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• Quantifying Hope: Cubs Jump to Nearly 99% Playoff Odds

I have been in the car for about seven hours today after commuting to and from Wrigley to view Ryne Sandberg‘s celebration of life with a bunch of other Cubs fans. It was pretty silly from a practical standpoint, but I felt the need to be there in person. That said, it put a serious … The post Quantifying Hope: Cubs Jump to Nearly 99% Playoff Odds appeared first on ....2025
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• Quantifying Hope: Cubs Take Slight Dip, Still Over 96% Playoff Odds

The Cubs have now dumped three straight series after losing 2-1 (in two ways) to the Blue Jays, and they are just three days away from a five-game set against the Brewers. Even if the Cubs sweep the Pirates and Milwaukee drops three to the Reds, the Cubs would have to take all five games … The post Quantifying Hope: Cubs Take Slight Dip, Still Over 96% Playoff Odds appeared first on ....2025
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• Quantifying Hope: Cubs Surpassed by Brewers, Still Boast Nearly 98% Playoff Odds

It took until August 3 for the Brewers to pass the Cubs in the critical playoff odds race, but the division foes are separated by less than two points heading into the weekend. The rest of the NL Central has fallen to the wayside, though Cincinnati has been playing well enough to make a legit … The post Quantifying Hope: Cubs Surpassed by Brewers, Still Boast Nearly 98% Playoff Odds appeared...2025
• Quantifying Hope: Cubs Emerge from Deadline with 97% Postseason Odds

The trade deadline came and went like a fart in the wind as the Cubs went with lower-cost depth additions that posed little risk to the farm system. It wasn’t for lack of trying, as sources indicate the front office was heavily involved in talks for both top-end controllable starters and even former White Sox … The post Quantifying Hope: Cubs Emerge from Deadline with 97% Postseason Od...2025
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• Quantifying Hope: Cubs Hold 96% Playoff Odds Despite Standings Drop

The Cubs just dropped two of three to the Royals, becoming the first good team in MLB history to lose a home series to a sub-.500 opponent. And if you don’t believe that’s true, spend a few minutes on social media. The fact of the matter is that the Cubs are 11-7 this month with … The post Quantifying Hope: Cubs Hold 96% Playoff Odds Despite Standings Drop appeared first on ....2025
• Quantifying Hope: Cubs at 94% Playoff Odds as MLB Action Resumes

The Cubs have been holding steady at right around 94% playoff odds for the last two weeks now, distancing themselves from everyone else in the division other than the Brewers. That one-game cushion looms large this weekend as both rivals take on top teams from outside the NL Central. Having the second-best record in the … The post Quantifying Hope: Cubs at 94% Playoff Odds as MLB Action Resu...2025

• Cub Tracks’ uphill both ways

Photo by Dustin Bradford/MLB Photos via Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Well, they’re keeping things interesting. The Cubs are going to have to meatloaf the next two games to remain in the chase. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, g...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ No Bigge deal

Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Hector Neris was on the job after the rookie failed to close things out. Hendricks was spectacular and the offense scratched and clawed. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, gro...2024
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• Quantifying Hope: Cubs Over 69% Playoff Odds, 86 Projected Wins

The Cubs enter Friday’s action with a 22-16 record that sees them locked in a virtual tie with the Brewers atop the NL Central. That they’ve managed to do it while dealing with more than their share of injury attrition says that maybe, just maybe, this is a pretty good team. And though I don’t … The post Quantifying Hope: Cubs Over 69% Playoff Odds, 86 Projected Wins appear...2024
• Cub Tracks faces down the Monster

Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes plus extras, four days a week. These Cubs are a dynamite team. Imagine what they can do when they’re healthy! WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steep...2024
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• Quantifying Hope: Cubs Have 5% Playoff Odds with Deadline Looming

The Cubs have lost four of six following the break and they’ve scored just nine runs in those games while being shut out twice. That stumble should have finally instructed Jed Hoyer on how to handle the trade deadline, though every indication is that any deals will be aimed at competing next season. Of course, … The post Quantifying Hope: Cubs Have 5% Playoff Odds with Deadline Looming...2024
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• Cub Tracks paints it, black

Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports The best of #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, all in one tidy multimedia package, four days a week. ANOTHER LATE-INNING, ONE-RUN LOSS. OH BUT THE FIGHT IN THEM. Welcome to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in writers’ te...2023
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• Cub Tracks goes through some things
Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. Seven in a row! One game over! Do YOU believe yet? Welcome to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in writers’ tears, and then cold-brewed overnight ...2023
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• Quantifying Hope: Bubble Cubs Still Undecided at 10% Playoff Odds While Cards Enter Sell Mode
The Cubs have about two weeks to figure out what to do at the deadline, but one of their Central opponents has already waved a white flag. And I’m not talking about the kind with a blue W on it. The Cardinals are at 38-52, putting them 11.5 games behind the Reds as the second … The post Quantifying Hope: Bubble Cubs Still Undecided at 10% Playoff Odds While Cards Enter Sell Mode appear...2023
• Cub Tracks’ one of a kind
Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week, plus bleeding-edge science and a musical selection each day. Cubs win for the first time in any Yankee Stadium. Welcome to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated...2023
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• Quantifying Hope: Cubs Maintain 92% Odds Despite Stumble in Minnesota

