September 3, 2018: Roll Off

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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

August 31, 2018: Triple Play

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Thursday night brought us a Chicago triple play for the first time in a long time.  The Bears, Cubs, and Sox were all on for our viewing pleasure.  It was good entertainment on fantasy football draft night. OK, I’m going … Continued

August 27, 2018: The Co-MVPs

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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

August 26, 2018: Do Not Resist

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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

August 24, 2018: The History of Boat

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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

August 23, 2018: Addition and Subtraction

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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

August 21, 2018: Murphys Law

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Well this is a first…in the blog era that is.  We have a guy who has a Hate File joining the team that I love.   I’m talking about Daniel Murphy of course.  The Cubs acquired him on Tuesday. First … Continued

August 20, 2018: 23 in 23

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Here it is… what we like to call the homestretch.  The Cubs will begin 23 games in 23 days starting Tuesday night in Detroit.  After the Brewers and Cardinals both won Monday, the Cubs are 3 and 3.5 games up … Continued