Willson Contreras
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Series Previews
Cubs @ Braves – Series Preview (July 17-19): TV and Game Info, Pitching Matchups, Insights
The Cubs began the second half with a bang by sweeping the Baltimore Orioles for their first three-game winning streak…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
The Rundown: All Woos No Boos in Q’s Debut, WillCo Has Miggy’s Swing and Vic’s Bat
You know what’s awesome? Being forced to run a rapidly-growing blogging empire from your phone because you were too dumb…
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (7/16/17) – Cubs 8, Orioles 0: Cubs Have a High Q Score
The Cubs entered Sunday’s series finale in Baltimore looking for their first road sweep of 2017. Thanks to suddenly red…
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Chicago Cubs News
A Change in Willson Contreras’ Swing Has Him Looking Like Another Venezuelan Slugger
Willson Contreras enters Sunday’s game against Baltimore with a 108 wRC+ and a .341 wOBA. If this pace continues, he…
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (7/14/17) – Cubs 9, Orioles 8: It Don’t Come Easy
The Cubs kicked off the second half of the season at Camden Yards against the Orioles. An early offensive explosion…
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (7/7/17) – Cubs 6, Pirates 1: Cubs Make the Most of a Sloppy Game
The Cubs looked to rebound after a bad loss on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. After an opening three innings…
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (7/6/17) – Brewers 11, Cubs 2: L Flags Fly for a Day (Sort of), Championship Flags Fly Forever
I’m not going to say much about Thursday’s game. The Brewers dominated from the jump, pounding Chicago into submission. I…
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Series Previews
Cubs vs Rays – Series Preview (July 4-5): TV and Game Info, Pitching Matchups, Insights
After going 5-6 on their season-high 11-game road trip, the Cubs return to Wrigley to close out the first half.…
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (7/2/17) – Cubs 6, Reds 2: Ian Happ, That Is All
After two disappointing losses against the Reds the past two games, the Cubs looked to salvage the final game Sunday…
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Postgame Pondering
CI Recap (6/29/17) – Cubs 5, Nationals 4: Boy, That Escalated Quickly
The Cubs found themselves at the .500 mark yet again heading into Thursday’s game. They looked primed to fall a…
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