Cubs made resilience part of their identity in the regular season — they need it in the NLDS more than ever.

[ 05/10/2025 23:05 ] Read on chicago.suntimes.com

Report Overview: The article provides a balanced view of the Cubs' situation in the NLDS, focusing on their resilience and challenges. It includes quotes from players and provides context for the team's performance. However, there are minor instances of sensationalism and appeal to emotion.

Sides Objectivity Scores

Cubs (85)

Brewers (90)

Sides Representation Balance

Favored Side

Cubs

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Detected Manipulations & Suggested Changes

Sensationalism

Exaggerating or sensationalizing events to attract attention.

Phrases like 'the game equivalent of body aches and fatigue' and 'the slaughter that was Game 1' are examples of sensational language.

Use more neutral language to describe the game, such as 'The Cubs faced challenges in Game 1' instead of 'the slaughter that was Game 1'.

Appeal to emotion

Using emotional language to persuade or influence the audience.

The article uses emotional language to describe the Cubs' resilience and challenges, such as 'energy-sapping illness' and 'punches getting thrown in every direction'.

Focus on factual descriptions of the team's performance and challenges without using emotionally charged language.

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