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Cubs Battle Bullpen Woes as Defense Becomes Decision Maker
baseball2 hours ago

Cubs Battle Bullpen Woes as Defense Becomes Decision Maker

The Cubs’ playoff hopes look dim as late-inning relief issues persist, with Palencia and Zeferjahn showing diminished command and Thielbar’s reliability in question. Manager insights about needing elite defense to win underline that better defense could compensate for a shaky back end, while Swanson’s situation hints at broader concerns. Shortening innings for starting pitchers and improving the bullpen are now critical as the team navigates a tight division race.

via bleachernation.com|
#baseball#bullpen#cubs
Trade Season Ignites: Swanson’s Big Day, Betts Reaches 300-Homer Milestone
sports2 months ago

Trade Season Ignites: Swanson’s Big Day, Betts Reaches 300-Homer Milestone

The Opener kicks off trade season with the Cubs’ modest acquisition of David Peterson from the Mets, promises a Top 35 Trade Candidates list ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline, and spotlights Dansby Swanson’s three-run homer and grand slam in a doubleheader (11 RBI in the day, a franchise RBI record for two games) plus Mookie Betts’ 300th career homer and recent hot streak, while noting potential moves for Contreras and Gray and other trade chatter.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
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Swanson's Two Homers, Grand Slam Lift Cubs Past Mets 10-3
sports2 months ago

Swanson's Two Homers, Grand Slam Lift Cubs Past Mets 10-3

In New York, the Cubs beat the Mets 10-3 as Dansby Swanson homered twice and drove in seven runs, including a grand slam, powering a big offensive outburst despite a bullpen-heavy rotation and multiple injuries; Javier Assad allowed three earned runs in five innings while Chicago leveraged timely hits with runners in scoring position to pull ahead in the opener of a doubleheader.

via Bleacher Nation|
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Cubs erupt in seven-run second en route to 8-6 win over Rockies at Wrigley
sports2 months ago

Cubs erupt in seven-run second en route to 8-6 win over Rockies at Wrigley

Chicago’s offense woke up with a seven-run second inning to power an 8-6 victory over Colorado at Wrigley. Javier Assad worked 5.2 innings of two-run ball in his third return start, while Sterlin Thompson homered twice for the Rockies. Dansby Swanson added a two-run blast and Pete Crow-Armstrong also went deep as the Cubs built a big early lead and withstood a late Rockies push. Matt Shaw had two hits and two RBIs and was named Player of the Game, as Chicago earned its first series win at Wrigley since May 6.

via Bleacher Nation|
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