Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 8, Brewers 0 – May 31, 2014
Whoa. Blowout in the other direction.
Month: May 2014
Pre-Gamin’: Cubs v. Brewers (3:10 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, etc.
Nobody remembers what happened last night.
Chicago Cubs Draft Notes: Rodon Dream Scenario, Pitcher Health, More
Is it still realistic that top college arm Carlos Rodon could fall to the Cubs at four? A new mock says yes.
Kris Bryant Continues to Abuse AA Pitchers – How Much Longer Will He Terrorize Them?
With Bryant’s performance improving from crazy good to existential-crisis good, is a move up the ladder on the way?
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Chicago Cubs President of Business Operations Crane Kenney Extended Through 2019
Kenney just revealed the news on the radio this morning.
The Next Cardinals Superstar is Arriving and Other Bullets
Isn’t that a great headline and picture with which to start your Saturday!?!?
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 5, Brewers 11 – May 30, 2014
At least a blowout will help the Cubs’ run differential better match their record …
Pre-Gamin’: Cubs v. Brewers (7:10 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, etc.
Anthony Rizzo gets the night off, which means Travis Wood will have to supply the thunder.
Tribune CEO Confirms WGN America Plans to Drop Sports, Including Chicago Cubs
Folks outside of Chicago can say goodbye to the days of Cubs games on their WGN cable channel.
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Bullpen Shuffle: Strop and Wright Back, Rondon (Paternity) and Parker (Iowa) Out
Everybody’s having kids these days. Strop returns to the Cubs without a rehab assignment.
Lukewarm Stove: Samardzija, Hammel, Iglesias, Blue Jays
Would the Blue Jays prefer a rental pitcher at the deadline? Well, maybe, but …
Analyzing the Chicago Cubs Rooftop Contract and Anticipated Legal Fight
The entire rooftop contract has been released, and it provides a more comprehensive window into the expected dispute.
Series Preview: Cubs v. Brewers, May 30 – June 1, 2014
The Brewers are back to their hot ways, and the Cubs are back to their Cubes ways.
Is Jake Arrieta Suddenly a Groundball Stud?
Arrieta’s groundball rate is up significantly this year, and it appears to be reflective of a slight change in his approach.
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The Value of the Chicago Cubs Could Be Climbing Even Further and Other Bullets
Although it’s not a direct correlation, if the Clippers are worth $2 billion, you have to wonder about the Cubs.
Cubs Minor League Daily: The Draft Looms
Is there reason to warm up to Nick Gordon at four? How would Luke rank his board?
Draft Rumor: Are the Astros Going to Grab Nick Gordon at Number One?
If they did something surprising like that, how are the next few picks – including the Cubs at four – affected?
More on the Orioles and Jeff Samardzija, and How About Those Marlins?
It sounds like the Orioles are definitely interested, and the Cubs have been doing some scouting. Should the Marlins jump in, too?
Obsessive Wrigley Renovation Watch: Caught Up in the Politics, Fenway as a “Model”
More on yesterday’s snag. Also: I’m not sure folks realize how many advertising signs there are at Fenway Park.
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A Moment to Awe at Another Huge Game, and a Huge Season, for Kris Bryant
Jumping your OPS 42 points in one game in late May isn’t easy. When your OPS is already over 1.000? Well that’s just crazy.
More Perspectives on the Manny Ramirez Signing and Other Bullets
And also an hilarious video of a Manny first pitch. Also, offensive struggles and injury updates.
Cubs Minor League Daily: Smoothies and a Lot of Doubles
The world’s most delicious concoction? Also: minor league baseball stuff.
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 0, Giants 5 – May 28, 2014
Another day, another shutout by the Giants. At least Edwin Jackson looked sharp (his line notwithstanding).
Pre-Gamin’: Cubs v. Giants (2:45 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, etc.
Edwin Jackson hopes to help the Cubs win a series against the best team in baseball.
Obsessive Wrigley Renovation Watch: So, About that Landmarks Commission Meeting Next Week (UPDATE)
It doesn’t sound like it’s going to happen now, as details get in the way.
Lukewarm Stove: Jackson, Barney, Royals, Red Sox, Blue Jays
Is there going to be trade interest involving Edwin Jackson? If so, should the Cubs jump at it? I’m not so sure it’s an easy question.