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Series Preview: Nationals (41-36) at Cubs (32-44)

In Series Previews by berselius

The Cubs close out this homestand with a four game set against the Nationals, including a scheduled doubleheader on Saturday and a day off on Sunday. The off-day is to accommodate the city’s Pride Parade, which brings a ton of people into the greater Lakeview area. No word on whether Wrigleyville residents are shocked to discover that this is happening. …

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Series Preview: Reds (37-37) at Cubs (31-42)

In Series Previews by berselius

They’re still playing baseball? I’m still coming down from last night’s World Cup game. How did the end of the game play out? h/t to GBTS, who I blatantly stole this from. The Cubs have shown signs of life since I last checked in, somehow pulling off a .500 road trip, going 10-4 against not-the-Pirates, while dropping 5 of 7 …

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Series Preview: Mets (28-29) at Cubs (20-34)

In Uncategorized by berselius

I hadn’t taken a look at the Mets record this year, and am surprised to see that they’re pretty close to .500. It’s especially surprising considering how strong their division-mates are/have been this year (Phillies excepted). They’re coming off a 3-1 series win against the Phillies in which there were three extra inning games in a row, so their bullpen …

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Series Preview: Chicago Cubs (19-32) at Milwaukee Brewers (32-22)

In Series Previews by berselius

Thanks to Houston’s six-game winning streak, the Cubs have a firm grip on first place of the reverse standings. How about that George Springer guy? I was kind of confused why everyone seemed to be following his service time shenanigans so closely, but I guess I can see why now. The Brewers have not surprisingly cooled off from their early …

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Series Preview: Cubs (18-30) at Giants (32-18)

In Uncategorized by berselius

Given how it seems the Cubs usually do on their west coast road trips, a split with the Padres feels like a sweep. As the next series is against the team with the best record in baseball, they’ve got their work cut out for them if they want to continue to buck the trend. Team Overviews Cubs wRC+: 80 (14th) …

Brewers 0 – 3 Cubs

In Commentary And Analysis by berselius

Stealing a post from Myles… Three up: 1. Edwin Jackson: 7 IP, 1 BB, 11 K, 0 R. He’s even brought his ERA below 4 seemingly for the first time since the Cubs signed him. He threw a lot more sinkers than usual in this start, and was hitting 96 with both of his fastballs. A great sign. 2+3. Starlin …