Cubs vs Pirates Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jun. 13
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The Chicago Cubs have experienced some issues at third base this season, but it looks like those issues might be solved both now and in the future. After earning the job to begin the season, rookie sensation Matt Shaw was eventually sent back down for about a month with struggles at the plate to begin his big league career.
White Sox manager Will Venable returns to face his previous team on Friday, while the Cubs have a 10-day homestand that kicks off Thursday.
The Cubs are the best team in the NL Central, but they have a future star at the AAA level in Kevin Alcantara who need to be called up.
Pete Crow-Armstrong has been one of the most dynamic, electric, and exciting players in baseball, whose season-long performance has been a massive contributor t
The Chicago Cubs entered Monday’s series opener leading MLB in run scoring percentage (36%), the rate at which a baserunner eventually scores, and second in stolen base percentage (85%).
The former two-time All-Star leads MLB with a 1.56 ERA, 0.808 WHIP, and one shutout across 69.1 innings. He may not have the name value of Sandy Alcantara or Zach Gallen, but his track record is far better, especially in the playoffs.
The Chicago Cubs are off to a fantastic start to the season thanks to their young core taking a step forward and a couple of notable offseason additions. With
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Sporting News on MSNWriter names Cubs second baseman the most underrated player in baseballCBS Sports writers named their most underrated players in baseball, and one writer selected Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner.