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Ian Happ Continues Defensive Dominance in LF for Cubs

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Ian Happ won his third straight Gold Glove award this offseason, becoming the first Chicago Cubs outfielder to ever accomplish the feat. From 2022 (Happ's lone All-Star season) to 2024, the dominant defender led all left fielders with 31 outfield assists. He also ranked second in MLB with 23 defensive runs saved over that three year span. Known for his elite level work ethic, … [Read more...] about Ian Happ Continues Defensive Dominance in LF for Cubs

Pete Crow-Armstrong the Only Cubs Win from 2021 Fire Sale

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Four years later, the dust has pretty much settled now on the Chicago Cubs 2021 fire sale. The "core four" and more were all shipped out, in exchange for mostly prospects, many of which resided at the lower levels of the minor league system at the time. Pete Crow-Armstrong has proven to be the only one of those wild card, longshot bets to pay off for the Cubs. … [Read more...] about Pete Crow-Armstrong the Only Cubs Win from 2021 Fire Sale

Kyle Tucker is the Catalyst to Cubs League Leading Offense

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All season long, the Chicago Cubs have been either first or second in MLB in runs scored. Through these first two-months-and-change of the season, the Cubs have pretty much had the best offense in all of baseball. Free agent signing Kyle Tucker has been the sparkplug to the engine of that league leading offense. Tucker, 28, is on track to make his fourth All-Star team, and … [Read more...] about Kyle Tucker is the Catalyst to Cubs League Leading Offense

Blue Jays Rash of Injuries Could Cost them the AL East Division

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The 2025 MLB season was supposed to be one in which the Toronto Blue Jays would compete for the American League pennant. However, the Blue Jays are currently in third place in the AL East Division behind the Yankees and the Devil Rays. Considering their recent string of injuries, the Blue Jays, for all things considered, could easily be far worse off. … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Rash of Injuries Could Cost them the AL East Division

Five Most Iconic Baseball Cards of the 1980s

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It's a time for a look back. Thus, I reflected back to when I was a hard core baseball cards collector: 1985-1992. Memories of opening up my first Topps baseball wax pack are still vivid. I even set up shop as a dealer at card shows during my youth. Then I lost interest when I entered high school, but here are the five most iconic baseball cards that will strongly resonate … [Read more...] about Five Most Iconic Baseball Cards of the 1980s

Top Five Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie Cards and Rookie Card Checklist ย 

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By Poch de la Rosa Legendary Seattle Mariners and Cincinnati Reds outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. was one of the best players of his generation. Not only was he an outstanding hitter, but he was also a staunch defensive player as well. ย Junior (his nickname) could do it all on the baseball field.ย Itโ€™s obvious from the get-go he got his baseball genes from his father, … [Read more...] about Top Five Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie Cards and Rookie Card Checklist ย 

Sammy Sosa and Three More of Baseball’s Funniest Cheating Scandals

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Another baseball season is upon us, and Sammy Sosa has reconciled with the Cubs. Thus it's time to look back at some of the funniest baseball cheating scandals in history. With Michael Pinedaโ€™s pine tar-smeared neck transports us to a time when baseball cheating was simpler; a time before steroids and the boost that they provide to users, congressional committees and televised … [Read more...] about Sammy Sosa and Three More of Baseball’s Funniest Cheating Scandals

Wives of Kyle Hendricks, Carter Hawkins are Champions for Shelter Dogs

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Last Wednesday, the Chicago Cubs, along with Emma Hendricks (wife of Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks) and Lindsay Hawkins (wife of Cubs General Manager Carter Hawkins) hosted a shelter animal adoption event at Gallagher Way with PAWS Chicago. Three puppies were adopted at the sun-drenched event on the green plaza just outside Wrigley Field, ahead of the Cubs loss to the Atlanta … [Read more...] about Wives of Kyle Hendricks, Carter Hawkins are Champions for Shelter Dogs

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