Inside The Cubs
Payton Havermann

Payton Havermann

Joined: Aug 15, 2022

Payton Havermann is an editor for FanNation's 'Inside The Cubs,' a part of Sports Illustrated. Payton is also studying Sports Journalism at the University of Missouri,.

Report: Chicago Cubs Favorite to Land Dansby Swanson
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Report: Chicago Cubs Favorite to Land Dansby Swanson

The Chicago Cubs are the favorite to land free agent shortstop Dansby Swanson according to a new report.

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Report: Chicago Cubs Interested in Michael Conforto
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Report: Chicago Cubs Interested in Michael Conforto

The Chicago Cubs have interest in former New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto according to a report from Jon Heyman.

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Pete Crow-Armstrong Wins Minor League Gold Glove Award
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Pete Crow-Armstrong Wins Minor League Gold Glove Award

Chicago Cubs top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong won his first Rawlings Gold Glove Award after his breakout season in 2022.

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Cubs Once Again Linked to Free Agent Carlos Correa
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Cubs Once Again Linked to Free Agent Carlos Correa

A new report has suggested that the Chicago Cubs would come away free agent shortstop Carlos Correa, adding another link between the wo parties.

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Chicago Cubs Protect Four Prospects from Rule 5 Draft
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Chicago Cubs Protect Four Prospects from Rule 5 Draft

The Chicago Cubs added four prospects to the 40-man roster, protecting them from the Rule 5 Draft in December.

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Report: Willson Contreras Will Decline Qualifying Offer
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Report: Willson Contreras Will Decline Qualifying Offer

ESPN's Jesse Rogers confirmed what was widely expected, Willson Contreras will decline the Chicago Cubs qualifying offer.

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Chicago Cubs Officially Release Jason Heyward
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Chicago Cubs Officially Release Jason Heyward

Outfielder Jason Heyward, signed before the 2016 season, was officially released from the final year of his contract.

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Chicago Cubs Season in Review: Scott Effross
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Chicago Cubs Season in Review: Scott Effross

Scott Effross emerged as an unheralded reliever with the post-trade deadline Chicago Cubs in 2021, but became perhaps the Cubs most effective relief pitcher in 2022.

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Two Reports List Cubs Outfielder Ian Happ as Potential Trade Chip
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Two Reports List Cubs Outfielder Ian Happ as Potential Trade Chip

Both ESPN and MLB.com tabbed Cubs left fielder Ian Happ as a potential name that could be moved this offseason.

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Report: Detroit Tigers Could Emerge as a Willson Contreras Suitor
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Report: Detroit Tigers Could Emerge as a Willson Contreras Suitor

The Detroit Tigers will be invested in the free agent catching market and Chicago Cubs backstop Willson Contreras could be on their radar.

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Report: Cubs, Astros Had Contreras Deal in Place at Trade Deadline
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Report: Cubs, Astros Had Contreras Deal in Place at Trade Deadline

The Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros had agreed on a deadline deal that would've shipped Willson Contreras in exchange for José Urquidy.

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Willson Contreras and Wade Miley are Officially Free Agents
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Willson Contreras and Wade Miley are Officially Free Agents

Two Chicago Cubs, Willson Contreras, and Wade Miley, were officially named free agents following the conclusion of the World Series.

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