DOCSLIB.ORG

Cubs Daily Clips

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Cubs Daily Clips February 27, 2017 Chicago Tribune, Cubs manager Joe Maddon careful not to get in his coaches' way http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-joe-maddon-leaves-coaches-alone-spt-0227- 20170226-story.html#nt=oft03a-1gp3 Chicago Tribune, Bloop hits satisfy Cubs slugger Anthony Rizzo nearly as much as homers http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-anthony-rizzo-bloops-work-cubs-spt-0227- 20170226-story.html Chicago Tribune, Cubs fans stick by Joe Maddon, even if his World Series moves upset them http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/ct-joe-maddon-world-series-sullivan-spt-0227-20170226- column.html Chicago Tribune, Joe Maddon impressed with Jason Heyward's modified swing http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-cubs-joe-maddon-jason-heyward-swing-20170226- story.html Chicago Tribune, Sunday's recap: Cubs 1, Indians 1 http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-cubs-indians-20170226-story.html Chicago Tribune, Joe Maddon's TV appearance curbed by scheduling conflict http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-cubs-joe-maddon-tv-20170226-story.html Chicago Tribune, Joe Maddon develops friendship with Arizona Cardinals coaches http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-cubs-joe-maddon-football-20170226-story.html Chicago Sun-Times, Maddon predicts ‘pretty good year’ for Heyward after early look http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/maddon-predicts-pretty-good-year-for-heyward-after-early-look/ Chicago Sun-Times, In era of great young shortstops, do Cubs have 2 of game’s best? http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/in-era-of-great-young-shortstops-do-cubs-have-2-of-games-best/ Chicago Sun-Times, The Cubs, The Plan, the World Series and …. the 76ers? Yes. http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/the-cubs-the-plan-the-world-series-and-the-76ers-yes/ Chicago Sun-Times , Game 8: No rain, no 10th inning as Cubs, Indians tie 1-1 http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/game-8-no-rain-no-10th-inning-as-cubs-indians-tie-1-1/ Chicago Sun-Times, Cubs to ease veteran relievers into game action this spring http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/cubs-to-ease-veteran-relievers-into-game-action-this-spring/ Daily Herald, Cubs could get used to sellout crowds http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170226/sports/170229097/ Daily Herald, Cubs, Indians meet for Game 8 http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170226/sports/170229104/ Daily Herald, Imrem: Could Ricketts build a Cubs hall of fame without Sosa? http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170226/sports/170229100/ Cubs.com, Maddon likes Heyward's tweaked approach http://m.cubs.mlb.com/news/article/217139584/joe-maddon-likes-jason-heywards-early-results/ Cubs.com, Maddon plans to limit starters' workloads http://m.cubs.mlb.com/news/article/217195884/joe-maddon-to-spread-workload-for-starters/ Cubs.com, Defense shines in Series rematch http://m.cubs.mlb.com/news/article/217139582/cubs-indians-tie-in-world-series-rematch/ Cubs.com, Young looks to follow up strong DWL showing http://m.cubs.mlb.com/news/article/217139586/chesny-young-in-cubs-camp-after-dominican-ball/ CSNChicago.com, What If… Cubs Gm Jed Hoyer’s Takeaways From Epic World Series Game 7 http://www.csnchicago.com/chicago-cubs/what-if-cubs-gm-jed-hoyers-takeaways-epic-world-series-game-7 CSNChicago.com, How Indians Regrouped And Reloaded After Losing Unforgettable Game 7 To Cubs http://www.csnchicago.com/chicago-cubs/how-indians-regrouped-and-reloaded-after-losing-unforgettable- game-7-cubs CSNChicago.com, Cubs Manager Joe Maddon Misses His Chance To Guest-Star In ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ http://www.csnchicago.com/chicago-cubs/cubs-manager-joe-maddon-misses-his-chance-guest-star-curb- your-enthusiasm -- Chicago Tribune Cubs manager Joe Maddon careful not to get in his coaches' way By Mark Gonzales Because of his time as a minor-league hitting instructor in the Angels organization, Cubs manager Joe Maddon thinks twice before giving Jason Heyward any tips directly. "I attempt to not muddy the waters," said Maddon, who prefers to convey his messages through hitting coach John Mallee and assistant Eric Hinske. Maddon's main concern is consistency of message to Heyward, whose attempt to change his swing has prompted an avalanche of attention and advice. "I've been around situations where too many guys want to be involved in this solution," Maddon said. "And they want to have the player eventually say, 'Well, so-and-so, this guy helped me and I became good again.' That is