Ryan Davis

Ryan is a returning member of the original Cubs Insider staff. In addition to co-hosting Talking Cubs, he writes for Forbes and various others. In his spare time Ryan likes to play with his daughter, argue about Star Wars and Marvel movies, and eat healthy foods.

Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Ryan DavisSeptember 14, 2017

Ryan Says: Zobrist Right Choice at Leadoff, What to Expect From Tseng

It never is easy, is it? The Cubs had a seven-game lead over the Cardinals less than 10 days ago,…
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Ryan DavisSeptember 7, 2017

Ryan Says: Addison Russell Has Fallen Hard, Cardinals Won’t Go Away

The Cubs halted their three-game losing streak on Wednesday night with a huge 1-0 victory over the pesky Pittsburgh Pirates.…
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Ryan DavisAugust 31, 2017

Ryan Says: Montgomery Auditions for 2018 Rotation, Former Cubs Pitchers Having Success

While the Cubs were busy sweeping the Pirates, the Brewers and Cardinals were splitting a short two-game series. Now with…
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Ryan DavisAugust 23, 2017

Ryan Says: Cubs Run Support Aids Lackey Again, Hamilton the Cub Killer, Favorable Upcoming Schedule

Fun fact: Only the Los Angeles Dodgers and their absurd 27-7 record in the second half are better than the…
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Ryan DavisAugust 16, 2017

Ryan Says: Hendricks Fine with Velocity Change, Other Baseball Nonsense

Another week, another fluctuation in the standings. The Cubs are still in first place, but an eight-game winning streak by…
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Ryan DavisAugust 9, 2017

Ryan Says: Arrieta Great Again, Bullpen Not So Much, A Special Thank You

Just when I think the Cubs are going to run away with the NL Central, the Brewers and Cardinals –…
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Ryan DavisAugust 2, 2017

Ryan Says: Thoughts on Happ, Schwarber, Beltre, and the Loss of a Friend

Hello, old friends, it’s good to see you again. It has been over two years since my last appearance on…
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Ryan DavisMay 6, 2015

Daddy’s Little Girl’s First Cubbies Game

There are few milestones in a lifetime that are moments you’ll remember forever. Graduating college, getting married, the birth of…
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Ryan DavisApril 24, 2015

If the Cubs are Serious About Winning, Here’s How They Can Address the ‘Pen Problems

The Cubs have had some problems in the bullpen lately. No, you can’t just blame it all on Brian Schlitter,…
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Ryan DavisApril 19, 2015

He Didn’t Get the W Saturday, but Kyle Hendricks is Going to be Just Fine

Baseball can be a game of overreactions at times. Kris Bryant goes 0-4 with three strikeouts in his debut and…
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