Analysis and Commentary

Gauging the Farm Depth: Pitching

By Luke on March 29, 2013

Things get a little dicey in the Cubs’ system when you move off of the positional side, but there’s a surprising amount of good-ish depth.

Posted in Analysis and Commentary, Cubs Minor Leagues and Prospects | 34 Responses

Gauging the Farm Depth: Outfield

By Luke on March 28, 2013

At the top of the Cubs prospect list, you’re going to find several outfielders. But how’s the depth looking?

Posted in Analysis and Commentary, Cubs Minor Leagues and Prospects | 17 Responses

Guest Post: The Top Chicago Cubs Surprises and Scandals (Part Tres)

By Brett on March 22, 2013

The top surprises and scandals are all about one man: Sammy Sosa.

Posted in Analysis and Commentary, Cubs Humor | 49 Responses

Guest Post: The Top Chicago Cubs Surprises and Scandals (Part Deux)

By Brett on March 20, 2013

It’s the second installment of BN’er Myles’ humorous take on Cubs history. “Sex” appears no fewer than three times.

Posted in Analysis and Commentary, Cubs Humor | 18 Responses

Guest Post: The Top Chicago Cubs Surprises and Scandals (Part One)

By Brett on March 18, 2013

Myles Phelps shares his interesting and humorous take on some of the biggest stories in the Cubs’ many years.

Posted in Analysis and Commentary, Cubs Humor | 34 Responses

The Bleacher Nation Top 40: The Top Ten

By Luke on March 8, 2013

Who among the obvious big three at the top comes in at number one? Maybe not who you thought.

Posted in Analysis and Commentary, Cubs Minor Leagues and Prospects | 71 Responses

The Bleacher Nation Top 40: From 20 to 11

By Luke on March 7, 2013

Say, what? Dan Vogelbach didn’t crack the top 10? Bust out your pitchforks …

Posted in Analysis and Commentary, Cubs Minor Leagues and Prospects | 169 Responses

The Bleacher Nation Top 40: From 30 to 21

By Luke on March 6, 2013

The march through the Cubs’ system continues, with some more familiar faces starting to emerge in the rankings.

Posted in Analysis and Commentary, Cubs Minor Leagues and Prospects | 66 Responses

Die hard Another oblique injury- Phillies 2B-- Pinella may be right that players lifting weights and not resting during off season and possibly seasons too long... – May 23, 9:51 PM
baldtaxguy Yes, I know. I was trying not to do that. My point is relative to each of their respective levels of talent, it seems... – May 23, 9:18 PM
jt Harper and Trout can put the ball in the bleachers. Castro can put the ball on the warning track. Pitchers are not so apt... – May 23, 9:14 PM
Rcleven Third place? Hell no. Bottom or bust. I want that draft pick. Then I want everybody to move out of the city so we... – May 23, 9:10 PM
D.G.Lang I just listened to an interview of Almora on the Kane County club's web site. He said that the doctors told him that he... – May 23, 9:07 PM
jt At most, Soriano has 177 more games as a Cub. He ain't hot. He ain't a long term solution. What diff does it make... – May 23, 9:07 PM
MichiganGoat Comparing anybody to Harper and especially Trout is unfair to anybody. They are two players with a level of talent that few players will... – May 23, 9:06 PM
Kyle Recent scouting and development haven't changed a pitcher's basic muscular structure. – May 23, 9:02 PM
Loyal100more In reality this team has shown some very good things... I believe our rotation though over achieving in some cases (wood) has been much... – May 23, 8:53 PM
X The Cubs Fan Bad start good bullpen? Something different everyday... Tyler Beede anyone? – May 23, 8:52 PM

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23 May 2013

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Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 2, Pirates 4 – May 23, 2013
23 May 2013

That's a bad sweep, folks.

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Lukewarm Stove: International Prospect, Garza Value, Difficulty in Selling in May
23 May 2013

Why it's a lot tougher to sell guys for value now than you might think, even if they offer their new team more starts in 2013.

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Cubs Brass Visits Oklahoma Pitcher Jonathan Gray
23 May 2013

Epstein, Hoyer, McLeod, Madison all in attendance. Due diligence is reaching its final stages.

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The Reason the Cubs DFA’d Michael Bowden and Other Bullets
23 May 2013

It turns out the Cubs might not have done it if they'd known the extent of Shawn Camp's injury.

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Cubs Minor League Daily: About Round Two
23 May 2013

Each of The Big Three were in action yesterday, finally, and each had a notable performance. Also: looking ahead to the second round of the Draft.

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Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 0, Pirates 1 – May 22, 2013
22 May 2013

Doesn't matter if you hold them to one. Can't win if you don't score.

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Analysis and Commentary

Gauging the Farm Depth: Pitching

Gauging the Farm Depth: Outfield

Guest Post: The Top Chicago Cubs Surprises and Scandals (Part Tres)

Guest Post: The Top Chicago Cubs Surprises and Scandals (Part Deux)

Guest Post: The Top Chicago Cubs Surprises and Scandals (Part One)

The Bleacher Nation Top 40: The Top Ten

The Bleacher Nation Top 40: From 20 to 11

The Bleacher Nation Top 40: From 30 to 21

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