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MLB Rumors: Cubs & Cardinals Only Teams in the Jake Arrieta Race Right Now
One of the symbols of this MLB free agency being one of patience and waiting out is Jake Arrieta, one of the top pitchers on the market, still without a team. While there have been a number of suitors, he’ll likely end up with the St. Louis Cardinals or simply go back to the Chicago Cubs.
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MLB Rumors: Chicago Cubs & Milwaukee Brewers Favorites to Sign Jake Arrieta
Despite declining the qualifying offer, it would still make the most sense to see Jake Arrieta carrying on with the Chicago Cubs. However, NL Central rivals the Milwaukee Brewers are also strong in the picture for the Cy Young winner.
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Chicago Cubs Not Worried About a Jake Arrieta Slump
The Chicago Cubs have already clinched a playoff spot and the NL Central division title. But nothing is ever perfect on a baseball team, even the one with the best record in the majors. All of a sudden, Jake Arrieta losing some of his power and velocity is a potential cause for concern, especially this close to the postseason.
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MLB Rumors – Chicago Cubs & Chicago White Sox Carried Forward by Sensational Pitching
It’s been a fantastic start for both Windy City teams – Chicago Cubs & Chicago White Sox. Their offensive production couldn’t be anymore different, but when it comes to pitching, both teams, maybe a little bit surprisingly, are among the best in major league baseball.
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MLB Playoffs – Chicago Cubs Finally Make it, Jake Arrieta is Scorching & Pittsburgh Pirates are Sore Losers
Behind another beautiful performance on the mound by pitcher Jake Arrieta and the clinical hitting of Kyle Schwarber and Dexter Fowler, the Chicago Cubs are back in the playoffs, beating the Pittsburgh Pirates, their division rivals, 4-0 in the Wild Card game.
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Cubs Over Pirates – Scorching & Getting Closer to Postseason
With a 5-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Chicago Cubs are getting closer and closer to a spot in the Wild Card playoffs, led by a nearly flawless Jake Arrieta and some impressive hitting from Anthony Rizzo and Chris Denorfia.