such a bad mindset to coach from. "So it's important to have department heads do their job." Safe in Arizona: The Cubs must keep left-hander Caleb Smith on the major-league roster for the entire season (and on the 25-man roster for at least 90 days) or offer him back to the Yankees for half of the $50,000 Rule 5 draft price. "I feel like I'm a way better situation than I was before," said Smith, who has a 3.40 ERA in four minor-league seasons. "Being looked at to be on a big-league roster is good." Smith, 25, credits a switch from starter to reliever for an increase in his velocity to 95 mph. He maintained that velocity when he returned to Double-A Trenton at the end of 2016. Smith also displayed a sharp slider that could prove effective against left-handers. With the Yankees, Smith appreciated the chance to meet organizational legends such as Reggie Jackson and Derek Jeter and absorbed the wisdom they shared. But Smith has gained a quick liking to his first spring training in Arizona. "It doesn't rain as much as in Florida," Smith said. Extra innings: The Cubs' four returning starting pitchers — Jon Lester, Jake Arrieta, Kyle Hendricks and John Lackey — will make their spring debuts starting next weekend, Maddon said. The exact dates and order hasn't been announced. ... Infielder Javier Baez said he will stay with the Cubs through March 7 before joining his team Puerto Rico teammates in preparation for the World Baseball Classic. -- Chicago Tribune Bloop hits satisfy Cubs slugger Anthony Rizzo nearly as much as homers By Mark Gonzales Anthony Rizzo has hit at least 31 home runs in each of his last three seasons, but the Cubs slugger is just about as pleased with soft singles to left field that confound shifting defenses. "I can hit the ball 110 mph off the bat every time and it's right at someone," Rizzo said Sunday. "What's the point, as opposed to hitting it 70 mph and somewhere where they're not standing? I really do believe if you hit the ball consistently, good things will come." Rizzo and manager Joe Maddon believe there is value to exit velocity but also believe more attention should be given to offensive skills that foil a defense. According to MLB's Statcast system, the four hardest hit balls in 2016 (led by a ball hit by Avisail Garcia of the White Sox with an exit velocity of 125.2 mph) resulted in outs. "The first two months of the season was my hardest contact rate I've ever had in my career, and I was hitting (.236) at the end of May," Rizzo said. Maddon said exit velocity can help teams identify talented, hard-luck hitters. He used Logan Forsythe of the Dodgers as an example of a player who had a high exit velocity but hit in tough luck in the minors before breaking through as an established player after he was traded to the Rays. "That's a great acquisition because no one was on him," Maddon said. "All they see is a bad batting average and guys just can't get over the hump. But the undercurrent was good. "Guys like Rizzo or Kris (Bryant) have great exit velocity. But the ability to really utilize the whole field right now, that's what K.B. is working on right now and that's what Rizzo knows. "I know it's a cool term, but to me, it's about acquiring somebody. It doesn't have any application during the season. You know if a good qualified major-league hitter is going south, am I going to be worried about his exit velocity or his mechanics or is he chasing pitches out of the strike zone?" Unlike previous offseasons, Rizzo said he didn't devote his work to one specific area. "I try not to overthink and look into things," Rizzo said. "I pull a lot of scouting reports from (coach) Mike Borzello and assess what happened throughout the year, such as what was good, what was bad, what teams pitch me better than others and why. I don't look too much into it. I'm just aware of it." Rizzo simply hopes to continue hitting better against left-handers (.189 in 2013 to .300 in 2014) and to the opposite field. According to Baseball Information Systems, opponents employed 375 shifts against Rizzo in 2016, with 30 hits lost to the alignments but 18 gained as the result of beating the shifts. "No one is ever content or satisfied," Rizzo said. "I think a lot of guys fall into the trap of trying to work on something and they're so focused on that movement that they forget to just not think. I'm a big believer of not thinking up there." -- Chicago Tribune Cubs fans stick by Joe Maddon, even if his World Series moves upset them By Paul Sullivan As the Cubs and Indians prepared Sunday for what some reporters dubbed "Game 8," Joe Maddon conceded he had not watched any of the replays of the World Series or documentaries on their memorable season.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • 2018 SEASON in REVIEW Media Relations Contact IOWA - 50-88, 4Th AMERICAN NORTHERN DIVISION Shelby Cravens • [email protected]
