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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (8/19/18) – Pirates 2, Cubs 1: Lack Of Run Support Dooms Cubs Again
The Cubs lack of offense has been an issue throughout this four-game series with the Pirates. Sunday it was the…
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (8/18/18) – Pirates 3, Cubs 1: Offense Continues To Struggle In Pirates Win
The Cubs won the first two games of their series with the Pirates despite only scoring two total runs. Chicago…
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (8/16/18) – Cubs 1, Pirates 0: Lester Outstanding as Cubs Blank Pirates
The Cubs began a six-game road trip against the Pirates in Pittsburgh on Thursday. Jon Lester, who has struggled mightily…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Additional Rest May Be Helping Ben Zobrist This Season
Ben Zobrist will not look back fondly on his 2017 season. The 2016 World Series MVP stumbled out of the…
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (8/14/18) – Brewers 7, Cubs 0: Brewers, Braun Crush Cubs
After a dramatic walk-off victory on Sunday, the Cubs started a crucial two-game series with the Brewers on Tuesday. The…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
CI Recap (8/11/18) – Nationals 9, Cubs 4: Zimmerman, Nats Pound Lester and Cubs
After a close win on Friday, the Cubs looked to win their series against the Nationals on Saturday afternoon. Unfortunately,…
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (8/10/18) – Cubs 3, Nationals 2: Cubs Rally; Hang On Late For Win
After a disappointing shutout loss to the Royals on Wednesday, the Cubs looked to bounce back against a desperate Nationals…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Pedro Strop Has Emerged as Cubs Team Leader
When people think of a team leader, certain positions on the field spring to mind: A slugger who can pace…
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (8/8/18) – Royals 9, Cubs 0: Royals Reign Over Cubs In Shutout Win
The Cubs looked to earn a sweep against the reeling Royals on Wednesday night, but a stellar pitching performance from…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Almora’s Dip in Performance Could Be Result of Playing Too Much
Albert Almora Jr. was on fire in May and June, his batting average climbing steadily toward .325 and the league…
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