Connor Johnson

Connor recently graduated Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance with a minor in Economics. Growing up a Cubs fan and transitioning to a fan of the sport as a whole, he has found interest in the statistical side of the game. During the season, you can find Connor watching ballgames and fishing in his spare time. He has been writing for just over a year now, beginning with Cubs Insider in January 2018.

Game Day

Connor JohnsonMay 22, 2018

CI Recap (5/22/18) – Cubs 1, Indians 10: Chatwood’s Struggles Continue, Situational Hitting Falls Flat

The Cubs entered this two-game set with the Indians looking to build on their recent success of taking three of…
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Game Day

Connor JohnsonMay 15, 2018

CI Recap (5/15/18) – Cubs 3, Braves 2: Darvish Returns, Clutch Bats Steal Game

Entering this three-game set with the Braves, the Cubs were looking to win their sixth game in their last eight…
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Game Day

Connor JohnsonMay 14, 2018

CI Recap (5/14/18) – Cubs 5, Braves 6: Quintana Struggles with Command, Albies Slugs Braves to Victory

Having won five of their last six games, the Cubs came into this “four-game set” with the Braves looking to…
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Game Day

Connor JohnsonApril 24, 2018

CI Recap (4/24/18) – Cubs 10, Indians 3: Schwarber Cracks Two Homers, Chatwood First Starter to Appear in 7th

Heading into this two-game World Series rematch set in Cleveland, Twitter was full of puns and “remember whens” for much…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Connor JohnsonApril 18, 2018

Cubs Pitching-Heavy Payroll Structure Will Need to Shift in Coming Years

When Theo Epstein took the reins of the Chicago Cubs in 2011, a plan was implemented immediately to build a…
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Game Day

Connor JohnsonApril 13, 2018

CI Recap (4/13/18) – Braves 4, Cubs 0: Cubs Offense Remains Frozen, Sanchez Strong for Braves

The Cubs’ sluggish start continued into this weekend series against the Atlanta Braves with today’s shutout. Yu Darvish made his…
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Postgame Pondering

Connor JohnsonMarch 31, 2018

CI Recap (3/31/18) – Cubs 10, Marlines 6 (F/10): Yu Debuts, Bullpen Grinds in Extra Inning Victory

After last night’s extra inning fiasco, both the Cubs and Marlins had the bats going again tonight to try and…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Connor JohnsonMarch 23, 2018

Cubs Option Rosario to AAA Iowa, Maddon Reiterates Desire for Eight Relievers

The Cubs have optioned left-handed reliever Randy Rosario to AAA, according to Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune. Rosario optioned…
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Spring Training

Connor JohnsonMarch 23, 2018

CI Recap (3/22/18) – Giants 4, Cubs 3: Strop Debuts, Contreras Continues to Mash

Just one week out from opening the season in Miami, the Cubs are looking for some clarity in their final…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Connor JohnsonFebruary 12, 2018

Here’s an Early Prediction for Cubs’ Opening Day Roster

Well Cubs fans, you actually made it. The sluggish offseason is finally nearing its long-awaited conclusion as pitchers and catchers…
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