USA TODAY Sportsadded this to All StoriesChicago Cubs Opinion: Cubs' weekend meltdown officially signals the end of the Joe Maddon eraUSA TODAY Sports - Bob NightengaleIt happened once again. Only this one was more painful. A year ago, they blew a five-game lead in September, lost Game 163 to the Milwaukee Brewers to lose the NL Central and 24 hours later, dropped the
FanSidedadded this to SportsJoe Maddon Joe Maddon’s future in Chicago isn’t so murky anymoreFanSided - Sean Sears Cubs manager Joe Maddon came into this season with no guarantee he’d be back in Chicago after 2019. But with a disastrous weekend series with the …
ESPNadded this to HeadlinesSports Weekend wipeout sweeps away last shreds of Cubs' championship legacyESPN - Jesse Rogers Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers the Chicago Cubs for ESPNChicago.com and ESPN Radio 1000. CHICAGO -- There was a time when the …
ClutchPointsadded this to ClutchPoints Sports NewsBen Zobrist Cubs’ Ben Zobrist believes he can physically play next seasonclutchpoints.com - Marty Fenn Chicago Cubs fans have not had a whole lot to cheer about in the last week. After losing two of three to the Cincinnati Reds and losing three …
Icon version of the Flipboard logoSports Analytics Effectively Wild Episode 1434: The Cubs’ Lost Weekendfangraphs.com - Ben Lindbergh Ben Lindbergh and Sam Miller banter about Cody Bellinger‘s and Keston Hiura’s home runs, the Cardinals’ climactic four-game sweep of the Cubs, the …
Dave Dombrowski Theo Epstein under fire as Cubs' slide continuesyardbarker.com - Dylan A. Chase With recently returned Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel having issued another ninth-inning meltdown today, against the NL Central-leading Cardinals, no …
Chicago Sun-Timesadded this to Chicago Sun-TimesChicago Cubs Any ‘reckoning’ should start at top for a Cubs team that performed as well as its roster was builtsuntimes.com - Gordon Wittenmyer Think the Cubs are done after this past week? Think again. They were done seven months ago — if not 10. They were done as soon as ownership cut off …
CBS Sportsadded this to BaseballJoe Maddon Barring a miraculous playoff run, Joe Maddon might be managing his final series in Wrigley Field for the CubsCBS Sports - by Matt Snyder Thursday night's Cubs loss to the Cardinals was kind of a microcosm for the season. From the Cubs' perspective, here's how the season has felt for …
Chicago Tribuneadded this to Chicago CubsAnthony Rizzo Anthony Rizzo’s unexpected return is the Cubs’ Willis Reed moment. But they’ll need more than a shot in the arChicago Tribune - Paul SullivanA couple of hours before the four-game Cubs-Cardinals showdown began Thursday at Wrigley Field, Dexter Fowler was lamenting the fact his good friend Anthony Rizzo was going to be sitting out with a right
Joe Maddon With his Cubs future in doubt, Joe Maddon faces a must-win series against the Cardinals at Wrigley Fieldtheathletic.com - Patrick Mooney After Theo Epstein took over baseball operations at Wrigley Field in the fall of 2011, he said that “The Boston Show” didn’t need to be totally …
Forbesadded this to TechnologyChicago White Sox Five Reasons Why The Balance Of Power In Chicago Baseball Could Shift Sooner Than The Cubs ThinkForbes - Phil RogersAs baseball’s regular season winds down, the Cubs are trying to hold off Milwaukee and reached the postseason for the fifth year in a row. On the other side of Chicago, the White Sox will miss the playoffs
Chicago Tribuneadded this to Chicago CubsChicago Cubs What’s the worst that can happen to the Cubs? Here are 10 scenarios.Chicago Tribune - Paul SullivanWe all know the best-case scenario for the 2019 Cubs. Prove that past isn’t prologue and win the World Series. Joe Maddon gets a new deal, the reckoning is canceled and Nicholas Castellanos re-signs. fans
NBC Sports Chicagoadded this to CubsAnthony Rizzo Cubs Talk Podcast: Anthony Rizzo injury updatenbcsports.com - NBC Sports Chicago The Cubs will be without their star first baseman for their last four home games in 2019, at the least. An MRI revealed that first baseman Anthony …
ESPNChicago Cubs Cubs' Rizzo in boot for 5-7 days, then evaluatedESPN Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo will have his sprained right ankle immobilized in a boot for five to seven days and then will be evaluated, …
Chicago Sun-Timesadded this to Chicago CubsCraig Kimbrel Cubs ride bullpen as they await possible return of closer Craig Kimbrelsuntimes.com - Gordon Wittenmyer The state of the Cubs’ tenuous playoff chances with two weeks left in the season was underscored when manager Joe Maddon went to his bullpen with one …
