1926 Chicago Cubs

Trades and Transactions

Franchise Encyclopedia: 1925 / 1927

82-72, Finished 4th in National League (Schedule and Results)
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Manager: Joe McCarthy (82-72)
Scored 682 runs, Allowed 602 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 86-68

Ballparks: Cubs Park · Attendance: 885,063 (1st of 8)
Park Factors Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
multi-year: Batting - 101, Pitching - 101 · one-year: Batting - 108, Pitching - 106

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1925 / 1927 Trades and Transactions

Transactions listed are from November 1 of previous year to April 1 of the following year.

October 9, 1925

Drafted Hack Wilson from Toledo (American Association) in the 1925 rule 5 draft.

November 9, 1925

Rabbit Maranville selected by the Brooklyn Robins off waivers.

December 11, 1925

Traded Vic Keen to the St. Louis Cardinals. Received Jimmy Cooney.

June 7, 1926 (Standings)

Wilbur Cooper selected by the Detroit Tigers off waivers.

June 21, 1926 (Standings)

Selected Walt Huntzinger off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals.

June 22, 1926 (Standings)

Pete Alexander selected by the St. Louis Cardinals off waivers.

October 1, 1926 (Standings)

Drafted Jim Brillheart from Memphis (Southern Association) in the 1926 rule 5 draft.

Drafted Hank Grampp from New Orleans (Southern Association) in the 1926 rule 5 draft.

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1925 / 1927 Trades and Transactions

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