Brendan Miller

Brendan Miller is part of the Cubs Related Podcast duo with Corey Freedman. Brendan, who has twice as many Twitter followers as Corey, often writes about baseball analytics for Cubs Insider.

Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Brendan MillerJuly 22, 2018

Drew Smyly Throws Successful Sim Game, Could Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

You might remember that the Cubs signed Drew Smyly, who is recovering from Tommy John Surgery, to a two-year, $10…
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Chicago Cubs News

Brendan MillerJuly 20, 2018

Cubs Quick Hits: Carl Edwards Jr. Has Best Whiff Rate Among All RHP

This post is going to be short and sweet in order to let the facts really get in there and…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Brendan MillerJuly 19, 2018

New Cubs RP Jesse Chavez Showcasing Best Sinker/Change Combo of Career

I’m extremely intrigued by Jesse Chavez, the 34-year-old righty reliever the Cubs picked up from the Rangers Thursday evening in…
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Chicago Cubs News

Brendan MillerJuly 17, 2018

Cubs Quick Hits: Javy Baez Boasts Top 5 Baserunning Score

I don’t think you need any stats to tell you that Javy is one of the league’s best baserunners. Even…
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Cubs Related

Brendan MillerJuly 16, 2018

New Cubs Related Podcast: Javy Baez’s Legitimate MVP Case, Cubs in First Going into Break

Topics include Javy Baez’s remarkable first-half numbers, the Cardinals’ firing of Mike Matheny, and the Cubs’ hot stretch going into…
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Cubs Short Videos

Brendan MillerJuly 14, 2018

Watch: Javy Baez Scores 10th Inning Winning Run During Second-Base Steal Attempt

“[Javy] decided to break out the magic wand,” Len and JD uttered when explaining Javy Baez’s stolen base and eventual…
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Podcasts

Brendan MillerJuly 13, 2018

New Cubs Related Podcast: Vintage Hendricks Returns, What’s Going On With Rizzo?

Topics include Kyle Hendricks’ phenomenal start — perhaps his most encouraging outing since last season — and Anthony Rizzo’s unusual…
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Chicago Cubs News

Brendan MillerJuly 12, 2018

Unique Delivery, Elite Velocity Could Make James Norwood a High-Leverage Reliever

I remember watching video from James Norwood’s rookie-ball days and thinking, He looks like a normal pitcher. Well, I don’t…
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Chicago Cubs News

Brendan MillerJuly 11, 2018

Cubs Quick Hits: Jose Quintana Displayed Best Command of Season in SF

Apparently, San Francisco has been a place of rejuvenation for Cubs pitchers. First, Kyle Hendricks nearly threw a full nine…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Brendan MillerJuly 10, 2018

Kyle Hendricks Rides Vanishing Change for Vintage Performance Against Giants

Wow, Kyle Hendricks looked incredible against the Giants Monday night. He nearly completed the game and should have had a…
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