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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
When it Comes to Willson Contreras, Errant Flames Worth the Fire
If Tom “Iceman” Kazansky played for the Cubs, I don’t imagine he’d like Willson Contreras’s maverick nature all that much.…
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Cubs Injury News
Injury Update: Addison Russell Will Test Shoulder By Throwing Friday, Could Pinch Hit
Addison Russell, who was scratched from Wednesday’s start and is still out of the lineup today (Friday), said he could…
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What’s That, You Say, Kyle Hendricks’ Fastball Looking Like a Cutter Now?
When I was watching Kyle Hendricks’ most recent start against the Rockies, I did a double-take on a few of…
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Disparity in Kris Bryant’s Taken Strikes Vs. Looking K’s Suggests Further Improvement
The most impressive thing about Kris Bryant isn’t the effortless stroke that generates video-board-denting home runs. It’s not the gazelle-like stride…
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The Rundown: Butler Could Be Next Up, Candy Man Can, Arrieta’s Rocky Season Continues
My predictions regarding Eddie Butler’s call-up have had all the accuracy of a carpet-bombing run, but I guess that means…
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The Rundown: Short Stories from a Long Game
To call Sunday night’s 18-inning loss to the Yankees a marathon would be an insult to Eliud Kipchoge’s recent feat.…
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Lineups
Chicago Cubs Lineup: Zobrist in Right, Jay in Center as Lester Looks to Avoid Sweep
It’s been a busy couple days for the Cubs, what with Matt Szczur being DFA’d and Justin Grimm optioned to…
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The Rundown: Slider Didn’t Slide, Starlin Castro Didn’t Slide
Two outs, two strikes, two men up, two runs up in the top of the 9th. You can do literally…
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The Rundown: Bryant Streaking, Schwarber Swinging, Castro Returning
It may have sounded like a dad/coach playing hype man for his son/client just a wee bit when Mike Bryant…
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Cubs Quick Hits: Javy Baez Improved Season Value by 67 Percent in One Game
Javy Baez entered Tuesday night’s contest against the Phillies with a wRC+ of 60 and a .265 wOBA. In other…
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