Joe Maddon
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
The Rundown: Rizzo Leading Off, Darvish Not Ace-Like, More Cubs Notes
I don’t like when the Cubs bat Anthony Rizzo lead off. I know everyone loves the novelty of it and…
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Darvish Praises Maddon’s Approach, Says Manager ‘Really Takes Care of Me’
Whether it’s sharing wine with his players, talking life during ballgames with Kyle Hendricks, or sitting in his classic car…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Ryan Says: Bryant Sits, Maddon Speaks, and a Little Wrigley Field History
Well, look at that. The Cubs are now three games over .500, they’ve had two pitchers complete seven innings, and…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
The Rundown: Weather Remains MLB’s Lead Story, Harper Launches Broken-Bat Bomb, Jeter a No-Show at Yankee Stadium
In case you are keeping score at home, the Cubs are 7-7 with three DNPs due to inclement weather (there…
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Chicago Cubs News
Maddon Takes Hurdle to Task Over Baez Comments
Though the city may no longer be home to the infamous Union Stock Yards, the events of their series with…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
The Rundown: Cubs Break Dubious Record, Pirates Season Preview, Hot in Houston, Lester Looks for Bounceback Start
I probably shouldn’t have to write a column until the Cubs score a run. What happened to all the bats? Chicago…
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The Rundown: Opening Day Is Here, Previewing the Brewers, Maddon Expects Strong Start
Opening Day is here! Except if you are in Cincinnati, where the tease will go on for at least another…
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Maddon Wants Cubs to Get Back to Little League Approach
If there was a common theme woven through Joe Maddon’s first season in Chicago, it was that he handled his…
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Lineups
Chicago Cubs Lineup: All Pieces in Place for Energy & Enthusiasm Day
Yu Darvish will make his second start this Spring as a member of the Chicago Cubs. With Cactus League play…
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Cubs Have Begun to Identify Potential Maddon Successors
Kyle Schwarber’s name and picture led Jon Heyman’s latest Inside Baseball Notes, but it was a buried bullet that bore…
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