Cubs’ Matthew Boyd isn’t reinventing himself. He’s doubling down on who he is
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Cubs’ Matthew Boyd isn’t reinventing himself. He’s doubling down on who he is

New York Times  

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Spring training is often a time for experimentation — the addition of a new pitch or a dramatic change in delivery. “I don’t have to try to be somebody else,” Boyd said. “All through college, I didn’t have an injury, and from 2013 to 2021, I didn’t miss a start,” Boyd said. “It’s not that I’m unwilling to learn, I’m an open book,” Boyd said. There’s been little mechanical cues this spring, stuff that’s really gotten me back to who I am.” Ahead of the 2025 season, Boyd’s not looking to reinvent the wheel.

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Boyd thankful for chance with Cubs following return from Tommy John surgery
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Boyd thankful for chance with Cubs following return from Tommy John surgery

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Matthew Boyd is thankful for his new opportunity with the Chicago Cubs. “My grandfather grew up in downtown Chicago and was a diehard Cubs fan,” Boyd said Monday. It would be like, ‘Hey, the Cubs lost today, but you did pitch well.’” The day the Cubs won the World Series in 2016 “was one of the happiest days …

Cubs add Matthew Boyd to rotation with $29 million, 2-year contract, AP source says
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Cubs add Matthew Boyd to rotation with $29 million, 2-year contract, AP source says

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs have added Matthew Boyd to their rotation in their first big offseason move, agreeing to a $29 million, two-year contract with the veteran left-hander, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. Making a successful return from Tommy John surgery, Boyd went 2-2 with a 2.72 ERA in eight starts with Cleveland this year. He …

Cubs sign pitcher Matthew Boyd to a two-year, $29 million contract: Source
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Cubs sign pitcher Matthew Boyd to a two-year, $29 million contract: Source

New York Times  

As expected, the Chicago Cubs went to the middle tier of free-agent starting pitchers to address their rotation, reaching an agreement with left-hander Matthew Boyd on a two-year, $29 million contract, a source briefed on the deal confirmed to The Athletic. It also represents a shorter term and less than half of the money the Los Angeles Angels recently guaranteed …

Guardians sign left-hander Matthew Boyd, who continues to recover from Tommy John surgery
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Guardians sign left-hander Matthew Boyd, who continues to recover from Tommy John surgery

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Guardians signed free agent left-hander Matthew Boyd to a major league contract for the remainder of the season, an addition that will give the AL Central leaders some added pitching depth and protection. Boyd, though, is still recovering from undergoing Tommy John elbow surgery last year, and won’t be ready to join the Guardians until at …

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