Jon Lester has attacked righties with his cutter in 2020, yielding tremendous results for the Cubs. Austin Bloomberg explores how the cutter usage suggests a quality 2020 season for the 15-year veteran.
Author: Austin Bloomberg
Deputy Editor-in-Chief, The Chicago Dugout. Formerly with On Tap Sports Network and The Loop Sports, previous work featured on Bleacher Report.
Lifelong Cubs fan and baseball junkie.
Lover of Chicago, gardening, camping/canoeing, bicycling, live music, craft beer.
Kyle Hendricks’ Artistry Proves Ace Status for Cubs
It's impossible to be anything but giddy right now. Kyle Hendricks' dominance last night felt predetermined, an eight pitch effort in the opening frame serving as a nondescript introduction of the contest's focal point. It's that quiet dominance that people all-too-often forget. Sure, Hendricks is accepted as good, with admissions aplenty that his success is…
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The Uncertainty of the 2020 Cubs
The Cubs are banking on a talented-but-flawed roster in a sprint of a 2020 season. While there's reason for hope, we've seen this story play out the past two years, and it hasn't been pretty.
Assessing the Cubs’ 30-Man Roster
As the Cubs prepare for an unprecedented 2020 season, it's a good time to look at the potential 30-man roster come Opening Day.
Draft Grade: Cubs Believe their Gamble on Character and Upside will Pay Dividends
The Cubs opted to focus on character and upside in the 2020 draft, believing they've found long-term solutions in a variety of places -- rather than bulking up on their starting pitching need.
Burl Carraway Should Rise Quickly with the Cubs
Austin Bloomberg recently spoke with Josh Hopper, Pitching Coach for Dallas Baptist University, about the Cubs 2nd round pick, Burl Carraway. Coach Hopper raves about Carraway, and thinks the Cubs drafted an absolute weapon out of their bullpen.
Cubs Fans Should Be Excited About Jordan Nwogu
The Cubs took an outfielder with raw tools and high-upside in the third round in Jordan Nwogu. University of Michigan Assistant Head Coach Nick Schnabel believes Nwogu has the necessary tools and drive to succeed at the big league level.
Breaking Down the Cubs Selection of Ed Howard
The Cubs selection of Ed Howard underscores the front office's draft strategy on the position player front. Howard is a star-in-the-making, and his selection will have a big impact on the future of the team as well as how the Cubs spend the rest of their draft capital.
The Cubs Offer Unsurprisingly Tone-Deaf Statement against Racism
The Cubs statement condemning racism demands action toward building a more just and equitable Chicago.
Cubs Draft Talk w/ Dan Zielinski of Baseball Prospect Journal
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