MARCH 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
James Fegan: Ethan Katz said a bulked up Lucas Giolito was... - The Athletic Ethan Katz said a bulked up Lucas Giolito was sitting 96-97 mph in his live BP yesterday. Dylan Cease didn’t get to face live hitters before...
Introduction day: Freeman, Suzuki, Bryant enjoy new digs
It may look a little weird for a few days, but Freddie Freeman is officially wearing Dodger blue and Kris Bryant is donning the purple and black of the Colorado RockiesMARCH 18, 2022 • Associated Press
Adbert Alzolay - Heads to 60-day injured-list Alzolay (lat) landed on the 60-day injured list Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Alzolay was diagnosed with a right lat strain earlier in the week that is expected to keep him out for at least two months. That lines up nicely with the 60-day injured list, allowing the Cubs to open up an extra 40-man roster spot until he heals. He's ineligible to return until early June.
MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
James Fegan: Sights & Sounds: Garrett Crochet was throwing... - The Athletic Sights & Sounds: Garrett Crochet was throwing a bullpen and dotted a fastball on the inside corner. “Fuck yeah, Crotch” was overheard. Today...
MARCH 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Japanese OF Suzuki finalizes 5-year deal with new-look Cubs
Japanese outfielder Seiya Suzuki is joining the new-look Chicago Cubs, finalizing an $85 million, five-year dealMARCH 18, 2022 • Associated Press
Kris Bryant, Rockies finalize $182M, 7-year contract
Kris Bryant and the Colorado Rockies finalized their $182 million, seven-year contractMARCH 18, 2022 • Associated Press
Why did ex-Cubs stars get their big contracts elsewhere? And how did those extension offers stand up in free agency? Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, Javy Báez and Kyle Schwarber got paid elsewhere. Did it end up working out for the Cubs?
MARCH 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
