Kyle Hendricks’ Return Reminds Us of Those Command and Velocity Questions
It was good to see Hendricks back, but the velocity was down even further, and the command wasn’t there.
Category: Analysis and Commentary
God Bless Willson Contreras and Other Bullets
The guy is all-universe right now, and it is difficult to describe how important he’s become. Also: Rondon’s rebound, Cubs five above .500, much more.
Lester Played Like a Champion, Bryant Heals, Heyward Hits, Juan Pierre Did It, and Other Bullets
Lots of good stuff from yesterday’s game, but the real meat: how did Juan Pierre help the Cubs win the 2016 World Series?
About That Horrible Inning, Edwards, Caliber of Competition, and Other Bullets
How are you doing today? Over it? I think I am. But there are some things to talk about in the bullpen, and the standings.
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Cubs Off-Day Check-In: The Odds Are Up Across the Board!
The Cubs have about an 80% shot of reaching the postseason this year – and that’s not half-bad.
The Cubs Are Starting to Vibe, a Perfect Start Helps, and Other Bullets
Winning is fun, fun is winning? Also: the perfect start to the second half, La Stella’s stellar play, Baez’s heat, Montgomery’s role, more.
Must Read of the Day: Kyle Schwarber Talks About His Adjustments
Kyle Schwarber looks different at the plate right now, doesn’t he? That’s not just my mind telling me what I want to see, right?
Lackey Says It’s Rotation or Home for Him, Cubs Streak, Rondon’s Dominance, and Other Bullets
As you probably expected, John Lackey ain’t going to the bullpen. And, right now, that’s probably fine.
Putting the Winning Run on Base Intentionally in the 9th Inning
It was a terrifying decision by Joe Maddon, but I’m pretty sure it was the right one.
Willson Contreras is on Freaking Fire, Baby
Contreras notched his first career four-hit game yesterday, and that was just the latest in a long line of big games for the Cubs’ evolving catcher.
Jose Quintana’s Huge Debut Featured a Ton of Strikeouts, Which Could Be Part of a Trend
27 strikeouts over the last three games? Yeesh.
The Vote of Confidence – and Resulting Confidence – in This Week’s Trade and Other Bullets
This week’s trade could, and hopefully will, have some ancillary benefits for the Cubs.
The Latest Development in Mike Montgomery’s Evolution Features a Well-Balanced Pitch Mix
When Mike Montgomery is throwing strikes, the result is often a ground ball or a whiff – and that bodes well for his future as a starter.
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Jason Heyward First Half Has Been Interrupted By Injuries, But There’s Reason for Optimism
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: I think there are some glimmers of hope for Jason Heyward’s second half.
Quintana’s Comp, How the Deal Came Together, Betting on the Team, and Other Bullets
The initial shock of yesterday’s trade has faded, and now we can look at it dispassionately and say … yeah, that was a really good trade.
Getting to Know New Cubs Starter Jose Quintana
Jose Quintana is on the Cubs. I still can’t believe it.
David Ross, Joe Maddon, and Quantifying Chemistry in the Clubhouse
The 2016 Cubs were full of chemistry, is that’s what’s missing from 2017?
Ben Zobrist’s Tough First Half May Have Been Driven Largely By His Wrist Injury
Before suffering the wrist injury in late May, Zobrist was his usual self. Since then? Far from it.
Rationally Discussing the Cubs as Sellers
OMG THE CUBS SHOULD SELL!!! … this is not that discussion. We’re going to calmly talk about what selling would look like if it happened.