Coming off the exciting series win over the rival Milwaukee Brewers thanks to the heroics of Jason Heyward and Alec Mills, the Cubs seemed primed for a letdown. When Jeremy Jeffress blew the save in game one, it seemed like the stage was set for the Cubs to go back to their mediocre play that has marred the second half of this strange 2020 season. Still, this resurgent squad showed up, and the end result of the two-game series was a sweep (and a season series sweep to boot).
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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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Jason Heyward’s offensive production has been a boon in a year of superstar decline.
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It’s been a frustrating week for the Cubs, and the outfield trio of Kyle Schwarber, Ian Happ, and Jason Heyward apparently decided to take it out on Reds pitching. They combined for six home runs, driving in all ten Cubs runs as the Northsiders earned a series split.
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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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This is a bit of a difficult post-game article for this writer to pen. It has nothing to do with the final score or the way the game was played. The country I call home is bleeding. Some, perhaps most, of our wounds are self-inflicted. The game of baseball that I have come to love […]
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The Cubs are scoring runs at an impressive clip this season. Are there specific improvements to their game that has fueled their success?
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The Cubs returned from their unexpected four days off with a win behind Jason Heyward’s big night at the plate, and another quality start from Jon Lester.
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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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