Ron Coomer talks Cubs' 3-3 start, previews opener against Guardians
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Ron Coomer joins Mully & Haugh Show to break down the Cubs' 3-3 start to the 2026 season, offering insights on key players and early-season challenges. He praises Edward Cabrera's dominant debut as a surprising highlight, emphasizing his command and swing-and-miss stuff. Coomer also discusses the struggles of young hitter Moises Ballesteros, attributing some of his early woes to cold weather and a tendency to chase high fastballs, while expressing confidence in his long-term potential. He lauds Alex Bregman’s defensive prowess and situational hitting, even in tough conditions, and shares his thoughts on the Cubs' use of the ABS (Automated Ball-Strike) system, acknowledging its effectiveness while expressing nostalgia for the human umpire element. Coomer reflects on the team’s roster moves and contract signings, noting their motivational impact on players. Despite not attending the Cleveland series, he sends warm regards from Clearwater Beach, joking about the weather contrast.
Edward Cabrera’s debut was a major positive, showing elite command and swing-and-miss ability.
Moises Ballesteros’ early struggles are likely due to cold weather and pitch recognition, not long-term concerns.
Alex Bregman is a high-level defender with elite arm strength and smart, situational hitting.
The Cubs’ ABS system is working well but may frustrate umpires; it’s likely here to stay.
Player contract signings like PCA and Nico Horner can inspire team cohesion and motivate performance.
Cubs' 3-3 Start & Coomer's Arrival
Ron Coomer joins the show as the Cubs' radio analyst, kicking off the discussion with the team's balanced 3-3 start and the upcoming series against the Guardians.
Cabrera’s Debut & Pitching Outlook
“He was just unhittable. He really was.”
Ballesteros' Struggles & Weather Impact
“I don't think this is going to be a problem. I just think he's going to hit, and he'll be just fine.”
Bregman’s Defense & Offense in Tough Conditions
“He understands the conditions, and he's not the one-trick pony, man. He knows what he's doing up there at the plate.”
ABS System & Future of Umpiring
Coomer reflects on the Cubs' use of the ABS system, appreciating its accuracy but expressing nostalgia for human umpires and the tradition of manager-umpire debates.
“He was just unhittable. He really was.”
“I don't think this is going to be a problem. I just think he's going to hit, and he'll be just fine.”
“He understands the conditions, and he's not the one-trick pony, man. He knows what he's doing up there at the plate.”
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Ron Coomer
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Cubs
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Edward Cabrera
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ABS System
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Moises Ballesteros
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Alex Bregman
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Cleveland Guardians
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Matthew Boyd
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Craig Council
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Cade Horton
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