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Here at CUB TRACKS NEWS AND NOTES™, we like to keep things brief on the principle that it makes us appear wise. We don’t always, but we like to.
Double-header today! Ernie approves! Even if the games are only seven innings, which we disapprove of.
I hope Keegan Thompson enjoyed his coffee. Not a lot going on but some stuff is ripe for speculation.
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What a Beautiful site! @Cubs @WatchMarquee pic.twitter.com/yOV10DmY6I
— Rick Sutcliffe (@Sut_40) May 3, 2021
It’ll be even prettier after the rain.
It's warm, Kris.
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) May 3, 2021
Congrats to @KrisBryant_23, the NL Player of the Week! #CubTogether pic.twitter.com/Ogojgpwx5V
- Mark Sheldon, Jordan Bastian (MLB.com*): In May, Cubs-Reds ‘felt like a playoff game’. “Back and forth. Heavyweight fight. Wind blowing out in Cincinnati. And we just came up on the short end,” continued David Ross.
- Gordon Wittenmyer (NBC Sports Chicago*): Cubs vs. Dodgers: A study in big-market contrasts. “The Cubs have the worst rotation ERA in the majors and average the fewest innings per start in the National League.”
- Brett Taylor (Bleacher Nation*): Pedro Strop is currently in the Dominican Republic, Has reportedly taken personal leave from Cubs org. Gordon Wittenmyer reported that Strop has indeed taken a personal leave from the organization for unspecified reasons.
- Tony Andracki (Marquee Sports Network*): How Cubs catchers can help Kyle Hendricks and Zach Davies get back on track. “As a former catcher, when you have your pitcher not locked in, the ball flight usually gives you a lot of feedback,” David Ross said.
- Tom Verducci (Sports Illustrated*): How Kris Bryant changed his innovative swing and returned to MVP Form. “The story of Bryant’s resurgence is an old tale wrapped in modern metrics.”
- Jordan Bastian (MLB.com*): Joc Pederson activated in time for Dodgers series. Ross said “He feels good. I haven’t asked him specifically, but I’m sure he’s excited to face his old team.”
- Jordan Bastian (MLB.com*): Ian Happ in ‘good spirits’ after outfield collision. “He did a nice job, a nice day,” Ross said. “Big home run. It looks like he’s starting to get going.” Russell Dorsey adds on. Happ and Nico Hoerner were still being evaluated on Monday afternoon.
- Patrick Mooney, Sahadev Sharma (The Athletic {$}): How the Cubs are rebuilding their farm system after a year of tech classes and remote learning. “The Cubs are at an inflection point in this post-Theo Epstein/Joe Maddon era.”
- Jim Callis (MLB.com*): Where Cubs top prospects are starting ‘21. “... here’s where the Cubs’ Top 30 Prospects are projected to start...”
- Bob Goldsborough (Chicago Tribune* {$}): Retired Cub Ryan Dempster lists Lakeview home for $2.25M. “He is trying to sell the home through a pocket listing...”
Food for thought:
Who's going to be an astronaut? https://t.co/5jUdvxK0Rs
— Futurism (@futurism) April 30, 2021
Stunning timelapse of the Earth rising over the Moon captured by Japanese lunar orbiter spacecraft Kaguya. Credit: JAXA/NHK pic.twitter.com/mILP67HZwn
— Wonder of Science (@wonderofscience) May 3, 2021
The video is authentic, a Pentagon spokesperson confirmed. https://t.co/jJp6odVeyN
— Futurism (@futurism) May 3, 2021
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