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Keys to Cubs in NLDS: Don’t Overthink, and Just Hit Baby

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Given how the Chicago Cubs have only scored a combined three runs in the first two games of their National League Wild Card Series, they're honestly lucky to even be here right now. The North-siders will host the San Diego Padres in a do-or-die, elimination game three, later on today. You won't win much when you're averaging 1.5 runs per game, so to have split the first two … [Read more...] about Keys to Cubs in NLDS: Don’t Overthink, and Just Hit Baby

Current Cubs Look to Close the Deal that 1984 Cubs Could Not

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Tomorrow will mark the 41st anniversary of game one of the 1984 National League Championship Series. In that postseason series, the Chicago Cubs went up 2-0, before ultimately falling 3-2 to the San Diego Padres. Up 1-0, from the 3-1 win in game one, the current Cubs could redeem the 1984 Cubs by eliminating the Padres here and now. If not, the spirit of the 1984 Padres will … [Read more...] about Current Cubs Look to Close the Deal that 1984 Cubs Could Not

Cubs Have a Favorable Potential Playoff Matchup Against Padres

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The Chicago Cubs clinched their spot in the Major League Baseball postseason on Wednesday with a win over the lowly Pittsburgh Pirates. This marks their first playoff appearance in a full-length season (i.e. a "real" season) since 2018. It's a little reminiscent of 1984, when they clinched a playoff berth, in Pittsburgh, for the first time in awhile In that case, it was much … [Read more...] about Cubs Have a Favorable Potential Playoff Matchup Against Padres

Anthony Rizzo Retires, Flashback to 2016 Exclusive with Chicago Cubs Legend

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Editor's Note: this exclusive originally ran on June 1, 2016, and is now being re-published and updated in the wake of Chicago Cubs legend Anthony Rizzo announcing his retirement and re-joining the team, this time as an official Team Ambassador. The Cubs will welcome him back to Wrigley Field this Saturday, where his Cub will be celebrated with on-field festivities. … [Read more...] about Anthony Rizzo Retires, Flashback to 2016 Exclusive with Chicago Cubs Legend

As Pete Crow-Armstrong Goes, So Will the Chicago Cubs

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Back on June 18th, the Chicago Cubs were at their highest point this season in the NL Central division. On the eve of Juneteenth, the Cubs led the Milwaukee Brewers by 6 1/2 games, their largest lead in the division this season. Obviously, the Brewers have since flipped that completely, and then some, as they currently hold a eight-game advantage over the Cubs. It was nine … [Read more...] about As Pete Crow-Armstrong Goes, So Will the Chicago Cubs

Ryne Sandberg: What His Legacy Means to Cubs Fans Everywhere

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Just minutes ago, the Chicago Cubs announced the passing of Ryne Sandberg, at the age of 65. "Ryne Sandberg was a hero to a generation of Chicago Cubs fans and will be remembered as one of the all-time greats in nearly 150 years of this historic franchise,” said Cubs Executive Chairman Tom Ricketts on behalf of his family and the Chicago Cubs organization. … [Read more...] about Ryne Sandberg: What His Legacy Means to Cubs Fans Everywhere

When Ryne Sandberg Surprisingly Became a Marijuana Pitchman

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With the passing of Ryne Sandberg, we now re-up this piece from May of 2021. Move over former House Speaker John Boehner, because we have a new "OMG! This guy is working with a cannabis company" spokesman. Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg, one of the greatest second basemen of all time and a first ballot hall-of-famer, now pitches the good weed for Verilife, a Chicago based … [Read more...] about When Ryne Sandberg Surprisingly Became a Marijuana Pitchman

Seth Lugo the Best Option Among Cubs Starting Pitcher Targets

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As the MLB trade deadline approaches on Thursday, the Chicago Cubs have the 4th best record in all of baseball. However, their pitching really needs some help. Seth Lugo, who they are rumored to be chasing, could be the answer. But first, let's run it back to how we got to this place. The North-Siders lost their ace, Justin Steele, at the beginning of the season due to … [Read more...] about Seth Lugo the Best Option Among Cubs Starting Pitcher Targets

Ian Happ Needs to get His Bat Closer to on Par with His Glove

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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. Over the 2022-24 seasons Ian Happ … [Read more...] about Ian Happ Needs to get His Bat Closer to on Par with His Glove