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Dylan Sanders

Dylan Sanders

Joined: Mar 11, 2024

Dylan Sanders graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree from the Manship School of Mass Communication in 2023. He was born in raised in Baton Rouge, LA but has also lived in Buffalo, NY. Though he is a recent graduate, he has been writing about sports since he was in high school, covering different sports from baseball to football. While in college, he wrote for the school paper The Reveille and for 247Sports. He was able cover championships in football, baseball and women's basketball during his time at LSU. He has also spent a few years covering the NFL draft and every day activities of the New Orleans Saints. He is a Senior Writer at Inside the Marlins and will also be found across Sports Illustrated's baseball sites as a contributing writer. You can follow him on Twitter or Instagram @dillysanders

Aug 23, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya (9) celebrates with relief pitcher Jorge Lopez (41) after the game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park.
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Chicago Cubs Must Prioritize Bringing Back Controversial Veteran Star Reliever

The Chicago Cubs need to make bringing back an underrated mid-season signing a priority during the MLB's looming free agency.

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Sep 25, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Cubs infielder Cody Bellinger (24) hits an RBI single against the Philadelphia Phillies in the fifth inning at Citizens Bank Park.
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Chicago Cubs Star Slugger Accepts Player Option, Avoids Free Agency

The Chicago Cubs finally got an answer from their star player about his offseason plans.

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Oct 28, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto (22) walks during the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game three of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium.
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Chicago Cubs Considered 'Top Three' Landing Spot for Juan Soto

The Chicago Cubs are expected to be squarely in the mix for their prized MLB free agency target, Juan Soto.

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Sep 22, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga (18) throws the ball against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Wrigley Field.
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Re-Grading Chicago Cubs 2023 Offseason After Missing the Playoffs Again

The Chicago Cubs were busy offseason, but missed out on most of their targets. Most of the moves they did make didn't make much impact, but there was one huge success.

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Nov 4, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross (left) and first baseman Anthony Rizzo (right) laugh during the World Series victory rally in Grant Park.
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Chicago Cubs Fan Favorite Reminisces About What Winning World Series Meant

A former fan favorite Chicago Cubs player recently reminisced about what it meant to win the World Series back in 2016.

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Sep 22, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Kenley Jansen (74) pitches against the Minnesota Twins during the ninth inning at Fenway Park.
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Rumored Chicago Cubs Trade Target Now One of Best Free Agent Closers

The Chicago Cubs can finally upgrade a key part of their team now that one of their supposed targets is a free agent.

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Feb 24, 2024; Scottsdale, Arizona, USA; Chicago Cubs infielder Matt Shaw (77) throws to first base in the first inning during a spring training game against the San Francisco Giants at Scottsdale Stadium.
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Chicago Cubs Top Six Prospects All Expected to Debut Next Season

The Chicago Cubs could be relying on some of their top prospects for quick MLB results next season.

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Sep 6, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres relief pitcher Jeremiah Estrada (56) celebrates after striking out San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey (14) during the ninth inning to end the game against the San Francisco Giants at Petco Park.
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Former Chicago Cubs Burnout Turned Into San Diego Padres Breakout Star

The Chicago Cubs waived a relief pitcher that went on to join the San Diego Padres and he has become one of the best relievers in baseball.

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Sep 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell (30) walks to the mound in the eighth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.
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Chicago Cubs' Close-Game Failures Lead to Postseason Miss

The Chicago Cubs lacked a clutch gene this season and it could be a huge reason that they aren't preparing for the MLB playoffs.

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Sep 24, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Cubs infielder Dansby Swanson (7) reacts after hitting a double against the Philadelphia Phillies in the sixth inning at Citizens Bank Park.
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Chicago Cubs Fighting For Pride Over Final Regular Season Games

The Chicago Cubs won't be in the postseason, but still have something to fight for during their final regular season games.

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Aug 28, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, US; East outfielder Alfonsin Rosario (37) during the Perfect Game All-American Classic high school baseball game at Chase Field.
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Chicago Cubs Breakout Prospect is Brother of San Diego Padres Infielder

The Chicago Cubs breakout prospect has a brother also trying to make it into the big leagues with the San Diego Padres.

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Mar 8, 2024; Mesa, Arizona, USA; Seattle Mariners shortstop Ryan Bliss (1) slides into third base as Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw (77) defends in the second inning during a spring training game at Sloan Park.
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Chicago Cubs Have Influx of Infield Talent Coming Through Farm System

The Chicago Cubs have plenty of talent coming down the pipeline, especially in the infield.

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