Cubs

In the middle of the first snowfall this winter, I’m thinking baseball.  Well, it’s really all about the Bears right now, but the current book I’m reading is The Cubs Way by Tom Verducci.  Being on the train to and from … Continued

The Cubs did not win the World Series this year, and that sucks, yet, what happened on Sunday night in Los Angeles brought a satisfying end to the Major League Baseball season.  I was happy this morning. I had my … Continued

When the NLCS matchup was set, I was in hell.  Who to root for?  The Dodgers, a team that I have built up some hate for over the years, or the Brewers, a team that I have built up some … Continued

I guess this title could have meant a few things over the recent years in Chicago sports.  In 2017, after the Cubs got knocked out by the Dodgers, I could have said this.  In 2016, 2014, or 2011, whether it … Continued

I’d be pissed if I went into Lindy’s and they told me no more chili, but when the Cubs announced that hitting coach Chili Davis was relieved of his duties, I was happy.  It was not a surprise.  Somebody had … Continued

I think that Game 7 of the 2016 World Series is the best game I will ever watch.  Many, many awesome games that I’ve watched and been to; hopefully many more to come.  Yet, it would be hard pressed to … Continued

I’m not one for the drama.  I like to be stress free; I try not to worry about stuff.  What good is it?  Life is too short. Now when it comes to my sports teams, I love the drama.  Reason … Continued

It’s bad enough the Cubs went out like they did.  I mean, losing game 163 AND losing the wild card game on back to back days, only scoring 1 run in each of those games?  I’m just starting to get … Continued

It’s been a roller coaster of feelings since the Cubs loss on Tuesday night.  Shock, sadness, anger, frustration, hopeful, anxious… those are just a few.  We were blessed in Chicago with an 80 degree day on Wednesday; that helped the … Continued