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Ben Silver

Ben Silver

Joined: Aug 15, 2022

Ben Silver is deputy editor for Inside the Cubs. A graduate of Boston University, Ben formerly covered the Philadelphia Phillies for PhilliesNation.com. Follow him on Twitter @BenHSilver.

Cubs Make Slew of Minor League Rule 5 Selections, Lose Chris Clarke to Mariners
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Cubs Make Slew of Minor League Rule 5 Selections, Lose Chris Clarke to Mariners

The Chicago Cubs passed on their selection in the Major League portion of the Rule 5 Draft, but made several in the minor league portion of the draft.

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Report: Former Chicago Cubs' Contreras Signs with St. Louis Cardinals
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Report: Former Chicago Cubs' Contreras Signs with St. Louis Cardinals

Former Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras is reportedly staying in the National League Central.

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Report: Chicago Cubs Could Look to Mirror Rangers, Sign Two Free Agent Shortstops
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Report: Chicago Cubs Could Look to Mirror Rangers, Sign Two Free Agent Shortstops

The Chicago Cubs could look to make an even bigger splash than anyone anticipated, signing not one, but two, star free agent shortstops.

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Report: Ricketts Gives Cubs Green Light After Productive Meeting With Carlos Correa
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Report: Ricketts Gives Cubs Green Light After Productive Meeting With Carlos Correa

The Chicago Cubs and Carlos Correa had a productive meeting on Monday. Soon after, it was reported owner Tom Ricketts had given president Jed Hoyer the green light to spend.

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Trio of Diamondbacks Centerfielders Should be Chicago Cubs Top Trade Targets
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Trio of Diamondbacks Centerfielders Should be Chicago Cubs Top Trade Targets

The Arizona Diamondbacks have a surplus of center fielders. The Chicago Cubs have a demand at the position. The two teams are a perfect match.

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MLB Veterans Committee Inducts Fred McGriff into Hall of Fame
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MLB Veterans Committee Inducts Fred McGriff into Hall of Fame

Former-Chicago Cub Fred McGriff was announced as a Veterans Committee inductee to the MLB Hall of Fame.

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Two Chicago Cubs Among Rule 5 Draft Top Prospects
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Two Chicago Cubs Among Rule 5 Draft Top Prospects

Two Chicago Cubs prospects are among the most desired Rule 5 Draft eligible players.

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On This Day in History: Chicago Cubs Make Blockbuster Trade with Brewers
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On This Day in History: Chicago Cubs Make Blockbuster Trade with Brewers

On Dec. 3, 1971, the Chicago Cubs nearly fleeced the Milwaukee Brewers in a blockbuster trade.

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Using Statistics to Evaluate: The Greatest First Baseman in Chicago Cubs History
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Using Statistics to Evaluate: The Greatest First Baseman in Chicago Cubs History

The Chicago Cubs have a history of Hall of Fame first baseman. But who is the best in their history?

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Using Statistics to Evaluate: The Greatest Catcher in Chicago Cubs History
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Using Statistics to Evaluate: The Greatest Catcher in Chicago Cubs History

There's no question about it, Gabby Hartnett is the best catcher in Chicago Cubs history. But just what was so great about some scrub from the 1920s?

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On This Day in History: Chicago Cubs Trade for the Wrong Babe
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On This Day in History: Chicago Cubs Trade for the Wrong Babe

On Nov. 30, 1932, the Chicago Cubs traded for Babe Herman from the Cincinnati Reds.

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Two Chicago Cubs Up for Veterans Committee Induction This Week
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Two Chicago Cubs Up for Veterans Committee Induction This Week

Two former-Chicago Cubs are up for Hall of Fame induction on the Veterans Committee.

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