Statistical analysis
Firing David Ross is not the answer to the Cubs’ problems
The Cubs had a rough road trip, but it wasn’t all the manager’s fault.
A look at the NL Central a quarter of the way through the season
The Brewers are currently atop the division
Do the 2023 Cubs have more than a .500 win percentage in their future?
A look at the Cubs at the quarter season mark
An early look at the Cubs running game in 2023
The Cubs have demonstrated two different stolen base identities so far.
Here’s how various projection systems see the 2023 Chicago Cubs
Those systems don’t hate the team, but a lot needs to go right for them to be above .500
The Eric Hosmer signing by the numbers
The Cubs added a veteran first baseman/DH.
The Drew Smyly signing by the numbers
Smyly will return to the Cubs
The Dansby Swanson signing by the numbers
The Cubs landed the last of the big four shortstops.
The Brad Boxberger signing by the numbers
The Cubs signed a veteran reliever to a one-year contract, stop me if you’ve heard this before
The Jameson Taillon signing by the numbers
The Cubs added a solid pitcher who doesn’t strike out a lot of guys, stop me if you’ve heard this before
The Cody Bellinger signing by the numbers
This is a one-year deal with a lot of upside and little risk
A closer look at the 2022 Cubs pitching production
...and how it compares to the rest of the league
A closer look at the 2022 Cubs offensive production by position
... and how it compares to the rest of the league
TOOTBLAN: A 2022 Cubs story
Let’s take a closer look at the Cubs’ baserunning woes this season
The Scott Effross/Hayden Wesneski trade by the numbers
This deal was a surprise.
Nico Hoerner’s breakout season by the numbers
A closer look at how the young Cubs shortstop has thrived on the North Side this season.
The Cubs’ defense has been abysmal in 2022
It’s certainly contributing to their struggles
A look at the Cubs a quarter of the way into the season
It hasn’t been a great start to the 2022 season
The Cubs should extend Willson Contreras
It would be malpractice to trade away one of the best hitting catchers in MLB
Seiya Suzuki’s offense by the numbers
Let’s take a closer look at Seiya’s Statcast numbers.
The Cubs’ outfield options by the numbers
It isn’t a star-studded outfield, but there are a lot of good choices.
The Seiya Suzuki signing by the numbers
The Cubs signed a five-tool player for five years
The Marcus Stroman signing by the numbers
The starting pitcher signed a three-year deal with the Cubs
The Yan Gomes signing by the numbers
A statistical look at the Cubs new (backup?) catcher
A Cubs fan’s guide to the 2021 American League Division Series
The White Sox head to Houston and the Red Sox head to Tampa to begin their best-of-five series
A Cubs fan’s guide to the 2021 AL Wild Card Game
Stats and matchups and superstitions, oh my!
Adbert Alzolay has the worst lefty power problem in baseball
Is there already a solution in the works?
Alec Mills, your spot in the Cubs rotation is ready
Mills has more than earned another shot
June 2021 wasn’t a great month of Cubs baseball
The good news: It’s July now.
Will the real Ian Happ please stand up?
What version of the Cubs outfielder will the Cubs get when he returns from the injured list?
Jake Marisnick and Matt Duffy need to be in the Cubs lineup every day
The contact bats they bring to the Cubs change the offense in key ways
Assessing the Cubs offense one week into the season
A dive into the Cubs batting numbers. Hint: It’s not pretty.
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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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