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Brewers 2, Cubs 1: The Strikeout Kings
The Chicago Cubs have struck out a lot this year. How much? Come inside, dear reader.Strikeouts aren't the be-all and end-all of why a team loses, but it would seem to me that the Cubs are going to...
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Mike Fiers and the value of sabermetrics
His 2013 nightmare fully behind him, the Milwaukee righty has returned to greatness in 2014. But could he have avoided the whole ordeal to begin with? And what role did traditional stats play in it?Why...
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Cubs Wrap 2014 Season vs. Brewers In Milwaukee
If you seek Sunday's game threads, you have come to the right place.Here are today's particulars.Cubs lineup:Coghlan LF, Baez 2B, Castro SS, Valbuena 3B, Soler RF, Alcantara CF, Valaika 1B, Baker C,...
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Cubs vs. Brewers Preview, Sunday 9/28, 1:10 CT
The Cubs finish the 2014 season with a chance to win another series from the Brewers.MILWAUKEE -- I decided to head up to Miller Park to take in one last game for the 2014 season, and hoping to see the...
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Cubs 5, Brewers 2: Into A Brighter Future
On the last day of the 2014 season, quite a bit of the Cubs' future was on display at Miller Park.MILWAUKEE -- Sunday's 5-2 Cubs win over the Brewers was an outstanding example of how this team can...
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What we learned: September 29, 2014
Today's lessons include a disappointing end to the season, the beginning of offseason reviews, and the departure of the longest tenured Brewer.This Weekend's ResultsCubs 6, Brewers 4Brewers 2, Cubs...
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Alex Anthopoulos' press conference
Alex Anthopoulos had a press conference yesterday. As usual, he talked a lot, while working very hard not to say anything. I guess it is a skill. The little bits of information that did make it through...
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Review Time! Bold Predictions Gone Wrong
Reviewing Alex Kantecki's bold predictions for 2014. Warning: They are not good. It's in the fantasy baseball writer's unwritten rules that if you write 10 bold predictions, you must review your...
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What we learned: September 30, 2014
Today's lessons include the positives of the 2014 season, increased attendance, and thumb surgery.There were many positive things to come out of the 2014 season.As tough as it will be to look back at...
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Appreciating the Brewers second base platoon
The season is over and now is a time for reflection. At least as far as the second base platoon is concerned, I will always look back fondly.There was a lot of talk in the off-season, and even during...
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What we learned: October 1, 2014
Today's lessons include the second base platoon, more on Ron Roenicke's future, and the start of the MLB Postseason.The Brewers second base platoon was one of the better second base situations in all...
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2014 Marlins Season Review: Giancarlo Stanton's injury
The Giancarlo Stanton injury was a backbreaking injury that hurt the Marlins' slim chances at the playoffs and might have cost Stanton a legitimate chance at the National League MVP award.The Miami...
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What we learned: October 2, 2014
Today's lessons include the first-base platoon, the players' appreciation, and the potential retirement of a Brewer.The Brewers first-base platoon ended up being a bad idea.While the second base...
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Rangers claim Alfredo Figaro, Brewers outright Matt Pagnozzi
The first set of offseason transactions occurred today.It was announced Thursday that Alfredo Figaro had been claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers. The Brewers also outrighted catcher Matt Pagnozzi...
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Rangers claim Alfredo Figaro off waivers from Brewers
The right-hander profiles as bullpen depth for the Rangers.The Rangers have claimed right-hander Alfredo Figaro off waivers from the Brewers, according to an announcement from the team. Figaro will...
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