July 23, 2022: The Final Tourney
The end of July brings us to the end of my son’s baseball season. It’s been a rough, but fun ride. His team isn’t the greatest by any means, but he’s had fun with the kids, and most importantly, he’s … Continued
July 22, 2022: Can’t Forget
I know I’ve talked some about my son’s baseball season. This season will be coming to an end this weekend. I don’t think I talked about his “other” sport this summer; yeah, can’t forget about swimming… It’s not one of … Continued
July 18, 2022: Olczyk Out
Wow… there have been a lot of announcers that have come and gone over the years; the Blackhawks have shipped out a bunch of guys this year. But to lose Eddie O… that hurts more than normal IMO. One of … Continued
July 15, 2022: Quarantine Life
How many times can I watch the Cubs lose? Surely there’s something more to quarantine life than that. Yes, there is. I need to take advantage of this, and watch some of my favorite movies. It all started Thursday night … Continued
July 12, 2022: Name per Team
OK, let’s do a quick whip around Chicago sports. We’re doing a name per team, and some associated commentary. OK? Go. Tony LaRussa. His days are numbered, no? It’s almost like the Sox are playing to get him fired. Tony … Continued
July 11, 2022: Next Star Leaving
Have you heard the latest rumors? The Blackhawks will be shopping both Kane and Toews. Yeah, surprised? I’m not. We just went through the unthinkable last summer, when the Cubs shipped the “big 3” out of town, not to mention, … Continued
July 9, 2022: Mr. 3000
Mr. 3000 is an American Sports Comedy film. The film’s plot surrounds a retired Major League Baseball player who makes a comeback at age 47 in order to attain 3,000 hits. Mr. 3000 received mixed reviews from critics and was … Continued
July 7, 2022: Another Rebuild
23 year old Brandon Hagel. 24 year old Alex DeBrincat. 21 year old Kirby Dach. When you think about a rebuild, what ages we talking here? I mean, we’re dumping older guys right? Why on earth would you possibly do … Continued
July 5, 2022: Here Comes the Boom
After the parade shooting, many firework displays were cancelled throughout the area, including after the Sox game that evening. This did not apply to the Chicago neighborhoods, including mine. After being surprised with how light things were on the 3rd, … Continued
July 4, 2022: The Countdown
6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1… Happy… 4th of July?!?! I think I have the wrong holiday. Nah, this isn’t what the countdown is about. We’re going to be counting down to a bit of a milestone for me and … Continued