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Cubs writer, podcaster @CHGO_Sports // MIZ // @SJI_Update alum // Ate 17 pancakes in one sitting at Steak & Shake
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“It’s just crazy how the world works.”
Justin Steele & Adbert Alzolay always seem to mention how good of friends they’ve become.
New
@CHGO_Cubs
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Daily Christopher Morel moment:
Helping a happy couple with their gender reveal
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Kyle Hendricks joined Fergie Jenkins, Rick Reuschel, Greg Maddux, Carlos Zambrano & Bill Hands as the 6th pitcher in the Expansion Era (since 1961) to throw at least 1500 innings with the Cubs.
Here are Hendricks’ thoughts on that ⬇️
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Imanaga, via interpreter, on facing Suzuki: "We talked about it beforehand that we'll face [each other], and I told him I was gonna throw a fastball only. But once he gets out there, he looks bigger, and I don't wanna lose to him. So, I lied to him. I threw a breaking ball, too."
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Cubs fans rose to their feet for Justin Steele when he was heading out for the top of the 9th.
Steele and Craig Counsell were happy to see the fans recognize the moment ⬇️
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What was going through Shota Imanaga’s mind as he got the big K to end the bottom of the 7th?
Here’s his answer, plus a reaction from Cubs catcher Yan Gomes ⬇️
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Justin Steele, Ian Happ and Craig Counsell discuss Steele’s display of emotion during the Cubs’ win over the Brewers ⬇️
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Seiya Suzuki (through interpreter Toy Matsushita) on possibly recruiting Shohei Ohtani to the Cubs:
“I am inviting him.”
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After the Yankees + Red Sox postponement, the Cubs and Brewers will kick off the MLB season at Wrigley Field tomorrow
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On May 28, after getting swept by the Reds at Wrigley Field, the Cubs had the worst record in the National League (22-30).
Now, 60 games later, the Cubs are 58-54 and are tied for the last NL Wild Card spot with those very same Reds.
This has been a wild season.
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Kyle Hendricks talks about Seiya Suzuki’s grand slam robbery — and the gift he’ll be getting for the Cubs right fielder ⬇️
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Cody Bellinger on hearing the “Cody” chants right as he rocked a 2-run homer off the video board in right field ⬇️
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How Dansby Swanson found out Cody Bellinger re-signed with the Cubs ⬇️
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Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer, asked about reports they are out of the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes: "I don’t know where that came from. There’s nothing to report whatsoever."
Said the Cubs have not been given a status update from the Ohtani camp.
#WinterMeetings
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Mike Tauchman, post All-Star break stats:
.363 AVG
1.048 OPS (.425 OBP, .623 SLG)
4 HR
20 RBI
12.6% K%
10.3% BB%
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Hayden Wesneski is the first pitcher since at least 1901 to make his MLB debut as a reliever and throw 5+ innings, allow 2 or fewer hits and strike out 8+ batters.
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The number 23 has been mowed into the outfield grass at Wrigley Field. Wonder what that’s for 👀
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“Did you hear? Christopher Morel just homered in his first AB of spring training.”
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MASSIVE ovation for 1st overall pick and new Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams at Wrigley Field
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Nico Hoerner said Héctor Neris started a new tradition: Player & pitcher of the game get Cubs 'W' flags. Hoerner got one for his walk-off tonight.
"Neris has been an awesome clubhouse guy this year who's been part of a lot of great teams and brings a lot of infectious energy."
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"People were sending me the highway sign stuff. So yeah, I know what people are saying." — Jed Hoyer
Just passed this on the highway coming back to Chicago. 100% Real. Absolutely incredible.
#LetsGoJed
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When the Cubs lost to the Cardinals at Wrigley Field on July 20, their playoff odds were down to 6.3% (FanGraphs).
This morning — 16 games later — the Cubs' playoff odds are up to 52.6%.
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Don’t forget that Shota Imanaga warms up to Chelsea Dagger. Chicago guy
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Cody Bellinger discusses the belief in the Cubs’ clubhouse that they can take advantage of the opportunity to stick together past the trade deadline ⬇️
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Marcus Stroman enjoyed his 1st time pitching at Wrigley: “To have that behind you, that’s hard to put into words. Because that's not uniform around the league to have that home-field advantage from the crowd, to feel that energy each and every time. That's super rare in baseball”
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If the Cubs keep this group together post-deadline, Cody Bellinger is confident that the can make a run.
"I've been confident in it. I see the talent. I've been around some good teams, been on some good teams, and we've got the right guys in this clubhouse. I believe it."
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Hayden Wesneski was very impressed with Miguel Amaya's work behind the plate.
"It actually blew my mind today."
More ⬇️
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A tribute video and a perfect first pitch for Ryne Sandberg ⬇️
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“So grateful and so thankful to be back for another year.”
