The Delicate, Frustrating Balance of Preparation and Competitiveness and Other Bullets
As we saw last night, sometimes the two goals will butt up against each other in an untenable way.
Analysis and Commentary
John Lackey’s First Year with the Cubs – Did They Get Their Money’s Worth? (Very Yes)
Saved you a click. But, you know, click anyway. Because John Lackey’s been really good.
Does the 2016 Cubs Team Beat Up on the 2015 Cubs Team? And Other Bullets
Pretty fun to think about …
Kyle Hendricks is Baseball’s ERA Leader at 1.99, and Still Doesn’t Get Enough Credit
The ERA leader deserves a lot of the credit, not just the defense behind him.
Addison Russell’s Beautiful Play, Beautiful Season, and Gold Glove Chances
Addison Russell once again showed off why he deserves to be in the Gold Glove conversation.
100 Wins, Cubs Executive Questions, Chris Coghlan’s Heat, and Other Bullets
A special thing happened last night, and we’d do well to enjoy it.
Jon Lester’s Big Night and the Cy Young Race
Jon Lester has been nothing short of amazing this season, and he might get recognized for it.
The Overwhelming Loss of Jose Fernandez
There is no script for talking about these things.
Jake Arrieta Had One of His Best Games of the Year, and Excitement is Warranted
Jake Arrieta looked so good yesterday for so many reasons.
Tale of the Tape: Lester and Hendricks Would Vote for Each Other for Cy Young
But who should receive your vote? (Don’t be silly. You don’t have a vote.)
Playoff Roster Considerations, and the Cubs’ Lefty Bench Bats: Coghlan, La Stella, Montero
Would you want to see the Cubs carry three lefty bats into the postseason? If so, how are these guys doing lately?
Hammel’s Home Cookin’, Playoff Tickets, Huge Attendance, and Other Bullets
Also, a bit on batted ball data and how hard Kris Bryant does or does not hit the ball. Say, these are some packed Bullets!
Tentative Cubs Postseason Roster Balance: 14 Position Players, 11 Pitchers
But who makes it and who doesn’t? How do the Cubs even go about making these choices?