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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.
Justin Turner is the "Fan of the Game" for the Marquee Sports Network broadcast of Pirates-Cubs...after celebrating a Seiya Suzuki home run while wearing a fake ballsack. Boog Sciambi and Jim Deshaies were silent into the next play. ⚾️📺🎙️ #MLB pic.twitter.com/0BfynIROhP
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%).
With a season ERA well above league average, Chicago Cubs right-hander Ben Brown could soon be on the outside looking into Chicago's starting rotation.
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