Un-Fun with Tiny Sample Sizes on the Cubs’ Rough Offensive Start
The Cubs just aren’t getting any hits. Just one of those simple problems. But it’s early.
The Cubs just aren’t getting any hits. Just one of those simple problems. But it’s early.
If you can’t pitch inside without hitting a guy constantly, it’s probably time to re-think the approach.
There was actually some good pitching stuff to take away, but the bats never got going.
You knew El Mago could hit lefty, but this is a bomb.
One of the great players in Chicago Cubs history, and one of the best starting pitchers ever.
At an emotional level, a family level, a results level, and an execution level – that was just a great first start from Trevor Williams.
MLB may not feel much incentive to “reward” the City of Chicago.
That was a crazy inning. And dubious.
Do it before tonight’s game against the Cubs.
Rizzo believes he gave the Cubs every fair opportunity to get a deal done over the past year. Now he just wants to play.
Scary moment in the game for Contreras, but all seems to be OK.
Why not let Alec Mills close on a night like that, I guess? Also: Andrew Chafin was awesome, finding the right balance with the starters, more.
Hero move by fans who didn’t get to properly excoriate the Astros last year? Who am I to judge …
This did not look good for the Padres’ young star, one of the best in the game.
That’s three wins in a row for the Cubs, who got a great Trevor Williams debut!
The Cubs homered three times in the 4th inning.
Get ’em on the board, Willson!
Need an unsafe wall addressed at Wrigley Field? Kris Bryant is your guy.
Francisco Lindor got a huge new deal, but that won’t necessarily spur action between the Cubs and Báez.
The Cubs sent James Norwood to the Padres for Dauris Valdez. He hit 102 mph this past fall, and is an enormous dude.
This is ridiculous.
Can the Cubs have more success this year by being “selfish”? They’re gonna find out.
The guys who’ll be working at South Bend this April, and will be available for call-ups if necessary.
That wound up in a pretty good place for the Cubs, all things considered. Also? How about the early heat for Bryant and Kimbrel? Need that!
There is no one in baseball like this man.
That’s a series win! Happy Easter, Cubs!
I was smiling right along with Craig Kimbrel and Willson Contreras after that 9th inning.
Hopefully Lester and Schwarber are not seriously impacted one way or another.
You don’t always get a great “return” moment like that, so we should savor it.
Old friend goes after old enemies and this is wild.
WELCOME BACK, JAKE!!!
A 423-foot shot out to right center!
Get it in the basket, KB!
It’s so wonderful to see Javy Báez out there doing his thing again.
A strong statement from the Cubs manager about MLB’s strong statement.
The All-Star Game could be moved to the Colorado Rockies’ home ballpark.
After a three-year detour, Jake Arrieta finally, officially returns to the Cubs today.