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Ian Happ’s hot spring start demands attention, playing time

March 7, 2018March 7, 2018 Brendan Dzwierzynski 0 Comments Chicago Cubs, Ian Happ, Joe Maddon, MLB, National League

It takes a particularly impressive stretch for an established major league player to drum up any added interest during spring

The Chicago Cubs don’t need a traditional closer to have a successful bullpen

February 17, 2018February 17, 2018 Brendan Dzwierzynski 0 Comments Brandon Morrow, Carl Edwards Jr, Chicago Cubs, MLB, National League, pedro strop, Steve Cishek

For the first time in several years, the Chicago Cubs do not have a well-established closer going into the season.

Yu Darvish addition solidifies Cubs rotation as one of baseball’s best

February 12, 2018 Brendan Dzwierzynski 0 Comments Chicago Cubs, National League, Yu Darvish

The Chicago Cubs finally added a marquee starting pitcher when they acquired free agent Yu Darvish on Saturday afternoon. With

Javy Baez continues to bring excitement to Cubs fans

August 21, 2017 Brendan Dzwierzynski 0 Comments Chicago Cubs, Javy Baez, MLB, National League

Javy Baez really can do it all. He showcased that on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays when he had

Inconsistency still plaguing the Chicago Cubs bullpen

August 18, 2017 Brendan Dzwierzynski 0 Comments Carl Edwards Jr, Chicago Cubs, Hector Rondon, Justin Grimm, Justin Wilson, Mike Montgomery, MLB, National League, pedro strop, Wade Davis

Inconsistency has been the recent norm when it comes to the Cubs’ bullpen. While the starters have been strong since

Addison Russell reportedly still far from returning

August 16, 2017 Brendan Dzwierzynski 0 Comments Addison Russell, Chicago Cubs, Javy Baez, MLB, National League

It’s been about two weeks since Addison Russell played a game for the Cubs, and there’s no end in sight

Jake Arrieta has been the Cubs best pitcher of late

August 14, 2017August 14, 2017 Brendan Dzwierzynski 0 Comments Chicago Cubs, jake arrieta, MLB, National League

Jake Arrieta isn’t back to his 2015 Cy Young award-winning form. However, he’s in the midst of his best stretch

Willson Contreras’ huge month boosts the Cubs in July

August 1, 2017 Brendan Dzwierzynski 0 Comments Chicago Cubs, MLB, National League, Willson Contreras

July was a strong month for the Chicago Cubs, specifically after the All-Star Break. The club put together a 16-8

Starting pitching has been the key to the Cubs’ hot streak

July 25, 2017 Brendan Dzwierzynski 0 Comments Chicago Cubs, jake arrieta, John Lackey, Jose Quintana, Kyle Hendricks, MLB, National League

The Chicago Cubs have played some of their best baseball of the season since the All-Star Break, putting together an

Jose Quintana shines in first start for Chicago Cubs

July 16, 2017 Brendan Dzwierzynski 0 Comments Baltimore Orioles, Chicago Cubs, Jose Quintana, MLB, National League

Three days after leaving the Chicago White Sox for the Cubs, Jose Quintana dominated the Baltimore Orioles in his first

Adding Jose Quintana is a win-win situation for the Cubs

July 13, 2017July 13, 2017 Brendan Dzwierzynski 0 Comments Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Dylan Cease, Eloy Jimenez, Jose Quintana, MLB, National League

Without completely rehashing the litany of problems the Cubs have experienced this season, it’s generally accepted that it’s not the