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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Craig Kimbrel Ready to Go Longer as Pedro Strop, Bullpen Struggle in Setup Innings
If you came here looking for a hit piece on Pedro Strop or Joe Maddon, you’re in the wrong place.…
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Series Previews
Cubs @ White Sox Series Preview (July 6-7): TV and Game Info, Starting Pitchers, Insights
The Cubs’ rough stretch continued as they dropped three of four in Pittsburgh, but a big win in the final…
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Chicago Cubs News
Craig Kimbrel Displayed Typical Early-Season Velocity in Cubs Debut
Craig Kimbrel’s fastball velocity sat between 96-98 mph (96.5 mph average) in his Cubs debut, which is right about where…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Watch: Craig Kimbrel Locks Down First Save with Cubs
You could hardly hear Slash’s guitar riff on “Sweet Child ‘o Mine” as Craig Kimbrel strolled out from beneath the…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Craig Kimbrel Will Be Activated Thursday, Tony Barnette Optioned to Make Room
Update: The Cubs have officially recalled Triple-A pitching prospect Craig Kimbrel from Iowa as their “performance over talent” mantra starts…
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Craig Kimbrel Has Left Iowa, Could Be Activated Thursday
Craig Kimbrel hit 96 mph during a perfect inning Tuesday night in Iowa, signaling that he was ready to be…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Craig Kimbrel Throws 96, Strikes Out Two in (Probably) Final AAA Appearance
The Cubs and Braves both made splashy moves for high-profile pitchers who remained unsigned a week into June, and both…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Craig Kimbrel to Pitch Tuesday for Iowa, Activation for Braves Series Still Possible
Craig Kimbrel started for the Iowa Cubs Saturday night, giving him outings on consecutive days and checking one more box…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Quick Updates on Immediate Plans for Craig Kimbrel, Adbert Alzolay
Jed Hoyer didn’t share anything particularly revelatory regarding the respective futures of Craig Kimbrel and Adbert Alzolay Friday, though the…
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Chicago Cubs News
Craig Kimbrel Says He’s Mentally Ready, ‘Just Waiting for That Day’
The Cubs have been coy about their timeline for getting Craig Kimbrel ready to pitch in the majors again, but…
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