Bullpen
-
Wrigleyville Nation
Wrigleyville Nation Podcast: Episode 227 – James Neveau, Cubs Bullpen Concerns, Javy Love, Cardinals COVID outbreak, & More
James Neveau, from NBC Chicago, joins us this week. The Cubs bullpen has struggled, but the Cubs keep winning. Great…
Read More » -
Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
2019 Chicago Cubs Season Review: Bullpen Issues Persisted Despite Several Corrective Measures
Our review of the 2019 Cubs season began with a look at a starting rotation that was solid, if far…
Read More » -
Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
These 2 Factors Could Be Contributing to Cubs’ Bullpen Wildness
The current episode of the Cubs Related podcast spent a useful amount of time on the Cubs’ consistently high bullpen…
Read More » -
Chicago Cubs News
Allen Webster’s Secondary Pitches Are Absolutely Filthy
The Cubs optioned Carl Edwards Jr. to Triple-A and called up Allen Webster in hope of restoring some consistency to…
Read More » -
Podcasts
New Ivy Envy Podcast Episode – Enter the Realm of Negativity
Well, the Cubs started the 2019 season in down in Texas and the offense was clicking right away. The Cubs…
Read More » -
Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
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…
Read More » -
Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Checking on 5 Key Nuances to Cubs’ World Series Hopes
This spring, I avoided the usual prediction game. No guessing who would lead the Cubs in homers or which starter…
Read More » -
Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (6/19/18) – Cubs 2, Dodgers 1 F/10: Almora Walks It Off In Extras
After a very frustrating loss in the first half of a doubleheader against the Dodgers, the Cubs looked to salvage…
Read More » -
Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
A Look at Reliever Usage by the Cubs and if Changing Reliever Rules Could Benefit The Team
On Wednesday, ESPN’s Buster Olney proposed a rule change that would limit managers to no more than four pitchers per…
Read More » -
Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (4/8/18) – Cubs 3, Brewers 0: Series Win in Friendly Confines of Wrigley North
The Cubs looked for their first series win of the year Sunday afternoon in Milwaukee. Jose Quintana had things get…
Read More »