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Chicago Cubs News
Cubs Trim 5 More from Spring Roster, Including Dakota Mekkes and James Norwood
The Cubs reduced their spring roster yet again with five more moves Wednesday, bringing the total to 39 remaining. Among…
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Chicago Cubs News
Dakota Mekkes Touched 96 MPH Saturday, Which Is Very Nice
Dakota Mekkes was absent from my short list of observations from the Cubs’ first two games of the weekend, but…
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Chicago Cubs News
Cubs Invite 21 Non-Roster Players to Big League Spring Training
It’s almost time for baseball, with spring training just a week away. Cubs camp officially opens when pitchers and catchers…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News
Cubs Insider’s Inaugural Prospect List, Pt 1: Top 20 Arms
Here at Cubs Insider, we have had the opportunity to reflect on all sorts of prospect lists over the years.…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News
Cubs Organizational Breakdown, Pt. 9 – Plenty of Righty Relievers Ready to Make Impact
The Cubs will have no shortage of right-handed relievers who could help out the big league club in 2020 if…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News
Cubs Select Flame-Throwing RHP Trevor Megill in Rule 5 Draft
The main point of the Rule 5 draft is so that teams can’t hoard their top talent in perpetuity. The…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Catcher P.J. Higgins Most Likely Among Unprotected Cubs Prospects to Be Lost in Rule 5 Draft
Even though they had eight available spots on the 40-man roster, second most in MLB, the Cubs opted to protect…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Dakota Mekkes Working to Limit Walks with Improved Mechanics, Sharper Put-Away Pitch
At 6-foot-7 and somewhere over two and a half bills, Dakota Mekkes more closely resembles a blocking tight end than…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News
Dakota Mekkes Decision Early Barometer for Cubs’ New Developmental Strategy
The Cubs have some tough decisions to make about their 40-man roster between now and November 20, one of which…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News
5 Topics to Watch as Cubs Retool MiLB System This Winter
In most cases, there is not much to write about this time of year when it comes to the minor…
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