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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
The Rundown: ‘Big Data’ Darvish Ready to Lead Cubs Back to Postseason, Rizzo Likes Camp Vibe, Chatwood Has Strong Outing
When you look at the money the Yankees paid Gerrit Cole this winter, having Yu Darvish at $21 million AAV…
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The Rundown: Cubs Talk World Series Goal, No ‘Nefarious Motive’ with Bryant’s Service Time, BenZo Comes Back to Camp
I’m fired up that David Ross and his charges are talking about the World Series this year. The rookie manager…
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Theo Epstein Indicates Cubs Have World Series-or-Bust Mentality for 2020 Season
Even if the lack of movement contradicts him, Theo Epstein has been clear all along that the Cubs are willing…
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The Rundown: Cubs Bullpen Must Be Force, Nats Allegedly Turned Down Bryant Trade Options, Big Papi Calls Mike Fiers ‘Snitch’
Did you know the Cubs scored 10-plus runs more than any other team last season? Their Pythagorean record was 90-72…
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Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo Excited About Having Ample Time to Adjust to New Roles
Cubs fans are going to have more opportunities than ever to snag free giveaways from the Bryzzo Souvenir Company, as…
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Extremely Gruntled Kris Bryant Confident in Cubs Future, Ready to Run Through Wall for David Ross
The rumors of Kris Bryant’s rancor were greatly exaggerated, as were the reports that he’d turned down “well north of…
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David Ross Looking to Increase Structure, Intensity This Spring
There’s no way to distill the Cubs’ decision to replace Joe Maddon with David Ross down to a single point,…
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The Rundown: Cubs Turning Page on Focus, Jason Kipnis Signs Minors Deal, Taijuan Walker Throws for Cubs, Epstein and Maddon Differ on Departure
Even though spring training hasn’t officially opened, the Cubs have enough early reports to make things feel legit. Perhaps more…
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Despite Ongoing Trade Chatter, Theo Epstein Says Cubs ‘Turning Page’
Baseball might be fresh again, but the topics addressed by the Cubs’ leadership triumvirate of Theo Epstein, Jed Hoyer, and…
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Joe Maddon Elaborates on ‘Philosophical Differences’ Behind Mutual Parting of Ways with Cubs
Joe Maddon wasn’t fired from his position as Cubs manager, though that perception lingers because the Cubs chose not to…
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