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For the second time in as many years, the Chicago Cubs will take in the postseason like the rest of us – from either the seats or home. Despite a strong second-half performance that saw David Ross’ club run off an impressive and unexpected 39-31 mark, the Cubs fell well short of both the division […] Cubs: 4 players on postseason rosters who are a perfect fit - Cubbies Crib - … [Read more...] about Cubs: 4 players on postseason rosters who are a perfect fit

Opening Day is merely 175 days away – why wait to preview next season? Whether you are feeling sad or relieved the Chicago Cubs 2022 campaign has come to an end, the year’s metaphorical book has closed and we are on to bigger and better things (hopefully). The season ended on Wednesday with a lopsided […] An early look ahead to the 2023 Chicago Cubs schedule - Cubbies Crib - … [Read more...] about An early look ahead to the 2023 Chicago Cubs schedule

Back in July, when Yadier Molina was battling injuries and the Cubs were known to be actively shopping Willson Contreras ahead of the Aug. 2 trade deadline, I penned a piece calling the idea of Contreras calling St. Louis home ‘a Cubs fan’s worst nightmare’. Well, apparently it’s a nightmare we might yet see come […] Cubs: Willson Contreras – successor to Cardinals’ Yadier … [Read more...] about Cubs: Willson Contreras – successor to Cardinals’ Yadier Molina?

For what felt like the hundredth time, Cubs fans at Wrigley Field said goodbye to longtime catcher Willson Contreras this weekend as the offseason approaches with his future very much up in the air. We already know there are no active extensions talks between the organization and Contreras, nor has there been at any point […] Cubs: Taking stock of the current Willson Contreras … [Read more...] about Cubs: Taking stock of the current Willson Contreras situation

If you completely missed the first half of the season and only watched the Chicago Cubs after the All-Star break, you’d get a completely different impression of who they are. While this team is still raw and far from complete, they’ve been winning many more games down the stretch than you’d expect, whether it be […] David Ross proved he’s the best fit for the Cubs in the second … [Read more...] about David Ross proved he’s the best fit for the Cubs in the second half