Kyle Hendricks is happy to still be with the Cubs and ready to attack the season ⬇️
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Justin Steele and Nico Hoerner both discussed the environment at Wrigley Field following the Cubs' 1-0 win over the Brewers ⬇️
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If Cody Bellinger returns to the Cubs, it could have an affect on Pete Crow-Armstrong's opportunities in 2024.
But PCA made it clear he wants Belli back on the Cubs.
"I'm here to win, and if Cody Bellinger is gonna do that and help us make that happen, then he should be here."
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New Cubs Hall of Famer Mark Grace tells a story of his playing days with fellow new Cubs Hall of Famer Shawon Dunston:
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Nico Hoerner hopes the Cubs’ front office keeps this group together through the trade deadline.
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Willson Contreras on some teammates playing for the Cubs at Wrigley for the 1st time:
"Now, they must know that this place is special. It's been special to me from Day 1. I encourage them to enjoy it as much as they can, because time goes by and we don't know how fast it goes. "
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“There’s a reason he’s an All-Star. I think there’ll be plenty more for him to come.”
Michael Busch on his All-Star teammate, Shota Imanaga ⬇️
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“Cubs fans love meaningful baseball.”
Adbert Alzolay describes the atmosphere at Wrigley Field in the series win over the Reds.
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Pat Hughes: “Fergie Jenkins is the greatest pitcher in the long and legendary history of the Chicago Cubs”
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Ryne Sandberg gives his thoughts on the design of his statue outside Wrigley Field ⬇️
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Cubs 1st round pick Matt Shaw said he's taken "probably 99%" of his reps at 3rd base this offseason. Mentioned Nico Hoerner saying how valuable it is to be able to play any position.
"You never know where the oppotunities are gonna come. They could be anywhere."
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Exclusive footage of Jed Hoyer, Cody Bellinger and Scott Boras meeting up to finalize the deal last night
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When people say Dansby Swanson is a winning player, this is the kind of thing they're talking about
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Here’s a bit of Marcus Stroman on his first W with the Cubs:
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Dansby Swanson shared his perspective on Kyle Hendricks’ standing ovation from Cubs fans ⬇️
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Those are in fact tornado sirens around Wrigley Field and not the start of the annual Purge. Be safe out there everyone
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Updates from Craig Counsell:
- Cody Bellinger has a chance to return before the end of the homestand
- Seiya Suzuki will go on a rehab assignment when he’s ready
- Ben Brown will be involved out the bullpen this series
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Cubs OF prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong has been selected to play in the 2022 All-Star Futures Game.
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Update from Swanson himself:
Said he just felt like his body was done after an exhausting day.
“Probably haven’t eaten or slept or drank enough water the last few days.”
Didn’t want to make a guess on if he’ll be in the lineup tomorrow, but said he’ll discuss with Ross
Cubs manager David Ross said Dansby Swanson was just feeling cramping after spending most of the day at the hospital while his wife, Mallory, underwent surgery.
Seems more of a precautionary removal from the game at this point.
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Craig Counsell on the boos at Wrigley Field last night ⬇️
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“We get to write the story. We’re gonna write the story about what this Cubs team is gonna be.”
Craig Counsell talks about a new year for the Cubs ⬇️
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Christopher Morel said he told Willson Contreras and Alfonso Rivas an inning before his first AB that he was going to hit a HR. Did he even know he was going in the next inning?
"Oh no... but I got to be ready."
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Cubs first-round draft pick Matt Shaw is making his first trip to Wrigley Field today.
Here’s his thoughts on the idea of failing at the big league level:
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Shane McClanahan gave up 4 earned runs in 3 innings tonight.
Justin Steele’s 2.43 ERA is now the best in MLB.
#Cubs
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Cubs 1st round pick Matt Shaw said current Cubs SS Dansby Swanson has already reached out to congratulate him.
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Cubs manager David Ross said Ian Happ is getting x-rays on his knee, but “things are pointing for the good.”
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Nice ovation from the Cubs crowd as Jason Heyward makes his return to Wrigley Field
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The Cubs have some interesting prospects throughout the system, but at High-A South Bend alone will be LHP Jordan Wicks, OF Owen Caissie, LHP DJ Herz, RHP Kohl Franklin and SS Ed Howard, 5 of Chicago’s top 15 prospects. That’ll be a fun team
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Ian Happ said former teammate Kyle Schwarber reached out about his new extension with the Cubs:
"Schwarb texted me and said, 'Congrats,' and I said, 'Thanks for setting the market.'"
Schwarber signed a 4-year, $79 million deal with the Phillies going into the 2022 season.
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Expected positions for the Cubs’ first Cactus League game of the season:
C - Yan Gomes
1B - Eric Hosmer
2B - Nico Hoerner
SS - Dansby Swanson
3B - Patrick Wisdom
LF - Ian Happ
CF - Cody Bellinger
RF - Seiya Suzuki
DH - Trey Mancini
SP - Marcus Stroman
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Dansby Swanson - "I walked out on the field today, and I just looked at my wife and said, “This is where we’re supposed to be.”
