We cover the coverage like PCA covers center field.
It gets old, repeating the same non-news every day, or every other day. The nature of this team’s management group means that they’re frustrating to root
for. But nonetheless we persist, and try to err on the positive side, if possible.
Several sources report that Evan Philips may be on the Cubs’ radar. Other names are sure to surface. Developments, you know.
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The Cubs (and Dodgers!) might be out on Tatsuya Imai, based on this:
- Theo DeRosa (MLB.com*): These 6 players could lead Cubs to deep 2026 playoff run. “… the Cubs made some noise in the 2025 postseason.”
- Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney (The Athletic {$}): What we’re hearing about the Cubs after Shota Imanaga and Phil Maton moves. “… the work isn’t close to being done.”
- Bruce Levine (Marquee Sports Network*): Will Cade Horton be Cubs’ next great starter after stellar rookie year? “Horton was one of the most talked-about pitchers in baseball during the second half of 2025.”
- Andy Martinez (Marquee Sports Network*): Moisés Ballesteros could carve out offensive role as Cubs’ DH in 2026. “Ballesteros’ need as a catcher isn’t pressing. His bat, though, might be needed in the majors.”
- Randy Holt (North Side Baseball*): Evaluating the Cubs’ middle infield depth for 2026. “Beyond the Gold Glove-caliber incumbents, what shape is the depth set to take in the Cubs’ middle infield next season?”
- Andy Martinez (Marquee Sports Network*): Cubs pick Jonathon Long, Jostin Florentino as top 2025 minor leaguers. Iowa Cubs star Jonathon Long named Chicago Cubs minor league player of the year. More from MiLB.com.
Food for thought:
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