John Kerth

Like the rest of his family, Kerth is afflicted by a genetic predisposition to Cub fandom. He graduated from the University of Iowa with a journalism degree and enjoys using his free time to overthink everything. You can follow him on twitter @johnkerth.

Series Previews

John KerthJune 5, 2018

Cubs vs Phillies – Series Preview (June 5-7): TV and Game Info, Pitching Matchups, Insights

When they embarked on their recent seven-game road trip, the Cubs sat in third place in the NL Central, 4…
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Series Previews

John KerthMay 31, 2018

Cubs @ Mets: Series Preview (May 31-June 3): TV and Game Info, Pitching Matchups, Insights

Despite dropping the series finale in Pittsburgh, the Cubs (29-23) took two of three games against the Pirates to remain…
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Series Previews

John KerthMay 25, 2018

Cubs vs Giants – Series Preview (May 25-27): TV and Game Info, Pitching Matchups, Insights

A brief five-game home stand got off to a rocky start as the Cubs were swept by the Indians in…
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Postgame Pondering

John KerthMay 19, 2018

CI Recap (5/19/2018) – Reds 5, Cubs 4: Cincinnati Literally Walks Off in Game 1

Following an easy win in the series opener Friday night, the Cubs looked to keep things going against the last-place…
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Postgame Pondering

John KerthApril 29, 2018

CI Recap (4/29/2018) – Cubs 2, Brewers 0: Pitching Dominates as Cubs Sweep

The Cubs entered Sunday’s game with a chance to pick up a rare four-game series sweep over division rival Milwaukee.…
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Postgame Pondering

John KerthApril 22, 2018

CI Recap (4/22/2018) – Cubs 9, Rockies 7: Almora Jr. Dazzles in CF, Javy Stays Hot, Cubs Take Series

After splitting the first two games against the Rockies, the Cubs wasted little time taking the lead in the rubber…
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Series Previews

John KerthApril 20, 2018

Cubs @ Rockies – Series Preview (April 20-22): TV and Game Info, Pitching Matchups, Insights

After wrapping up a relatively disappointing 3-4 homestand that featured four postponements thanks to some awful weather, the Chicago Cubs…
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Game Day

John KerthApril 9, 2018

Cubs vs Pirates – Series Preview (April 9-12): TV and Game Info, Pitching Matchups, Insights

After losing three of five games to Miami and Cincinnati to start the season, Chicago rebounded to take three of…
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Series Previews

John KerthMarch 28, 2018

Cubs @ Marlins – Series Preview (March 29-April 1): TV and Game Info, Pitching Matchups, Insights

After a long, slow winter that would have been the envy of Ned Stark, it’s time to release the white…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

John KerthOctober 16, 2017

CI Recap (NLCS Game 2) – Dodgers 4, Cubs 1: Offense MIA Again, Chicago Falls in 0-2 Hole

Following a 5-2 loss in the opener, the Cubs were back at it Sunday night in Los Angeles for Game…
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