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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Cubs Series Preview: The Redbirds Come to Town
After a long road trip the Cubs return home and welcome the rival Cardinals to Wrigley Field this weekend.
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The Northside Show – August 28, 2020: Special Guest Aldo Soto Join Us to Talk Cubs Baseball/Social Unrest
Today, Austin Bloomberg and Benjamin J. Denen are joined by Aldo Soto as we discuss Jason Heyward sitting and the Cubs response as well as the recent struggles the Cubs have faced on the field. We also take a look at potential trade targets for the Cubs and potential in-house solutions.
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The Cubs Should Audition Burl Carraway Ahead of Trade Deadline
It’s no secret that the Cubs bullpen is their biggest weakness, and that left-handed relievers are the unit’s biggest vulnerability. It’s time the front office give Burl Carraway the chance to prove himself.
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Crosstown Showdown Round 1: White Sox, Cubs Series Preview
It’s time for the annual Crosstown Classic between the White Sox and the Cubs, and this time it will have postseason race ramifications. Xavier Sanchez previews round one of the annual tilt.
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Cubs 6, Cardinals 3: Happ, Schwarber Power Cubs Past Cardinals
The Cubs beat the Cardinals 6-3 behind home runs by Ian Happ and Kyle Schwarber.
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Previewing the Cubs vs. Cardinals Series
The Cubs and the Cardinals will play five games over the next three days at Wrigley Field. Xavier Sanchez has you covered with a preview of the action.
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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.
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Cubs 5, Brewers 6: Rizzo Flirts With Cycle, Cubs Fall in 10th
The Cubs couldn’t make the most of their opportunities early, and the Brewers outscored the Cubbies 2-1 in the 10th inning to earn at worst, a series split.
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