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Author Nick Schaeflein

Nick Schaeflein

Have been writing for three years, but have been a fan and purist of the game for much longer. A former college player that now enjoys the game at all levels from many different aspects, including scouting and statistics. Reside in the Chicago area. North Side fan, but also love what goes on at Yawkey Way.

Who Is Able To Defeat Jake Arrieta?

Nick Schaeflein
Jun 3, 2016
Chicago Cubs, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central
Is anyone able to defeat Jake Arrieta? If you follow the Chicago Cubs, after Arrieta's start Tuesday night, you may be aware that one streak did come to an end. After 23 straight starts in which Arrieta took th...

Chicago Cubs Continue Dominating Start

Nick Schaeflein
May 9, 2016
Chicago Cubs, Headlines
And on the seventh day they rested. With a league best 24-6 record after their first 30 games, that is really the only negative that you say about the Chicago Cubs right now. This current 2016 team has shown th...

Hector Rondon Limited By Chicago Cubs Offense

Nick Schaeflein
May 9, 2016
Chicago Cubs, Features
In his fourth year in the league, Hector Rondon is finally established as the man at the back of the bullpen for the Chicago Cubs. No longer does Rondon have to split saves or worry about a closer-by-committee ...

Jake Arrieta Throws No-Hitter For Chicago Cubs

Nick Schaeflein
Apr 21, 2016
Baseball History, Breaking News, Chicago Cubs, Features, Headlines
Jake Arrieta starts are becoming must see television. On Thursday night, the Chicago Cubs ace threw his second career no-hitter. The game was a 16-0 laugher against the Cincinnati Reds, but Arrieta was on his g...

Jake Arrieta, Chris Sale: Weekly Pitcher’s Spotlight

Nick Schaeflein
Apr 18, 2016
Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Features
This week's spotlight is on a pair of aces sharing a city. Jake Arrieta of the Chicago Cubs, and Chris Sale of the Chicago White Sox have certainly done their parts in getting their respective teams out to fast...

Ross Stripling: Weekly Pitcher’s Spotlight

Nick Schaeflein
Apr 10, 2016
Features, Los Angeles Dodgers
To begin the second season of the "Weekly Pitcher's Spotlight," the focus will be on one of the more surprising outings of 2016's opening week. The Los Angeles Dodgers' rookie Ross Stripling made his Major Leag...

San Francisco Giants Starting Rotation Struggling Early

Nick Schaeflein
Mar 19, 2016
Headlines, San Francisco Giants
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It's 2016, a fact that could be viewed by some as a sign that it's the San Francisco Giants' year. Winning World Series championships in 2010, 2012, and 2014, the Giants missed the postseason a year ago, and no...

Chris Sale is not the Most Important Pitcher on the White Sox

Nick Schaeflein
Mar 19, 2016
Chicago White Sox, Opinions & Predictions
Chris Sale is the ace of the Chicago White Sox, a four-time All-Star, and a major Cy Young contender. Currently signed through 2017, one of the premier left-handers in the game will challenge 200-plus innings a...

Dexter Fowler Signing With Chicago Cubs, Five Takeaways

Nick Schaeflein
Feb 25, 2016
Breaking News, Chicago Cubs, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central
Did anyone really think that the Chicago Cubs and Theo Epstein were finished building up the roster this winter? On Thursday the Cubs once again made headlines with two separate moves to help better their team ...

What to Watch for When the Chicago Cubs Open Spring Training

Nick Schaeflein
Feb 15, 2016
Chicago Cubs, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central
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Jared Wickerham/Getty Images North America The highly anticipated 2016 season for the Chicago Cubs is set to open on February 19th when pitchers and catchers report to Sloan Park in Mesa, AZ. The first full...
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