Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
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Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/18/20): Cubs 6, Cardinals 3 – Yu Darvish Dominates, Ian Happ Stays Hot as Cubs Down Cards
It took more than four hours and 372 pitches for the Chicago Cubs to put away the St. Louis Cardinals.…
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Cubs Stats to Monitor: Kris Bryant Struggling More Than Usual Against High-and-Tight Pitches
Even the best hitters go through slumps, and playing in this bizarre COVID environment certainly doesn’t make it any easier…
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Dan Winkler Should Stop Walking Leadoff Hitters Before His Luck Runs Out
Dan Winkler scares the hell out of me and it’s got nothing to do with his uncanny resemblance to Kevin…
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Something’s Not Right With Kris Bryant’s Swing Mechanics
It doesn’t take an expert to understand that Kris Bryant hasn’t looked quite like himself this season, which is why…
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Tuesday Trends: Shades of Normalcy for Craig Kimbrel, Struggling Sluggers, Taste of Adversity
Well, that escalated quickly. The Cubs tried as hard as they could in the last four days to erase the…
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The Rundown: Bote Clutch Again, Cubs Split Twin Bill Despite Lack of Offense, Tatis Jr. Criticized for 7th Inning Slam
I’m not a fan of doubleheaders under normal circumstances, let alone seven-inning sets when the Cubs are having trouble putting…
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Tyson Miller Making MLB Debut as Game 2 Starter Monday
In need of reinforcements as they play five games in three days against the Cardinals, the Cubs are calling upon…
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Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/17/20, Game 1): Bryant Leads Off, Phegley at DH, Almora in CF, Hendricks Starting
It’s probably not very fair to ascribe too much additional importance to this game, but it’s kind of important to…
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José Quintana Reaches 4th in Sim Game, Not Considered Option for Cards Series
José Quintana hasn’t pitched in a competitive setting since spring training, but his rehab from a thumb injury suffered when…
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