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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
4 Questions Cubs Must Answer as Trade Deadline Approaches
With the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline firmly in sight, the national media focuses largely on big names like Manny…
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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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Washington Striking First in Trade-Deadline Arms Race May Have Gotten Cubs’ Attention
Every mid-year trade-deadline period is different. But the last few years, each has had its defining elements. In 2015, the…
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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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Monday Fungos: You Can’t Make This Shift Up
Quite a week for pitchers with Chicago ties. Two weeks ago, Jake Arrieta ripped his Phillies teammates and coaches for…
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Cubs-Brewers Rewind: What if Lorenzo Cain Was on the Right Side of the Rivalry?
I’ve always enjoyed Lorenzo Cain’s game. The hustle, the defensive and base-running smarts, the solid fundamentals, the enthusiasm. He displayed…
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Heyward’s Resurgence Reflects Success Against Power Arms He’s Had the Whole Time
Much has been written about Jason Heyward’s recent offensive “rebirth.” Some say he has finally “figured things out.” Others feel…
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Monday Fungos: Cubs are Heading North to their Summer House
This week, summer unofficially starts. As for many well-heeled Chicagoans, the Cubs head north to re-open their summer home. Fortunately,…
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Analysis of Russell-Baez Shortstop Debate More Intriguing with Manny Machado in the Picture
Despite Sunday’s 7-1 loss, Chicago Cubs fans could still celebrate the return of the teams’ best double-play combination. And it…
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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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