Cubs’ 2021 ZiPS Projections are Unsurprisingly Tepid
The Cubs 2021 ZiPS Projections are here, and aside from a few wrinkles, they are exactly as you might expect.
Tag: Craig Kimbrel
Three Free Agent Lefty Relievers the Cubs Should Target
We know the Cubs won’t be big spenders this offseason, but among the holes on this roster is a need for a left-handed reliever. Here are three options on the market that fit both need and price on the Northside.
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.
Cubs 5, Reds 6: Old Kimbrell Costs the Cubs
Cubs 5, Reds 6: A new day, a new way for the Cubs to find ways to beat themselves. Bad Craig Kimbrel reared his not-so-pretty head, and the Cubs blew a win they absolutely couldn’t afford to give away in this short season.
Cubs 4, Cardinals 2: Bote’s Late Heroics Propels Cubs to Series Win
Adbert Alzolay pitched five strong innings, and David Bote’s clutch 2-RBI single in the seventh propelled the Cubs to the series win. Craig Kimbrel picked up his first save of the season.
Cubs 5, Brewers 6: Yesterday Redux, Cubs Lose Early Lead and Series
Game four of the series felt a lot like games three and four. The Cubs had a lead then coughed it up. It was their second consecutive day where they squandered early three-run leads. The offense had its moments, but it also had a metric ton of strikeouts: fifty-three total whiffs in four games.
Cubs 2, Royals 13: Chatwood Shelled as the Offense goes Silent
The Cubs winning streak ran face-first into a brick wall as Chatwood gets letup and the offense goes silent.
What if the Cubs Traded Kyle Schwarber for Andrew Miller in 2016?
The Kyle Schwarber for Andrew Miller swap never materialized in the summer of 2016. The impact of the trade that didn’t happen is still felt as we await the start of the 2020 season.
What if the Cubs Traded Kyle Schwarber for Andrew Miller in 2016?
The Kyle Schwarber for Andrew Miller swap never materialized in the summer of 2016. The impact of the trade that didn’t happen is still felt as we await the start of the 2020 season.
Cubs 'Pen Might Surprise in 2020
The Cubs may have constructed their bullpen on a budget, but the versatility, depth, and upside of the arms assembled could surprise many in 2020.
