Mike Montgomery
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (7/6/18) – Reds 3, Cubs 2: Cubs Again Fail to Solve Reds
The Cubs have been playing great baseball of late, but their kryptonite in 2018 has been the Cincinnati Reds. Friday…
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (6/29/18) – Cubs 10, Twins 6: Cubs Power Their Way to Comeback Win
After earning a split in LA, the Cubs looked to start a long homestand on a good note against the…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Monday Fungos: Cubs 25-Man Bereavement List
The Chicago Cubs’ brutal weekend in Cincinnati left a lot of time for reflection. For instance, I never understood Cincy’s…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Six Appeal: Will Cubs Go with Expanded Rotation When Darvish Returns?
Yu Darvish threw 51 pitches to Ian Happ and Tommy La Stella in a three-inning simulated game prior to the…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
The Rundown: Cubs Split DH, Montgomery Could Remain Sixth Starter, Morrow Injured By Pants
I’m not a fan of the split doubleheader, or doubleheaders in general. It’s just too long of a day to…
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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…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Where Does Alzolay’s Injury Leave the Cubs Playoff Bullpen Options?
Up until last week’s injury news, Cubs prospect watchers had invested a lot of hope in Adbert Alzolay. So eager…
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Series Previews
Cubs vs. Dodgers – Series Preview (June 18-20): TV and Game Info, Pitching Matchups, Insights
The Cubs won two of three in St. Louis to complete a 3-3 division road trip. Despite losing two of…
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (6/13/18) – Brewers 1, Cubs 0: Cubs Offense Sputters In Shutout Loss
The Cubs came into Wednesday’s game with a chance to win their series against the Brewers and move into first…
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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…
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