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Quinn Allen

Sports Journalist from Vancouver, Canada. I write about basketball, baseball, and soccer.

Aug 18, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Zach Davies (27) pitches against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs will face challenges as young Milwaukee Brewers improve

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Mar 1, 2017; Jupiter, FL, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez (18) delivers a pitch against the New York Mets during a spring training game at Roger Dean Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: Cardinals’ ace Carlos Martinez has electric stuff

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Mar 10, 2017; Peoria, AZ, USA; Chicago Cubs center fielder Albert Almora Jr. (5) hits an RBI triple against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning at Peoria Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: Will Albert Almora and Jon Jay make up for the loss of Fowler?

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Mar 17, 2017; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (50) hands manager Mike Matheny (22) the ball as he leaves the game against the New York Mets during a spring training game at First Data Field. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: Can the St. Louis Cardinals contend in the NL Central?

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Sep 29, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Chicago Cubs right fielder Matt Szczur (20) runs the bases against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the second inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: What role will outfielder Matt Szczur play in 2017?

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Nov 2, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs fans celebrate after game seven of the 2016 World Series against the Cleveland Indians outside of Wrigley Field. Cubs won 8-7. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: Prospect Oscar De La Cruz has big league stuff

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Oct 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs right fielder Jorge Soler (left) hits a single against Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez (right) during the fifth inning in game three of the 2016 World Series at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: Soler lacked consistency, still has tremendous upside

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Nov 2, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Chicago Cubs player Kyle Schwarber (12) hits an infield single against the Cleveland Indians in the first inning in game seven of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: What can we expect from Kyle Schwarber in 2017?

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Oct 2, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Wade Davis (17) delivers a pitch against the Cleveland Indians in the ninth inning at Kauffman Stadium.The Indians won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: If Davis stays healthy, he could be a steal for the Cubs

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Nov 2, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Chicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler (24) celebrates after hitting a solo home run against the Cleveland Indians in the first inning in game seven of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: Fowler signs deal with NL central rival, St. Louis Cardinals

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Nov 2, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant before game seven of the 2016 World Series against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: Bryant leads Fangraph’s 2017 projections

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Nov 2, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross (3) celebrates after hitting a solo home run against the Cleveland Indians in the sixth inning in game seven of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: A story book ending to the career of David Ross

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Oct 22, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; The Chicago Cubs celebrate defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game six of the 2016 NLCS playoff baseball series at Wrigley Field. Cubs win 5-0 to advance to the World Series. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: Drafting, trading for high end talent has paid off

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Oct 15, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs infielder Javier Baez hits a RBI double against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the second inning in game one of the 2016 NLCS playoff baseball series at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: Javier Baez keeping it simple offensively

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Oct 8, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler (24) makes a catch for the second out of the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants during game two of the 2016 NLDS playoff baseball series at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: Pitching, defense will take the Cubs deep into the playoffs

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Sep 9, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester (34) delivers a pitch during the second inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: Two Cubbies starters in the NL Cy Young race

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