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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Which of These 6 Cubs Pitching Prospects Could Replace Cole Hamels After 2019?
With the hot stove currently on simmer, Cubs fans have little to do other than look ahead. This often means…
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OPS is Tired, Cubs Need New Stat to Define ‘Production Over Talent’ Era
If one were to pick a single statistical measure most key to Theo Epstein’s success in Boston and Chicago, OPS…
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Matching Theo Epstein’s Words and Actions Isn’t Easy, Still Part of Offseason Fun
For lots of baseball fans, myself included, the offseason can be every bit as fun as watching a game itself.…
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Mariners Deal for Mallex Smith Removes Potential Leadoff Option for Cubs
Give Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto credit. The consummate wheeler-dealer keeps his team in contention seemingly with smoke and mirrors. He…
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Was Drew Smyly Trade a Salary Dump or Stroke of Genius?
Friday’s trade of Drew Smyly set off a fun blizzard of articles and conversation among Cubs fans. On one level, it…
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Let’s Examine Strategic Free Agent Options Who Could Fix Cubs Offense
The saying “if you don’t know where you want to go, any road gets you there” certainly applies to free…
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Should Ghost of Carl Crawford Still Haunt Theo Epstein?
Both Halloween and the start of free agency are upon us, which makes it a great time to revisit the…
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World Series Reveals Major Flaws in Third-Time-Through-Lineup Theory
An amazing thing happened in the last few World Series games. Boston manager Alex Cora and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts…
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Despite Offensive Disparities, Cubs Compare Favorably to World Series Teams
The challenge for any passionate Cubs fan — or fans of any team, for that matter — is getting stuck…
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Which Statistically Subpar Shortstop Will Win the World Series?
Well, it was bound to happen. A beloved shortstop factoid of mine is all but dead. For near eight years…
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