Sean Holland

Sean was born and lives in Billings, Montana. He is a 4th generation Cubs fan. Going all the way back to when his great grandfather lived in Chicago. Having a degree in history he enjoys bringing the historical perspective to baseball. Also the history of the Simpsons is a particular area of expertise. Sean usually attends Cubs games in Denver every year he can.

Cubs Commentary, Rumors & Analysis

Sean Holland December 13, 2018

Four Candidates for Cubs Bench Coach Not Named David Ross

Although they haven’t officially announced it, all indications are the Orioles will hire (former) Cubs bench coach Brandon Hyde as…
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Cubs Commentary, Rumors & Analysis

Sean Holland November 29, 2018

Which Right-Handed Relievers Offer Value as Cubs Seek to Bolster Bullpen?

Our initial focus in terms of the Cubs bullpen was on possible left-handed free-agent relievers, but that doesn’t mean their righties…
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Cubs Commentary, Rumors & Analysis

Sean Holland November 17, 2018

Andrew Miller, Other Lefty Relievers Could Be Viable Options for Cubs

The bullpen was a strength for the Cubs before fading down the stretch as the rest of the team followed…
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Cubs Commentary, Rumors & Analysis

Sean Holland November 8, 2018

Michael Brantley Would Be Good Fit if Cubs Remain Budget Conscious

According to a series of recent reports, the Cubs may not have the wherewithal (for whatever reason) to add a…
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Cubs Commentary, Rumors & Analysis

Sean Holland October 30, 2018

Can Cubs Emulate Same Consistent Success Red Sox Have Developed?

The Red Sox just won the World Series by beating the Dodgers somewhat unceremoniously in five games after basically running…
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Cubs Commentary, Rumors & Analysis

Sean Holland October 25, 2018

Cubs 2018 Report Card: Uneven Year For Manager, Front Office

The Cubs front office was active in the winter of 2017-18, adding three big-ticket free agents and replacing both the…
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Sean Holland October 19, 2018

Topps and Beckett Name Cubs No. 3 All-Time Trading Card Lineup

At the start of the 2018 season, Topps and Beckett Media announced they would rank all 30 major league teams…
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Cubs Commentary, Rumors & Analysis

Sean Holland October 18, 2018

Chicago Cubs 2018 Report Card: Pitching and Defense Grade Out Higher than Bats

In the first of our series of Cubs report cards, the offense earned a solid C for its 2018 performance.…
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Cubs Commentary, Rumors & Analysis

Sean Holland October 11, 2018

Cubs 2018 Report Card: Offense Earns Passing Grades, Not Honor Roll

The Cubs’ season ended with a loss in the NL Wild Card game last Tuesday night, a disappointing finish to…
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Cubs Commentary, Rumors & Analysis

Sean Holland October 4, 2018

Time For Cubs to Move on from Addison Russell

It was announced Wednesday that Addison Russell had accepted a 40-game suspension retroactive to September 21, when he was first…
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