David N. Wilson, Author at Baseball Essential

Not About Jon Lester’s Elbow – Cubs Rotation Shakedown

Mar 21, 2016

Okay, the headline lied. The subject of this article is not Jon Lester's elbow, but it was the catalyst. For health information that's been known for a couple of years, it's funny that it's all of a sudden a "t...

Kyle Schwarber and Jason Hammel: Better Together?

David N. Wilson

Mar 18, 2016

Chicago Cubs, Headlines, Rumors

It's no secret that Jason Hammel finished the 2015 season on a low note. He couldn't get past the fourth inning of a game, and you could see the frustration taking hold. At the beginning of the 2015 season, tho...

Munenori Kawasaki is Funny, but His Game is No Joke

David N. Wilson

Mar 16, 2016

Chicago Cubs

I have to say, one of the things in spring training that made me the happiest was seeing that Munenori Kawasaki had received a non-roster invite. There are guys on every team who provide an emotional spark, an ...

First Cuts in Cubs Spring Training Camp

David N. Wilson

Mar 14, 2016

Chicago Cubs, Headlines

It's not the most fun part of the Cactus League, but it's as inevitable as the first pitch. In their first round of cuts, the Chicago Cubs have optioned three players, Andury Acevedo, Dan Vogelbach and Eric Jok...

Questions Being Answered for the Cubs 2016 Rotation

David N. Wilson

Mar 14, 2016

Chicago Cubs, Opinions & Predictions

Despite a rocky second half of 2015 for Jason Hammel, and some questions about Kyle Hendricks' ability to last more than a couple of times through an opponent's rotation, things seem to be solidifying in the Ch...

Knucklehead Pete Rose First Inducted to New Bobblehead Hall of Fame

David N. Wilson

Mar 11, 2016

Features, Hall of Fame, Opinions & Predictions

Apparently, Milwaukee will soon be the home of the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum. There is a preliminary display at Redline Milwaukee, at 1422 North 4th Street, to give folks a first glance at wha...

Energy Sizzles Just Beneath the Surface at Chicago Cubs Spring Training

David N. Wilson

Mar 5, 2016

Chicago Cubs, Features, National League Central

At first glance, you see pretty much what you'd expect to see, a lot of guys putting in hard work and long hours. Drills are constant, and -- particularly among pitchers and outfielders -- there is something mo...

Fellow Geeks & Nerds: Baseball is Our Perfect Sport

David N. Wilson

Feb 28, 2016

Features, Opinions & Predictions

Source: Andrea Shea - WBUR I walk in many worlds as a writer, publisher, IT professional, and now sportswriter. I have a lot of friends who embrace various types of fandom, role playing games, strategy game...

Should David Ross Catch the Cubs’ Season Opener Against the Angels?

David N. Wilson

Feb 24, 2016

Chicago Cubs, Headlines, Opinions & Predictions

The answer to the question posed in the title is, of course, probably not, since it's likely that Jake Arrieta will be pitching, but consider this. The two pitchers projected to top the Los Angeles Angels rotat...

Chicago Cubs add Lefty Manny Parra on Minor League Deal

David N. Wilson

Feb 22, 2016

Chicago Cubs, Headlines, Transactions

Deepening an already hot competition in spring training, the Chicago Cubs have added left-handed reliever Manny Parra on a minor-league contract. Parra, who pitched for the Cincinnati Reds last season, appeared...

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