The Cubs are hoping for a return to form against lefties as they acquired veteran slugger Jose Martinez.
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Freedom for the Ballplayer, by the Ballplayer
The enduring legacy of Curt Flood is oft-forgotten, even as the effects of his cause ripple evermore. Still, in 2020, racism and suppressing worker’s rights remain. Curt Flood’s vision, and fight for justice, deserve proper due.
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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.
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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.
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An Almighty Thud: As Negotiations fail, an uneasy Season Awaits.
For how long, we don’t know for certain. But for the time being, baseball is back.
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Draft Grade: Brewers Breathe new Life into Farm System
The Brewers landed big-time value with their 2020 draft class, and here’s how we graded it out.
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Going Viral: Bitter Labor Negotiations Might Prove to be Moot.
After weeks of nauseating public posturing and bad faith negotiations between MLB and the MLBPA, the COVID-19 virus has reared its ugly head again, and may end baseball in 2020 once and for all.
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Cubs: ESPN’s ‘Long Gone Summer’ was a Missed Opportunity.
ESPN missed an opportunity to fill a baseball void with their accounting of the 1998 Sosa-McGwire home run race.
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Players Association Delivers Scathing Statement on Negotiations with MLB
After latest MLB Proposal was struck down by the MLBPA, it’s looking like negotiations are beyond saving.
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