May 28, 2019: Overmatched

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In the second time in two weeks, the Cubs matched up against another first place team. They visited the Astros in Houston for a 3 game series. In the first two games, the Cubs looked overmatched. I don’t say that … Continued

May 27, 2019: The Slimmest of Margins

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As action closes on this Memorial Day, the Cubs hang on to the NL Central lead by the slimmest of margins; a half game lead over the Brewers is all we got after losing four of our last five games. … Continued

May 26, 2019: Levels

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There’s still not enough time. At least with baseball, we get a practice day; that’s more than I can say for the other sports. Yet, there’s not enough practice time; there’s levels to this stuff you know? Even though it … Continued

May 25, 2019: Anybody But

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When these NBA Finals started, the first without a team Lebron ran to, my preferred choice to win it all was anybody but the Warriors. After the Raptors eliminated the Bucks, they are the last hope. It doesn’t look good. … Continued

May 24, 2019: The List

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It’s made for sports TV and radio; it’s perfect for us fans. The list of course; the top 100 Bears list that everyone has been talking about. The 100th anniversary of the Bears which coincides with the NFLs 100th anniversary … Continued

May 23, 2019: That’s Almora

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No walk off win required in this one. The Cubs played long ball in a beautiful night at Wrigley on Hump Day night. Rizzo started it with a 3 run bomb off the Budweiser sign, and Baez ended it with … Continued

May 22, 2019: Cup Choice

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As the Blues were advancing to the Stanley Cup finals, my brother texted me: F’n horrible NHL final. You see, they will be playing the Bruins for the Cup. If you recall the teams I wouldn’t mind seeing win, these … Continued

May 21, 2019: Walk Off Winners

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Bote, Bryant, Heyward, Contreras, and now Baez: the Cubs are becoming the walk off winners. That’s 4 in their last 8 home games, and 5 out of their 16 total home wins. Can you dig it? It was especially nice … Continued

May 20, 2019: Return of the Jake

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Ah, my heart… don’t think I’m ready for the return of the Jake.  It is cold today, but I think the rain will hold off.  When the Cubs take on the Phillies tonight, they will see a familiar face on … Continued

May 19, 2019: Series Taken

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With a win on Sunday night, this weekend in Washington became another series taken for the Cubs.  That’s winning or tying a series in 11 of the last 12.  Isn’t that what this thing is all about?  We’ve done math before… … Continued