Phillies Series Preview
The Cubs limp back to Wrigley for a short homestand after a disappointing 2-3 roadtrip. The last series against the Phillies was part of a turning point for the season–let’s hope these two games can put the Cubs back on the right track.
Top 20 Prospects Update
A look at how VFTB’s Top 20 prospects are performing in the minors. Warning: It’s not good.
Full Story »Game 36: Wave Goodbye to Another Winnable Game
Tuesday’s afternoon matchup between the Cubs and Cardinals was a rollercoaster of joy and pain–in short, it was a Cubs game. Here’s a look at some of the key Ups and Downs. And we’ll try to have some Fun With Stats along the way.
Full Story »The Post I Didn’t Write
Jeremiah has some thoughts on the recent controversy regarding Kerry Wood’s supposed lack of professionalism, and the unprofessional guy at the center of it who seems to get a pass.
Full Story »Interview with Anthony Rizzo
View from the Bleachers got a chance to speak with top Cubs prospect Anthony Rizzo on Saturday. Find out about his most underrated skill, his thoughts upon finding out at the start of spring training that he was going to Iowa and his stint in the Majors with San Diego last season.
Full Story »Game 35: Dempster shuns support; Cubs win anyway
Dempster finally gets the run support he lacked in 2012; then he throws it all away in the blink of an eye. Campana, Soriano, and the bullpen refuse to let the Cubs lose in St. Louis.
Full Story »Cardinals Series Preview
After a disappointing series in Milwaukee, the Cubs head to St. Louis for a quick two games before heading back home. The whirlwind schedule doesn’t offer much down time, so the Cubs need to get rested and get better on the fly.
Full Story »The Minor League Melting Pot
Welcome to the new format. It’s my goal for the Monday posts to bring you the highlights around the web from the previous week related to the Cubs minor league team.
Full Story »Game 34: The Shark Strikes Again
Josh takes a look at how the Cubs avoided the brooms from the Brewers for the second time this season thanks to Jeff Samardzija’s arm and some hot pink bats.
Full Story »Game 33: Not Enough Recovery Time
Chris Volstad’s struggles don’t seem to end. Katie takes a look at another disappointing Cubs game as they drop game number two in the three game series.
Full Story »Game 32: David DeJesus Delivers Late, but the Bullpen Can’t Hold Water.
If the fan graph is not a good representation of how back and forth this game was, especially late then then I’m not sure what is. The bullpen spoils a clutch David DeJesus grand slam and keeps me up way too late.
Full Story »Brewers Preview
With a superb 4-2 homestand in the rearview mirror, can the Cubs take that same success out on the road starting tonight with the Brewers? We’ll find out in few hours–for now, enjoy this look ahead at the weekend’s action. Go, Cubs, go!
Full Story »The Inbox: Projecting the Lineup
Last night I sat down to write the latest edition of the Inbox and pulled up the mailbag posts for both Carrie Muskat and Paul Sullivan. The questions asked this time around were complete garbage. Instead, I took to twitter and asked for questions there. We got a couple pretty good ones, so we’ll talk through them.
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