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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Will We See Cole Hamels and Jesse Chavez Back with Cubs Next Season?
The Cubs made very shrewd moves to bring in a pair of former Rangers for the stretch run, both of…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
How Maddon Has Utilized Bullpen Since Strop’s Injury
A wave of helplessness overwhelmed me when Pedro Strop injured his hamstring two weeks ago. Imagining Cubs closing out games…
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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…
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Chicago Cubs News
Cubs Quick Hits: Jesse Chavez Has Been NL’s Most Valuable Reliever in Second Half
Raise your hand if you thought Jesse Chavez would be the National League’s most valuable reliever in the second half.…
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (9/1/18) – Cubs 7, Phillies 1: Bryant Returns, Cubs Win Game Number 80
The Cubs dropped an extra-inning game against the Phillies on Friday, wasting an excellent pitching performance and several scoring opportunities.…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
The Cubs Aren’t Who We Thought They Were, Now It’s About Who We Hope They’ll Be
Okay, let’s open with a little exercise: Everyone stand up. Now sit down if you had David Bote as this…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Financial State of the Central: A Review of Trade Season Results for Cubs, Division Opponents
The Cubs had a quiet, but still effective, trade season. They obtained depth for both the starting rotation and the…
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (8/5/18) – Padres 10, Cubs 6: San Diego Powers Past Lester, Cubs
The Cubs were looking for the series win against the Padres on Sunday, but San Diego rode the wind to…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
A Less Rushed Evaluation of Cubs’ Trade Deadline Moves
Pour eight ounces of anything into a 16-ounce glass and you get the proverbial example of relative optimism versus pessimism. But…
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Game Day
Cubs vs Diamondbacks – Series Preview (July 23-26): TV and Game Info, Pitching Matchups, Insights
The Cubs started the second half of the season by winning three of five against the rival Cardinals. Combined with…
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