August 20, 2016: Tracking
On Friday night at the Sox game, I was of course tracking the Cubs score. The game was delayed. I thought that was a great thing because I’d be able to catch the game on the way and at home. … Continued
August 18, 2016: Killer B’s
Thursday’s recap bring us the killer B’s… Bryant and the Bears. No not Bear Bryant… the famed Alabama coach. And not those other Killer Bees; remember that wrestling tag team. Back then there were some awesome tag teams: the British … Continued
August 17, 2016: Best Move Not Made
I always thought Jorge Soler would be the piece to be moved to get somebody at this year’s trade deadline. It didn’t happen. How good has he been since he’s been back? It might just be the best move not … Continued
August 16, 2016: Double Time
Does anyone get paid double time anymore? Maybe on a holiday? I don’t…wish I did. Heck, even those days of overtime are long gone. It’s like, you have a 40 hour a week job, but are expected to work extra … Continued
August 15, 2016: A Day With No Baseball
Monday brought a day off for both the Cubs and the Sox; a day with no baseball in Chicago. Baseball brings me back to my youth. This is the main reason why I can feel comfortable ranking it above football. … Continued
August 14, 2016: Pesky Birds
Well, we tried to bury them. After beating them on Thursday and Friday night, our division lead grew to 14 games. With a foot on their throat, we failed to completely crush it. The Cardinals beat the Cubs on Saturday … Continued
August 13, 2016: GOATs
Have you been watching the Olympics? I’ve been trying to catch as much as possible. Some pretty cool stuff going on. Let’s start with Michael Phelps. 23 gold medals in his career. That is a record. With this number of … Continued
August 12, 2016: Burying the Birds
The Cardinals rolled into town on Thursday night for the beginning of a 4 game series. Down 12 games already to the Cubs, they would need to take 3 of 4 or sweep to make a dent into the lead. … Continued
August 11, 2016: Bear Up
We interrupt this regularly scheduled Cubs blog for a Bears one. With the Cubs in the midst of maybe their greatest season ever, I’m in no hurry for the NFL season. Unlike some of the down years, where we can’t … Continued
August 10, 2016: The Only Thing
The Cubs won their 9th straight on Wednesday night. This one a bit closer than the night before. The Cubs are winning every type of game right now. Whether it be a comeback or a blowout, and now, even those … Continued