Cubs: Jon Lester’s Cutter Paves Way for Success in 2019
Off to a great start in 2019, Cubs left-hander Jon Lester is relying on his cutter more than ever. Daniel Shepard breaks down why that is paying dividends for the veteran.
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Category: Cubs
Cubs: Quintana Posts Quality Outing in 7-0 Loss to Milwaukee
Jose Quintana was sharp on Friday, but the Cubs’ offense faltered in a 7-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Daniel Shepard has the details of the loss here.
Cubs: Darvish Struggles, Offense Comes Through in 4-1 Win
Yu Darvish struggled on Thursday, but the Cubs’ offense picked him up in a 4-1 defeat of the Miami Marlins. Daniel Shepard has the details of the victory here.
Heyward Walks Off in 11th, Hendricks Shines in Cubs 3-2 Victory
Kyle Hendricks dominated as the Cubs won in extras, but the return of Addison Russell overshadowed the W. Austin Bloomberg details why.
Bryant, Cubs Walk-off Marlins 5-2 on Chilly Night at Wrigley
Kris Bryant homered in the ninth as the Cubs walked off the Miami Marlins by a score of 5-2 on Tuesday. Daniel Shepard has the details of the victory here.
Rizzo Blasts Number 200, Bullpen Melts Down as Cubs Fall to Miami 6-5
Anthony Rizzo hit his 200th career home run but the bullpen could not hold the lead as the Cubs fell to the Miami Marlins 6-5. Daniel Shepard has the details of the loss here.
Javier Baez Leads Cubs in Opposite Field Approach
Javier Baez is off to a red-hot start at the plate. Daniel Shepard breaks down Baez’s opposite field approach as the Cubs’ shortstop is among the best hitters in baseball this season.
Cubs Win Seventh Straight, Defeat Cardinals 13-5
The Cubs plated 13 runs in an eight-run blowout of the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Daniel Shepard has the details of Chicago’s seventh straight win here.
Rizzo Homers, Cubs Beat Cardinals 4-0 in Series Opener
Kyle Hendricks and Anthony Rizzo played key roles in the Cubs 4-0 win over the Cardinals this afternoon. Casual has more on the game here.
Cubs vs Cardinals Series Preview
The Cubs and Cardinals meet this weekend for the first time in 2019. Patrick Goy breaks down the three game set, complete with a series prediction.