Emma: Joe Maddon Stays Immune To Expectations
"I really thought we would be this good," Maddon says.
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"I really thought we would be this good," Maddon says.
Chase Utley is unlikely to be moved in a waiver deal, so the Cubs are considering other options.
Maddon has downplayed the deficiencies for Lester (pick-off throws) and Ross (hitting).
Anibal Sanchez opposes Jason Hammel tonight at Wrigley Field.
The Cubs are seizing control of a playoff opportunity.
The Cubs are among those who have expressed interest in Utley on the trade market.
Hammel hasn't gone deep in games, Lester needs to work on his pick-off and Hendricks has had recent troubles with mechanics.
If the playoffs started today, the Cubs would play in the NL wild-card game.
Here's our weekly look at how the top prospects are faring for the Cubs and White Sox.
Samardzija will hit the open market this offseason after an up-and-down 2015 campaign.