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The most underrated hitter at every position

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Cubs Domestic Opening Day Notes

The Northsiders opened their domestic slate in Phoenix with a 10-6 victory on Thursday, following a 0-2 opening series in Tokyo last week. Here… Read more

March 28, 2025
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Four Most Intriguing Starting Pitching Matchups for Opening Day 2025

Opening day is a day of joy and hope across the baseball world. We get a first look at our favorite team. We see… Read more

March 27, 2025
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Cubs Tokyo Series: Day 2 Notes

The Cubs were swept in the two-game Tokyo series by the Dodgers, losing the second game by a score of 6-3. It’s a rough… Read more

March 19, 2025
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Chicago Cubs Opening Day Notes

The Cubs dropped their season opener to the Dodgers by a score of 4-1 despite the excitement surrounding opening the season in Tokyo. I… Read more

March 18, 2025
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Underrated MLB Players to Watch in 2025 (Designated Hitter)

This article continues in a series focusing on the most underrated players at each position based on batter run value. The links to the… Read more

March 16, 2025
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A Guide to Minor League Options: Impacts on Teams and Players

Spring training is a time of strategic planning and anticipation for baseball fans. It’s a period of conjecture on where teams will position themselves… Read more

March 15, 2025

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“The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three-run homers.”
~ Earl Weaver