Overflow thread 1: Cubs vs. Tigers, Wednesday 7/4, 1:20 CT
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Daily Archive: July 4, 2018
Watch: David Bote Launches First Career Homer
David Bote was looking like just another organizational slot-filler until the Cubs worked with him on some changes to his approach. The third baseman hasn’t really bulked up or altered...
Cubs’ rotation alignment keeps Jon Lester in line to pitch in All-Star Game
The Cubs resisted the temptation to squeeze three starts out of Jon Lester before the end of the first half of the season. As a result, Lester will make his...
First pitch thread: Cubs vs. Tigers, Wednesday 7/4, 1:20 CT
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Cubs’ Joe Maddon on Victor Caratini and Yu Darvish
Cubs manager Joe Maddon discusses bringing up Victor Caratini, Chris Gimenez and Yu Darvish on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune) …Read the Rest Source:: Tribune
Victor Caratini might finally be in the majors to stay as Cubs make backup-catcher swap
The Cubs brought Victor Caratini back from Triple-A on Wednesday. And with Chris Gimenez designated for assignment, perhaps this is a sign that Caratini is in the majors to stay....
Kris Bryant’s Shoulder ‘Not Fully Healed,’ Will Test Again on Friday
Kris Bryant was scheduled to be activated from the DL just in time for Friday’s game against the hot-hitting Cincinnati Reds. But after still feeling discomfort in his ailing shoulder...
Cubs, Tigers play holiday matinee
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Chicago Cubs vs. Detroit Tigers preview, Wednesday 7/4, 1:20 CT
The Cubs go for their sixth win in a row. Happy Independence Day! ICYMI, here’s the scoop on today’s recall of Victor Caratini. Here are a few notes for this...
Journeyman Righty Anthony Bass Has Hooked with Cubs by Avoiding Walks
Pop quiz, hotshot: Which team’s bullpen has the highest BB/9 mark in baseball? If you said the Cubs, you’re wrong, though their 4.39 is only one hundredth of a point...
Chicago Cubs Lineup: Almora Leads Off, Russell Cleans Up, Caratini at 1B, Quintana Pitching
It didn’t take long for Victor Caratini to find himself right back in the middle of things. There was more than a little intrigue when the switch-hitting catcher/corner man was...