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Happ and Cubs catcher Willson Contreras continue to put together All-Star-caliber seasons.

Construction around Chicago’s Wrigley Field is hardly a new phenomenon, but a major new attraction at the historic ballpark will be one step closer to completion on Friday when officials hold a “beam signing ceremony” at the new DraftKings Sportsbook.

On this episode of Unfiltered, David Kaplan is joined by Gordon Wittenmyer to discuss all things Chicago Cubs. The two talk about the Cubs’ current rebuilding situation, if the team missed out on not making trades in 2016 and more.

Should the Cubs have done something sooner to shake up their former championship core?

The first update for 2022 MLB All-Star voting is out, and brothers William (Braves) and Willson Contreras (Cubs) are among the leaders at their positions.

A squirrel got onto the field at PNC Park and caused a delay in Mondays Cubs-Pirates game in Pittsburgh.

Saturday’s matchup between William (Braves) and Willson Contreras (Cubs) was a “dream come true,” but what about if they suited up on the same team?

Madrigal exited Friday’s loss to the Yankees with the groin issue.

Willson Contreras is a Cub, for now after he and the Cubs agree on a deal that will pay the All-Star catcher $9.625 million dollars for this season but can they agree on a long-term deal? David Kaplan, Gordon Wittenmyer, and Tim Stebbins discuss the settlement and if this means that the Cubs will extend Contreras.

On this episode of Unfiltered, David Kaplan is joined by NBC Sports Chicago’s Cubs Insider Gordon Wittenmyer to discuss Christopher Morels’ recent performance with the team and Willson Contreras’ arbitration.

Cubs pitcher Drew Smyly went on the injured list, and Jason Heyward was activated in moves more significant for what might come next.

The Cubs are in a slump losing 3 straight. Which, depending on how you look at it is a horrible stretch for a team with expectations or a learning process for a young rebuilding team. Which perspective do you think Cubs management has? David Kaplan, Tim Stebbins, and Gordon Wittenmyer discuss and debate the Cubs season and if Jed Hoyer…

Chris Morel’s triple during the Cubs’ four-run sixth inning Tuesday broke Willson Contreras’ franchise record for a streak reaching base to start a career.

White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson exited Sunday’s game against the Cubs and appeared to be in significant pain.

The Cubs are calling up outfield prospect Nelson Velzquez from Triple-A Iowa.

On Unfiltered, USA Today’s MLB insider Bob Nightengale joins the show to talk about baseball in Chicago. Specifically, how active will the Cubs be at the trade deadline. Will they move Willson Contreras or try to acquire some players? Also Nightengale gives his thoughts on who the Cubs will pursue in free agency this offseason.

What is going on with the Chicago Cubs? What is their plan? On Unfiltered, NBC Sports Chicago’s Cubs Insider Gordon Wittenmyer takes a stab at explaining. Wittenmyer explains why the Cubs are likely sellers at the MLB Trade Deadline.

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Ian Happ’s name already has shown up with Cubs teammates in trade speculation by national pundits.

The Cubs will need more than five starters in a tough upcoming stretch on their schedule that starts Saturday.