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Almora/Baez Batting 1-2? Bryant/Rizzo 3-4?

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The Cubs scored 24 runs the last two games including 16 in Colorado Friday with that combination. Maybe the Cubs finally found that 1-2 combo they can use to finally put Bryzzo 3-4 where they belong and have runners on base so they can drive in a ton of runs!

Umps Get Worse in Extra Innings

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Problem: Umps will do anything to shorten the game in extra innings, and most likely do it subconsciously. Solution: I for one welcome our new robot overlords.

The Cubs appreciate their die hard fans

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Saturday's incredible come-back win at Wrigley was one for the ages, and was also one of the most miserable days to watch baseball in Cubs regular season history. The Cubs saw you hanging out. They wanted to say thanks.

Javier Baez got engaged

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Baez announced over the offseason he was expecting a baby with his girlfriend Irmarie Marquez, and now the pair will have a wedding to plan as well. Baez proposed to Marquez with a ring he helped design himself, and the pair celebrated with beautiful engagement/maternity photos.

The Other Chicago Baseball Team and Their Ballpark

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Our southern neighbors almost led the "Camden Yards" ballpark renaissance had they chosen "Armour Field" in Addison, Illinois as their new ballpark instead of "New Commiskey". How would things be different in Chicago if they did? Or if they had become the St. Petersburg White Sox and the Cubs had Chicago all to themselves?

Knebel's Injury And The Seven Man Bullpen

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The Thursday injury to Corey Knebel was both gruesome and a bit unnecessary. The Brewers made three choices, and they backfired in tandem.

Let's watch this Ian Happ home run on repeat

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In what is proving to be an incredible first game of baseball, we want to take a moment to focus on what happened on the very first pitch.

David Ross's son Cole leads a birthday roast with the Cubs

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Yesterday, beloved former Cubs backup catcher David Ross celebrated his 41st birthday. In Mesa, his son Cole led the Cubs in a rousing rendition of Happy Birthday, followed by a quick stand-up routine roasting his dear old dad.

ESPN Chicago has forgotten what Justin Grimm looks like

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When announcing the former Cubs' signing with the Kansas City Royals, ESPN made a slight booboo on the photo choice. The comments on the thread are sensational.

We've got your Cubs name pronunciation guide!

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Every year there's always some poor away team announcer who truly butchers the pronunciation of a player's name. Sometimes we even mess them up ourselves. This year we're helping you (and the announcers) out with this handy little guide.