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CI Recap (8/16/18) – Cubs 1, Pirates 0: Lester Outstanding as Cubs Blank Pirates
The Cubs began a six-game road trip against the Pirates in Pittsburgh on Thursday. Jon Lester, who has struggled mightily…
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Almora’s Dip in Performance Could Be Result of Playing Too Much
Albert Almora Jr. was on fire in May and June, his batting average climbing steadily toward .325 and the league…
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Cubs Trade Rumors: deGrom Cost Would Include Some Combo of Happ, Russell, Montgomery
Though this isn’t necessarily a new concept, a recent column from Jesse Rogers offers more insight into the possibility of…
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5 Most Memorable Cubs Games from First Half
What an exciting first half for the Chicago Cubs and their fans. The downs and ups. The starting pitching going…
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Cubs Trade Rumors: deGrom’s Agent Urges Mets to ‘Seriously Consider Trade Opportunities Now’ if No Extension
In what could be perceived as an ultimatum, Jacob deGrom’s agent told the Mets they might want to trade his…
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Monday Fungos: Brewers Blown to Bits-burgh in Pittsburgh
If you are a fan of the lovable brats-burg of Milwaukee, what a brutal 5-game doughnut hole of a lost…
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Breaking Down Some Potential Cubs Trade Targets
Alright, you know the drill. It’s trade season, which means being inundated by rumors and speculation galore when it comes…
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Though Unlikely, Russell and Happ ‘Would Both Be in Play’ for deGrom
Let me go ahead and preface this piece by saying that the titular topic is (probably) hypothetical in nature. It’s…
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Reports: Cubs Have Discussed Adding Veteran Bat, Might Be Willing to Part with Young Outfielder
According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, the Cubs have held internal discussions about bringing in a veteran leader (subscription required/recommended) to…
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Cubs Quick Hits: Ian Happ’s Evolving Plate Approach Yielding Big Results
Ian Happ is surprising me. Not that I didn’t think the youngest position player on the team would successfully adjust…
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