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Series Preview: Cubs v. Brewers, June 8 – June 10, 2010

Series Preview: Cubs v. Brewers, June 8 – June 10, 2010

By Brett on June 8, 2010

It’s Series Preview time again, as the Chicago Cubs head out to face the Milwaukee Brewers – the one team against whom the Cubs have played well this year. And Miller Park usually plays like Wrigley North, so it should be a fine reception for the Cubs. A refresher on the series preview here at [...]

Posted in Series Previews | Tagged Aaron Miles, Alfonso Soriano, Aramis Ramirez, Astros, Brewers, Carlos Zambrano, Chicago Cubs, Geovany Soto, Mets, Pirates, Randy Wells, Ryan Dempster, Ted Lilly, Twins

The St. Louis Cardinals Cannot Be Defeated in the NL Central

The St. Louis Cardinals Cannot Be Defeated in the NL Central

By Brett on May 3, 2010

The other teams in the National League Central might as well pack it in for the year, because the St. Louis Cardinals have already won the division. Apparently. It’s May 3 on the calendar, and the Cardinals are only 25 games into the schedule. But I’d like to submit this question: In the National League [...]

Posted in Chicago Cubs News | Tagged Astros, Brewers, Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, Pirates, Reds | 26 Responses

Series Preview: Mets v. Cubs, April 19 – 22, 2010

Series Preview: Mets v. Cubs, April 19 – 22, 2010

By Brett on April 19, 2010

It’s Series Preview time again, as the Chicago Cubs head out to face the disappointing New York Mets. Mets fans are probably the only ones in the land with more of a right to feel let down by their team lately than the Cubs. A refresher on the series preview here at Bleacher Nation: The [...]

Posted in Series Previews | Tagged Astros, Brewers, Cardinals, Carlos Silva, Carlos Zambrano, Chicago Cubs, Lou Piniella, Mets, Randy Wells, Ted Lilly | 2 Responses

Series Preview: Astros v. Cubs, April 16 – April 18, 2010

Series Preview: Astros v. Cubs, April 16 – April 18, 2010

By Brett on April 16, 2010

It’s Series Preview time again, as the Chicago Cubs welcome the woeful Houston Astros to Wrigley. Let’s hope the Cubs aren’t the cure for those woes. A refresher on the series preview here at Bleacher Nation: The idea is to hook you up with the bare minimum of what you need to know about every [...]

Posted in Series Previews | Tagged Astros, Brewers, Cardinals, Carlos Silva, Chicago Cubs, Ryan Dempster | 1 Response

Cubs Planning to Call Up Andrew Cashner?

Cubs Planning to Call Up Andrew Cashner?

By Brett on April 16, 2010

It’s no secret that the Chicago Cubs’ bullpen is a disaster right now. It’s full of inexperienced youngsters who don’t appear to have the confidence necessary to hammer down late inning leads. While everyone bandies about a possible solution – when starter Ted Lilly returns, at least one veteran is going to get bumped from [...]

Posted in Chicago Cubs News, Chicago Cubs Rumors | Tagged Andrew Cashner, Astros, Brewers, Chicago Cubs, Ted Lilly

Why the 2010 St. Louis Cardinals Will Suck

Why the 2010 St. Louis Cardinals Will Suck

By Brett on April 1, 2010

Editor’s Note: Yes, it’s that time of year again – the time for us to settle back into our protective bubble where the Chicago Cubs are destined for greatness, and every other team in the National League Central is bound for spectacular failure. If you’d care to check out last year’s fare: St. Louis Cardinals, [...]

Posted in Analysis and Commentary | Tagged Angels, Astros, Braves, Brewers, Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, Giants, Pirates, Rangers, Reds, Royals | 32 Responses

Are the Chicago Cubs Shopping Kosuke Fukudome?

Are the Chicago Cubs Shopping Kosuke Fukudome?

By Brett on March 30, 2010

Sometimes I come across a rumor from the far reaches of the ‘net that emanates from sources I don’t know. That is not to say it might not have a nugget of truth – I simply can’t vouch for it. But I figure you are all big boys and girls, and can decide for yourselves [...]

Posted in Chicago Cubs Rumors | Tagged Astros, Chicago Cubs, Diamondbacks, Giants, Jim Hendry, Kosuke Fukudome, Mets, Tyler Colvin, White Sox, Xavier Nady | 8 Responses

Why the 2010 Milwaukee Brewers Will Suck

Why the 2010 Milwaukee Brewers Will Suck

By Brett on March 10, 2010

Editor’s Note: Yes, it’s that time of year again – the time for us to settle back into our protective bubble where the Chicago Cubs are destined for greatness, and every other team in the National League Central is bound for spectacular failure. If you’d care to check out last year’s fare:St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati [...]

Posted in Analysis and Commentary | Tagged Astros, Brewers, Cardinals, Carlos Silva, Chicago Cubs, Jeff Samardzija, Marlins, Mets, Orioles, Pirates, Reds, Sean Marshall, Ted Lilly, Tigers | 21 Responses

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