Joe Maddon
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Joe Maddon’s Perspective on Russell Situation Improving, Still Far from Great
Should I? It’s a question I frequently ask myself and one that I sometimes pose to CI staffers or the…
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The Rundown: Cubs Magic Number to 5, Baez vs. Yelich for MVP, Schwarber Could Be Postseason X-Factor
Kyle Hendricks didn’t get the memo that the White Sox should win one for the Hawk. The Cubs right-hander, who’s…
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How Joe Maddon Must Adjust to Closer-less Bullpen
When it comes his playoff bullpen, Joe Maddon has never been a grand strategist. As much as he loves playing…
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4 Very Postitive Takeaways from Sunday’s Stinker
Sunday’s 1-0 loss to the Reds sucked, no two ways about it. There were, however, some very positive moments from…
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The Rundown: Magic Number Reduced to 11 Despite Loss, Offense Continues to Struggle, Rotation Trending Upward
The Cubs are in the home stretch now, up by 2 1/2 games over the Brewers for the Central Division…
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Forget the Cubs Offense, How About Joe Maddon’s Bullpen Offenses?
So who wants to be a playoff closer for the Cubs under Joe Maddon? Pedro Strop had been auditioning until…
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The Rundown: Analyzing Closer Options, El Mago Back on Track, David Wright Announces Retirement
Long Rundown today. My apologies, lots to cover. Pedro Strop is “probably out for awhile,” and that sums up a Cubs…
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Brewers-Cubs Rewind: Diving Deeper into Maddon’s Monday Decisions
We may be a day removed and washed clean of the funk from the series opener, but some of the…
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The Rundown: Cubs Beat Nats Again, Justin Wilson Getting Big Innings, Billy Joel Playing Wrigley
Slow night for baseball, so today’s Rundown may offer a little less content than you’re used to. This series against the…
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Could Umpires’ Reported Distaste for Joe Maddon Impact Calls Cubs Get?
Joe Maddon is quick to defend his players when calls aren’t going their way, and his loyalty to them has…
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