Willson Contreras
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Cubs Short Videos
Watch: Willson Contreras Launches Second Spring HR
Talk about a no-doubter! Gotta love the reactions of both the hitter and pitcher here. Contreras immediately flips his bat…
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Chicago Cubs News
The Rundown Lite: Contreras Fears for Brother’s Life, Leadoff Picture, More Spring Debuts Coming
Despite the advent of Sunday alcohol sales in Indiana, I’m writing this post stone sober. I may, however, have to…
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Cubs Short Videos
Watch: Willson Contreras Follows Rizzo’s Dinger with His Own
The concussive force of Anthony Rizzo’s blast had only just subsided when Willson Contreras sent another shot deep into the legions…
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (2/24/18) – Cubs 6, Rangers 1: Yes, Practice Homers Are Still Fun
The Cubs made their spring debut at Sloan Park and gave their fans a showcase of defense and power. Most…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
The Rundown: First Game Today, Javy Could Get 600 PAs, Contreras ‘Uber Confident’
It’s Friday. And may I add this tidbit by Jayson Stark: If you're a baseball fan, welcome to one of…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
The Beauty of Cubs Baseball and Why #EverybodyIn Slogan Fits So Well
Everyone who comes to Cubs Insider does so because they love the Chicago Cubs. Except for you, I don’t know…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
How Willson Contreras Can Improve on Below-Average Framing Numbers
Everything about that magical World Series season was historic for the Cubs. They had an elite defense, the best ERA…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Contreras May Be Cubs’ Best Option at Leadoff
As we sit nearly five weeks out from pitchers and catchers reporting, the hot stove could not be any colder.…
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Chicago Cubs News
Willson Crown-treras? Cubs Catcher Wins HR Derby in Venezuela
It’s totally frivolous and has absolutely nothing to do with the Cubs organization as a whole, but we felt compelled…
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Prospect Profiles & News
Cubs System Position-by-Position: Catcher Has Become a Strength
When Theo Epstein took over, the Cubs system was bereft of catchers. Six years later, it is now a position…
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