Cubs

I’m not sure I like the whole playoff odds thing that is shown in the MLB standings.  I believe the Cubs will be in the playoffs and all, but 99.7% playoff odds right now?  That feels like a sure thing. … Continued

Whew.  Wasn’t worried going into the Milwaukee series up 5 games, but after losing the first two, we were on the brink of getting swept, which would have shrunk our lead to 2 games.  I was still confident, but that … Continued

There have been some ugly ones this year… there always are, but out of all the ugly losses that the Cubs have sustained over the years, Tuesday night in Milwaukee may have been the ugliest; I’m so glad I missed it. … Continued

It appeared for a minute that the Cubs would snatch another come from behind win.  When Rizzo hit that 2 run homer in the 8th, I was feeling pretty good; that didn’t last long.  Edwards couldn’t throw strikes, and the … Continued

Remember the 2016 NLCS?  Of course you do.  Back in that series, we were being lead by two guys, the Co-MVPs of that series.  It’s those same two guys who have been leading us this year.  Javy Baez and Jon … Continued

I talked to my Reds fan at the start of the series.  I told him do not resist this weekend in Wrigley.  He must have relayed that message.  The Cubs finished off the sweep on a sweltering summer day in … Continued

Talk about perfect timing…  David Bote knows when to hit a home run.  I can recall every one of them, and every one of them was meaningful.  Ok, every time the ball leaves the yard it’s big, but Bote’s home … Continued

Lots of movement for the Cubs roster… lots of addition and subtraction.  Every pickup cannot work, but thankfully, enough work to keep the Cubs atop the National League. The offseason starting pitching acquisitions appear to be done for the year.  … Continued