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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
The Rundown: Cubs Closing Gap on Cards, Miley Led Barnhart to Cubs, Dodgers DFA Bauer, Phillies Strengthen Bullpen
The Cubs won 74 games in a 2022 season that felt like it would never end. It’s not often Chicagoans…
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The Rundown: Cubs Counting on Defense, Happ Extension Benchmark Similar to Castellanos, Red Sox Fishing for Pitching in Miami
My family has an annual poker night during the holidays, and I’m never fond of a certain relative who tends…
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The Rundown: Hosmer Makes Cubs Better, Cubs Favorites in López Trade Market, Correa’s Deal Being Reworked
The Cubs are reportedly close to a deal with Eric Hosmer, a left-handed hitting first baseman who fills a couple…
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The Rundown: Happy Birthday to My Dad, Happy New Year to You, Clemente Legacy Continues to Grow
I was going to take today off, but it’s my dad’s birthday and I know he wouldn’t stand for that.…
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The Rundown: Steele Could Be Cubs’ Ace, Hoyer Still Looking for Bargains, Rich Hill Joins Pirates
I hate to sound all “Bah! Humbug!” but I’ve already put Christmas behind me. I’ve ripped down all the decorations…
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The Rundown: Cubs Still Need LH Power, Defense up Middle May Be MLB’s Strongest, Correa Contract Situation a Hot Mess
Shopping season is nearly over and the Cubs still need a left-handed power bat and a reliever or two. Pickings…
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The Rundown: Swanson Meets Chicago Media, Lack of MLB Trades Concerning, Steve Cohen Angering Fellow Owners
It’s been nearly eight weeks since we lit the hot stove, and frankly, I’m surprised at the dearth of trades.…
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The Rundown: Correa Switches Teams Overnight, Cubs Sign Another Shortstop, Taillon and Bellinger Meet Chicago Media
Two more free-agent shortstops came off the board yesterday during an absurd day of Hot Stove hijinx. The Cubs added…
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The Rundown: Cubs Get Their Shortstop, Smyly Returning, MLB Unlikely to Save Struggling RSNs
The Cubs finally signed a shortstop and it wasn’t a bad deal given the current marketplace. Dansby Swanson agreed to…
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The Rundown: ‘Swanson or Bust’ Stakes Higher with Cards Involved, CubsCon Minor League Attendees, GMs Gaming Long-Term Deals
Do you know what would put a nice Christmas bow on Jed Hoyer’s offseason? How about Dansby Swanson signing with…
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