Month: August 2018
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (8/31/18) – Phillies 2, Cubs 1: Cubs Waffle In Extras
The Cubs entered Friday’s game winners of eight of their last ten. Jose Quintana had one of his better starts…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Jason Heyward to DL with Hamstring Issue
Update: The Cubs have placed Jason Heyward on the DL and have called Dillon Maples up. It’s a interesting move…
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Series Previews
Cubs @ Phillies – Series Preview (August 31-September 2): TV and Game Info, Pitching Matchups, Insights
The Cubs kicked off their 11-game road trip with a hard-fought win over the Atlanta Braves in a makeup game…
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Chicago Cubs News
Cubs Signing Former Cardinal Jaime Garcia to Minor League Deal
Jaime Garcia has bounced around quite a bit over the last two seasons and his next stop may very well…
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Game Day
Chicago Cubs Lineup: Murphy Leads Off, Happ and Almora in OF, Quintana Pitching
Daniel Murphy is at second, Javy Baez is at short, Anthony Rizzo bats third, and Ben Zobrist cleans up in…
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Chicago Cubs News
Cubs Playoff Odds Now Within Kissing Distance of 100 Percent
With their win in Atlanta, the Cubs have now won eight of nine games and have maintained their division lead…
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Chicago Cubs News
Montgomery’s Whiff Rate Against Braves Was His Highest of Season By Far
Mike Montgomery’s inability to generate whiffs this season has been a focal point for commentary by fans, media, and even…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
The Rundown: Cubs Knock Off Braves, La Stella Ties Club Record, Bryant to Join Team in Philly
Welcome back, Tommy La Stella! The diminutive would-be slugger hit a game-wining home run that was akin to Arnold Horshack…
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (8/30/18) – Cubs 5, Braves 4: La Stella Powers Cubs to Win
Mike Montgomery made his first start back from the disabled list and it went moderately well. He allowed four runs…
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Chicago Cubs News
Smyly Strikes Out Side in Rehab Debut
Drew Smyly was only slated for one inning of work in his first live action since September 2016, and boy…
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