Michael Brauner

Michael Brauner

Joined: Sep 30, 2024

Michael Brauner is a 2022 graduate of the University of Alabama with a degree in Sports Media. He covers various MLB teams across the On SI network and you can also find his work on Yellowhammer News covering the Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers as well as on the radio producing and co-hosting 'The Opening Kickoff' every weekday morning on 105.5 WNSP FM in Mobile, Alabama.

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Jul 3, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer speaks before a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Guardians at Wrigley Field.

Sep 13, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Executive Chairman of the Chicago Cubs Tom Ricketts is seen prior to a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Wrigley Field.

Jul 3, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer speaks before a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Guardians at Wrigley Field.

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The Chicago Cubs could be the ideal landing spot for one of the top pitchers out there.

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The Chicago Cubs may be poised to lose out on one of their top free agents to a hated rival in the Atlanta Braves.

Jul 3, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer speaks before a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Guardians at Wrigley Field.

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The Chicago Cubs may open up this can of worms once again and pursue this AL ace during the offseason.

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Could the Chicago Cubs have a leg up on the competition in the hunt for Dylan Cease?

Jul 3, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer speaks before a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Guardians at Wrigley Field.

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The Chicago Cubs should look to make this huge move in free agency.

Sep 8, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker (30) in the dugout against the Atlanta Braves in the eighth inning at Truist Park.

A new team is coming out of the woodwork to snag the Chicago Cubs star, and Jed Hoyer would probably prefer for them to land him.

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The Chicago Cubs are moving on from one of their failed moves from last offseason.

Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer

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The Chicago Cubs have agreed to terms on a new contract with their veteran right-hander to keep him with the team.

Sep 8, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker (30) in the dugout against the Atlanta Braves in the eighth inning at Truist Park.

Maybe don't count on a reunion between Kyle Tucker and the Chicago Cubs, as the latest report indicates the team is moving on.

Jul 3, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer speaks before a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Guardians at Wrigley Field.

The Chicago Cubs are going to do the expected this winter, and will reportedly not splash the cash on this key position.

Aug 16, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Andrew Kittredge (59) looks on during the eighth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images

The Chicago Cubs have executed an early trade with the Baltimore Orioles.

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Shota Imanaga (18) reacts after giving up a two-run home run in the fifth inning against the San Diego Padres.

The Chicago Cubs are likely going to let their ace walk after he and the club declined their options.