MLB.comAnthony Rizzo Ankle sprain may end Rizzo's regular seasonMLB.com - By Jordan Bastian CHICAGO -- The Cubs have been making do without star shortstop Javier Báez. The bullpen has also been performing well with Craig Kimbrel sidelined at …
The Staradded this to SportsSan Diego Padres Not one MLB manager has been fired this season, but there could be 10 new openings come October | The Starthestar.com - Bob Nightengale PHOENIX, ARIZ.—Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly leans forward in his desk chair, patiently answering question after question, and as the reporters …
Chicago Tribuneadded this to Chicago CubsJoe Maddon Joe Maddon receives high marks from Theo Epstein for navigating through choppy timesChicago Tribune - Mark GonzalesThere are many factors that will dictate the Cubs’ future and whether Joe Maddon will return as manager in 2020. But in the wake of injuries to several key players and the stagnation of others, President
MLB.comCraig Kimbrel Cubs targeting Cards series for Kimbrel's returnMLB.com - By Jordan Bastian CHICAGO -- The next test has been lined up for Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel. And if everything goes according to plan, the right-hander could be back for …
Craig Kimbrel Craig Kimbrel Could Return This Weekendmlbtraderumors.com - www.mlbtraderumors.com Winners of five consecutive games, the Cubs have sizzled over the past several days as they attempt to earn their fifth straight playoff berth. A few …
Chicago Tribuneadded this to Chicago CubsAnthony Rizzo Anthony Rizzo could miss the rest of the season with a Grade 2 lateral ankle sprain: ‘To miss any time right now sucks’Chicago Tribune - By Mark GonzalesCompensating for the loss of slugger Anthony Rizzo will be as challenging for the Cubs as earning a playoff berth in the next 13 days. An MRI on Monday showed that Rizzo suffered a Grade 2 lateral sprain
Chicago Tribuneadded this to Chicago CubsChicago Cubs Column: Theo Epstein’s honeymoon could be over if the Cubs miss the playoffsChicago Tribune - By Paul SullivanA couple of hours before Monday night’s game at Wrigley Field, Cubs President Theo Epstein was asked if rookie Nico Hoerner’s hot start was aided by coming up to the majors with basically no notice. “Sure,
FanSidedadded this to SportsChicago Cubs 5 players the Chicago Cubs should trade this offseasonFanSided - Brad Berreman The Chicago Cubs are in line for an active offseason. If so, these five players could be on the move. If the season ended today, the Chicago Cubs …
FanSidedadded this to SportsBoston Red Sox Christian Vazquez is repaying the Red Sox for their trust and loyaltybosoxinjection.com - Brendan Mizgala Going into this season the Boston Red Sox had three catchers and put all of their faith into Christian Vazquez. Clearly, they made the right decision. …
Chicago Tribuneadded this to Chicago CubsChicago Cubs 3 questions for the Cubs after a wild weekend sweep of the Pirates, including who steps up in Anthony Rizzo’sChicago Tribune - Paul SullivanIf the Cubs are going to go deep into October, they’re probably going to have to get there without two of their biggest weapons. In a season with so many ups and downs, would you expect anything different?
FanSidedadded this to SportsBoston Red Sox Boston Red Sox should bring back former GM Theo Epsteinbosoxinjection.com - Steve Atkinson The Red Sox look like they won’t be making the playoffs this season. With a bad farm system and bullpen, Theo Epstein is the right guy for the …
theScoreadded this to BaseballChicago Cubs Bryant: Distractions '1,000%' contributing to Cubs' uneven seasonthescore.com - Jason Wilson The Chicago Cubs may be in the thick of the National League playoff race, but things haven't exactly gone according to plan. Manager Joe Maddon's …
Chicago Sun-Timesadded this to Chicago NewsCrime Boy, 16, shot near Mexican Independence Day Parade in Jolietsuntimes.com - Jermaine Nolen Ivan Reitman and Dan Aykroyd revealed details of the new film, saying it is expected out next year and will star Paul Rudd, Finn Wolfhard, Carrie …
Chicago Sun-Timesadded this to Chicago CrimeCrime Unmarked police vehicle vandalized in Belmont Heightssuntimes.com - Sam Kelly The Cubs have now scored 31 runs in the two games since team president Theo Epstein called their play "uninspired" and "unacceptable." William Shannon …
Chicago Sun-Timesadded this to Chicago CubsChicago Cubs Cubs’ offense a hit again in rout of Piratessuntimes.com - David Just | For the Sun-Times One blowout win is a nice change of pace. Two in a row might just mean something. If the Cubs make the playoffs in two weeks and enjoy an extended …
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