August 30, 2017: Slaughter Rule
The Cubs put a beatdown on the Pirates Wednesday night to complete the sweep. It was time for the slaughter rule to be put in effect. It was time to call off the dogs. Save some of those runs boys. … Continued
August 29, 2017: Looking Ahead
At this time last year, it was already a given that the Cubs were going to the playoffs. By the way, just thinking about last year, still gets me happy; FYI, it always will. This year is a bit different, … Continued
August 28, 2017: The Fight That Was
Anybody else watch that McGregor vs Mayweather fight? The fight that was supposed to be awesome, was just another disappointment. We kind of knew this already too. There was a reason Mayweather was the big favorite; there is a reason … Continued
August 26, 2017: The Foundation
It was Friday night, just about my son’s bed time. His first week of kindergarten was in the books. As we were getting ready, he asks me: “Are the Cubs on”? I said, yes. He said, I want to watch … Continued
August 24, 2017: One Guy
If you had your choice of one guy to NOT be on this Cubs team, who would it be? Well, let’s back into this. Let’s take a look at the guys who we want to see retire as Cubs; let’s … Continued
August 23, 2017: Batting Practice
Who doesn’t love batting practice? Trying to catch those foul balls before each game is fun. It’s also fun to get in the cages and do it yourself. One of the last times I was in there, my hands were full of … Continued
August 22, 2017: New Year
I like the text message that my brother in law sent me this year: Remember, a birthday is like a personal new year. I’m buying that all day every day. So, besides January 1st, for me, August 22nd is the … Continued
August 21, 2017: Having Fun
Are we having fun yet Cubs fans? Sunday was just the latest installment of fun into our lives, as the Cubs capped off the weekend sweep of the Jays with some style. Baseball is supposed to be a fun game; … Continued
August 19, 2017: The Wrigley Life
I can’t remember the last time I went to a Cubs game on a Saturday afternoon. I didn’t go on this day either, but we ended up making our way over there as part of my birthday weekend celebration. Let … Continued
August 18, 2017: Friday Afternoon
My buddy in LA used to be amazed by it. Watching all the Cubs home day games on WGN over the years, not believing that all those people were at the Cubs game. Doesn’t anybody in Chicago work? I guess … Continued