Kyle Hendricks
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Series Previews
Cubs at Pirates – Series Preview (Apr 24-26): TV and Game Info, Pitching Matchups, Insights
Well, that was a fun series against the Reds. There was a come-from-behind victory in the first game, an offensive…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
The Rundown: A Discussion on Cubs’ Lower Velocity, Lackey and Bosio Make PED ‘Implications’
Hey, have you heard that Cubs pitchers are throwing with a tad less velocity than last year? I know, right,…
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (4/19/17) – Cubs 7, Brewers 4: Russell’s Walk-Off Smash Pulls Out W
It was a damp, cloudy day at Wrigley and the weather was reflected in the Cubs’ play as they quickly…
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (4/14/17) – Cubs 2, Pirates 4: Cubs #FakeRally Twice
It was the kind of game Rob Manfred hates: one that lasted longer than 3 hours. Many batters went into…
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Series Previews
Cubs vs. Pirates – Series Preview (Apr 14-16): TV and Game Info, Pitching Matchups, Insights
After the hoopla surrounding the Cubs home-opening series against the Dodgers, things return to normal this weekend as the Pittsburgh…
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Chicago Cubs News
What to Make of Cubs Starters Throwing Much Slower First Time Through
Saturday marked the first milestone of the 2017 season: every Cubs starting pitcher got through their first outing. Analyzing first…
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (4/8/17) – Cubs 11, Brewers 6: De Facto Home Team Registers 17 Hits, No Homers
For some reason, the Brewers have had the Cubs’ number at Miller Park in recent years. Not sure there is…
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (3/31/17) – Cubs 6, Astros 3: Next One Counts
The Cubs wrapped up their exhibition schedule Friday afternoon in Houston with “fifth starter” Kyle Hendricks getting a final tune-up…
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap – Cubs 15, Opponents 14: Bryant Comes Home, Longball Lightning Round, Aggregate Win
The Cubs played two games today, neither of which was at Sloan and neither of which counted. But, oh boy,…
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Chicago Cubs News
Kyle Hendricks Once Again ‘Fifth Starter’ as Cubs Announce Rotation
Update: It happened earlier than I’d predicted, but Jake Arrieta and Jon Lester have been flipped in the rotation. Arrieta…
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