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Cubs Offensive Woes Just Plain Embarrasing

Add Anthony Swarzek to the list of pitchers to handcuff the Chicago Cubs offense this year.  Swarkzek threw seven shutout innings ...

The Good and The Bad: Chicago Cubs Starting Rotation Progress Report

With just about one-third of the season behind us, I thought this would be a good time to issue the Cubs ...

Back to the Basics: Chicago Cubs Hitters Must Make Adjustments

The Cubs offense misses Aramis Ramirez. He's clearly their best hitter and one of the best hitters in the National ...

Living the Dream: Long Journey Worth the Wait for Cubs’ Rookies

Last year at this time, Micah Hoffpauir and Randy Wells were beginning their sixth year of minor league baseball, while Bobby ...

This One Hurts: Aramis Ramirez Out Four to Six Weeks, but Cubs Have Options

Don't expect any walk-off home runs from Aramis Ramirez anytime soon.  The Cubs' star third basemen will be out until at ...

Chicago Cubs Have Plenty of Excuses for Slow Start…But Reasons are Obvious

Before I even begin with this article, I will state what should be obvious: The ongoing battle between Milton Bradley and ...

Plate Discipline Key to Alfonso Soriano’s Hot Start

Maybe it's just me, but there appears to be something different about Alfonso Soriano this year.  The Cubs left fielder appears ...

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