Alzolay’s newly developed slider was a revelation at the end of the 2020 season. A long-time Cubs prospect, he’s finally ready to establish himself in the rotation come 2021.
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Cubs 2020-21 Offseason Plan Project: Austin Bloomberg’s Offseason Plan
Deputy Editor-in-Chief Austin Bloomberg offers his take on how the Cubs should approach this offseason.
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Cubs 2020-21 Offseason Plan Project: Join the Conversation
With the 2020 MLB World Series getting underway this evening between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Los Angeles Dodgers, it’s time to begin working on plans for the 2020-21 offseason, and we’re inviting you to share your thoughts and plans with us and the rest of the fanbase. All you have to do is […]
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The Impossibility of Predicting Cubs’ Offseason Plans
The Cubs could take any number of routes this offseason, yet despite what internet pundits would like to claim as fact, uncertainty clouds the Front Office’s plans.
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Cubs: Free Agents, Club Options, and Arbitration Outlook
With the 2020-2021 offseason nearly upon us, it’s time to take a look at which players may not rep the Northside next season.
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Cubs 2020 Report Cards: Position Players
It feels like it’s been months since the Cubs bowed out of the 2020 MLB Postseason. While the result was downright abysmal, the lack of offense produced in a two game sweep at the hands of the Marlins should have surprised precisely no one. Alas, it has now been over a week, which means the […]
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Cubs 2020 Report Cards: Pitchers
The 2020 season was a disappointing one for the Cubs, but several starters and relievers alike put together quality campaigns. Here are The Dugout’s grades for the 2020 pitching staff.
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Cubs’ Offensive Collapse is Eviscerating Playoff Momentum
The Cubs have lost all semblance of a capable offense, and despite a playoff berth and likely division title, the implosion of the team’s bats is crushing its playoff aspirations.
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Reconstructing the Cubs Lineup
The Cubs’ core has struggled mightily this season, while two surprise players have carried the offense. It’s time to explore a lineup change as the team gears up for the playoffs.
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The Welcome Resurgence of Cubs’ Jason Heyward
Jason Heyward’s offensive production has been a boon in a year of superstar decline.
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