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1. What is it Eric Hosmer Does Here, Exactly?

   The Cubs signed Eric Hosmer to be a positive veteran influence and a part of their defensive phalanx. Less than a week into the season, though, we already have cause to wonder how long that experiment will last.

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   By Ian J Battaglia, April 5   

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2. The Third 54 Report: Cubs Drop Another Winnable Contest

   The Cubs fell to the Reds on Monday night, opening up their road schedule for 2023 by falling to 1-3 overall. It was one of those games that could tilt either way, and losing it was another tough pill to swallow.

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   By Matt Trueblood, April 4   

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3. And They Said Dansby Swanson Couldn't Hit

   Nobody said Dansby Swanson couldn’t hit. But juxtaposing him with the other three shortstops in this year’s free agent class, it’s easy to see how one could arrive at the perception of him that pervaded over the winter.

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   By RandallPnkFloyd, April 4   

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   • April 4

4. This is What Cubs Losses Will Look Like in 2023

   Opening Day was a delight, because it showed you exactly what you can expect wins to look like for this iteration of the Cubs: manufacturing runs, capitalizing on a few breaks via aggressiveness on the bases, solid pitching, and outstanding defense. Since then, they’ve laid down just as clear a blueprint for their losses.

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   By RandallPnkFloyd, April 4   

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   • david ross
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   • April 4

5. The Best Bullpen Version of Javier Assad

   One of the best and most intriguing stories to emerge from the Cubs’ spring was the emergence of Javier Assad as a potential bullpen weapon. That experiment got off to a rough start on Saturday, but it can still end well. The young righty just needs to make some adjustments.

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   By Matt Trueblood, April 3   

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   • April 3

6. The Third 54 Report: Cubs Fall to 0-1, in a Way

   The Cubs collapsed after late June 2021, and the rebuild that dare not speak its name began right then. That makes this the third season of the project, and if we’re that far into it, losses like Saturday’s can’t be treated as excusable moral victories. With an assist from Jed Hoyer, David Ross blew it.

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   By Matt Trueblood, April 2   

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   • April 2

7. The Cubs' New Identity Was on Full Display on Opening Day

   Though Jed Hoyer kicked off the offseason by stating an intention to build a powerful offense, the Cubs ended up with exactly the opposite identity. Their victories will come via pitching, defense, and timely, aggressive offense. On Thursday, we saw what that looks like.

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   By Matt Trueblood, April 1   

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   • April 1

8. Cubs 4, Brewers 0: Stroman, Swanson Lead Cubs to Opening Day Win

   Marcus Stroman was strong on the mound on Opening Day. Dansby Swanson came up big with the glove and the bat in his Cubs debut. The Cubs used one big inning and some Brewers misplays to take a 4-0 Opening Day win. 

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   By Seth Stohs, March 30   

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   • March 30

9. PODCAST: This is Not a Rebuild, Episode 24: Bill James Was Just Dead Wrong

   Just in time for Opening Day, Episode 24 of This is Not a Rebuild is ready for you.

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   By Matt Trueblood, March 30   

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   • March 30

10. Grizzled Veteran Joins New Team

    Hello. I’m Randy Holt, and I’ll be joining the crew here at Northside Baseball. Let’s get to know each other.

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    By RandallPnkFloyd, March 30   

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    • March 30

11. 5 Bold Predictions for the 2023 Chicago Cubs

    It’s Opening Day 2023, and today is our last chance to put ourselves out there before games commence. Here are five bold predictions for the 2023 Chicago Cubs, a team with intrigue everywhere but not (yet) a clear path to the playoffs.

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    By Matt Trueblood, March 30   

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    • Updated by Brock Beauchamp
    • March 30

12. What Luis Torrens Can Do for the Cubs

    The most surprising inclusion on the Cubs' Opening Day roster knows a little bit about being viewed as out of place in these situations, and has experience as a third catcher. Who is Luis Torrens, and what does he bring to the table?

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    By Ian J Battaglia, March 30   

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    • March 30