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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Does Terrance Gore Belong on Cubs Playoff Roster?
Call it the “Terrance Gore Watch.” That’s what happens when a legion of Cubs fans invest in whether or not…
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Game 163 Was a Team Loss, but Joe Maddon Made 3 Costly Errors
If anyone is looking for a takeaway from Monday’s loss of the division title, it’s that we can firmly say…
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How Does Addison Russell’s Absence Impact Cubs Now and Moving Forward?
For good reason, Cubs Insider often avoids much coverage of negative off-the-field activities of Chicago Cubs players. This makes sense. When…
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How Joe Maddon Must Adjust to Closer-less Bullpen
When it comes his playoff bullpen, Joe Maddon has never been a grand strategist. As much as he loves playing…
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The 9 Best Preseason Storylines That Never Happened
Part of the fun of the regular season winding down is reviewing what happened to several over-hyped early storylines. That…
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Forget the Cubs Offense, How About Joe Maddon’s Bullpen Offenses?
So who wants to be a playoff closer for the Cubs under Joe Maddon? Pedro Strop had been auditioning until…
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Reviewing Addison Russell’s Incredible Diving Play with Angle You Probably Missed
Addison Russell’s defensive gem in the 9th inning of Tuesday’s win reminded Cubs fans how important a plus-glove at shortstop…
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Brewers-Cubs Rewind: Diving Deeper into Maddon’s Monday Decisions
We may be a day removed and washed clean of the funk from the series opener, but some of the…
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A 5-Step Survival Guide for Cubs’ Stretch Run
To paraphrase Ron Burgundy: “Boy, that really tightened up quickly.” Although the Cubs still enjoy a one-game lead in the…
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Cubs-Nationals Rewind: Kris Bryant’s Finish, Addison Russell’s New Bat(?), Taylor Davis’s Early Swing
Watching a blowout to its bitter end – like the Cubs’ 10-3 first-game loss to the Nationals Saturday – can…
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