    IOWA CUBS GAME NOTES Triple-A Affiliate of the Chicago Cubs since 1981 2018 SEASON IN REVIEW MEDIA Relations Contact IOWA - 50-88, 4th AMERICAN NORTHERN DIVISION Shelby Cravens • [email protected] PCL REGULAR SEASON STANDINGS TAKE ME TO YOUR LEADER: Manager Marty Pevey became the win- AMERICAN NORTHERN PACIFIC NORTHERN ningest manager in Iowa Cubs history with an 11-inning 6-3 victory at TEAM W-L GB TEAM W-L GB Nashville on April 12. He surpassed former Iowa manager, Joe Sparks Oklahoma City 75-65 - Fresno 82-57 - with his 365th Iowa win, while also notching his 1,000th career minor Colorado Springs 73-66 1.5 Reno 72-68 10.5 league managerial win on the same night. Pevey ended the season with Omaha 66-74 9.0 Tacoma 66-73 16.0 a 394-449 record with Iowa and a 1,047-1,067 career mark. Pevey, in his IOWA 50-88 24.0 Sacramento 55-85 27.5 sixth season at the helm of the Iowa Cubs, was also selected to manage the PCL in the Triple-A All-Star Game. He led the league to a 12-7 victory AMERICAN SOUTHERN PACIFIC SOUTHERN over the International League. TEAM W-L GB TEAM W-L GB Memphis Redbirds* 83-57 - El Paso 85-57 - Nashville Sounds 72-68 11.0 Salt Lake 71-68 11.0 D-FENSE: The I-Cubs’ 96 errors in 2018 tied the 2016 squad for the few- New Orleans 69-70 13.5 Las Vegas 71-69 11.5 est in a season in franchise history.
    [Show full text]
  • Reign Men Taps Into a Compelling Oral History of Game 7 in the 2016 World Series
    Reign Men taps into a compelling oral history of Game 7 in the 2016 World Series. Talking Cubs heads all top CSN Chicago producers need in riveting ‘Reign Men’ By George Castle, CBM Historian Posted Thursday, March 23, 2017 Some of the most riveting TV can be a bunch of talking heads. The best example is enjoying multiple airings on CSN Chicago, the first at 9:30 p.m. Monday, March 27. When a one-hour documentary combines Theo Epstein and his Merry Men of Wrigley Field, who can talk as good a game as they play, with the video skills of world-class producers Sarah Lauch and Ryan McGuffey, you have a must-watch production. We all know “what” happened in the Game 7 Cubs victory of the 2016 World Series that turned from potentially the most catastrophic loss in franchise history into its most memorable triumph in just a few minutes in Cleveland. Now, thanks to the sublime re- porting and editing skills of Lauch and McGuffey, we now have the “how” and “why” through the oral history contained in “Reign Men: The Story Behind Game 7 of the 2016 World Series.” Anyone with sense is tired of the endless shots of the 35-and-under bar crowd whooping it up for top sports events. The word here is gratuitous. “Reign Men” largely eschews those images and other “color” shots in favor of telling the story. And what a tale to tell. Lauch and McGuffey, who have a combined 20 sports Emmy Awards in hand for their labors, could have simply done a rehash of what many term the greatest Game 7 in World Series history.
    [Show full text]
  • Mab Monthly Mab Monthly
    MAB MONTHLY February 2012 FREE Conversations With Hoosier Tracker and Indiana Mat Also… 1980-1985—A Great Time to Remember Reports from the Cubs Convention The Varsity Double Header Tunein App www.midamericabroadcasting.com MAB MONTHLY Page 3 MAB ONLINE MAGAZINE MAB Staff family So, here we go again. Another issue of MAB Monthly and this one seems to have a bit of everything. We cover some his- Hank Kilander tory with you as Andy Wielgus takes a look back at the first half Webmaster Broadcaster of the 1980’s and some of the great stories from the Region Staff Writer and beyond. Brandon Vickery does his usual great job as he covers the 27th Annual Cubs Convention. It is always refresh- Rich Sapper ing to have Brandon’s take on any event. Staff Writer Broadcaster We also continue or conversations series this month Sales with not one, but two articles devoted to some of the great Layout & Design people covering highs school sports in Indiana. Doug Arington and Matt McCown of Hoosier Tracker and Joe Caprino of Indi- Bob Potosky ana Mat could not have been more accommodating. Make sure Broadcaster Host to listen to the insights of these three experts in these arti- Staff Writer cles, you will not be disappointed. Better yet, check out their websites for more information. Andy Wielgus Thanks once again to everyone who contributed to this Broadcaster Host issue. This is especially true of our sponsors, without whom we Staff Writer would not be able to continue this magazine or our broadcasts. Please make sure to let them know that you appreciate them JT Hoyo as well! If you would like to advertise, please make sure to call Broadcaster us at 219-973-7990 or email Rich Sapper at rsap- Host [email protected].
