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Podcasts
New Cubs Related Podcast: A Complete Spring Training Preview
Corey and Brendan preview the most important trends as Spring Training games begin. Subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or TuneIn.
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Podcasts
New Cubs Related Podcast: Early Spring Training Review, Heyward’s Swing, Zobrist’s Health, Morrow Defined Closer
Topics: 1) Ben Zobrist’s playing time (13:00); 2) Brandon Morrow announced as closer (22:30); 3) Mike Montomgery cool with role…
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Chicago Cubs News
Joe Maddon’s Artsy New Theme a Reflection of Org’s Beliefs
Decades from now, we’ll still be talking about this era of Cubs baseball. We’ll remember, of course, the 103-win campaign…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Addison Russell Says He’s Ready, but That’s Been the Case Since Last August
Addison Russell does so many things well, but injuries and off-the-field issues took a noticeable toll on his performance last…
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Kyle Hendricks Was Less ‘Stuck,’ Threw Faster at End of 2017
Though he’s never been known as a fireballer, Kyle Hendricks’ velocity was startlingly low for most of 2017. For a…
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Chicago Cubs News
Cubs Using Brandon Morrow as Traditional Closer Could Promote Better Performance
Theo Epstein has put together a bullpen that could end up being the league’s best. ZiPS thinks six Cubs relievers…
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Chicago Cubs News
Jason Heyward’s New (Old?) Swing on Display in BP Video from Mesa
Say what you want about Jason Heyward, the Gold Glover’s work ethic is admirable. Immediately after celebrating a World Series…
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Chicago Cubs News
How Yu Darvish Changes Cubs Win Projections
Before the Cubs signed Yu Darvish, FanGraphs had projected them to win 92 games — the same amount as last…
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Chicago Cubs News
Social Media Roundup: Yu Darvish Day
We could have put together a full recap of the goings-on at Sloan Park, but we figured it’d be easier…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Darvish’s Release Point Change with Dodgers Yielded Higher Spin Rate, More Whiffs
No sooner had he buttoned up a Dodgers jersey than Yu Darvish changed his release point and realized better results…
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