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Chicago Cubs News
Cubs Quick Hits: Carl Edwards Jr.’s Fastball Movement Isn’t Fair
We know Carl Edwards Jr.’s fastball has natural cutting movement, but it’s nothing short of hilarious when you compare it…
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Chicago Cubs News
Javy Baez Wants to Walk More This Season
Javy Baez transformed into an MVP-caliber player in part by successfully altering his pre-pitch mechanics last spring. He moved from…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Jose Quintana Working to Incorporate More Changeups This Year
After hearing Jose Quintana talk about efforts to improve his changeup for 2019, I am so stoked. I absolutely love that Q…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Joe Maddon Cites Incorrect Stats to Prove Willson Contreras Wasn’t Physically Fatigued Last Season
Willson Contreras caught 43 more innings (1109.2) than any other MLB catcher last season and experienced a dramatic offensive drop-off…
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Podcasts
New Cubs Related Podcast Episode: First Impressions from Spring Training, PECOTA 80-Win Projection
Topics include first impressions from Spring Training (David Bote, Yu Darvish, etc.), Jon Lester’s leadership role, and the PECOTA projections.…
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Chicago Cubs News
Cubs Quick Hits: Jose Quintana’s Fastball Spin Rate Among Lowest in MLB
Jose Quintana’s fastball whiff rate is usually well above league average despite mediocre velocity. Asked to theorize on his effectiveness,…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Jon Lester Feels, Knows He’s No Longer a ‘Stuff Guy’
Jon Lester will go down as a Chicago Cubs legend. With all due respect to Kerry Wood, they may as…
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Podcasts
New Cubs Related Podcast Episode: How Proposed Rule Changes Affect Cubs, Pitchers and Catchers Report
Topics include proposed rule changes (pitch clock, NL DH, etc.) and pitchers/catchers reporting to Mesa on February 12.
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Cubs Short Videos
Watch: Yu Darvish Speaks After 45-Pitch Bullpen in Arizona
Pitchers and catchers officially report to Mesa on Tuesday, but Yu Darvish is getting a head start. The prized free…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
PECOTA Projects Cubs at Only 82 Wins Based on Poor Defense, League-Average Offense and Pitching
PECOTA just released their full 2019 projections and, oof, there’s a lot to digest here. Central Updated W L RS…
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