Brendan Miller

Brendan Miller is part of the Cubs Related Podcast duo with Corey Freedman. Brendan, who has twice as many Twitter followers as Corey, often writes about baseball analytics for Cubs Insider.

Podcasts

Brendan MillerJanuary 7, 2020

Cubs Related Podcast: Happy Birthday, Jon Lester and Kris Bryant

Topics: – Anthony RIzzo’s trade anniversary – Jon Lester and Kris Bryant’s birthdays – Balancing pessimism and optimism – Second…
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Podcasts

Brendan MillerJanuary 1, 2020

Cubs Related Podcast: Cubs Decade in Review

Subscribe to Cubs Related: A Chicago Cubs Podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google Play, Stitcher, or TuneIn. Support the Cubs Related Podcast by leaving a…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Brendan MillerDecember 31, 2019

Small Changes Could Unlock James Norwood’s High-Leverage Potential

James Norwood‘s big fastball suggests potential as a high-leverage reliever. But to be effective and gain manager David Ross’s trust…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Brendan MillerDecember 29, 2019

Just Getting More Consistency from Heart of Order Could Make Cubs Viable Contender

The Cubs’ overall run differential suggested that they should’ve finished 2019 with a 91-71 record, not the underwhelming 84-78 record…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Brendan MillerDecember 28, 2019

Sustaining Selectively Aggressive Approach Key to Kyle Schwarber’s Value

Kyle Schwarber was one of baseball’s best overall hitters in the second half of last season. Reasons for his success…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Brendan MillerDecember 27, 2019

Rowan Wick’s Elite Active Spin Rate Provides Blueprint for Cubs’ New Pitching Development Strategy

A former Rule 5 draft pick who had yet to translate talent into performance, Rowan Wick used a few tweaks…
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Cubs Related

Brendan MillerDecember 26, 2019

Cubs Related Podcast: Why Cubs Might Cut Payroll

Topics: – Goals of “resetting” the luxury tax by slashing payroll – Cubs’ WAR total already tops in NL Central…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Brendan MillerDecember 26, 2019

Cubs Projected 2020 WAR Already Higher Than Rest of NL Central

Despite the lack of significant roster additions, the Cubs still own the highest projected team WAR in the NL Central.…
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Chicago Cubs News

Brendan MillerDecember 17, 2019

Victor Caratini’s Strong Framing Skills Could Help Explain Willson Contreras Trade Rumors

Willson Contreras has been at the center of trade rumors this offseason, in part because of his noted framing issues.…
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Brendan MillerDecember 17, 2019

Cubs Related Podcast: Theo Epstein Says ‘Status Quo Not a Bad Option’

– Theo says “status quo not a bad option” for roster – Rizzo’s extension talks put on hold – Ian…
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