Is he an ace? Is he a No. 2? An elite No. 3? While these labels have been thrown around when discussing newly-acquired starter Jose Quintana for over a year, one thing’s for sure: The Cubs got a really good pitcher that can help them in 2017 and beyond. The addition of Quintana in the […]
Author: Russell Dorsey
It’s Time to Talk About the Milwaukee Brewers
The Chicago Cubs have been a big pile of mediocre this season and in large part have looked like only a shell of their 2016 World Series team. While the Cubs continue to try to find themselves—80 games into the season—it’s time to start being realistic about what the Cubs actually are. They are one […]
Revisiting the Cubs’ Leadoff situation
It’s official, Anthony Rizzo is the best lead-off hitter in the history of Major League Baseball. Alright, that may be a bit of a stretch, but Rizzo has certainly taken to the leadoff spot as shown by his two homers in his first at-bats as the Cubs’ table setter. While Rizzo’s success at the top has […]
10 years later: Jason Heyward recalls 2007 MLB Draft experience
In just a few hours hundreds of the best amateur baseball players from around the globe are going to hear their name called in the 2017 MLB First Year Player Draft. Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward heard his name called in the first round of the draft 10 years ago this week in a draft filled […]
Mind over matter: How Jason Heyward got back to his old self
Going 0 for 4 in a single game can be frustrating for a baseball player, but going 0 for 4 in almost every game is almost unimaginable. Especially when you’re trying to live up to a $184 million contract. It’s not often you can say a season has been bad when it ends in a […]
Javier Baez Has to Be More Than a Defensive Stud
The 2016 postseason ended pretty well for the Chicago Cubs, but the amazing World Series run might not have been bigger for any player than second baseman Javier Baez. Throughout much of the NLDS, NLCS, and World Series, Baez’ elite baseball talent and athleticism was on full display. Whether it was the beautiful bare-handed plays, […]
Cubs Getting a Valuable Lesson About Adversity to Start 2017
It’s been an interesting start to the season, as the Cubs have stumbled out of the gate following an amazing World Series run in 2016. The team’s sluggish offense, inconsistent pitching, and inability to keep key players on the field have both players and fans scratching their heads and looking for answers. While you can […]
Who should lead off for the Cubs in 2017?
The Chicago Cubs’ high-powered offense contributed to much of their success in 2016, and much of the third-ranked 808 runs they scored was due to the production of Dexter Fowler at the top of the order. Fowler had been the lead-off man on the North Side since he was acquired in 2015 and for two […]
2017 is make or break for Hector Rondon
While the magic that was the Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series run is still a vivid memory in the minds of fans, one thing that isn’t looked back on as fondly is the strain put on the Cubs relievers down the stretch. The same strain that nearly cost the Cubs a victory in Game Seven against […]