Matthew Postins

Matthew Postins

Matthew Postins is an award-winning sports journalist who covers the Texas Rangers, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros for Sports Illustrated/FanNation. He also covers he Big 12 for Heartland College Sports.

Jul 13, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Hayden Wesneski (19) throws against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Busch Stadium.
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Chicago Cubs Move Reliever to Injured List in Pregame Transaction

The Chicago Cubs will be without a veteran arm for at least the next 15 days after Saturday’s transactions.

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Moises Ballesteros (35) of the South Bend Cubs strikes during the fourth inning the South Bend Cubs vs. Fort Wayne TinCaps game at Four Winds Stadium in South Bend on June 23, 2023.
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Chicago Cubs Future Star Named Top Midseason Prospect

The Chicago Cubs have enjoyed the swift rise of their potential catcher of the future through the minor leagues.

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Sep 10, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA;  Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Julian Merryweather (66) delivers a pitch during the ninth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field.
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Important Chicago Cubs Reliever Inching Closer to Return to Majors

The Chicago Cubs could use a reliable bullpen arm and one could be coming back from the injured list next week.

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Jun 9, 2018; Chicago, IL, USA; The ivy covered brick outfield wall with the scoreboard is seen prior to a game between the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field.
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Chicago Cubs Release 2025 Complete Regular Season Schedule

The Chicago Cubs learned their home and road dates for their 162-game regular season schedule for the 2025 season.

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Tennessee Smokies' infielder James Triantos (6) throws the ball to first base after getting an out at second base during the last opening day game at the Tennessee Smokies Stadium on Friday, April 5, 2024 in Kodak, Tenn.
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Chicago Cubs Prospect Gets Unexpected Trip To MLB Futures Game

Chicago Cubs prospect James Triantos moves into the game after one of his fellow prospects had to drop out.

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Feb 24, 2024; Scottsdale, Arizona, USA; Chicago Cubs infielder Matt Shaw (77) throws to first base in the first inning during a spring training game against the San Francisco Giants at Scottsdale Stadium.
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Chicago Cubs Top Prospect Talks Season of Adjustments, Future

Last year’s first-round pick, Matt Shaw, hopes there is a chance he’ll get back to Wrigley Field soon.

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Feb 24, 2024; Scottsdale, Arizona, USA; Chicago Cubs infielder Matt Shaw (77) throws to first base in the first inning during a spring training game against the San Francisco Giants at Scottsdale Stadium.
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Pair of Star Chicago Cubs Prospects Selected for MLB Futures Game

The Chicago Cubs will have three players representing the organization at the MLB Futures Game later this month.

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Jun 2, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell (30) looks on from the dugout before a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field.
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MLB Insider Brands Cubs Biggest Disappointment in NL

The Chicago Cubs have been unable to keep up with the rest of their division after what many considered a successful offseason.

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Aug 5, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta (49) throws to first base against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning at Coors Field.
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Cubs Legend Shows Support For Longhorns’ New Baseball Coach

Jake Arrieta is pushing back on those that are taking shots at his former college coach, Jim Schlossnagle.

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Jun 27, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga (18) throws a pitch against the San Francisco Giants during the fourth inning at Oracle Park.
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Three Chicago Cubs Who Could Be NL All-Stars

The Chicago Cubs have a few players that have a case to be made to be selected for next month’s All-Star Game.

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Jun 25, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (28) walks off the field against the San Francisco Giants in the fifth inning at Oracle Park.
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Veteran Chicago Cubs Star Reaches Key Career Milestone

Kyle Hendricks has spent his entire Major League career with the Chicago Cubs and now he’s reached a longevity milestone.

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Jun 13, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA;  Chicago Cubs first baseman Cody Bellinger (24) hits a base hit against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning at Tropicana Field.
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Cubs Slugger Best Shot at Advancing in All-Star Game Voting

The Chicago Cubs will know in a few days if any of their players will advance to the second phase of All-Star Game voting.

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