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.

Chicago Cubs News

Brendan MillerOctober 17, 2017

Tommy La Stella Might Be Cubs’ Best Leadoff Hitter

The Cubs aren’t scoring runs. No matter what lineup Joe Maddon writes out, Cubs batters can’t hide from the fact…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Brendan MillerOctober 16, 2017

Going with Lackey Wasn’t a Good Call, But Cubs Were Hosed Either Way

I dislike Joe Maddon’s decision to use John Lackey instead of Wade Davis in the 9th inning of a tie…
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Chicago Cubs News

Brendan MillerOctober 14, 2017

With Corey Seager Out, ZiPS Has Cubs Favored By 0.1%

Corey Seager is not on the NLCS roster, an announcement made earlier before Game One that changes the outlook of…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Brendan MillerOctober 14, 2017

Jose Quintana Expected to Start Game One of NLCS

Morning reports from sunny Los Angeles indicate that Jose Quintana will start Game One of the NLCS. Quintana-Kershaw Game 1.…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Brendan MillerOctober 13, 2017

What Were Cubs’ Five Biggest Plays in NLDS?

In one of the most insane baseball series we might ever see, it’s hard to pick the biggest moments. We…
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Cubs Short Videos

Brendan MillerOctober 13, 2017

Watch: Jon ‘Blacked Out’ Lester Hilariously Describes Emotions Post Win

We are all Jon Lester pic.twitter.com/Tp3E9zo4MT — Steve Lippo (@SteveLippo) October 13, 2017
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Brendan MillerOctober 13, 2017

Relive Game 5 Win Using Roller-Coaster Win Probability Graph

I had a few moments during the game when I genuinely questioned whether I could watch. The win probability graph…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Brendan MillerOctober 9, 2017

In Defense of Joe Maddon’s Pitching Decisions

Rarely is there an unequivocal, slam-dunk decision in baseball. And in big-game moments, particularly ones that don’t work out, a…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Brendan MillerOctober 7, 2017

Numbers Show Hendricks Saved His Best Performance of Year for Nationals

Kyle Hendricks, decorated postseason hero, does it again. As Pat Hughes describes him, the “likable pitcher” threw seven shutout innings…
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Cubs Short Videos

Brendan MillerOctober 7, 2017

Watch: Cubs Players Talk About Hendricks’ Start

Kyle Hendricks threw seven shutout innings to lead the Cubs to an NLDS game one victory. The Professor’s teammates reflected on…
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