Ryan Thomure

Ryan is an occupational therapist who lives less than a mile from Wrigley Field with his husband and their pets. He began writing about the Cubs in 2018 and joined Cubs Insider in early 2019. Ryan has been a Cubs fan since he was in middle school and has had his day-to-day emotions tied up in the team in a way that’s not quite healthy ever since.

Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Ryan ThomureMay 27, 2019

Cubs vs. Reds Series Review: Cubs Pitching Falters in Forgettable Series Loss

In a series defined by anxiety-inducing pitching and high-flying home runs, the Cubs lost their second set in as many…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Ryan ThomureMay 24, 2019

Cubs vs Reds Series Preview (May 24-26): TV and Game Info, Starting Pitchers, Insights

Coming off of a series split against the Phillies that may have been a preview of what’s to come in…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Ryan ThomureMay 23, 2019

Cubs vs. Phillies Series Review: Potential October Preview Ends in Split

Every season, certain matchups stand out as potential previews of what might come during the playoffs. This week’s series against…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Ryan ThomureMay 20, 2019

A Look Back at Jake Arrieta’s Cubs Career as He Returns to Wrigley for First Time as Opponent

Listeners of Cubs radio broadcasts have grown accustomed to the familiar refrain of Pat Hughes’ iconic visual descriptions of the…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Ryan ThomureMay 12, 2019

Kris Bryant’s Plate Discipline Has Never Been Better

Contrary to widely repeated and poorly informed speculation earlier this season, Kris Bryant is back. Even with his 2018 shoulder…
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Postgame Pondering

Ryan ThomureMay 9, 2019

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (5/8/19): Cubs 3, Marlins 2 – Heyward Walk-Off Homer Seals it in Extras

This sure has been a wacky series, hasn’t it? After Kris Bryant’s thrilling walk-off home run sealed yesterday’s win, the…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Ryan ThomureMay 5, 2019

After Another Rough Outing, Are There Still Positive Signs for Yu Darvish?

Yu Darvish got roughed up by the Cardinals on Saturday afternoon, when he failed to record an out in the…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Ryan ThomureMay 1, 2019

An Occupational Therapist Ponders Implications of Brandon Morrow’s Experimental Lubricant Injection

Earlier this week, Brandon Morrow received an injection of Synvisc-One in his elbow. As an occupational therapist, I often see…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Ryan ThomureApril 24, 2019

Cole Hamels Shines Among Pitchers Cubs Have Acquired via Mid-Season Trade

Despite appearing to be on the decline at the time of the trade that brought him to Chicago, Cole Hamels…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Ryan ThomureApril 23, 2019

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (4/23/19): Cubs 7, Dodgers 2 – Bats Bust out Behind Superb José Quintana

After a recent run of success built upon beating up on non-contenders like the Marlins and Diamondbacks, the Cubs got…
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