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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, and Jason Heyward Starters as Early All-Star Balloting Revealed
It’s that time of year again. Memorial Day is past and we’re heading to the longer days of summer. You…
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Lineups
Chicago Cubs Lineup: Zobrist Leads Off, Schwarber Second, Rizzo Cleanup
I’ll say this for Joe Maddon: despite his eccentricities and disdain for the old-school tropes of the game, he sure…
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Series Previews
Cubs @ Padres – Series Preview (May 29-June 1): TV and Game Info, Pitching Matchups, Insights
After a three-game sweep at the hand of the Dodgers, the Cubs once again find themselves hovering around the break-even…
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (5/25/17) – Cubs 5, Giants 1: Monty Gets Old School Save as Cubs Win Again
The Cubs entered the final game of their series against the Giants with a chance for a very good homestand.…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
The Rundown: Rotation Decisions Looming, Zo Booming, Javy Blooming
Brett Anderson’s return from the DL is sort of like getting an extension on a paper or having your boss…
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (5/22/17) – Giants 6, Cubs 4: Late Surge Fails To Erase Giants Lead
The Cubs were 4-1 halfway through their crucial nine-game homestand and a strong series against the San Francisco Giants could…
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (5/21/17) – Cubs 13, Brewers 6: The Cubs Pound Some Brews
The Cubs sought to earn a split of a rain-shortened two-game series against the Brewers Sunday. After sweeping the Reds,…
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (5/19/17) – Brewers 6, Cubs 3: Wrigley as Messy as Cubs
The Cubs looked to build on a three-game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds Friday against the first-place Milwaukee Brewers. Rain…
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Lineups
Chicago Cubs Lineup: Zobrist Leads Off, Happ Cleans Up as Lester Looks to Lead Sweep of Reds
If you’ve been asking for Kyle Schwarber to be removed from the leadoff spot, you got your wish. For today,…
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Cubs Injury News
Cubs Injury Update: Heyward Taking Batting Practice, Eyeing Return This Week; Zobrist & Jay Available if Needed
Jason Heyward hasn’t played since May 5th, but it sounds like he is nearing a return. According to Carrie Muskat,…
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