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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Rowan Wick Working to Add ‘Cutter/Slider Thing’ to Repertoire
Rowan Wick emerged as a viable bullpen arm for Joe Maddon‘s Cubs by throwing almost exclusively fastballs and spike-curveballs. That…
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Jon Lester Loves to Compete, Just Don’t Expect Him to Smile While Pitching
Jon Lester isn’t always angry when he’s on the mound, he’s just too focused on winning to waste energy on…
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The Rundown: ‘Big Data’ Darvish Ready to Lead Cubs Back to Postseason, Rizzo Likes Camp Vibe, Chatwood Has Strong Outing
When you look at the money the Yankees paid Gerrit Cole this winter, having Yu Darvish at $21 million AAV…
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Pedro Strop Says Cubs Wanted Him Back, ‘Salary Cap’ Kept Offer to $1M or Less
Ain’t nobody hurt you like I hurt you But ain’t nobody love you like I do Promise that I will…
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Craig Kimbrel Surrenders Tank, Hopes He Still Has Some Left in His
Craig Kimbrel sat mid-90’s with the fastball and his curve showed good bite Wednesday, excellent signs for his first spring…
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Game Day
Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/4/20): Descalso in LF, Chatwood Starting, Kimbrel Set to Debut
The Cubs get to hang out with old friends today in Goodyear as they face Nick Castellanos and Pedro Strop.…
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Cubs RHP Prospect Manuel Rodriguez Has Grade 2 Biceps Strain, No Timetable for Return
Manuel Rodriguez, a hard-throwing 23-year-old righty who was just added to the 40-man roster in November, left Sunday’s game chaperoned…
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Game Day
Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/3/20): Happ Leads Off, Contreras Bats Second, Quintana Makes Spring Debut
The Cubs head to Salt River Fields at Talking Stick to take on the Rockies this afternoon, which is good…
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The Rundown: Maddon Brings Circus to Mesa, Bryant & Rizzo Mic’d Up, Bauer Purposely Tips Pitches
“Accept whatever happens to you, and be patient in humiliating vicissitudes.” – Ben Sira It’s always awkward when you are…
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Kyle Hendricks Displayed Higher Velocity Numbers Against Angels
Kyle Hendricks’ fastball velocity has hovered between 86-88 mph over the last three years, but the steady righty was throwing…
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