Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander recently held his end-of-season news conference, where he indicated that the club figures to prioritize improving behind the plate after an 80-82 season that saw them stave off elimination from postseason contention until the final week of September despite engaging in a major sell-off prior to the trade deadline.
Christopher Morel of the Tampa Rays, formerly with the Chicago Cubs, has put together a disappointing 2024 season. BY fWAR, he has been one of the worst
The Chicago Cubs made one of the biggest moves during the trade deadline when they traded for Isaac Paredes. Trading Christopher Morel was a bit strange, as it seemed like he could be a part of their plans in 2025.
When Jed Hoyer announced that the Chicago Cubs were planning on improving the roster for the 2025 season, many believed that took Christopher Morel out of trade talks.
The Chicago Cubs didn't have a bad trade deadline, but it's tough to picture what their exact plans were. Jed Hoyer had told reporters that he was looking to make moves to better the roster for next season, but with this being a heavy buyers' market and multiple teams overpaying, he likely could've moved more.
The Tampa Bay Rays and Miami Marlins made major changes to their rosters in the past few days. Christopher Morel, one of the Rays' newcomers, will try to build on his impressive debut when the Marlins visit Wednesday afternoon to conclude the two-game series in St.
Ben Rortvedt and Yandy Diaz delivered two-run singles in a five-run sixth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays pulled away for a 9-3 win against the visiting Miami Marlins in the opener of their two-game series on Tuesday evening.
According to MLB Insider Jon Morosi of MLB Network, the Seattle Mariners had at least some level of interest in Chicago Cubs utility player Christopher Morel before they dealt him to the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday afternoon.
The Chicago Cubs sent a shockwave through MLB Sunday as they made a surprise trade to land Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Isaac Paredes. The Cubs sent struggling third baseman Christopher Morel and pitching prospects Hunter Bigge and Ty Johnson to Tampa Bay in return.
With a 51-56 record and nine-and-a-half games out of first place in the National League Central division, the Chicago Cubs have not let that stop them from making deals to improve their team.
Selling off your roster when the playoffs are within striking distance probably is not the type of thing that will inspire much confidence with fans.
The Tampa Bay Ray are shipping infielder Isaac Paredes to the Chicago Cubs in a move which has a few interesting angles.
Jim Edmonds may have retired from baseball, but some feelings die hard.
Christopher Morel entered the 2024 MLB season with high hopes of a big-time breakout year for the Chicago Cubs. He has shown flashes of the huge potential that has made him such a valuable part of the team's future, but he has not been able to figure out the consistency side of things.
Two years ago, a 22-year-old infield prospect burst onto the scene with the Chicago Cubs, quickly capturing the hearts of fans with his dynamic play and infectious enthusiasm.
The MLB trade deadline is July 30 at 6 p.m. ET, and because several teams are in the mix for a wild-card spot, it promises to be the most intriguing day of the season.
Morel has started 50 of the team’s 66 games this year at third base, taking over from the group that shared the position down the stretch last season.
The Chicago Cubs have given third baseman Christopher Morel every chance to earn the position at third base full-time. While Morel can swing it at a high level when he's at the top of his game, the defensive struggles are still prevalent.
Christopher Morel will attempt to prolong his power surge on Sunday afternoon when the Chicago Cubs host the Milwaukee Brewers in the rubber match of a three-game series.
Christopher Morel cracked a grand slam in a five-run fifth inning as the visiting Chicago Cubs bounced back from a bullpen breakdown on Monday night, beating the San Diego Padres 5-1 on Tuesday.
A member of the Cubs infield might not be able to hide for much longer. Christopher Morel’s time at third base could be numbered in the Cubs infield. The team is just a few games into the season, and it is already apparent that Morel’s defensive issues at the hot corner might be unavoidable.
There were rumors in the offseason that the Chicago Cubs might trade Christopher Morel. After blasting 26 home runs in 2023, his value was likely at an all-time high around the league.
There’s been a lot of chatter on social media about Christopher Morel’s ability to play third base this season for the Chicago Cubs. In some fans’ eyes, it’s the most concerning question about the Cubs heading into 2024.
The Chicago Cubs shot down rumors that they were looking to move versatile slugger Christopher Morel.
The Cubs are planning to get slugger Christopher Morel some work at first base in winter ball this offseason.
Following the 2023 MLB season, Christopher Morel was one of the most interesting names when thinking about the Chicago Cubs' lineup in 2024. He really doesn't have a position for the time being, he spent a lot of last season as a DH, and if the Cubs are truly going for it this offseason, they'll likely replace his work at said DH spot.
Just when everyone thought the Chicago Cubs’ offense was over for the night, Christopher Morel brought his big bat to the plate and had other plans for the conclusion of Wednesday's game against the White Sox.
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