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.
Sun, Apr 27
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The 2025 Chicago Cubs Are Historically Good On The Base Paths
The Cubs have been a good baserunning team for quite a while now.
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Craig Counsell's Lineups Are Doing A Really Nice Job Covering The Cubs' Weaknesses
The Cubs are destroying left-handed pitching this season, even with three of their main hitters batting on the weak platoon side.
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Video: Javier Assad Reinjures Oblique, Facing Uncertain Timeline
The Cubs' right-hander aggravated his oblique injury and won't return for a while.
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Sat, Apr 26
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Chicago Cubs Minor League Report: Cristian Hernandez, Jaxon Wiggins, Continue Hot Starts as Affiliates Sputter
Cubs Affiliate Overview (April 24–25) Triple-A Iowa Cubs Series vs. Louisville Bats (Cincinnati Reds): Bats lead 2–0 Season Record: 11–9 Double-A Tennessee Smokies Series vs. Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Miami Marlins): Blue Wahoos lead 3–1 Season Record: 9–9 High-A South Bend Cubs.
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Is Michael Busch's Breakout Real?
With Michael Busch’s torrid start to the season, it’s worth asking how much of what he is doing is real.
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Fri, Apr 25
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One Smaller Step for Carson Kelly, One Giant Leap for Carson Kelly's Production
Somehow, if the season ended right now, Carson Kelly would be the best hitter in baseball for the year 2025.
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Thu, Apr 24
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MLB Announces 2025 Draft, 2026 International Signing Period Bonus Pools
This week, the league office released bonus pool allocations and pick values for the 2025 MLB Draft.
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Chicago Cubs Bullpen Could Use Help, and a Few Minnesota Twins Might Be Available
It’s been another worrisome start to the season for the Cubs' bullpen, and no lead feels safe.
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