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Cubs surviving despite pitching woes

By Michael Urbanec | August 6, 2018

Cole Hamels’ Cubs debut on Wednesday answered a few questions about whether or not the 34 year old four time all star can still get the job done, but his viability going forward is still in question.The Cubs sent long-reliever and spot-starter Eddie...

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. throws a pitch in the eighth inning of Game one of the NLDS at Washington D.C Friday. Game three will take place 3:08 p.m. Monday at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

Cubs need offensive spark for success

By Eddie Garcia | October 9, 2017

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. throws a pitch in the eighth inning of Game one of the NLDS at Washington D.C Friday. Game three will take place 3:08 p.m. Monday at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

Chicago Cubs' Miguel Montero (47) celebrates a grand slam during the eighth inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Cubs look to improve after all-star break

By Eddie Garcia | July 10, 2017

Chicago Cubs' Miguel Montero (47) celebrates a grand slam during the eighth inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (left) and catcher Willson Contreras celebrates their win against the Cleveland Indians after Game 2 of the World Series Wednesday in Cleveland. The Cubs won 5-1 to tie the series 1-1. 

Sports editor prediction for game six: Cubs win

By Scott Nicol | November 1, 2016

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (left) and catcher Willson Contreras celebrates their win against the Cleveland Indians after Game 2 of the World Series Wednesday in Cleveland. The Cubs won 5-1 to tie the series 1-1. 

Kyle Schwarber, Chicago Cubs designated hitter, walks out to the field to work out for Friday's Game 3 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Cleveland Indians, Thursday, in Chicago. 

Sports editor prediction game 3: Cubs win

By Scott Nicol | October 28, 2016

The World Series is headed to Chicago tonight after the Chicago Cubs tied the series at one game a piece with a 5-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians.The major storyline for the Cubs is designated hitter Kyle Schwarber not being cleared to play the field....

Chicago Cubs' Kyle Schwarber bats against the Milwaukee Brewers during a spring training baseball game March 25 in Mesa, Arizona. Schwarber has been added to the Chicago Cubs' World Series roster and could start Tuesday night's opener against the Cleveland Indians at designated hitter.

Sports editor prediction: Cubs to win game one

By Scott Nicol | October 25, 2016

Chicago Cubs' Kyle Schwarber bats against the Milwaukee Brewers during a spring training baseball game March 25 in Mesa, Arizona. Schwarber has been added to the Chicago Cubs' World Series roster and could start Tuesday night's opener against the Cleveland Indians at designated hitter.

Cubs-Cards rivalry sparks in playoffs

By Christopher Loggins | October 12, 2015

For the first time in baseball history, storied rivals Cubs and Cardinals have met for a postseason series after finishing with two of the MLB’s best records, and I believe Chicago is ready for the big stage.Coming into the 2015 season, the Cubs were...

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