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Cubs Lack of Fastball Velocity -- Fielding Awards

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Oct 24, 202620:24

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The Cubs' pitching staff has been consistently among the lowest in terms of average fastball velocity
Other teams are finding ways to feature power arms up and down the staff
Last season, the Cubs tried to add more velocity. What went wrong?
There is hope that internal changes within the Cubs organization can help solve the issue
Fielding Bible Awards have come out, and Pete-Crow Armstrong is on the list
PCA is supporting Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears

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When was this episode published?: October 24, 2026.
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Cubs Lack of Fastball Velocity -- Fielding Awards