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Author: Zach Bernard

Public radio reporter and host. Illinois State and University of Illinois alum with a bachelor's in broadcasting and a master's in political journalism.
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Winter Meetings Preview: NL Central Team Needs and Potential Targets

December 5, 2015December 5, 2015 Zach Bernard

Call to the Bullpen gets you set for this year’s winter meetings with division by division previews Continue reading Winter Meetings Preview: NL Central Team Needs and Potential Targets

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Cubs Signing John Lackey – Three Takeaways

December 4, 2015 Zach Bernard

John Lackey has been signed to a two-year deal worth roughly $32-34 million to be the third starter of the Chicago Cubs Continue reading Cubs Signing John Lackey – Three Takeaways

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Three Takeaways From Miami Signing Barry Bonds

December 4, 2015December 4, 2015 Zach Bernard

Following eight years away from a baseball diamond (save some instructional work for the San Francisco Giants), with lawsuits and steroid controversies clouding his legacy, the Home Run King is back in Major League Baseball Continue reading Three Takeaways From Miami Signing Barry Bonds

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Baseball Must Be Better In Jose Reyes Case

November 11, 2015 Zach Bernard

Baseball must take a stand in the Jose Reyes case, writes Zach Bernard Continue reading Baseball Must Be Better In Jose Reyes Case

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Who Is Byung-Ho Park?

November 10, 2015November 10, 2015 Zach Bernard

Zach Bernard gives the lowdown on the Twins new international signing. Continue reading Who Is Byung-Ho Park?

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With Dusty Baker, Nationals Accept Mediocrity

November 4, 2015 Zach Bernard

By Zach Bernard For a moment, the Nationals really had something with Bud Black. You would be fair in arguing against Black’s managerial resume with the San Diego Padres. His .477 final winning percentage in over 1,300 games and failure … Continue reading With Dusty Baker, Nationals Accept Mediocrity

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The Runners-Up: What the Cubs and Blue Jays Need in 2016

October 27, 2015October 27, 2015 Zach Bernard

By Zach Bernard The New York Mets and Kansas City Royals are set for the beginning of what many baseball fans are hoping is a genuinely epic World Series later this evening. Last year’s series between the Royals and Giants … Continue reading The Runners-Up: What the Cubs and Blue Jays Need in 2016

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Major League Baseball’s Institutional Problem

October 25, 2015October 25, 2015 Zach Bernard

Baseball has a race problem and it is not getting any better. Continue reading Major League Baseball’s Institutional Problem

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Australian Baseball League Begins 2015-16 Season

October 23, 2015 Zach Bernard

By Zach Bernard It’s easy – and understandably predictable – for baseball fans to begin dreading the late October chill. Sure, another exciting installment of the annual World Series is upon us, this year featuring teams long overdue to win a … Continue reading Australian Baseball League Begins 2015-16 Season

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Cubs Down, Not Out in NLCS

October 19, 2015 Zach Bernard

Don’t write off the Cubs just yet writes Zach Bernard. Continue reading Cubs Down, Not Out in NLCS

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Analyzing the Final Stage of Japan’s Climax Series

October 15, 2015 Zach Bernard

Zach Bernard analyzes Japan’s “climax series” Continue reading Analyzing the Final Stage of Japan’s Climax Series

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Justin Verlander’s Return to Dominance

September 30, 2015 Zach Bernard

Zach Bernard examines the renaissance of Justin Verlander. Continue reading Justin Verlander’s Return to Dominance

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