There’s certainly a lot that’s unique about the Cubs. For three years now, we’ve wondered how the Cubs will cram in ABs for all the players they have. And generally, it’s worked itself out. While we complain about teams having three- or four-man benches these days thanks to bloated bullpens and injuries and a terror […]
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Should the Cubs Cut Back Ben Zobrist’s Playing Time?
Notwithstanding his home run last night, the 2017 season hasn’t gone nearly as well for Ben Zobrist as 2016 and with the Cubs needing to do everything they can to win the division, it may be time to look for some other options besides Zobrist. The 2016 World Series MVP has struggled with injuries and just […]
Two Go, We Go: Could Dexter Fowler Better Serve the Cubs Batting Second?
Joe Maddon’s quippy, screen print-friendly words of advice and encouragement to his players can be a bit tedious at times. “Try Not to Suck” is a winner. “Respect 90″ is basic, but strong. “Do Simple Better” and “The Process is Fearless” encapsulate these Cubs so wonderfully, one can excuse the fact that they’re inherited Maddonisms, […]
Then and Now: Five Changes the Cubs Have Made in the 2015 Season
This season has been a lot of things for the Chicago Cubs, with new and exciting at the top of the list of descriptors. If it’s not Kyle Schwarber being called up, it’s Jake Arrieta throwing the Cubs first no-hitter since Carlos Zambrano’s in 2008. It’s easy for even the casual fan to see that […]