Cubs’ Need to Upgrade Position Deemed ‘Most Urgent’ in MLB originally appeared on Athlon Sports. For the first time since 2016, the Cubs have built a team worthy of a World Series.

It has started six different players at the position, and none of those have produced nearly as much as they need to. It's minus-0.5 Wins Above Average at the position ranks 22nd of 30 teams.

MLB insider Jeff Passan of ESPN predicts that the Chicago Cubs will go "really big" at the trade deadline in search of a new ...

The Chicago Cubs were urged to acquire Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon.

The Chicago Cubs have been playing great baseball of late in their pursuit of an improbable late-season run to get into the postseason. While fans have been ha ...

Still, spending nearly $200 million on a position that doesn't seem to be of need anymore would be tough to justify. Tansey's idea isn't the right one, as the Cubs have to find a way to add power ...

How Big of an Upgrade Would Jansen Be for the Cubs? As Massey noted, Chicago’s catching duties are currently being handled by Yan Gomes and Miguel Amaya. It’s safe to say that their offensive ...

With a 49-35 record and a two-game lead in the NL Central, the Chicago Cubs are positioning themselves as legitimate contenders, and the front office is expected to act accordingly.

It has started six different players at the position, and none of those have produced nearly as much as they need to. It's minus-0.5 Wins Above Average at the position ranks 22nd of 30 teams.