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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
The Rundown: Happy Labor Day, In Praise of September Baseball, Javy’s MVP Candidacy, Hawk Harrelson Says Goodbye
Happy Labor Day, everybody. Though I lamented the end of summer in Friday’s rundown, there is something to say about…
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (9/2/18) – Cubs 8, Phillies 1: Triple Time in Philly as Cubs Beat Big Easy
The Cubs faced a tough test in the rubber match with the Phillies on Sunday, as ace Aaron Nola has…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
The Rundown: Lester the Human Highlight Reel, Rizzo Stays Hot, Cubs Looking Like Title Contenders, Maddon’s Quick Hook
Late night last night it seems like I was up all night, so late start this morning. The Cubs’ offensive explosion…
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (8/27/18) – Cubs 7, Mets 4: Rizzo Hits Milestone, Lester Overcomes Shaky Start
On a night when the wind was blowing out, things did not look good for Jon Lester early on. He…
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Cubs vs Mets – Series Preview (August 27-29): TV and Game Info, Pitching Matchups, Insights
The Cubs finally got the upper hand on the surprisingly difficult-to-beat Cincinnati Reds. After posting a 5-7 record over the…
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (8/22/18) – Cubs 8, Tigers 2: Bats Finally Wake Up, Cubs Tame Tigers
The Cubs offense has been non-existent of late, perhaps inspiring a trade for Daniel Murphy. Trades aside, the Chicago offense…
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Series Previews
Cubs @ Tigers – Series Preview (August 21-22): TV and Game Info, Pitching Matchups, Insights
The Cubs were able to split their four-game series with the Pirates despite only scoring four runs the entire weekend.…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Jon Lester Showed Pirates How Dominant He Can Be When Changeup Is Working
Jon Lester shut the Pirates down Thursday night in familiar fashion, missing bats and inducing the kind of contact his…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
The Rundown: Vintage Lester, Bryant and Darvish Eye Returns, Tight Race for Best NL Record, Mets Erupt for 24 Runs
Before I get started, let it be known that the only team I despise more than the Mets is the…
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (8/16/18) – Cubs 1, Pirates 0: Lester Outstanding as Cubs Blank Pirates
The Cubs began a six-game road trip against the Pirates in Pittsburgh on Thursday. Jon Lester, who has struggled mightily…
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