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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
The Rundown: Hendricks Compares Swanson to Lester, Potpourri of Prospect News, MLB Has Spelling Problem
Before I get started, just let me say I came a little too close to having a catch with my…
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The Rundown: Let’s Start the Leadoff Hitter Debate, Hendricks Will Miss Opening Day, Happ Ranked 9th-Best LF
It’s been years since the Cubs have had an everyday leadoff hitter, and 2023 should be no different. In fact,…
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The Rundown: CubsCon Recap, Hoyer Working to Extend Happ and Hoerner, Padres Hand Out Record IFA Bonus
The Cubs have been pretty busy over the last several days, making the Eric Hosmer deal official and then adding…
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The Rundown: Ricketts to Greet Fans This Weekend, Cubs Done Adding Big Bats, Correa Saga Continues
There isn’t much happening at the corner of Clark and Addison this week. It’s almost as if the Cubs organization…
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The Rundown: Cubs Closing Gap on Cards, Miley Led Barnhart to Cubs, Dodgers DFA Bauer, Phillies Strengthen Bullpen
The Cubs won 74 games in a 2022 season that felt like it would never end. It’s not often Chicagoans…
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The Rundown: Cubs Counting on Defense, Happ Extension Benchmark Similar to Castellanos, Red Sox Fishing for Pitching in Miami
My family has an annual poker night during the holidays, and I’m never fond of a certain relative who tends…
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The Rundown: Hosmer Makes Cubs Better, Cubs Favorites in López Trade Market, Correa’s Deal Being Reworked
The Cubs are reportedly close to a deal with Eric Hosmer, a left-handed hitting first baseman who fills a couple…
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The Rundown: Happy Birthday to My Dad, Happy New Year to You, Clemente Legacy Continues to Grow
I was going to take today off, but it’s my dad’s birthday and I know he wouldn’t stand for that.…
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The Rundown: Steele Could Be Cubs’ Ace, Hoyer Still Looking for Bargains, Rich Hill Joins Pirates
I hate to sound all “Bah! Humbug!” but I’ve already put Christmas behind me. I’ve ripped down all the decorations…
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The Rundown: Cubs Still Need LH Power, Defense up Middle May Be MLB’s Strongest, Correa Contract Situation a Hot Mess
Shopping season is nearly over and the Cubs still need a left-handed power bat and a reliever or two. Pickings…
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