Craig Kimbrel likely to return Sunday as Cubs could be starting to pull out of bullpen skid - CBSSports.com
The Cubs' bullpen had a rough few days this week, but things are looking up
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Cubs Rumors: Why Gerrit Cole makes sense for the rotation in 2020
The Chicago Cubs have over $50 million in funds coming off the payroll after this season. One guy who is becoming a free agent makes a lot of sense for 202...
Pittsburgh Pirates Walk off the Cubs in Series Opener
The Pirates upset the division rival Cubs in the opening game of the series on Friday night. Multiple young Pirates players were involved in the spectacula...
Kevin Newman’s walk-off single drives Pirates to 3-2 come-from-behind victory against Cubs
The Pittsburgh Pirates proved there’s still some fight left in a last-place team. After Joe Musgrove pitched 7 1/3 inning strong innings and All-Star closer Felipe Vazquez gave up two runs in the eighth to seemingly lose the game, the Pirates (51-70)
Flatliners--Pirates 3 Cubs 2
Siri what is the worst possible way to lose four in a row? WPA CHART Source: FanGraphs The first sixteen hitters in this one were set down in order in three and half innings that made Rob Manfred smile. The Pirates were the first to reach base with...
Here are the Cubs' Players' Weekend nicknames
Some are self-explanatory. Some honor family members or causes. Others are just plain fun. No matter what category the nicknames fall under, they will be present once again on the back of the Cubs' uniforms for a handful of games this month. For the...
Cardinals fan attempts to troll Cubs following walk-off loss, Derek Holland claps back
Cubs reliever Derek Holland owned Thursday's loss to the Phillies, clapping back at a few Twitter users in the process.
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Most crushing loss of year for Cubs as Bryce Harper hits walk-off grand slam for Phillies sweep
"That one is going to leave a mark," manager Joe Maddon said after Cubs blow a 5-0 lead in Philadelphia and suffer their fifth loss in the last six games.
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4 takeaways from the Cubs-Phillies series, including the offense mirroring the 2nd-half struggles of 2018 and a troubling lack of depth
Rarely did the Cubs have hits taken away because of defensive shifts in this series.
SportsTalk Live Podcast: Cubs road struggles continue
Hub Arkush, Ben Finfer and JJ Stankevitz join Kap on the panel.
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Those prospects the Mets dealt in the Cano-Diaz deal? They're thriving for Seattle
Jarred Kelenic and Justin Dunn became big names when they were shipped out of New York. Now, they could be the future of the Mariners.
Midday Dabs: DethStarr
The First Hundred First the spelling is intentional because we could use a laugh today. The 2019 Cubs again dropped a game on the road after a thrilling, turning point of the season type win prior. The club has a bottom ranked farm system and a...
2019 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 119
Different city, same story; bats absent in 4-2 loss