Tag: Chicago Cubs

Chicago Cubs

Our 20th annual honoring of the best defensive players in baseball.

Mark Simon 10.23.2025

The Cubs second baseman is well ahead of the field in Defensive Runs Saved and in one particular aspect of it

Mark Simon 08.27.2025

There's a statistical benchmark he can hit that has been accomplished only once since Defensive Runs Saved began

Mark Simon 07.18.2025

Two outfielders were baseball's best in March and April 2025.

Mark Simon 05.01.2025

We evaluate the many strengths and few weaknesses of a team that should be pretty good in the field.

Mark Simon 03.17.2025

A team-by-team look at the most notable things to watch in 2024.

Mark Simon 03.27.2024

The offense is doing the heavy lifting but the Cubs have been a much better defensive team

Mark Simon 08.08.2023

We spotlight the teams whose infields have gotten the job done.

Mark Simon 05.26.2023

The one player or factor that could be a key story for each NL team this season

Mark Simon 03.29.2023

Cody Bellinger rated as an average CF the last 2 seasons - but if he can handle the Wrigley wind, that's a huge improvement on what the Cubs had.

Mark Simon 01.11.2023