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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
The Rundown: Cubs Offense Struggles Downright Ugly, Lester Lacking Confidence, Heyward Sidelined With Lightheadedness
It’s not much fun following the Cubs these days, and writing about a team that has played .400 baseball over…
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Chicago Cubs News
Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/16/20): Lester on the Bump, Bryant at Third, Hoerner at Short as Cubs Seek Split with Brewers
The Chicago Cubs come into today’s matchup having narrowly lost the last two games against the Milwaukee Brewers. And yes,…
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The Rundown: Lester Is Nails, Heyward Hammers, Cubs Continue Building MLB’s Best Record
Jon Lester openly worried last week that what was then still the potential cancellation of the Cubs’ series in St.…
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Game Day
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/11/20): Cubs 7, Cleveland 1 – Cubs Roll Behind Lester’s Strong Start
After their weekend series in St. Louis was postponed due to the Cardinals’ COVID-19 outbreak, the Cubs headed to Progressive…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
The Rundown: Cubs Win First Extra-Inning Game, Starters Continue Impressive Run, Lester Doubts Cardinals Series Will Be Played
It only took one game, but I am now a fan of the new extra-inning rule. I’m sure purists and…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/27/20) – Jon Lester Makes Season Debut, Along with David Bote and Steven Souza, Jr.
The scored more than three runs Sunday, the first time they’ve done so on the young season, and even scored…
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Chicago Cubs News
Jon Lester Pitching Final Scrimmage Against Twins, ‘You Can Assume’ Tyler Chatwood Third in Rotation
David Ross told the media Sunday that “you can assume” Tyler Chatwood will be taking the mound to start the…
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David Ross Names Kyle Hendricks Opening Day Starter, Darvish to Start Game 2
David Ross announced Thursday that Kyle Hendricks will be the Cubs’ Opening Day starter next Friday evening against the Brewers,…
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The Rundown: In Appreciation of Jon Lester, Implications of Short Season on Trade Strategy, COVID-19 Scare Hits Houston
It would be difficult to argue that Jon Lester is not the greatest free agent signing in Chicago sports history.…
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Sights and Sounds from Cubs’ First Wrigley Workout
The Cubs had their first official workout of Spring Training 2.0 — don’t let Jon Heyman hear you calling it…
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