Author Archives: JEFFK

Man am I glad we didn’t make that road trip to Philadelphia…  if the first 2 games weren’t bad enough, a walkoff Bryce Harper grand slam which capped off a 5 run comeback and a Phillies sweep?!?!  Talk about a … Continued

Once it hit 10-0, there was no damn reason to keep watching. I started vacuuming in the basement for God’s sake. I wanted to get to scrubbing the toilet and tub too. Anything would have been better than watching this … Continued

Each game holds something different.  Each game either feels like the highest of highs, or the lowest of lows.  This 162 game ride is not for the faint of heart; it’s rough on us who let it all ride on … Continued

We’re coming down the stretch of the fantasy baseball season.  My team has been one of the hottest in the league, as I’ve cemented a playoff spot over the past few weeks.  Unfortunately, the top 2 seeds are a long … Continued

I was flying high after that Cubs win on Thursday in Cincy. The next 2 games weren’t so pretty. How many chances did we have on Friday night? Saturday was ugly. That left Sunday for the Cubs to salvage the … Continued

There were many reasons I wanted to play this last game. First off, not taking our only win of the season on a forfeit; that just wasn’t happening. Getting another chance to get these kids on the field together for … Continued

Thursday night was our last practice of the season, before our last game of the season on Saturday. It was our last chance to get some swings in, get some fielding practice, make some solid throws to first base. The … Continued

It’s all about getting hot at the right time.  The Cubs have been hot at home, all year.  And I know one game shouldn’t mean crap, but to get this first W in game 1 of this 10 game road … Continued

After getting pasted 11-4 on Tuesday, the Cubs were able to get instant payback against the A’s with a 10-1 spanking. That felt good. Another great homestand is not surprising. Only 3 teams in the majors have more home wins … Continued