Ryan Herrera

Baseball writer and podcaster. Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) member. Past stops include CHGO Sports, MLB.com and more. Chicago is my home ballpark.

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 19: Ben Brown #32 of the Chicago Cubs pitches in a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on May 19, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images)

Ben Brown Is Cementing Himself As A Key Cubs Rotation Piece

Cubs Pitching Has Another Challenge To Overcome

Cubs Pitching Has Another Challenge To Overcome

Shota Imanaga Keeps Putting Tough End To ‘25 Behind Him

Shota Imanaga Keeps Putting Tough End To ‘25 Behind Him

Nico Hoerner Has Played His Way Into the Early MVP Conversation

Nico Hoerner Has Played His Way Into the Early MVP Conversation

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 12: Michael Busch #29 of the Chicago Cubs hits a double in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on April 12, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images)

Is This The Turning Point For Michael Busch, Cubs’ Offense?

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 11: Edward Cabrera #30 of the Chicago Cubs delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at Wrigley Field on April 11, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Sage Zipeto/Getty Images)

Even After Tough Outing From Cabrera, Rotation Has Been Cubs’ Bright Spot

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 28: Cade Horton #22 of the Chicago Cubs pitches during the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on March 28, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)

Cubs Have To Move Forward After New Cade Horton Injury

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 28: Manager Craig Counsell #11 of the Chicago Cubs talks with Dansby Swanson #7 prior to a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on March 28, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Cubs Looking for More a Year After Ending Playoff Drought

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JULY 10: Pete Crow-Armstrong #4 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates his solo home run for his second of the day as he rounds the bases against the Minnesota Twins in the seventh inning at Target Field on July 10, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Cubs defeated the Twins 8-1. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

How Bright a Star Can Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong Be?

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 19: Matt Shaw #6 of the Chicago Cubs throws after fielding a grounder in the top of the sixth inning during the MLB Tokyo Series game between Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs at Tokyo Dome on March 19, 2025 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images)

Matt Shaw Will Have His Versatility Tested in 2026

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 30: Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox warms up ahead of game one of the American League Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium on September 30, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)

How Alex Bregman Fits Into The Cubs’ Lineup

MIAMI, FLORIDA - JULY 22: Edward Cabrera #27 of the Miami Marlins pitches against the San Diego Padres in the first inning at loanDepot park on July 22, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Cubs Take a Big Swing, Trade for Marlins' Edward Cabrera

Chicago Cubs 2025-2026 Offseason Wish List

Chicago Cubs 2025-2026 Offseason Wish List

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 03: Cade Horton #22 of the Chicago Cubs walks from the bullpen prior to the game against the Atlanta Braves at Wrigley Field on September 03, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Daniel Bartel/Getty Images)

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Cade Horton Voted NL Rookie of the Year Runner-Up After Strong Debut Season

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 04: (L-R) Seiya Suzuki #27 of the Chicago Cubs greets manager Craig Counsell #11 prior to game one of the Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on October 04, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Cubs Look To Complete NLDS Comeback in Game 5 vs. Brewers

Can Cubs Stay Alive vs. Brewers as NLDS Heads to Wrigley Field?

Can Cubs Stay Alive vs. Brewers as NLDS Heads to Wrigley Field?

Shota Imanaga of the Chicago Cubs delivers a pitch in his MLB debut against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning at Wrigley Field.

Resetting Cubs Postseason Outlook After Series Vs. Brewers

The Chicago Cubs 2025 Trade Deadline Results

The Chicago Cubs 2025 Trade Deadline Results

Jed Hoyer Gets Extended As The Cubs’ Playoff Push Continues

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Jed Hoyer Gets Extended As The Cubs' Playoff Push Continues

Matthew Boyd and Carson Kelly

Matthew Boyd Has Been the Cubs' Top Starter — And Now He's an All-Star

Cubs’ Cade Horton Is Settling In After His First Big League Start

Cubs' Cade Horton Is Settling In After His First Big League Start

Cubs’ Carson Kelly Has Been On Another Level At the Plate

Cubs' Carson Kelly Has Been On Another Level At the Plate

MESA, ARIZONA - MARCH 15, 2025: Cade Horton #70 of the Chicago Cubs throws a pitch during the first inning of a spring training Spring Breakout game against the Los Angeles Angels at Sloan Park on March 15, 2025 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images)

Cade Horton Could Take Shota Imanaga's Spot In Cubs' Rotation

Kyle Tucker #30 of the Chicago Cubs hits a three run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the eighth inning at Chase Field.

The Cubs' Lineup Has Been One of the Best in Baseball