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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (3/8/18) – Cubs 10, Padres 4: Don’t Scare Me Like That, Javy (Video)
The Cubs offense jumped all over the Padres at Sloan Park Thursday. For a time, it looked like the spring…
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Spring Training
Chicago Cubs Lineup: Happ and Bryzzobrist Lead Big Names in Lineup, Chatwood on Hill
It’s a load of regulars today for the Cubs’ spring matchup against the Padres at Sloan Park. The inimitable leader…
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Spring Training
CI Recap (3/6/18) – Cubs 9, Dodgers 5: Happy Yu Day!
Yu Darvish finally made his first start of the spring and it was an eventful one. The Cubs offense started…
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Chicago Cubs News
The Rundown Lite: Contreras Fears for Brother’s Life, Leadoff Picture, More Spring Debuts Coming
Despite the advent of Sunday alcohol sales in Indiana, I’m writing this post stone sober. I may, however, have to…
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Chicago Cubs News
Does Ian Happ Really Need to Cut Strikeouts to Be a Successful Leadoff Hitter?
While strikeouts don’t bear near the stigma they once did, there’s still a great deal of logic telling us it’s…
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Chicago Cubs News
Maddon Names Happ and Schwarber, but Not Bryant, Among Four Leadoff Options
Ian Happ batting in the leadoff spot in Friday’s opening game was not a fluke. As Joe Maddon said prior…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
The Rundown: Games About to Start, Cubs Comeback Players, Zobrist’s Back, Starters Easing In
Good morning, baseball games are here. Say what? Players have reported to major league spring training camps and it’s game…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
The Rundown: JD Martinez Signs, Everybody In, Schwarber Doesn’t Suck
Welcome to the era of front-loaded contracts. Grab that cash with both hands and make a stash. J.D. Martinez signed…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
The Rundown: Hosmer’s Big Deal, Several Cubs Banking on Improvements, Zo Knows His Role
Good Morning and happy Monday! How’s everybody doing today? The stretch of sports that starts with the Daytona 500 and includes…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Examination of Unluckiest Cubs Hitters May Reveal Big Rebound for Schwarber
Statisticians have always tried to determine the extent to which a hitter’s talent level contributed to run production. Statcast now…
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