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Willson Contreras

News, updates, analysis, and additional stories about MLB catcher Willson Contreras.

Oct 5, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Ben DeLuzio (26) in the field against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fifth inning at PNC Park.
Cubs

Cubs Sign Outfielder Ben DeLuzio to Minor-League Deal

DeLuzio will likely start the 2023 season with Triple-A Iowa, but he's a right-handed batting depth option the Cubs could use down the line.

By Joey Ricotta
Jun 25, 2022; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (40) reacts after hitting a double against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Busch Stadium.
Cubs

Cubs Viewpoint: What to Make of Willson Contreras Signing With the Cardinals

Diving into why the Cubs let Contreras walk and how he'll fit in with the Cardinals.

By Joey Ricotta
Sep 7, 2022; Bronx, New York, USA; Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (4) hits a solo home run in the third inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.
MLB

MLB Free Agency Begins, Full List of Qualifying Offers, Carlos Correa, and More

Let the MLB hot stove sizzle. Free agency is officially underway.

By Joey Ricotta
Oct 2, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (40) waves to the crowd during his last bat during the ninth inning at Wrigley Field.
Cubs

Is There A Chance Willson Contreras Accepts the Cubs' Qualifying Offer?

The overwhelming majority thinks Willson Contreras will decline the Cubs' qualifying offer. It seems like a foregone conclusion, but is it that simple?

By Joey Ricotta
Aug 20, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (40) reacts after hitting a walk-off single to defeat the Milwaukee Brewers in the eleventh inning at Wrigley Field.
Cubs

Cubs' Willson Contreras Named Silver Slugger Award Finalist

Contreras produced at the plate in a contract season, as he's done his entire career.

By Joey Ricotta