May 27, 2016: The Upstarts

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This weekend features a series between the Cubs and Phillies at Wrigley.  The Cubs, the popular favorites to win it all, vs the Phils, the popular favorite for the basement.  One of these teams has been surprising this year. You … Continued

May 26, 2016: No No Noah

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Hey… a little Bulls talk to throw in there.  That’s the great thing about Chicago sports.  Honestly, I could pick any one of my 4 teams and do exclusive blogs just about them… 365 days a year.  I share the … Continued

May 25, 2016: Human After All

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First Sale, now Jake.  Sale got battered around by the Tribe, while the Cards touched up Jake.  I guess these guys are human after all. The difference in both of these rare events, was that the Cubs were able to … Continued

May 24, 2016: That Was Quick

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White Sox fans… be happy… I’m dedicating another blog to your team.  The problem is, it ain’t good news.  The Sox have lost 11 of their last 15 games, and now hold the slimmest of leads in the AL central… … Continued

May 23, 2016: Don’t Forget

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A couple days ago, we just talked about the Bulls and Blackhawks, and how that empty UC doesn’t seem right.  We know what we have going in Chicago baseball, and I’m all over that.  But, don’t forget… there is a … Continued

May 22, 2016: The Other Good Teams

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This weekend provided some great match-ups for both the Cubs and the Sox.  This weekend did not provide the best results.  The other good teams won the series in each case. The Cubs started off well.  Well, that’s because we … Continued

May 21, 2016: Keeping Up

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The night after Sale ran his record to 9-0, it was Jake’s turn to take the hill.  We was looking to go 8-0. We did a little bit of running around on Friday, which was OK, especially since the Cubs … Continued

May 20, 2016: 9 Up 9 Down

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OK, it’s time to throw a shout out to the best pitcher in Chicago, and no, I’m not talking about Jake Arrieta.  Blasphemy you say?  OK, let’s just say you can’t go wrong with either.  Both Chris Sale and Jake … Continued

May 19, 2016: Remember the UC

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Leave the parking lot.  Turn onto Wells.  Jump on the Eisenhower.  Get off on Damen.  Head north.  That’s the typical first 5 steps of my drive home Monday through Friday.  And as I drive north down Damen and pass the … Continued

May 18, 2016: Have You Ever

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Have you ever went to a baseball game on the road and watched 9 innings in person and then watched the end of the game on your couch at home… live?  That is precisely what happened to me last night … Continued