    [Show full text]
  • 2014 Bowman Draft Baseball Auto HIT Grid
    2014 Bowman Draft Baseball Auto HIT Grid (no Ultimate Prospect Book, Dual Autos, ProspectS auto, Vets, Top 100 Prospects Auto) TEAM Prospect Rookie Mini Black Boxloaders ICE AFLAC Alex Yarbrough Angels .... C.J. Cron . Zach Borenstein Josh Hader George Springer Andrew Aplin George Springer Josh Hader Astros Mark Appel . Mark Appel George Springer . Mark Appel Preston Tucker Preston Tucker Mark Appel Jonathan Singleton Chris Kohler Athletics ... Billy McKinney . Billy McKinney Daniel Robertson Blue Jays Chase DeJong .... D.J. Davis . Braves Jason Hursh .. Jason Hursh . Lucas Sims . Tyrone Taylor Brewers Tucker Neuhaus Jimmy Nelson ... Victor Roache Oscar Taveras Cardinals Mike Mayers Kolton Wong Oscar Taveras Mike Mayers Stephen Piscotty . Oscar Taveras Armando Rivero Cubs Kris Bryant .... Albert Almora . Pierce Johnson Chris Owings Justin Williams Diamondbacks Jake Barrett Matt Davidson . Archie Bradley . Matt Davidson Matt McPhearson Brandon Trinkwon Brandon Trinkwon Julio Urias Dodgers . Julio Urias . Corey Seager Jacob Scavuzzo Julio Urias Julio Urias Joan Gregorio Clint Frazier Giants Joan Gregorio .. Francisco Lindor . Kendry Flores Clint Frazier Indians .. Clint Frazier ... Clint Frazier Chris Taylor Chris Taylor Mariners Edwin Diaz Taijuan Walker . Tyler Pike . Tyler O'Neill Ketel Marte Marlins . Jake Marisnick ..... Chris Flexen Brandon Nimmo Travis d'Arnaud Casey Meisner Mets Casey Meisner Travis d'Arnaud Travis d'Arnaud Gavin Cecchini Dominic Smith Wilmer Flores Cesar Puello Cesar Puello Travis d'Arnaud Nationals Billy Burns .... Brian Goodwin . Orioles . Jonathan Schoop .... Hunter Harvey Padres Franchy Cordero .. Franchy Cordero . Austin Hedges . Adam Morgan Maikel Franco Maikel Franco Cord Sandberg Phillies Maikel Franco . Maikel Franco Jesse Biddle Severino Gonzalez Maikel Franco J.P. Crawford Severino Gonzalez Pirates ....
    [Show full text]
  • Cubs Daily Clips
    November 4, 2016 ESPNChicago.com From 1908 until now: Cubs' run of heartache finally ends By Bradford Doolittle We want to say this all began in 1945 because a colorful tavern owner tried to drag a smelly goat named Murphy with him to a World Series game. We then employ what Joe Maddon likes to call "outcome bias" as proof of this alleged curse, bringing up such hobgoblins as the black cat in 1969, Leon Durham's glove in 1984 and Steve Bartman's eager hands in 2003. In reality, this began long before any of that. It started with a poor soul named Fred Merkle, in the year 1908 -- the last time the Chicago Cubs won a World Series. On Wednesday night, the 2016 Cubs put an end date on that cursed year by winning the franchise's first World Series in 108 years, beating the Cleveland Indians in extra innings in Game 7, 8-7. The reasons the Cubs didn't win it all for so long aren't easy to distill in a work less than book length. There are a few wide-umbrella factors that one can easily point to. With the 2016 World Series over after a stunning comeback from Chicago's North Siders, there's a good reason to revisit those factors. A very good reason in fact: They no longer exist. HOW IT STARTED There is an old book called "Baseball's Amazing Teams" by a writer named Dave Wolf. The book chronicles the most interesting team from each decade of the 20th century.
