Daniel Shepard

I love watching the Chicago Cubs and even more so after they won the World Series (that's a joke). My favorite player is Kris Bryant, because who doesn't love watching a player hit a ball 500 feet?

Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Daniel ShepardAugust 10, 2019

Kyle Hendricks Achieving Career-Best Results by Throwing More Elevated Fastballs

Kyle Hendricks is subtly putting together an outstanding season on the mound. A one-hit, two-run performance over 6.1 innings against…
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Daniel ShepardJuly 30, 2019

Tyler Chatwood Has Been Cubs’ Most Clutch Pitcher

This time last year, Tyler Chatwood and high-leverage situations were two things Cubs fans hoped would never come together. In…
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Daniel ShepardJuly 23, 2019

Brandon Morrow Could Still Be X-Factor Down the Stretch

Brandon Morrow looked like an elite closer, one worth a two-year, $21 million contract, at last year’s All-Star break. Mere…
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Daniel ShepardJuly 20, 2019

Kyle Ryan Pitching at Elite Level by Inducing Loads of Grounders Since June

As the one and only trade deadline nears, talk of the Cubs adding a lefty reliever to the bullpen has…
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Daniel ShepardJuly 19, 2019

After Passing Important Milestone, Jon Lester Looks to Settle In

Much like last season, Jon Lester had struggled with hard contact this season. In 2018, he allowed the second-highest hard…
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Daniel ShepardJuly 18, 2019

Jason Heyward’s Success Against Shifts Integral to His Improved Offense

Over the last handful of seasons, defensive shifts have become commonplace in baseball. With the implementation of Statcast and other…
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Daniel ShepardJuly 10, 2019

Anthony Rizzo Can Build on Best First Half by wRC+ Since 2016

Death, taxes, and Anthony Rizzo posting stellar numbers are things Cubs fans have learned to bank on over the last…
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Daniel ShepardJuly 3, 2019

Cubs Not Taking Advantage of Kris Bryant’s Strengths

Half of the Cubs’ games this season have now been led off by slugging outfielder Kyle Schwarber. Early on, the…
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Daniel ShepardJune 29, 2019

Should Cubs Take Flyer on Hernán Pérez Following DFA by Brewers?

For a while now, it has been clear the Cubs are getting little to no production from the second base…
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Daniel ShepardJune 21, 2019

Willson Contreras Feasting on Offspeed and Breaking Pitches in 2019

The steep drop in Willson Contreras‘ production after being named to his first All-Star Game in 2018 has been discussed…
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