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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
The Rundown: Small-Market Cubs May Mimic NL Central Rivals, Padres Acquire Blake Snell, Phil Niekro Passes Away
Usually at this time of the winter baseball is in peak downtime. However, that’s only true for you this year…
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The Rundown: Favorite Cubs at Each Position, Ian Happ on Baseball’s Economics, Former Cub Sam Fuld Named Phillies GM
I’ve come to realize that in my *ahem* several decades of fandom, I now have a favorite Cubs player at…
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The Rundown: Cubs Continue Frugal Signings, Darvish Surprised by Trade Rumors, La Russa Addresses DUI Charges
Is it facetious to suggest that, in our breathless anticipation of any significant baseball news, we become so addicted to…
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The Rundown: We’re Family Here, Maddon Praises Epstein, MLB Payrolls Plunged in Short Season, David Price May Opt Out Again
“Strange isn’t it? Each man’s life touches so many other lives. And when he isn’t around, he leaves an awful…
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The Rundown: Dearth of News Leads to Wild Speculation, Everyone Wants Schwarber Reunion, Mets Could Swing Blockbuster Deals
With the holidays just a week away, we are entering a period of radio silence by most big league teams.…
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The Rundown: MLB Finally Corrects Disgusting Oversight, David Ross Talks to Media, Yankees Downplay Kyle Schwarber Interest
“It’s a wonderful feeling to be a bridge to the past and to unite generations. The sport of baseball does…
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The Rundown: Enough With Bryant Trade Talk, MLB Wants to Delay Season, Boras Talks State of Game, Vizquel Accused of Domestic Abuse
Poor Kris Bryant. Year after year he is subject to the same tired trade rumors, whether it’s the Nationals or…
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The Rundown: Building Rotation Depth With Reclamation Projects, Heyward Mentors Team’s Younger Players, Orioles OF Trey Mancini Cleared to Play
When new president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer indicated that his team may have to add rotation depth using rookies…
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The Rundown: Missing Wrigley Field, Hoyer Understands Hot Stove Freeze, Cleveland Dropping Indians Nickname Immediately
“She stands alone at the corner of Clark and Addison, this dowager queen, dressed in basic black and pearls, 75…
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The Rundown: A Cubs Holiday Wish List, Winter Meetings Conclude With Little Movement, MLB Uncertain About April 1 Start Date
I am not sure why I hoped this year’s Winter Meetings would offer us a maniacal frenzy similar to that…
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