Ben Zobrist
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Ben Zobrist, Baseball’s Unlikeliest Rebel, Thinks Batting Average Should Be Eliminated
He thinks “aw shucks” is tantamount to an expletive and he wears all-black New Balance cleats without a trace of…
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Series Previews
Cubs @ Phillies – Series Preview (August 31-September 2): TV and Game Info, Pitching Matchups, Insights
The Cubs kicked off their 11-game road trip with a hard-fought win over the Atlanta Braves in a makeup game…
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Let’s Discuss Some Consequences and Complications of Electronic Strike Zone
The call for robo umps gained a high-profile ally when Ben Zobrist voiced his support for a change in baseball’s…
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (8/18/18) – Pirates 3, Cubs 1: Offense Continues To Struggle In Pirates Win
The Cubs won the first two games of their series with the Pirates despite only scoring two total runs. Chicago…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Additional Rest May Be Helping Ben Zobrist This Season
Ben Zobrist will not look back fondly on his 2017 season. The 2016 World Series MVP stumbled out of the…
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Ben Zobrist Ejected for Burning Home Plate Ump with Electronic Zone Taunt
You know something has to be way out of sorts for Ben Zobrist to be tossed from a game, which…
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (8/14/18) – Brewers 7, Cubs 0: Brewers, Braun Crush Cubs
After a dramatic walk-off victory on Sunday, the Cubs started a crucial two-game series with the Brewers on Tuesday. The…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Joe Maddon’s Unorthodox Sunday Night Lineup Could Have Playoff Implications
The exciting grand-slam conclusion to Sunday night’s 4-3 Chicago Cubs victory likely may have obscured two things. The first of…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
CI Recap (8/1/18) – Cubs 9, Pittsburgh 2: Hamels Looks Good in Debut Win
The Cubs have been inconsistent of late and were in need of a shot in the arm from new acquisition…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
LL Cool Javy and Kool Zo B Rap Up Cubs W Over Reds
Don’t call it a comeback I’ve been here for years Rockin’ my peers Puttin’ suckers in fear Makin’ the tears…
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