.5 million this season, and Baez will make $11.65 million.
2020 Schedule
2020 Schedule
0-0, 1st in NL Cent
Updated rankings for every MLB free agent for 2020 offseason
How did the non-tender deadline change our list? Here's our look at everyone on the open market, from big-name stars to bargain options.
MLB hires ex-Cubs' prez Epstein as consultant
Former three-time World Series-winning executive Theo Epstein was hired by Major League Baseball on Thursday as a consultant to "on-field matters" as the sport contemplates rule changes to create more action and pace to the game.
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
Theo Epstein's role with MLB is "consultant regarding on-field matters." MLB says he'll "work with baseball analytics experts from the Commissioner's Office to determine the likely effects of various contemplated rule changes." Part of Epstein's statement: "As the game evolves, we all have an interest in ensuring the changes we see on the field makes the game as entertaining and action-packed as possible for the fans, while preserving al that makes baseball so special."
I'm Going to Say Dumb Sh*t: Boog Sciambi
The new look TWSS is here and along with an array of new features Sarah talks to Jon "Boog" Sciambi about taking over as the play-by-play announcer for the Cubs, why he's never been on a cruise, how he got his nickname, and the side job he worked for only one day.
Should the Chicago Cubs trade Willson Contreras and Kris Bryant -- and who should deal for them?
A pair of Chicago sluggers could be the next big names on the move this winter. If they go, these are the best fits to land them.
Longtime baseball man Joe Amalfitano retiring
Longtime baseball adviser, major league coach and former player Joe Amalfitano is calling it a career following 67 years in professional baseball.
Slugger Schwarber, Nationals reach 1-year deal
Kyle Schwarber, who hit just .188 with 11 home runs in 59 games for the Cubs during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Nationals. A source told ESPN that it is for $10 million.
BBTN: New Cubs play-by-play broadcaster Boog Sciambi shares a story about Harry Caray
Buster talks to new Cubs play-by-play broadcaster Boog Sciambi about his run-in with Harry Caray at a urinal.
BBTN: Boog Sciambi on his new gig as Cubs play-by-play man, Alden Gonzalez on the Padres-Dodgers arms race, Hembo on Trevor Story
Boog Sciambi joins Buster to discuss to being named the new play-by-play voice of the Chicago Cubs, his run-in with Harry Caray in a restroom, the Padres looking like a superhero team-up and the slow winter market. Then Alden Gonzalez stops by to talk about when Spring Training may start, the arms race between the Padres and Dodgers and if Los Angeles will re-sign Corey Seager or Cody Bellinger. Later, Hembo on no players being inducted into the Hall of Fame, Yadier Molina and the Cardinals at an impasse and Trevor Story.
Fantasy Focus Baseball: Padres Pitching, Sell Josh Bell And Hash Browns
Eric and Tristan discuss the value of Yu Darvish/Blake Snell in San Diego and Josh Bell in Washington in addition to highlighting prospects on the move and their future upside.
Sciambi to call play-by-play on Cubs broadcasts
Jon "Boog" Sciambi is the new TV play-by-play announcer for the Chicago Cubs on Marquee Sports Network, replacing Len Kasper.
Emotional Darvish caught off guard by Cubs trade
An emotional Yu Darvish said he "wasn't thinking about being traded" and that he thought the Cubs "would be able to compete," but he's excited to land with a young, exciting Padres team that should contend in 2021.
Hoyer made Darvish deal to kick-start Cubs reset
The Chicago Cubs made the Yu Darvish trade in an effort to reset and avoid falling into the cellar, team president Jed Hoyer said. "There are teams that never had that opportunity or chose not to take it," he said.
Passan: Why the Yu Darvish trade is frightening for all of baseball
Here's how one offseason deal exposes so many of the issues MLB is facing as inaction reigns across the sport.
What Padres' aggressive trades means for the state of MLB (2:17)
What Darvish, Snell trades really say about financial mindsets of Cubs, Padres and Rays
From the prospects who moved to the economic rationale, two big offseason moves provide a window into the state of three teams headed in different directions.
First Blake Snell, now Yu Darvish: Padres go all-in, Cubs start rebuild and what's next for MLB offseason
A blockbuster deal with the Cubs hours after a major trade with the Rays? We break down every aspect of San Diego's holiday spree.
Padres acquire Darvish and Caratini from Cubs
The Padres made their second trade for a star pitcher in as many days, acquiring righty Yu Darvish from the Cubs, it was announced on Tuesday.
The most interesting 2020 number for all 30 MLB teams
This was a baseball season like no other. And here are the numbers that prove it.
Cubs claim OF Ervin off waivers from Mariners
Outfielder Phillip Ervin, who hit .149 with four RBIs in 37 games for the Reds and Mariners last season, was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Cubs.
MLB hot stove survey: Who will spend big? Will Lindor or Bryant get dealt? GMs, insiders weigh in
While we wait for baseball's offseason to pick up, we asked around the game for answers on big free agents and next season's pressing questions.
White Sox-Angels to open Sunday Night Baseball
ESPN will open its Sunday Night Baseball schedule on April 4 when the Los Angeles Angels host the Chicago White Sox.
Cubs agree to deal with reliever Holder
The Chicago Cubs and free-agent reliever Jonathan Holder have agreed to a $750,000, nonguaranteed contract for next season.
Nats GM dispels idea of acquiring Cubs' Bryant
Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo shot down rumors of acquiring Kris Bryant from the Cubs.
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2021 NL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 34 | 26 | .567 | - | W1 |
| St. Louis | 30 | 28 | .517 | 3 | W1 |
| Cincinnati | 31 | 29 | .517 | 3 | L1 |
| Milwaukee | 29 | 31 | .483 | 5 | L1 |
| Pittsburgh | 19 | 41 | .317 | 15 | L1 |
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs26520th
Batting Average.22027th
On Base Percentage.31818th
Slugging Percentage.38724th
Earned Run Average3.9910th
Quality Starts0Tied-21st
WHIP1.227th
BAA.2338th