Chicago Cubs essays
A Cubsmas Advent Calendar: Nico Hoerner steals
Day one celebrates one of the best surprises of the 2023 Cubs season
Andre Dawson wants his Hall of Fame plaque changed to a Cubs cap — and the Hall is listening
Give the man what he wants.
Revisiting my 5 bold Cubs predictions for 2023
I actually did somewhat well on these.
A few thoughts about overreacting to baseball news
It happened quite a bit in the wake of the Cubs’ hire of Craig Counsell.
Money talks: Craig Counsell will be the next manager of the Chicago Cubs
There are some really interesting financial elements informing this decision
A very early look at the 2024 Cubs roster and payroll
... in the wake of the shocking news of the signing of Craig Counsell to manage the team.
In appreciation of David Ross
The now ex-Cub manager is an important person in Cubs history.
With MLB’s new playoff system, it’s impossible to ‘build a World Series team’
It’s because the playoffs are more of a crapshoot than ever. So how should a team react to these new circumstances? I have thoughts.
Dusty Baker is retiring as a manager
... and I have thoughts.
Cubs ownership and management is pretty good — consider these 6 other cautionary tales
You can criticize Cubs leadership at times... but it could be a whole lot worse.
One-game Cubs, 2022-23
These men were Cubs, but just for a single contest.
Sammy Sosa, Tom Ricketts and the Cubs
It’s time to touch the third rail.
Here are some projected arbitration salaries for 2024 Cubs players
It’s early, but we can dive into the numbers now.
A few thoughts about the Cubs’ other free agents
Will any of these guys be back?
Let’s talk about Cody Bellinger
The outfielder/first baseman is high on the Cubs’ priority list.
A few thoughts about David Ross, Cubs manager
He’s done a very good job under difficult circumstances.
2023 Cubs final season grades
Some of these are pretty good. Others, not so much.
Reflections on the Cubs’ 2023 season
A disappointing finish, but hope for the future.
The Cubs’ postseason hopes are on life support. Here’s what they need to do to get in
Full details on what is a difficult, but not impossible, task.
What a difference a closer makes: Adbert Alzolay had a huge impact this season
With their closer on the IL and their playoff hopes on the ropes, the Cubs need a way to win late games
A look at upcoming schedules for the Cubs and their competition for postseason spots
Much has changed in only a few days.
A look at upcoming schedules for the Cubs and their competition for postseason spots
Much has changed over the last week.
A disastrous road trip has the Cubs on the verge of missing the playoffs
What are the chances the team can turn it around in the final 12 games?
ESPN Sunday Night Baseball Bingo: Wild Card race edition
Let’s see if the Cubs can stop their losing streak in front of a national audience
A visit to the DraftKings sports book at Wrigley Field
At long last, I had some time to check out this addition to the ballpark.
Who will close games for the Cubs with Adbert Alzolay out?
There are several choices.
The Cubs have lost five of seven. History tells us: Don’t panic
There’s still lots of time left to turn this ship around.
A look at upcoming schedules for the Cubs and their competition for postseason spots
The Cubs still have a chance at the N.L. Central title, though the top wild card is also still in sight.
Pitcher wins still matter a bit. Just ask Jordan Wicks
Let’s talk about the new Cubs lefthander.
A look at upcoming schedules for the Cubs and their competition for postseason spots
A little more than three weeks remain in the 2023 regular season.