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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
The Rundown: Crying Foul Over Cubs League-Average Payroll, Darvish Returns, Robertson Might Be Chicago’s Best Trade Chip
“Gettin’ old. Gettin’ grey. Gettin’ ripped off…underpaid. Gettin’ sold second hand. That’s how it goes.” – AC/DC, It’s a Long…
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The Rundown: MLB Could Learn Something from NFL, Braves Silence Cubs’ Bats, Rules Changes Difficult to Track
“This is what you want, this is what you get. Weakness. Waiting. Silence. Payment.” – Public Image Ltd. The Order…
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MLB Proposes Wacky Expanded Playoff Structure, Modified Draft Lottery in CBA Negotiations
If there’s one thing we know the league wants as part of a new CBA, it’s an expanded playoff field.…
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Bryant Can’t Escape Rumors Even During Live ASG Broadcast, Roederer Has TJS, Cubs Draft Picks Opt for College
There was a period of nearly two weeks, maybe longer depending on your point of view, where no Cubs news…
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Data, Scouting Reports on ‘Complete Package’ Jordan Wicks
The Cubs used their first pick in the 2021 MLB draft on Jordan Wicks, a lefty pitcher out of Kansas…
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Chicago Cubs Draft Preview: In-Depth Look at Five College Hitters Who Could Be Cubs’ Targets
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a growing sense of comfort with video scouting, MLB teams have downsized their scouting departments ($).…
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Chicago Cubs Draft Primer: When, Where, How of 2021 MLB Draft
It’s officially one month till the 2021 MLB Draft and Cubs Insider has you covered for Cubs-related Draft coverage. Here’s…
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MLB Planning to Move Draft to All-Star Week
According to a report from ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel, MLB is moving the draft from its traditional June slot to July…
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New Growing Cubs Podcast: Cubs 2020 Draft Analysis
Greg and Jimmy are back after a few weeks off. The guys discuss their recent live MLB Draft episode of…
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Report: MLB Allows Teams to Resume Scouting Activities
Cutting MLB’s amateur draft to five rounds was first and foremost about owners saving money and making, but it’d be…
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