Month: August 2019
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Chicago Cubs News
Ben Zobrist Activated, Mark Zagunis DFA, David Bote Optioned
The Cubs have activated Ben Zobrist from the restricted list, getting him back in time to make him eligible for the…
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Postgame Pondering
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/31/19): Cubs 0, Brewers 2 – Bad Luck Costs Cubs
Cole Hamels our forth a strong performance, but an early wobble doomed the Cubs to a 2-0 loss at home…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
The Rundown: Big Stick Nick Hammers Brewers, Cubs One Game Out, Reinforcements Coming
Nicholas Castellanos is a writer’s dream. I cannot remember the last time I saw a professional having so much fun…
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Chicago Cubs News
Cole Hamels’ Velocity Down Since Returning from Oblique Injury
Cole Hamels was dominating opponents with fastballs just before an oblique injury sidelined him on June 28. Since returning a…
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Chicago Cubs News
Nicholas Castellanos Hits Record 11th Opening Day Homer, Ties Tigers Total
Nicholas Castellanos is making the most of the new lease on life he received when he was traded to the…
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Chicago Cubs News
Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/31/19): Rizzo’s Back, Caratini Catching, Hamels Pitching
Jason Heyward is back in the leadoff spot after a brief reprieve, followed by Nicholas Castellanos in right and Kris…
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Chicago Cubs News
Weather Forces Cardinals to Play Back-to-Back Doubleheaders, 11 Games in 9 Days
With their win Friday afternoon, the Cubs pulled to within a game of the Cardinals for the division lead. That’s…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News
Iowa, South Bend Secure Playoff Spots Within 15 Minutes of One Another
Withing about 15 minutes one another Friday night, both the Iowa and South Bend Cubs qualified for the postseason. South…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Cubs to Honor Newest HOF Member with Lee Smith Day This Sunday
In honor of their newest Hall of Fame inductee, the Cubs have announced that “Lee Smith Day” will take place…
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Postgame Pondering
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/30/19): Cubs 7, Brewers 1 – Castellanos Homers Twice in Cubs Win
The story of this game was Big Stick Nick, who blasted two homers in the Cubs’ 7-1 win over the…
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