Spring Training
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Chicago Cubs Lineup: Heyward Leads Off, Bryant Returns in Quintana’s Debut
In a slight change from what we’ve seen thus far in the leadoff spot, Jason Heyward will get a chance…
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CI Recap (3/1/18) – Cubs 2, Rockies 2: Yu Day Delayed, Happ Goes Yard Again
The much anticipated debut of Yu Darvish was delayed a few days by a stomach bug, but the other Cubs…
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Chicago Cubs Lineup: Happ Leads Off, Schwarber Second for Darvish Deb-Yu (Update: Darvish Scratched Due to Illness)
***Update*** Yu Darvish has been scratched due to illness (thanks, KB) and will be replaced by Alec Mills. Darvish will…
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CI Recap (2/28/18) – Cubs 7, A’s 5: Gimmy Some More
Kyle Hendricks and several key bullpen pieces made their spring debuts Wednesday, but the star of the Cubs’ win over…
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Anecdote About Using Matt Garza as Closer Shows Why Jim Hickey is Perfect for Cubs
Jim Hickey’s ability to keep the mood light and to drive his pitchers to get better without driving them mad…
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Chicago Cubs Lineup: Almora Leads Off, Baez Second, Bryant Sits Again as Hendricks Debuts
Albert Almora Jr. makes his third appearance in the leadoff spot this spring as the Cubs take on Daniel Mengden Paul…
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CI Recap (2/27/18) – Cubs 6, White Sox 5: Happ Homers Again, Freeman’s Heroics Continue
Ian Happ continued to impress during his audition for the leadoff role, smashing another home run and following that with…
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Chicago Cubs Lineup: Happ Leads Off, Schwarber Second in Lester’s Spring Debut
Ian Happ will lead off for the third time in five games when the Cubs take on the White Sox…
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CI Recap (2/26/18) – Cubs 9, Mariners 9: Mike Freeman Revenge Game!
The Mariners had a big scare at Sloan Park Monday when ace Felix Hernandez was struck in the arm by…
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Chicago Cubs Lineup: Almora Leads Off, Bryant Out Sick, Chatwood Makes Cubs Debut
Though Joe Maddon said he’d be using four different leadoff hitters this spring, we’ve only seen two thus far. Albert…
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