Jon Ferlise

Jon began his writing career as the editor and lead writer at Cubs Kingdom. He is a life-long, passionate Cubs fan who aims to bring you the most up-to-date and relevant Cubs news and commentary every day.

Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Jon FerliseSeptember 14, 2016

Cubs Moving in For the Kill with Division Title Only One Win Away

The Chicago Cubs (93-52) have been doing it all season – not exactly unexpectedly – and tonight they did it…
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Jon FerliseSeptember 14, 2016

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Lester to Close Out Cardinals Series, A Cast of Regulars for the Cubs

The Chicago Cubs (92-52) magic number stands at 3. If they can pull out the win today, that number will…
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Jon FerliseSeptember 13, 2016

Cubs Strike First but Can’t Hold Off Cardinals, Magic Number Stays at 3

The Chicago Cubs (92-52) came out fast tonight powered by a mammoth lead-off home run to dead-center field in the…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Jon FerliseSeptember 13, 2016

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Hammel Pitching as Cubs Get Closer to Division Title

This is exciting. The Chicago Cubs are mere days, or perhaps ‘day’, away from clinching the National League Central title.…
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Jon FerliseSeptember 13, 2016

NL Playoff Picture Power Rankings: Cubs Pulling Away, Cardinals Slipping

1. Cubs (92-51, previously #1) Chicago has all but secured the top spot heading into postseason play and will be…
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Jon FerliseSeptember 13, 2016

Chicago Cubs Magic Number Watch: Beating the Cardinals is Twice as Nice, Magic Number Now 3

As a Cubs fan, anytime the Cubs beat the Cardinals it’s a damn good day. But it’s not often when…
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Jon FerliseSeptember 12, 2016

Kyle Hendricks Brilliant, No-Hit Bid Falls Just Short; Win Drops Cubs Magic Number to 3

Kyle Hendricks (15-7, 2.03 ERA) was as good as we’ve seen him all season tonight for the Chicago Cubs (92-51).…
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Jon FerliseSeptember 12, 2016

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Hendricks Pitching; Cubs Battle Cardinals to Close Out Division Title

The Chicago Cubs (91-51) can close out the National League Central title if they sweep the Cardinals (75-67) in this…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Jon FerliseSeptember 12, 2016

Chicago Cubs Magic Number Watch: Heading to St. Louis, Cubs Magic Number is 5

The Chicago Cubs magic number took a hit this weekend, as we expected. The Cubs took 2-of-3 games from the…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Jon FerliseSeptember 11, 2016

Cubs’ Bats on Full Display in Win Over Astros, Magic Number Falls to 5

The night had barely begun and the Chicago Cubs (91-51) already had the lead. A Dexter Fowler lead-off walk followed…
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