An upset stomach took Bryant out of the lineup in the Cubs’ Saturday-night win against the Pirates. Fearing the worst, the gastrointestinal issues prompted a rapid-fast COVID-19 and a diagnostic test, both of which came back negative. He’s back in the lineup tonight against the Kansas City Royals, batting leadoff and playing left field. “Considering what is going on around … [Read more...] about Kris Bryant returns to Cubs lineup
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Looking at what Jason Kipnis and Nico Hoerner bring to the Cubs’ second baseman search
The Cubs infield has been set for the past few years, more or less: Kris Bryant at third, Anthony Rizzo at first, Javier Báez at shortstop and Willson Contreras catching. But the question of who fills the void at second base has lingered since the end of 2018 when Báez became the primary shortstop. For 2020, they appear to be down to two options: Nico Hoerner and Jason … [Read more...] about Looking at what Jason Kipnis and Nico Hoerner bring to the Cubs’ second baseman search
Cubs’ first baseman Anthony Rizzo receives MRI on back
Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo received an MRI that showed back inflammation. After batting practice on Sunday, Rizzo’s back tightened up, leading to the MRI. It’s a problem that has nagged Rizzo throughout his illustrious career. “It’s all relative,” Rizzo said on Zoom. “Frustrating, just because how physically in shape like I felt like I was coming in. Just … [Read more...] about Cubs’ first baseman Anthony Rizzo receives MRI on back
Cubs pay the price for offensive woes in 2018 NL Wild Card
Pitching. Hitting. Defense. Baseball is a symphony. When the winds, the strings and the percussion sections of a symphony are harmonious, beautiful music results. But when thestrings are off, the whole performance is ruined The Cubs' symphony was almost perfect, but the silence of their bats cost them a rematch in the Divisional Round with the Milwaukee Brewers, as … [Read more...] about Cubs pay the price for offensive woes in 2018 NL Wild Card
NL Central Still Undecided
The NL Central race is just that. A race. If we had projected the season’s final outcome when Spring Training ended, most of us would have said that the Cubs would win the Division in a breeze, that the Cardinals had an outside shot at a post season berth and the Brewers would just be another team on everyone’s schedule. The Brewers surprised us right from the outset. They … [Read more...] about NL Central Still Undecided