    [Show full text]
  • List of Players in Apba's 2018 Base Baseball Card
    Sheet1 LIST OF PLAYERS IN APBA'S 2018 BASE BASEBALL CARD SET ARIZONA ATLANTA CHICAGO CUBS CINCINNATI David Peralta Ronald Acuna Ben Zobrist Scott Schebler Eduardo Escobar Ozzie Albies Javier Baez Jose Peraza Jarrod Dyson Freddie Freeman Kris Bryant Joey Votto Paul Goldschmidt Nick Markakis Anthony Rizzo Scooter Gennett A.J. Pollock Kurt Suzuki Willson Contreras Eugenio Suarez Jake Lamb Tyler Flowers Kyle Schwarber Jesse Winker Steven Souza Ender Inciarte Ian Happ Phillip Ervin Jon Jay Johan Camargo Addison Russell Tucker Barnhart Chris Owings Charlie Culberson Daniel Murphy Billy Hamilton Ketel Marte Dansby Swanson Albert Almora Curt Casali Nick Ahmed Rene Rivera Jason Heyward Alex Blandino Alex Avila Lucas Duda Victor Caratini Brandon Dixon John Ryan Murphy Ryan Flaherty David Bote Dilson Herrera Jeff Mathis Adam Duvall Tommy La Stella Mason Williams Daniel Descalso Preston Tucker Kyle Hendricks Luis Castillo Zack Greinke Michael Foltynewicz Cole Hamels Matt Harvey Patrick Corbin Kevin Gausman Jon Lester Sal Romano Zack Godley Julio Teheran Jose Quintana Tyler Mahle Robbie Ray Sean Newcomb Tyler Chatwood Anthony DeSclafani Clay Buchholz Anibal Sanchez Mike Montgomery Homer Bailey Matt Koch Brandon McCarthy Jaime Garcia Jared Hughes Brad Ziegler Daniel Winkler Steve Cishek Raisel Iglesias Andrew Chafin Brad Brach Justin Wilson Amir Garrett Archie Bradley A.J. Minter Brandon Kintzler Wandy Peralta Yoshihisa Hirano Sam Freeman Jesse Chavez David Hernandez Jake Diekman Jesse Biddle Pedro Strop Michael Lorenzen Brad Boxberger Shane Carle Jorge de la Rosa Austin Brice T.J. McFarland Jonny Venters Carl Edwards Jackson Stephens Fernando Salas Arodys Vizcaino Brian Duensing Matt Wisler Matt Andriese Peter Moylan Brandon Morrow Cody Reed Page 1 Sheet1 COLORADO LOS ANGELES MIAMI MILWAUKEE Charlie Blackmon Chris Taylor Derek Dietrich Lorenzo Cain D.J.
    [Show full text]
  • Items of Interest June New Layout
    sisters of the good shepherd ~ province of mid-north america ! june 2014 ofITEMS interest Chapter summary Province news NAC action alerts Rest in peace Chapter was a time for deep Sisters are missioned to Pray for the 300 girls abducted Sr. Deloris Christofferson, discernment, prayer, playfulness, Immaculate Heart and from Nigeria; protect U.S. CGS, went home to God on business and visioning. Albania. tenants rights. May 8. Page 2 Page 3 Page 5 Page 11 2014 WOMAN OF DISTINCTION The Center for Women and Families in Louisville, Kentucky, has named Judy Lambeth a 2014 Woman of Distinction. Each year, the Center recognizes five women who have devoted themselves to advocating for women and girls in Kentuckiana (Kentucky and southern Indiana). Judy, Maryhurst CEO, was recognized at the Center’s annual Celebration of Service and Survival event at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Louisville. Laity Spotlight Jennifer Christy has been one of the backbones of development at House of Good Shepherd (HGS) for 18 years, serving first as Learning Center Coordinator and since 2000 as the ministry’s Senior Development Officer. She will retire this fall. As Jennifer reflected upon her time with HGS she Continued on p. 7 items of interest sisters of the good shepherd ~ province of mid-north america ! june 2014 PROVINCE NEWS Chapter summary The Province Chapter in May began each morning with prayer that was led by a sister, before moving into the business of each day’s agenda. The days concluded with Mass and supper. On the first evening of the gathering, Congregational Leader Sr.
