There are times that I feel old. Granted, my soul has always been of the ancient variety, but lately my body and mind seem to be fighting each other in an attempt to supplant my soul as the oldest. I started working full-time when I was 18 years old, and spent the next several years being […]
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A Month In, Contreras Still Shining
It’s been just over a month since catching prodigy Willson Contreras was called up to the major leagues, and in true Cubs prospect fashion, Contreras made his debut with a bang against the division rival Pirates. Contreras sent a first pitch home run into the bleachers during his first at bat at Wrigley Field, and […]
Series Preview: Cubs at Brewers, July 22-24
Fresh from series wins against the Rangers and Mets, and after an off-day charity boxing event Wednesday night, the Cubs are well positioned to go into Milwaukee this weekend and continue the kind of baseball they have played since the All Star break. They have an incredibly favorable five game road trip that starts tonight, with three […]
Transaction Analysis: “They Like Mike” / “Danny Boy”
Good morning, everyone. Over at the main site today, I contributed to this Transaction Analysis, which features the Cubs’ acquisition of Mike Montgomery and Jordan Pries in exchange for Dan Vogelbach and Paul Blackburn. Acquired LHP Mike Montgomery and RHP Jordan Pries fromSeattle Mariners in exchange for 1B-L Dan Vogelbach and RHP Paul Blackburn. [7/20] […]
Do The Cubs Have A Solution to ‘Second Half Hammel’ Problem?
When Jason Hammel went out to the mound for his first start of the second half of the season last Saturday, a lot of fans watched with anxiety over what the results might look like. The long-held and frequently cited theory is that, as soon as the schedule officially moves across the midpoint, Hammel turns […]
You’re Probably Underrating Addison Russell
A while ago, a columnist in Boston wrote an article charging that Kris Bryant is overrated. I wrote a refutation of it, noting that Bryant just isn’t the kind of player that columnist wants him to be; he’s something different. He’s tremendous, a superstar who figures to be a vital part of the Cubs for […]
The Cubs are Getting Hit By Pitches at a Historic Pace
After first couple of months in the 2016 season, it looked like the Cubs were going to break the all-time single-season wins record of 116, set by their 100-years-ago selves and the 2001 Mariners. However, after a sub-optimal stretch that saw them go 6-15 to finish the first half, the odds seem to have plummeted. […]
Game 94 Recap: Cubs 6 Mets 2
That was cleansing, wasn’t it? About 18 hours after the Cubs suffered one of the season’s most frustrating defeats, stranding 12 base runners and wasting a solid effort from Jake Arrieta, the offense stormed back with some muscle and timely hits, and the pitching and defense were outstanding. Anthony Rizzo slugged a pair of mammoth home […]
First-Hand Looks: South Bend Cubs
The following report was submitted by Grant Jones, a member of BP’s prospect team, after a few recent scouting trips to the see the South Bend Cubs. Original video of most prospects is included. We hope you enjoy. Eloy Jimenez (video) – Jimenez has been the most impressive player in the Midwest League, hands down. When […]
Head Games: Donnie Dewees and “Neuro Scouting”
For a player coming out of college and making the transition to professional baseball, there’s a lot of newness to adjust to. The draftees go from playing just a few games a week to playing nearly every day, and the number of games in a season jumps dramatically. Consequently, the players have to adjust to the work […]