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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...

An Appreciation for Theo Epstein

Robby McKittrick

Mar 26, 2018

Baseball History, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Opinions & Predictions

Everyone knows that Theo Epstein is an unbelievable general manager. He broke two of the longest curses in Major League Baseball with the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago Cubs, and he is recognized as one best ge...

Backward K Podcast: Episode 09

Ryan Blake

Mar 3, 2016

Baltimore Orioles, Chicago Cubs, Features, Podcasts, Texas Rangers, Transactions

This episode was our third time going solo, but we ended up getting a surprise phone call that led to some good conversation about baseball card collecting, and a plug for one of our favorite Baltimore-area mem...

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 ...

Chicago Cubs Offseason Leading To Draft Adjustments

Nick Schaeflein

Jan 26, 2016

Chicago Cubs, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central

With the 31st annual Cubs Convention now in the rear view mirror, and all awards accepted, the Chicago Cubs will set their sights on the start of spring training. The 2016 season is becoming one of great antici...

Is Juan Perez a Sleeper for Cubs in CF?

David N. Wilson

Dec 21, 2015

Chicago Cubs, National League, National League Central, Offseason, Transactions

Juan Perez has not been amazing offensively over the span of his career, but on defense, it's an entirely different story. In fact, in 2015 he pulled off at least one catch climbing the wall like Spiderman and ...

5 Burning Questions for the Chicago Cubs offseason

Joshua Sadlock

Nov 13, 2015

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

Credit: Jon Durr / Getty Images North America You've got questions, I've got...well, I don't really have all the answers. For Chicago Cubs fans, the answers will come from Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer. Coming...

The Cubs: Baseball’s Next Dynasty?

Niklas Jarvinen

Oct 23, 2015

Chicago Cubs

The Cubs are probably used to hearing “Next year is the year,” but….next year could very well be the year. I’ll tell you why. Kris Bryant, age 24, 6 years of club control Anthony Rizzo, age 26, signed thr...

I Want the Cubs to Win the World Series — And I’m not a Cubs’ fan

Evan Marinofsky

Oct 13, 2015

Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, Opinions & Predictions

Look, I'm a Boston Red Sox fan. I'm a diehard Sox fan. I live and breath the Red Sox from April to the end of the playoffs (if they make it that far). But, I'm seriously rooting for the Chicago Cubs. To the poi...

Jonathan Papelbon Close To Being Traded — To Chicago Cubs?

Nick Schaeflein

Jul 19, 2015

Chicago Cubs, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central, National League East, Philadelphia Phillies, Rumors

With the 2015 MLB Trade Deadline less than two weeks away, trade rumors and speculation will only ramp up from now until the final hour. One rumor circulating is that the Philadelphia Phillies may be close to a...

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