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PCA Earns NL Player of the Month Honors for June
We have already discussed Pete Crow-Armstrong‘s historic June, so there’s little need to rehash all of it. Still, it’s worth noting that MLB saw fit to award him as the National League’s Player of the Month for his exploits. In addition to his stellar defense, PCA slashed .381/.468/.781 with 11 homers, 21 runs scored, 20 … The post PCA Earns NL Player of the Month Honors for June appeared first on .
Quantifying Hope: Cubs’ Playoff Odds Skyrocket to 78% Ahead of Cards Series
What a difference a week makes, huh? The Cubs’ playoff odds were under 60% when I checked last week, and now they’re at 78.3% with a very winnable series against the Cardinals coming up. The Redbirds came out of the gate hot and have been holding steady in third place, but they are likely to … The post Quantifying Hope: Cubs’ Playoff Odds Skyrocket to 78% Ahead of Cards Series appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs vs St. Louis Cardinals – Series Preview (July 3-5): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4
The Cubs (49-38) are on fire right now, having won 15 of their last 19 games after completing a sweep of the Padres at Wrigley Field. The offense exploded in the final two contests of the series with the home team scoring 32 total runs, 23 of which came on Wednesday. Now they welcome the … The post Chicago Cubs vs St. Louis Cardinals – Series Preview (July 3-5): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4 appeared first on .
Jordan Wicks Optioned, New Arm Joining Cubs for Holiday Weekend
Per the Cubs’ transactions page, lefty Jordan Wicks has been optioned to Triple-A Iowa. Despite picking up two saves in his last two appearances, the latter of which was of the three-inning variety in that shellacking of the Padres on Wednesday, the organization would prefer to keep Wicks stretched out as a starter. This also … The post Jordan Wicks Optioned, New Arm Joining Cubs for Holiday Weekend appeared first on .
The Rundown: Cubs Sweep Padres, Swanson Bashing at Historic Pace, MLBPA Submits Latest Proposal
“Gonna break it loose, gonna keep ’em movin’ wild, gonna keep a-swingin’, baby.” – Real Wild Child (Wild One) by Iggy Pop The Cubs destroyed the Padres 23-3 yesterday, hitting eight home runs in the process. While the game was fun to watch, it fully represents the dichotomy of Chicago’s baseball season. The team is … The post The Rundown: Cubs Sweep Padres, Swanson Bashing at Historic Pace, MLBPA Submits Latest Proposal appeared first on .
Dansby Swanson’s RBI Binge Puts Him Rarefied Air Among Several Legends
Not all that long ago, certain segments of Cubs fandom were begging for Dansby Swanson to be benched or even released. It’s a good thing Craig Counsell doesn’t let social media influence his decisions, because Swanson’s exploits would be drawing loads more attention were it not for Pete Crow-Armstrong‘s heroics over the last month. Interestingly … The post Dansby Swanson’s RBI Binge Puts Him Rarefied Air Among Several Legends appeared first on .
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