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The Rundown: Improved Bullpen Key to Success, Cubs Connected to Burnes, Flaherty, Eovaldi, and Crochet, Soto Nearing Decision
Many analysts agree that the Cubs are an improved bullpen shy of earning a playoff spot and I agree with…
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Matthew Boyd Latest 2013 Draft Class Member in Cubs’ Collection, Winning 90 Might Not Be Enough
Nobody clutches a string of pearls like Jed Hoyer, who is almost deserving of a vignette in The Ballad of…
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The Rundown: Cubs Boost Rotation, Manfred Champions Golden Idea, Red Sox Sign Chapman
I don’t know how you spent your Thanksgiving weekend, but I have been bogged down by seven days of holiday…
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The Rundown: Pitching Market Starting to Move, Latest Cubs Blockbuster Trade Suggestions, Dodgers Sign Snell
I love the Cubs’ chances of signing Rōki Sasaki now that Blake Snell has signed with the Dodgers, something I…
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The Rundown: Hoyer Stymied at GM Meetings, Soto Has Five Initial Offers, Free Agency Predictions
I don’t know about you, but I get a kick imagining Jed Hoyer combing the halls of his San Antonio…
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Nothing Shocking About Bellinger News, Reassessing Hoyer’s Rebuild
Remember when a grizzled Jed Hoyer gushed over Cody Bellinger in late 2023 when it appeared the outfielder was destined…
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The Rundown: Potential Bellinger Suitors Emerging, Cubs Among Sasaki’s Top Suitors, Phillies Entertain Soto
We are 16 days shy of the Winter Meetings, which probably used to be a lot more fun when deals…
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Hoyer Positioned Nicely for Roster Upgrades, Paredes Deserves Full Season Assessment
Jed Hoyer doesn’t inspire much faith among Cubs fans, but he has positioned the organization to do some damage this…
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Injuries and Inconsistency Cost Alzolay, Trading Bellinger Seems Counterproductive
The Cubs’ path of least resistance to the 2025 postseason is through its bullpen, and Jed Hoyer made two significant…
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The Rundown: Hoyer Strengthens Bullpen, Bellinger Reportedly Available, Soto Could Sign Before Winter Meetings
Has any player been more snakebit by injuries than Brennen Davis? The outfield prospect was designated for assignment with reliever…
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