Maddy Dickens

Joined: Jun 9, 2025

Maddy Dickens resides in Loveland, Colorado. She grew up with two older brothers, where their lives revolved around sports. She earned a master's degree in business management from Tarleton State University while simultaneously playing basketball and competing in rodeo at the collegiate level. She successfully parlayed a reserve national championship into a professional rodeo career and now stays involved in upper-level athletics by writing for On SI on several different MLB teams' pages, along with some NCAA sites.

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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga (18) delivers a pitch in the second inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field.s

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Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell (11) leaves the dugout after a game against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field.

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Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch against the Los Angeles Angels during a spring training game at Sloan Park.

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The Cubs have an incredible roster for this season, but it has been quite a slow start for many including Michael Busch.

Miami Marlins right fielder Owen Caissie

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The Chicago Cubs are struggling at the plate right now, which is not something they can afford. Owen Caissie on the other hand, is thriving with his new team.

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Watching Alex Bregman swing a bat is truly masterful. He has been the king of consistency throughout the past few years, and now the Cubs are reaping the benefits.

The Chicago Cubs did not kick off 2026 in a way that the powerhouse wanted to as they took the L to the Washington Nationals. The club house learned a lot, and mistakes will be corrected.

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It isn't anything but uncommon for players to be optioned at this time of year. Opening Day is here, and roster moves have to be finalized for every orgaization

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd

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Opening Day for the 2026 season is merely a week away, and the Chicago Cubs are easily looking like the frontrunner for the NL Central title, but their starting

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The Cubs had one of their closers entrusted to the final inning of the WBC, and he came through for his home country in a big way.

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It has been fun to watch Pete Crow-Armstrong in the WBC tournament, and hopefully this is the same player that shows up in the 2026 season.

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There are a handful of Cubs players that have been in the farm system who are ready to make a positive impact to their year.

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A lot of the time, the difference maker in someone's season, regardless of the sport, isn't the headlining All-Stars, but the players who step up and consistent

Chicago has a handful of players who could be named the starter when Opening Day rolls around, but who has the upper hand?

Sep 17, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Cubs designated hitter Moises Ballesteros (25) looks on from the dugout against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning at PNC Park.

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Chicago is not afraid to utilize young talent, meaning some of their prospects could make debuts this season, while others continue to climb the ranks of the minors.

Maddy Dickens

Joined: Jun 9, 2025

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