NEWSLETTER
I’m in Chicago for a few days to watch the Cubs sweep the Rockies later today, and then to watch the Cubs host the Cardinals on Friday with the whole Bleacher Nation crew in the bleachers. That’s gonna be a blast. Say hey if you see us.
I am very happy that I don't even have to talk about fractions of percents and such. #Cubs are just full-on in first place again. pic.twitter.com/pcgq7A2KxE
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) June 6, 2019
Kyle Schwarber tonight is leading off for the 20th consecutive game. That matches Anthony Rizzo (2018) for longest such streak since Dexter Fowler in 2015.
Cubs have used 15 different players in leadoff spot since Fowler left via free agency after 2016.
— Gordon Wittenmyer (@GDubCub) June 6, 2019
Theo on Brandon Morrow: "He's playing catch. He's out to 75/90 ft. now, flipping breaking balls as well. Letting it go, progressively. We're on a slower build up…out of an abundance of caution."
— Jesse Rogers (@ESPNChiCubs) June 5, 2019
Day 2 of the #MLBDraft isn't as celebrated as Day 1, but it will produce stars. Here are @JimCallisMLB's favorite picks from each of the eight rounds completed on Tuesday: https://t.co/I61AxbHC0c pic.twitter.com/466FzjYyCG
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) June 5, 2019
Craig Kimbrel fun facts:
– He made his MLB debut 5/7/2010 – the same day Starlin Castro had 6 RBI in his MLB debut.
– David Ross caught him in that MLB debut.#Cubs
— Christopher Kamka (@ckamka) June 6, 2019
Craig Kimbrel MLB career:
868 strikeouts
490 hits PLUS walks— Christopher Kamka (@ckamka) June 6, 2019
Pedro Strop: "He's awesome. You're bringing in, if he's not the best, he's one of the best closers in the game. Hopefully he's in good shape so he can help us win another World Series….He's one of my favorites."
— Jesse Rogers (@ESPNChiCubs) June 6, 2019
Rizzo on Kimbrel signing pic.twitter.com/CTwVW02tbk
— Gordon Wittenmyer (@GDubCub) June 6, 2019
Good thing the #Cubs are getting this guy.
Boom. New shirt: https://t.co/cQXws7roHw pic.twitter.com/4hpVeAV16U
— OBVIOUS SHIRTS (@obvious_shirts) June 6, 2019
Wake up with @Brett_A_Taylor, @sahadevsharma and @PJ_Mooney talking Craig Kimbrel! https://t.co/pI1wJL7ESy
— The Athletic (@TheAthleticCHI) June 6, 2019
A month full of surprises and smiles. #CubsCharities#EverybodyIn pic.twitter.com/zeUnMhwA7D
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) June 6, 2019
REPORT: The Bulls Have a Workout Scheduled with Potential First-Round Pick Jarrett Culver https://t.co/9QKo30Aa3b pic.twitter.com/iq1yCgsuPW
— Bleacher Nation Bulls (@BN_Bulls) June 5, 2019
Bulls Reportedly Have “Strong Interest” in Free Agent Marcus Morris https://t.co/iVl41J0kNU pic.twitter.com/Zi2ey7LZSu
— Bleacher Nation Bulls (@BN_Bulls) June 5, 2019
