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What’s That, You Say, Kyle Hendricks’ Fastball Looking Like a Cutter Now?
When I was watching Kyle Hendricks’ most recent start against the Rockies, I did a double-take on a few of…
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Disparity in Kris Bryant’s Taken Strikes Vs. Looking K’s Suggests Further Improvement
The most impressive thing about Kris Bryant isn’t the effortless stroke that generates video-board-denting home runs. It’s not the gazelle-like stride…
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The Rundown: Butler Could Be Next Up, Candy Man Can, Arrieta’s Rocky Season Continues
My predictions regarding Eddie Butler’s call-up have had all the accuracy of a carpet-bombing run, but I guess that means…
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The Rundown: Short Stories from a Long Game
To call Sunday night’s 18-inning loss to the Yankees a marathon would be an insult to Eliud Kipchoge’s recent feat.…
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Chicago Cubs Lineup: Zobrist in Right, Jay in Center as Lester Looks to Avoid Sweep
It’s been a busy couple days for the Cubs, what with Matt Szczur being DFA’d and Justin Grimm optioned to…
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The Rundown: Slider Didn’t Slide, Starlin Castro Didn’t Slide
Two outs, two strikes, two men up, two runs up in the top of the 9th. You can do literally…
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The Rundown: Bryant Streaking, Schwarber Swinging, Castro Returning
It may have sounded like a dad/coach playing hype man for his son/client just a wee bit when Mike Bryant…
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Cubs Quick Hits: Javy Baez Improved Season Value by 67 Percent in One Game
Javy Baez entered Tuesday night’s contest against the Phillies with a wRC+ of 60 and a .265 wOBA. In other…
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Maddon Says Almora Could Hit 20 Dingers, Schwarber Will Keep Playing Through Struggles, More
Joe Maddon visited the Spiegel and Parkins Show on 670 The Score to talk about a wide variety of topics.…
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Maddon: ‘No Doubt’ Edwards Will Be Closer Someday
Though he was a high-level closer by most statistical measures, Hector Rondon never really engendered the confidence and sense of…
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