Chicago Cubs essays
The Frank Schwindel conundrum
Differing views can be held on the Cubs first baseman, depending on whether you’re old-school or data-driven.
If Robinson Chirinos can’t come back this year, the Cubs should call up Erick Castillo
He’s a catcher in the system who deserves a MLB cuppa coffee.
Do you want the Cubs to win their remaining games or tank for a higher draft pick?
With 12 games remaining, there’s not much room for movement in the 2022 draft order.
An update on Javier Báez, Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and other former Cubs
With two weeks to go, some of these guys will have to get hot for their teams to make the postseason.
Frank Schwindel has been crushing MLB pitching. Is that sustainable?
The new Cubs first baseman is hitting almost everything in sight.
A good look at Alfonso Rivas, from the University of Arizona to the Cubs
The former Arizona Wildcat is a potential star.
An updated look at the Cubs’ offseason 40-man roster
Who should stay and who should go when the 2021 season is over?
Who is your choice for Cubs General Manager?
Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer is looking for one. There are many good candidates.
The Cubs’ unusual 2021 hitting and pitching splits
This year’s Cubs have been up, and down, then up and down again.
An update on Javier Báez, Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and other former Cubs
Time for the weekly check-in on some of your old favorites.
Patrick Wisdom has outstanding strike-zone judgment
Too bad umpires don’t agree. He’s been jobbed on quite a few called third strikes.
Andrew Romine’s DFA opened a Cubs 40-man roster spot. How should they fill it, now and later?
Decisions will have to be made about who to keep, who to add, and who to let go.
An update on Javier Báez, Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and other former Cubs
Here’s how some of your old favorites did over the last week.
What the Cubs need to succeed in 2022 is better pitching
The numbers make it clear.
It’s time for MLB to reduce the number of intracity ‘rivalry’ games
The current setup has far too many such games and it can lead to trouble in the stands.
Here’s how the Cubs can put a competitive 2022 roster on the field for $140 million
Think they can’t compete in 2022? Think again.
Javy Báez has found himself in the middle of a New York City media war
Could the end result bring him back to the Cubs?
A 2022 Cubs 40-man roster what-if
What if a labor dispute cancels part of next season?
Javier Báez gives thumbs down to Mets fans and updates on other former Cubs
Javy had himself an interesting Sunday.
Here’s a closer look at Patrick Wisdom’s Rookie of the Year case
He’ll probably get a few third-place votes
If the Cubs don’t spend this offseason, Chicago baseball fandom could head to the South Side
Just because the Cubs have been the most popular team in Chicago for half a century doesn’t mean it will always remain so.
How should the Cubs’ 40-man roster look heading into the 2021-22 offseason?
Current Cubs players divide pretty neatly into three columns: Retain, drop or undecided. Here’s one look at the 40-man.
The Cubs’ three best July 2021 trades (for now)
The Cubs got some real talent in the deadline deals. Which one did you like best?
An update on Javier Báez, Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and other former Cubs
Presented as a service for those keeping up with these players.
The Cubs should try to acquire Kevin Padlo from the Rays
Here’s some reasonably young talent the Cubs could trade for. Yes, even now.
An update on Javier Báez, Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant and other former Cubs
You still follow these guys, so let’s have another look.
A look at some Iowa Cubs who might get a look in MLB this season
There’s still some time to look at some guys in the system at the major-league level.
In appreciation of Jake Arrieta
Let’s remember the good things.
Adbert Alzolay has the worst lefty power problem in baseball
Is there already a solution in the works?
Here are 4 reasons the Cubs have to spend on player payroll in 2022
The team isn’t good right now. But if they aren’t in 2022, the losses will be huge — and not just financially.
Data-sorting the rest of the 2021 Cubs season
Which of the remnant Cubs will be important in 2022? Now is the time to assess that.
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The @cubs Scouting Report on Ernie Banks, who was playing for the Monarchs. His mgr. was Buck O’Neil. Interesting that the previous Pro Experience, response was “No, has been with the Monarchs!” @fergieajenkins @MLB @Royals @Sut_ESPN @JPosnanski @MLB_PLAYERS @Buster_ESPN RT pic.twitter.com/iUEbKR16Zg
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