The Cubs peaked at 94.6% postseason odds with their drubbing of the Cardinals on July 4, but they’ve lost two of those points following a series loss to the Twins. Of greater concern than a pair of defeats is that the Brewers have gained nearly 20 points over the last week with big wins against … The post Quantifying Hope: Cubs Maintain 92% Odds Despite Stumble in Minnesota appeared fi...2025
• Quantifying Hope: Cubs at 85% Odds Following St. Louis Split

The Cubs’ playoff odds dropped as low as 76% before rebounding to just over 85% with back-to-back wins against the Cardinals in St. Louis. The only problem is that the Brewers have also won their last two and have gained two games in the standings over the last 10 contests. As a result, their playoff … The post Quantifying Hope: Cubs at 85% Odds Following St. Louis Split appeared first...2025
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• Quantifying Hope: Cubs Over 75% Playoff Odds, More Than 12x Jump from July 17

A little less than seven weeks ago, FanGraphs had the Cubs sitting at a mere 6.0% chance to make the postseason. The Brewers were nearly 70 points higher, the Reds were over 23%, and even the Cardinals had a slight advantage on Chicago’s National League ballclub. That was on July 17, when the Cubs lost … The post Quantifying Hope: Cubs Over 75% Playoff Odds, More Than 12x Jump from Jul...2023
• Quantifying Hope: Not Even Beating Rays Can Pull Cubs from Odds Nosedive
The Cubs managed to take two out of three from the Rays, but their playoff hopes dimmed due to that ugly sweep at the hands of the Reds. Dropping four of six since our last look at their postseason odds saw the Cubs fall nearly four points to just a 14.2% chance at playing more … The post Quantifying Hope: Not Even Beating Rays Can Pull Cubs from Odds Nosedive appeared first on Cubs Insider....2023

• Quantifying Hope: Cubs Over 84% Postseason Odds as May Comes to Close

This one is going to be super brief because the site has been having issues all day and I’m pressed for time as it is. My kids just finished up their last day of school, which means my daughter is officially done with high school, and my son is on the bump in his first … The post Quantifying Hope: Cubs Over 84% Postseason Odds as May Comes to Close appeared first on ....2025
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• Cub Tracks splits the difference

Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. Ian Happ continues to club his childhood pal, but the rest of the bats were silent and the Cubs went down to defeat. Welcome to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheat...2023
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• Cub Tracks’ uphill both ways
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• Quantifying Hope: Cubs Surpassed by Brewers, Still Boast Nearly 98% Playoff Odds
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• Quantifying Hope: Cubs at 94% Playoff Odds as MLB Action Resumes
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• Quantifying Hope: Cubs Maintain 92% Odds Despite Stumble in Minnesota
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• Quantifying Hope: Cubs at 85% Odds Following St. Louis Split
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• Quantifying Hope: Cubs Enter Weekend Boasting 72% Postseason Odds

The Cubs aren’t entirely out of the woods in terms of their tough early schedule, especially with the Giants looming after this NL Central road trip, but their division rivals are down this season. That means they need to keep stepping on throats and banking as many wins as possible here in May. One aspect … The post Quantifying Hope: Cubs Enter Weekend Boasting 72% Postseason Odds app...2025
• Quantifying Hope: Cubs Boast Nearly 69% Postseason Odds, 16.9% to Clinch Bye

The Cubs have weathered what has been the toughest schedule in MLB by a wide margin with tremendous aplomb, entering the weekend with a 16-10 record that ensures they’ll enter May on the right side of the .500 mark. They can be much better if they take care of business against the Phillies and Pirates … The post Quantifying Hope: Cubs Boast Nearly 69% Postseason Odds, 16.9% to Clinch B...2025
• Quantifying Hope Quickie: Cubs Loss Plus Mets, Braves Wins Drop Chances to 0.2%
The Cubs entered their series with the Rockies clinging in vain to 1.1% postseason odds, but those have all but evaporated thanks to a confluence of events Friday night. Not only did the Cubs fall to the Rockies, but the Mets and Braves both won to put the Cubs six games out of the Wild … The post Quantifying Hope Quickie: Cubs Loss Plus Mets, Braves Wins Drop Chances to 0.2% appeared first ...2024
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• Quantifying Hope: Cubs Open Yankees Series with 2.1% Postseason Odds

The Cubs were off yesterday, but they managed to get a slight bump in their postseason odds because the Braves lost to the Rockies last night. Yikes. Still, moving from 1.7% to 2.1% isn’t much to cheer about. Nor are the Braves the only target, as the Mets have won seven straight to move into … The post Quantifying Hope: Cubs Open Yankees Series with 2.1% Postseason Odds appeared first...2024
• Quantifying Hope Quickie: Cubs Now at 6.9% Playoff Odds

The Cubs gained two games on the Braves over the weekend and are now just three games out of the final Wild Card spot, and they’ve nearly doubled their playoff odds in the meantime. They have more than tripled their chances since August 25, when they were at a season-low 2.2% following their only loss … The post Quantifying Hope Quickie: Cubs Now at 6.9% Playoff Odds appeared first on ...2024