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Matthew Postins

Matthew Postins

Joined: May 24, 2023

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.

Iowa Cubs catcher Moises Ballesteros steps up to bat against Cleveland on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, at Principal Park.
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Chicago Cubs’ Top Catching Prospect Headed for Arizona Fall League

Eight of the Chicago Cubs’ top minor-league players were selected to play in next month’s Arizona Fall League.

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Iowa Cubs 3rd baseman Matt Shaw swings the bat at a pitch on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, at Principal Park.
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Chicago Cubs Top Infield Prospect Rises to Top Organizational Award

The rise of last year’s first-round pick may present the Chicago Cubs with a critical roster decision next spring.

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Sep 15, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch (29) gestures as he rounds the bases on a solo home run in the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.
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Chicago Cubs Rookie Slugger’s Latest Award Validates Offseason Trade

The Chicago Cubs rolled the dice a bit to acquire Michael Busch and it has certainly paid off this season.

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Aug 24, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Chicago Cubs first base Patrick Wisdom (16) rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the ninth inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park.
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Chicago Cubs Slugger Selected as Finalist for Robert Clemente Award

The Chicago Cubs hope that Patrick Wisdom can become the fourth player to claim the annual award named for the Hall-of-Famer.

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Iowa Cubs catcher Moises Ballesteros steps up to bat against Cleveland on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, at Principal Park.
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Final Chicago Cubs Top 30 Prospect Rankings Show Depth in Minor Leagues

The Chicago Cubs have a wide range of future prospects, from those ranked in the Top 100 to others that aren’t too far away.

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Sep 4, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the third inning at Wrigley Field.
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Insider Ranks Chicago Cubs ‘Almost Playoff Quality’ Core High in MLB

The Chicago Cubs are trying to reach the MLB playoffs this year, and one site believes it has a core that’s nearly ready.

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Sep 4, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) breaks his bat over his leg after striking out during the eighth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Citi Field.
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Former Chicago Cubs Star Believes Their Free-Agent Target Fits ‘Any Team’

Former Chicago Cubs star Ryan Dempster recently talked about one of the top free agents-to-be during a podcast.

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Jul 13, 2024; Arlington, TX, USA; National League Future catcher Moises Ballesteros reacts during the Futures Skills Showcase at Globe Life Field.
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Chicago Cubs Top 100 Prospects Rankings Swell to Six Players

The Chicago Cubs now have six Top 100 prospects in one publication’s latest rankings, which had the franchise with four a month ago.

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Sep 1, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals second baseman Darren Baker (10) hangs out in the dugout before a game against the Chicago Cubs at Nationals Park.
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Chicago Cubs Legend Watches Son Slug First MLB Hit vs. Former Team

Dusty Baker got to watch his son, Darren Baker, hit his first MLB hit for the Washington Nationals against the Chicago Cubs.

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Rochester's Darren Baker slides safely home ahead of the throw to Buffalo catcher Stevie Berman, scoring on a double by teammate Jack Dunn in the second inning.
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Former Chicago Cubs Manager Set for Full-Circle Moment as Son Joins Majors

Dusty Baker hasn’t managed the Chicago Cubs in a while, but it’s fitting how his son will make his MLB debut.

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Mar 13, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Great Britain batter BJ Murray Jr. hits a sacrifice fly to bring in a run in the fourth inning against Colombia during the World Baseball Classic at Chase Field.
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Why This Former Chicago Cubs Top 30 Prospect Fell out of Rankings

This Chicago Cubs prospect was on track to reach the Majors but now he’s fallen off the top prospects list and has been demoted.

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Aug 17, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele (35) pitches during the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Wrigley Field.
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Chicago Cubs Ace Edges Out Rookie in Latest Starting Pitcher Rankings

It will be little surprise which two pitchers are ranking among the top 30 starting pitchers in baseball right now.

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