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Video: The Sky Is (Not) Falling: Cubs Get Swept In Tokyo Series Versus Dodgers
6h · Brandon GlickThe Cubs fell to the Dodgers in both games in the season-opening series in Tokyo.
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Alleviating Any "Scheduling Conflicts" for International Play in the Future
7h · Rice CubeThe Tokyo Series is in the books, with the Cubs doing their best to be competitive but ultimately unable to overcome the reigning World Series champions—who appeared to be favored by the crowd in Japan, despite these technically being Cubs home games.
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Maybe (Perhaps) (Possibly) We Can (Potentially) Worry (a Little Bit) About Matt Shaw
10h · RandallPnkFloydIn the weeks leading up to the series in Japan, there was plenty of curiosity as to whether or not Matt Shaw would even make the trip.
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Cubs Option Jordan Wicks and Eli Morgan to Triple-A Iowa, Leaving Just One More Pitching Decision
22h · Matthew TruebloodWhen the Cubs open the season in earnest against the Diamondbacks in Phoenix next Thursday, they'll start with a rotation of Justin Steele, Shota Imanaga, Jameson Taillon, Matthew Boyd, and Colin Rea.
Episode 4: Cubs Lose Tokyo Series, Looking Ahead To Arizona
Mar 20 · Mitch WidmeierChicago lost both games against the Dodgers in the Tokyo series.
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Dansby Swanson, the Subtle Savagery of Baseball, and Why Playing Through Injuries (Sometimes) Makes Sense
Mar 20 · Matthew TruebloodDansby 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.
Remember Some Cubs: Moisés Alou, The Alou You Are
Mar 19 · Brandon GlickThis "Remember Some Cubs" piece is done in conjunction with the Chicago Cubs Players Project here on North Side Baseball.
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3 Cubs Things You Are Absolutely Forbidden to Freak Out About—and One That Might Matter
Mar 19 · Matthew TruebloodThe Cubs will come back home from Tokyo without a win, save the one they managed over the Yomiuri Giants in an exhibition game before they took on the Dodgers.
Can Ben Brown Reach the Next Level in His Development Without a Third Pitch?
Mar 19 · Cody PirklIn his rookie campaign, Ben Brown flashed a high-octane fastball and a devastating knuckle-curve, riding those two pitches to a 3.63 ERA in 55 big-league innings.
Nico Hoerner Has Been Lying to You for Years, Was Finally Exposed Monday
Mar 19 · Matthew TruebloodWhen big-leaguers reported to spring training in mid-February, they all went through a new ritual that (presumably) will become a part of the annual routine, along with posing for a few dozen photos and meeting with developers of MLB: The Show.
Cubs Players Project Update: 2003 Memories, From Corey Patterson To Alex Gonzalez
Mar 18 · Brandon GlickWhat is the Players Project?
3 Key Takeaways from Cubs' Opening Day Loss to Dodgers
Mar 18 · Matthew TruebloodEvery baseball game has little clues within it—little things that tell you something important about the much larger truths you're really chasing, like which teams are good and what matters in the sport.
2025 Cubs Minor League Preview: Breakout Prospects
Mar 18 · 1908_CubsBaseball season is literally right around the corner, and if you've been focused mostly on the Chicago Cubs 26-man roster, their camp cuts, and who makes it with the team until Opening Day stateside, I wouldn't blame you — this is arguably the most exciting Cubs team since 2018.
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Happy Opening Day! Cubs-Dodgers Tokyo Series Lineups, Roster Stuff, Matt Shaw, Keegan Thompson, Brad Keller and More
Mar 18 · Matthew TruebloodIt's hard to surprise anyone with decisions about the roster for a series an ocean away from home.