August 17, 2021: Jake Lands
I read the news today, oh boy… about a lucky man who made the grade. And though the news was rather sad, well, I just had to laugh… How bad a team can the San Diego Padres be to sign … Continued
August 16, 2021: The Corn Game
I had been meaning to talk about last Thursday night; what a night that was. I settled in on my couch to watch greatness; it was so cool to see. I got emotional watching it. What an ending too huh? … Continued
August 15, 2021: A Reason
It’s been 16 days since Black Friday, and guess what, it ain’t much better. Yes, we have the Bears, and I am fully counting on them to pull me out of this rut I’m in, but that’s still a few … Continued
August 14, 2021: A Meaningful Preseason Game
Never big on the preseason NFL. I know, I know… it’s the return of Bears football; I get it. Still, I can’t get too overly excited for games that don’t mean anything. Well, that brings us to this year, where … Continued
August 13, 2021: Tony O
Chicago lost another legend this past week, and this time it wasn’t to a trade… it was something a bit worse… death. Tony Esposito, or Tony O as he is affectionately known by, passed away at the age of 78 … Continued
August 12, 2021: Jake Out
Well, so much for rekindling that old flame… The Cubs released Jake Arrieta, after another horrendous start. Jake out! When the Cubs first brought him back, I was excited. I wasn’t stupid… I wasn’t expecting 2015-2016 Jake, who by the … Continued
August 11, 2021: Back to the Playoffs
The Bears road back to the playoffs begins on Saturday with their first preseason game against the Dolphins. Only 3 preseason games this year by the way; no biggie. But if I was a betting man, I would be betting … Continued
August 10, 2021: Dull Pain
It’s not so much burning any more; it’s just kind of like a dull pain. Why I turned the Cubs game on tonight is beyond me…. but hey, they were winning 1-0. The second I tune in, the Brewers rip … Continued
August 9, 2021: Bears Season
When was the soonest that the calendar ever flipped to Bears season? Well, here we sit… second week of August… and yeah, we’re there. I’m being generous actually. We could have started this on the massacre at the trade deadline. … Continued
August 8, 2021: As Expected
Getting swept is never fun, especially when it’s at the hands of a team whose fans you interact with on a regular basis. However, in this case, it was as expected… The Sox are playoff bound; the Cubs are tank … Continued