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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

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. This is a big reason why Ontario bettors are so strongly backing them to make the playoffs this October. Free agent signing Kyle Tucker has been the sparkplug to the … [Read more...] about Kyle Tucker is the Catalyst to Cubs League Leading Offense

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

Luke Altmyer, Bret Bielema Sing Stretch at Wrigley, Coach Trolls Brewers Fans

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Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer, widely considered to be among the best in the Big Ten this upcoming season, had a very exciting Tuesday night. He got to sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame," alongside his head coach Bret Bielema, at Wrigley Field tonight during the Chicago Cubs 5-3 win over the arch-rival Milwaukee Brewers. … [Read more...] about Luke Altmyer, Bret Bielema Sing Stretch at Wrigley, Coach Trolls Brewers Fans

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