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The Chicago Cubs are in Competitive Stagnation

Jun 9, 2020

Chicago Cubs, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

The 2020 Chicago Cubs are your classic example of a team relying on a proven core in its prime to spark a bounce-back season. The likelihood of that desired outcome? Faint, and it's because the Cubs are in comp...

Riding Jake Arrieta No-Hitter & Explosive Bats, Cubs Rout Reds 16-0

David N. Wilson

Apr 22, 2016

Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds

There was never even a serious threat this time. Jake Arrieta calmly sliced his way through the Reds lineup for nine innings, and the defense behind him was lights out. It was a beautiful game on the field, and...

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...

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...

The Inestimable Value of Catcher David Ross to the Chicago Cubs

David N. Wilson

Feb 4, 2016

Chicago Cubs, Features, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central, Opinions & Predictions

Fans watch baseball on a lot of different levels these days. Some just go for the hot dogs, beer, and thrill of watching home runs fly over the wall, or flashy double plays and bat flips. Some have tablets and ...

Cubs trade Wellington Castillo to Mariners

Justin Levine

May 19, 2015

Chicago Cubs, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Media, National League Central, Rumors

The Seattle Mariners are set to acquire catcher Wellington Castillo from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for RHP Yoervis Medina, according to a report from Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports. It was earlier reported b...

David Ross tosses a perfect 1-2-3 Inning for Cubs

Robert Villarreal

May 10, 2015

Chicago Cubs, Major League Baseball, Milwaukee Brewers, National League, National League Central

Something unexpected, yet fun, happened during the eighth inning of yesterday's 12-4 shellacking of the Chicago Cubs in Miller Park: David Ross got to pitch. After Cubs starter Travis Wood gave up six runs o...

Prospect Watch: Cubs’ Kyle Schwarber

Robert Villarreal

Apr 22, 2015

Chicago Cubs, Features, Minor League Baseball, National League, National League Central, Prospect Reports

Barring any unforeseen issues with recent call-ups (and still considered rookies) Kris Bryant, Addison Russell and Jorge Soler the top prospect in the Chicago Cubs organization is now Kyle Schwarber. Schwarb...

Joe Maddon Unveils His First Lineup as Cubs Skipper

Ryan Witry

Apr 5, 2015

Breaking News, Chicago Cubs, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central

When the Chicago Cubs hired Joe Maddon in December, they hired him for his innovative, unconventional managerial style. Well, they're getting a taste of that tonight. While the lineup figures to be fairly stand...

Chicago Cubs: Three Keys To Victory On Opening Night

Ryan Witry

Apr 5, 2015

Chicago Cubs, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central, Opinions & Predictions, St. Louis Cardinals

2015 will be a big year for the Chicago Cubs. After an offseason that saw the Cubs transition from a rebuilding team to possible contention, optimism is running at all time high in Wrigleyville. However, if the...

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