Addison Russell
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Cubs Quick Hits: Addison Russell Might Be Working Through Adjustments
Addison Russell’s early performance is hurting me. He started off looking like everything was clicking, but the last few weeks…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
The Rundown Lite: Schwarber’s a Cold-Blooded Assassin, Maddon Defends Darvish, Machado Rumors
Mike’s still on sick leave, so I’m back on the beat once again. His absence is turning into the Kris…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Cubs Trade Rumors: Fresh Logs Thrown on Machado-to-Cubs Fire, Russell Again Named as Piece
Of all the rumors involving the Cubs this past winter, the one that had the most legs and generated the…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
The Rundown: Trip to Cleveland Rekindles Great Memories, Cardinals and Cubs Scouting Rays, Cubs To Honor 20th Ann’y of 20K
November 2, 2016. Game 7 of the World Series. The Cubs beat the Indians 8-7 in a game many consider…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Addison Russell’s Early-Season Plate Discipline Showing Signs of Big Improvements
Though Addison Russell’s traditional numbers don’t look good right now, the nitty-gritty numbers actually suggest he’s seeing pitches well. Plate…
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (4/1/18) – Marlins 6, Cubs 0: Hard Hit, Hard Luck
The Cubs looked to take three of four from the rebuilding Marlins in Miami Sunday. Despite ample early scoring opportunities,…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
9 More Bold Predictions for the Cubs in 2018
Evan Altman did his “11 Bold Predictions” post earlier this month, which got me thinking about some of my own.…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Exit Velo Numbers Show How Shoulder Issues Hurt Addison Russell’s Offensive Performance
I slept weirdly on my shoulder a few weeks ago and it still hurts. Even picking up a bag can…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Could Fear of Getting ‘Moosed’ Lead to Extensions for Bryant, Russell, or Hendricks?
Baseball has a new cautionary phrase: Getting “Moosed.” A more narrow derivative of “Munsoned,” it is the fear of being…
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Spring Training
CI Recap (3/17/18) – Cubs 11, Indians 4: Quintana Dominates
Jose Quintana shut down a talented Indians lineup in Las Vegas Saturday. Meanwhile, the Cubs offense mashed from the 1st…
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