    [Show full text]
  • Clips for 7-12-10
    MEDIA CLIPS – February 3, 2017 Young arms among Rockies' camp invites Veteran batters Denorfia, Reynolds also on non-roster list By Thomas Harding / MLB.com | @harding_at_mlb | February 2nd, 2017 DENVER -- Two fast-rising pitching prospects, right-hander Ryan Castellani and lefty Sam Howard, will make their first appearances in Major League camp this spring for the Rockies, who announced their non-roster invitees on Thursday. The group includes veterans Chris Denorfia, a right-handed-hitting outfielder, andMark Reynolds, who was the Rockies' primary first baseman last year. In all, the Rockies invited 22 players, including nine pitchers, to bring the total number to 62. Pitchers and catchers will have their first workout on Feb. 14, and the initial full-squad workout is Feb. 20. Castellani, who turns 21 on April 1, is a 2014 second-round pick out of Brophy College Preparatory in Phoenix. He went 7- 8 with a 3.81 ERA and 142 strikeouts in 167 2/3 innings last season at Class A Advanced Modesto against older competition in the California League. Howard, who turns 24 on March 5, was drafted a round after Castellani out of Georgia Southern. Howard went 9-9 with a 3.35 ERA, and fanned 140 in 156 innings. In the latest ranking of top 30 Rockies prospects by MLBPipeline.com, Castellani was No. 12 and Howard was 20th. While non-roster invitations give the Rockies a chance to look at highly touted prospects before the Minor League season, this group also includes players who could help the big squad beginning on Opening Day -- especially pitchers.
    [Show full text]
  • January 15, 2012 Cubs.Com Wrigley's Right-Field
    January 15, 2012 Cubs.com Wrigley's right-field bleachers getting patio By: Carrie Muskat CHICAGO -- The Cubs announced the addition of a patio in the right-field bleacher section at Wrigley Field, which will be ready for the 2012 season and create a rooftop-like atmosphere. The Budweiser Patio will include a 75-foot LED sign installed above the right-field wall with the capability to display game information, such as pitch count, photos of players and statistics. It will not have video replay because of the size. The new right-field configuration can handle a group of 150 people, or three groups of 50 each, or may be sold on an individual basis. Cubs team president Crane Kenney said the pricing was still to be determined. "What we're finding both for our suites as well as other parts of the ballpark is that people want to be able to circulate -- you see it on the rooftops," Kenney said Saturday after a business management session at the 27th annual Cubs Convention, where the announcement was made. "[It will be] a place where you can bring clients, move around in the space and not just be fixed," Kenney said. "If I'm in seat [No. 1] and my clients are in seats two through eight, I don't get to talk to the person in seat [No. 8]. It's a chance to circulate." Each section of 50 tickets will include both seated and standing-room-only tickets, and an all-inclusive food and beverage package. The Wrigley Field bleachers underwent a major renovation after the 2005 season when they were expanded and a restaurant was added in the batter's eye.
    [Show full text]
  • MLB 2018 HITTERS YTD 14/09/2018 Team Pos Name Wrc+ G AVG OBP SLG HR ISO BB% K% LD% GB/FB BABIP Car Babip WAR Angels MIN
    thegoodnumbers.net MLB 2018 STATS Report #18 YTD 14-09-2018 www.thegoodnumbers.net MLB 2018 HITTERS YTD 14/09/2018 Team Pos Name wRC+ G AVG OBP SLG HR ISO BB% K% LD% GB/FB BABIP Car Babip WAR Angels MIN. 70 GAMES CF Mike Trout 190 128 .316 .464 .615 33 .300 20.2 20.6 24.5 .75 .360 .355 8.9 DH Shohei Ohtani 160 100 .290 .370 .583 19 .293 10.6 27.9 22.2 1.33 .359 .359 2.7 LF Justin Upton 124 133 .261 .346 .462 27 .200 10.4 28.4 22.4 1.19 .327 .327 2.9 SS Andrelton Simmons 112 134 .297 .343 .425 11 .127 5.9 6.7 19.4 1.54 .301 .281 5.2 DH Albert Pujols 90 117 .245 .289 .411 19 .166 5.6 13.1 22.3 1.07 .247 .290 -0.2 3B David Fletcher 86 78 .272 .314 .355 1 .082 5 11.3 26.4 1.18 .305 .305 1.8 RF Kole Calhoun 83 124 .215 .288 .379 18 .164 9.4 24.2 22.1 1.26 .249 .295 0.4 1B Jefry Marte 64 81 .211 .254 .345 5 .135 5 19.9 17 1.73 .238 .243 -0.5 1B Luis Valbuena 58 96 .199 .253 .335 9 .135 6.6 34.7 19.9 .82 .277 .263 -0.9 BETWEEN 30 AND 70 C Francisco Arcia 98 30 .231 .259 .474 5 .244 1.2 27.2 27.3 1.35 .255 .255 0.4 3B Zack Cozart 83 58 .219 .296 .362 5 .143 7.5 16.6 21.2 .93 .244 .277 0.3 C Jose Briceno 81 37 .243 .297 .350 3 .107 6.3 26.8 27.4 1.3 .314 .314 0.1 LF Chris Young 69 56 .168 .252 .363 6 .195 8.6 28.9 19.5 .55 .183 .273 -0.5 LF/RF Eric Young Jr.
