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The Rundown: Hoerner and Contreras Lead Cubs, Chicago Could Set Dubious Batting Record, Epstein Believes Offensive Turnaround Coming
Willson Contreras is really rolling right now and may be single-handedly jumpstarting the Cubs’ offense, but I think Nico Hoerner…
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The Rundown: Cubs ‘Streaking,’ Magic Numbers and Playoff Possibilities, Happy Roberto Clemente Day
The Cubs won 3-0 last night and I started thinking about their magic number. This crazy season has just about…
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The Rundown: Cubs Grab Big Win, Hendricks Owns Cards Again, 22 MLB Teams Still Have Legitimate Postseason Chances
The Cubs closed out the unofficial end of summer with a big win over the Cardinals, allowing their fans to…
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The Rundown: Cubs Offense Struggles Downright Ugly, Lester Lacking Confidence, Heyward Sidelined With Lightheadedness
It’s not much fun following the Cubs these days, and writing about a team that has played .400 baseball over…
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The Rundown: Cubs-Cardinals Clash Starting Tonight, Wrigley Field Adding Sportsbook, Heyward Nominated for Roberto Clemente Award
“You never walk away from the table when you’re on a heater.” – Sid, The Hangover After yesterday’s 6-2 loss…
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The Rundown: Cubs Edge Pirates, Ross Struggles with Bullpen Management, Happ Sets Team Record, Instructs Will Resume This Fall
If I have one criticism of David Ross so far it’s that he tends to let his starters go a…
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The Rundown: Busy Deadline Ends With Flurry of Moves, Cubs Trade Grades, Bryant Returns Tonight, Mid-Season Award Winners
Yesterday was MLB’s trade deadline and the pace at which trades were executed can best be explained as frenetic with…
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The Rundown: Cubs Pummel Reds, Outfielders Carry Big Sticks, Chatwood Injured, Lots of Trade Rumors
The Cubs broke out the lumber and pummeled the Reds 10-1 yesterday, maintaining their 3.5 game lead over the Cardinals…
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The Rundown: Cubs Can Make Statement Friday, MLB Celebrates Jackie Robinson Day, Could Pedro Strop Come Back?
A growing social awareness movement among MLB players led to the postponement of seven games scheduled to be played yesterday.…
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The Rundown: Heyward Makes Stand Against Injustice, Baseball Insignificant Right Now, League Leadership Exempt
“I am America. I am the part you won’t recognize. But get used to me. Black, confident, cocky; my name,…
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