Cubs waive Bryant to make room for Bote
"This was not an easy decision," said Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein, "but we feel that with everyone speculating what we would do with our lineup once Kris returned from his injury that this was out best path."
David Bote setting unrealistic expectations for fellow 18th-round draft picks
Now that the 25-year-old rookie has launched himself into legendary status following Sunday night's two-out, pinch-hit walk-off grand slam against the Nationals, the rest sports world has taken notice and many inside baseball are elevating their expectations for 18th-round draft picks as a result.
Cubs acquire ghost of Cole Hamels
"Anytime you can add the apparition of a once-great player, you have to do it," said Cubs President Theo Epstein. "Sort of like when Shoeless Joe Jackson and Buck Weaver showed up in 'Field of Dreams.' Tell me that didn't make the movie better."
Maddon names Rizzo interim closer with Morrow on DL
"With Brandon [Morrow] on the shelf, we need someone who can slam the door at the end of games," said Maddon. "Anthony is the logical choice."
Jason Heyward discovers Mattress Firm under Wrigley Field bleachers
During Sunday’s home game against the Cardinals Jason Heyward disappeared for several minutes after chasing a ball deep into the right field well. An interview after the game shed light on exactly where the gold-glover had been: a Mattress Firm outlet.
Another round of controversial Josh Hader tweets has surfaced
Less than a week after Josh Hader was embroiled in a controversy over potentially insensitive and now-deleted tweets from his teens, another round of ugly social media posts have surfaced from a different account that Hader had still kept active for some reason.
Cards fans criticize Fowler for not batting 1.000 during Cubs series
"We all know Dexter Fouler [sic] is a spy for the Cubs," wrote on Cards fan on Facebook. "How's he not get a hit ever time he's up to the plate when it's batting at Wrigley Field? So weak. The Cards need to cut his azz now!"