    [Show full text]
  • Cubs 2013 Preview: a Bit Better Pitching, but Rebuilding Still Grinds Along Slowly
    Cubs 2013 preview: A bit better pitching, but rebuilding still grinds along slowly By George Castle, CBM Historian Posted Friday, March 29, 2013 Theo Epstein is getting double for his money these days. First, the former lifelong Bostonian is getting a valuable education in Chicago politics as the three- cornered debate over Wrigley Field renovations shows how Clout City USA really works. And yet all the arguments over whether the Cubs should get seri- ous with Rosemont and consider moving if they don’t get a renova- Cubs GM Jed Hoyer (with wife Merrill) and boss Theo Ep- tions deal very soon give Epstein stein have once again constructed a roster that can be and his baseball operations depart- disassembled via mid-season trades. ment a big break. Off-the-field issues involving Wrigley Field, whether the installation of lights, falling concrete or Arne Harris’ hat shots, are always far more than sideshows. They become the main story, relegating the Cubs’ on-field fortunes to notebook status. The taffy pull involving Tom Ricketts, Rahm Emanuel, Tom Tunney, the rooftop owners and the vil- lage of Rosemont absolutely shifted the Cubs’ spring-training countdown to Opening Day to secondary news-angle status. If all focus was on the team itself, the conclusion would be a sub-standard roster with a slew of place-holders that is being intentionally fielded for the second-year in a row. Worse yet, as Epstein vows a rebuilding-from-the-ground-up strategy, there are no pitching phenoms or fresh-faced hot rookies as attention-getters to make the continual losing more palatable.
    [Show full text]
  • Cubs Daily Clips
    June 10, 2017 CSNChicago.com, Cubs Entertaining Idea Of Rolling Mike Montgomery Into Six-Man Rotation http://www.csnchicago.com/chicago-cubs/mlb-cubs-entertaining-idea-going-six-man-rotation-mike- montgomery-maddon-kyle-hendricks-eddie-butler CSNChicago.com, Cubs' Roller Coaster Season Continues http://www.csnchicago.com/chicago-cubs/cubs-roller-coaster-season-continues CSNChicago.com, Why Cubs Think Kyle Hendricks' First Trip To The Disabled List Could Be A Good Thing http://www.csnchicago.com/chicago-cubs/mlb-why-cubs-think-kyle-hendricks-first-trip-disabled-list-could-be- good-thing-mike-montgomery-joe-maddon CSNChicago.com, Cubs Attempting To Return To Normalcy With Addison Russell http://www.csnchicago.com/chicago-cubs/mlb-cubs-attempting-return-normalcy-addison-russell-maddon- theo-epstein CSNChicago.com, Addison Russell Returns To Wrigley: 'I'm Here To Stay' http://www.csnchicago.com/chicago-cubs/addison-russell-returns-wrigley-im-here-stay Chicago Tribune, Cubs walk nine times, leave bases loaded in ninth in 5-3 loss to Rockies http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-cubs-rockies-spt-0610-20170609-story.html Chicago Tribune, Kyle Hendricks says injury 'nothing traumatizing' http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-notes-cubs-rockies-spt-0610-20170609-story.html Chicago Tribune, Emanuel: If Cubs put skyboxes inside Wrigley, team should improve security outside http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-rahm-emanuel-cubs-security-met-0610-20170609- story.html Chicago Tribune, New manager
    [Show full text]