Cubs Insider » By Evan Altman

“Baby, there’s an enormous crowd of people and they’re all after my blood.” – Three Dog Night, The Show Must Go On I can’t tell if the Cubs are good, bad, lucky, well-managed, or a li...

http://www.cubsinsider.com/2024/05/06/the-rundown-one-dimensional-cubs-keep-winning-assad-shoves-steele-returns-tonight-trade-season-starts-early/

For all intents and purposes, Ben Brown has relied on just two pitches so far this season. His 97 mph fastball makes up 63.7% of his repertoire while his 87 mph spike curve accounts for another 3...

http://www.cubsinsider.com/2024/05/06/ben-brown-working-to-incorporate-hard-changeup-into-narrow-repertoire/

The Cubs had a chance not only to win their series against the Brewers Sunday, but also to move into a tie for first place in the National League Central. Chicago received another terrific starti...

http://www.cubsinsider.com/2024/05/05/chicago-cubs-score-and-recap-5-5-24-cubs-5-brewers-0-assad-deals-in-shutout-win/

The Cubs got back in the win column yesterday to even the series, though they managed to make the win nearly as frustrating as Friday’s loss. This bullpen is in shambles at the moment and can�...

http://www.cubsinsider.com/2024/05/05/chicago-cubs-lineup-5-5-24-assad-starting-rubber-match/

The Cubs were hoping to bounce back Saturday after a tough loss late in Friday’s game against the Brewers. Chicago raced out to a big early advantage before having to survive another bullpen ad...

http://www.cubsinsider.com/2024/05/04/chicago-cubs-score-and-recap-5-4-24-cubs-6-brewers-5-cubs-power-through-bullpen-meltdown-to-win/

This sucks because I was really rooting for Matt Mervis to get things figured out at the big league level. He’s been tremendous in the minors but just has not been able to adjust yet and it loo...

http://www.cubsinsider.com/2024/05/04/cubs-recall-miles-mastrobuoni-option-matt-mervis/

There’ll be no in-depth look at today’s matchup because, frankly, I’m not happy with the way the Cubs have played lately and it doesn’t even seem to matter who they’re facing. Depleted ...

http://www.cubsinsider.com/2024/05/04/chicago-cubs-lineup-5-4-24-wisdom-dh-pca-batting-8th-taillon-tossing/

The Cubs returned home to Wrigley Friday afternoon to begin a series with the first-place Brewers. Chicago received another quality starting pitching performance, but it was wasted once again by ...

http://www.cubsinsider.com/2024/05/03/chicago-cubs-score-and-recap-5-3-24-brewers-3-cubs-1-milwaukee-steals-late-win/

Christopher Morel just launched his second home run in as many days, this time a solo shot to give the Cubs a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the 6th inning. Morel now has six home runs on the season. ...

http://www.cubsinsider.com/2024/05/03/watch-christopher-morel-launches-solo-home-run-to-give-cubs-lead-over-brewers/

I have neither time nor energy for anything other than the most basic column, which is probably best for both of us. Rather than skip this entry entirely, I thought it best to keep it going just ...

http://www.cubsinsider.com/2024/05/03/quantifying-hope-cubs-at-60-playoff-odds-heading-into-brewers-series/