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Yoan Moncada: thinks he just hit a grand slam to make it a 2-run ballgame
Seiya Suzuki:
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Cubs manager David Ross thinks Justin Steele is deserving of an All-Star nod.
“He’s a horse, man. I don’t know. Every time he takes the bump, he feels like a guy that it’s ‘win’ day.”
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Cody Bellinger on trade deadline: "I definitely know what is possible. But I like being here, focusing on helping this team win while I am here. Hopefully, we can get on a little roll and stay together. We have a really good group here. I still have confidence in the whole group"
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One more pic for the last home game at the Friendly Confines
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Cubs manager David Ross said Dansby Swanson was just feeling cramping after spending most of the day at the hospital while his wife, Mallory, underwent surgery.
Seems more of a precautionary removal from the game at this point.
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Since Justin Steele became a dad on July 11, 2022 (also his 27th bday):
1.46 ERA
1.103 WHIP
10.1 K/9
2.9 BB/9
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Michael Busch hitting his first home run in a Cubs uniform against the team that traded him in January had to be a special moment ⬇️
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Cubs prospects in
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No. 28 - Pete Crow-Armstrong
No. 87 - Kevin Alcantara
No. 92 - Brennen Davis
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Cubs prospects Owen Caissie and Matt Shaw with a pair of drives to the gap off Héctor Neris.
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Nick Madrigal didn’t get the opportunity to play in the Field of Dreams game last season due to injury/trade. So, he’s excited to get another chance only a year later with the Cubs.
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Christopher Morel is only the 6th different Cubs batter with at least one span of 9 HRs in 12 games.
- Ernie Banks (3)
- Hack Wilson (3)
- Lee Walls (5)
- Aramis Ramírez (1)
- Sammy Sosa (36)
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Ian Happ talks after potentially his last game at Wrigley Field in a Cubs uniform:
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Here’s Nico Hoerner on what Jason Heyward has meant for him:
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The Cubs' new "Core 4" of Happ, Swanson, Hoerner & Suzuki are signed through at least '26. But others who've been solid contributors may also factor in 3 years from now. A thread of names (per RosterResource):
- Jameson Taillon (last year of 4-year deal)
- Adbert Alzolay (Arb 3)
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Willson Contreras, relieved that the trade deadline has passed and happy that he’s still on the Cubs:
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Another Shota Imanaga bullpen today.
Heard an “Atta boy Shota!” from Adbert Alzolay off to the side
#Cubs
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With a 2.46 ERA, Justin Steele is Major League Baseball’s ERA leader
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Cubs updates:
- Justin Steele, Kyle Hendricks back in Chicago, being reevaluated. Steele throwing bullpen on Saturday, will go from there
- Seiya Suzuki BP on field
- Jordan Wicks, Drew Smyly playing catch
- Cody Bellinger recovery day
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Jameson Taillon's night: 7 IP, 3 H, 2 R/ER, 0 BB, 7 K
Over his last six starts, he has a 2.17 ERA, a 1.018 WHIP and 3 K-per-BB. He's also 4-0 in that stretch and in line to improve to 5-0.
A very nice run of outings for Taillon when the Cubs have needed him to turn it around.
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Cubs starters vs. White Sox:
1. Ian Happ, LF
2. Christopher Morel, 3B
3. Miguel Amaya, C
4. Matt Mervis, 1B
5. Alexander Canario, RF
6. Pete Crow-Armstrong, CF
7. Luis Vazquez, SS
8. Joe Hudson, DH
9. Matt Shaw, 2B
Jordan Wicks, SP
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Cubs catcher Willson Contreras has been named a starter for the National League in the 2022 All-Star Game.
It's Contreras' third career All-Star selection ('18 and '19)
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Miles Mastrobuoni made a number of impressive defensive plays to help Justin Steele pitch his first complete game.
Steele: "If I had a player of the game, I'd give it to Mastro. He had some crazy plays today that definitely kept me in the ballgame, kept me going."
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Ian Happ has been on a heater for a while now.
In his last 35 games coming into today, he had a 1.015 OPS and a 180 wRC+. He also had 36 RBIs, 2nd in MLB only behind Aaron Judge's 44.
Today, he's got a walk and 2 RBI-singles, the 2nd of which made just made this a 4-1 ballgame.
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Marcus Stroman, since returning from the IL on July 9, 2022 (20 starts):
- 13 quality starts
- 2.18 ERA
- 1.07 WHIP
- 2.7 BB/9, 7.3% BB%
- 7.7 K/9, 21.3% K%
#Cubs
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Christopher Morel had a 3-hit game on his 24th birthday today. Being interviewed on the Fox broadcast postgame, he said it was the best birthday he’s ever had in his life.
“In London, three hits, Cubs win… God is good.”
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Feel sorry for you if you didn’t watch Nick Bolton in college
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David Ross said Caleb Kilian will start Game 2 for the Cubs on Saturday
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Current Cubs came out to watch Ryne Sandberg’s statue ceremony
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