Dansby Swanson, the Subtle Savagery of Baseball, and Why Playing Through Injuries (Sometimes) Makes Sense
Dansby Swanson has been smart enough not to let pride prevent him from getting the treatment and rest he needs to maximize his value to the Cubs, even over the first two years of a huge seven-year contract that brings considerable pressure with it.
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Wed, Mar 26
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DiamondCentric Staff Predicts the 2025 MLB Season
Ok, soothsayers we (probably) aren't, but 33 writers across the DiamondCentric family of sites tried their hands at predicting the season to come.
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On Controlling Your Destiny, By Ignoring It
As I watched the final Cubs spring training exhibition of 2025—with very little stress and plenty of fun moments—I pondered the philosophies behind being a baseball fan in the first place.
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Ben Brown Wins Chicago Cubs' Starting Rotation Battle Over Colin Rea
When I'm watching a Major League Baseball game, sometimes I am watching specifically for the arm up on the bump.
Tue, Mar 25
- MLB
Dansby Swanson and the Importance of Being Early When You're Fast
In his second season with the Cubs, Dansby Swanson had very similar strikeout and walk rates to the ones he posted in his first campaign with them.
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With De Facto Deadline Looming, Cubs Remain Interested in Padres Ace Dylan Cease
The Cubs are one of multiple teams still checking in with the Padres on Dylan Cease in the final hours before Opening Day, according to league sources.
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Mon, Mar 24
- MLB
Video: Analyzing Matt Shaw & Kyle Tucker's Initial Performances With Cubs
Despite rough numbers on the surface, the Cubs' two new additions to their lineup showed some impressive fortitude in the Tokyo Series against the Dodgers.
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3 Cubs Pitchers Due For Regression (and How They Can Make it Not Matter)
The Cubs relied on a trio of arms last season who performed well but looked a bit suspect.
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Heavily Home-Tilted Spring Slate Was Another Juicy Bit of Compensation for Cubs' Tokyo Trip
There are valid reasons to feel annoyed that the Cubs had to travel halfway around the world to play games that count in the standings of their domestic league, but let no one say that the league didn't make every effort to ease the burden for them.
