Evan Altman
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/8/23): Mancini DH, Mervis 1B, Stroman Starting
The Cubs dropped a tough one Sunday afternoon, but at least they took two of three from the Marlins to…
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Cubs Recall Christopher Morel, Option Nelson Velázquez
In the interest of time, I’ll just share the press release on this one: The Chicago Cubs today recalled infielder/outfielder…
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Miguel Amaya’s Preparedness Stands in Contrast to What Willson Contreras Provided for Young Pitchers
The Cubs are sitting at .500 heading into their series against the last-place Cardinals, who come to town having finally…
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Matt Mervis Gets Help from Eric Hosmer to Pass Difficult First Test Over Weekend
The Matt Mervis hype train pulled into the station at 1060 West Addison last Friday morning with as much steam…
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Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/7/23): Hosmer DH, Velázquez in RF, Wesneski Can Be Sweeper
After being swept by the Marlins in Miami last week, the Cubs have a chance to repay the favor Sunday…
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Codi Heuer Added to I-Cubs Roster, Will Pitch in Saturday’s Doubleheader
The Cubs bullpen has not been very sharp of late, but it looks like it’s about to get a little…
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Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/6/23): Mervis at 1B, Madrigal at 3B, Smyly Starting
Today marks the 25th anniversary of Kerry Wood‘s dominant 20-strikeout performance against the Astros, the highlights from which I just…
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Game Day
Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/5/23): Happy Mash Mervis Day, Steele Starting Series Opener
Happy Mash Mervis Day to all who observe. The slugging first baseman/DH has been called up to the bigs and…
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Cubs Officially Announce Matt Mervis Promotion, Option Edwin Ríos to AAA
After reports on Thursday that Matt Mervis was being called up, the Cubs officially announced Friday morning that they have…
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More Moves Than Just Matt Mervis as Adrian Sampson Recalled, Placed on IL
The big news of the day was that slugging first baseman Matt Mervis is being promoted and will presumably make…
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