July 9, 2016: Seventh Not Heaven
It was a good top of the 7th… On this Friday night in Pittsburgh, it was the bottom of the 7th that did the Cubs in. After taking the lead in the top of the inning, the bottom proved to … Continued
July 8, 2016: The Dog Days
It has been rough. Our mighty Cubs have come back to the rest of the majors, and have been struggling mightily lately. When is the All Star break? Thankfully, we only have 3 games to go. Another tough loss last … Continued
July 6, 2016: In Five Years
The Cubs & Sox all stars were announced on Tuesday. The Cubs had five position players, including the entire starting infield. They also had 2 pitchers selected. In five years, a lot has changed. The Sox had their one all … Continued
July 5, 2016: The Hate Files XXIII
I have to do it. I have to stay consistent. I think it’s pathetic that a superstar leaves his team to join forces with another superstar because they can’t get over the hump. First it was LeBum… flying south to … Continued
July 4, 2016: Happy Birthday USA
What does the 4th of July mean for you? How about fireworks? Yes, there are plenty of those. Who doesn’t like fireworks? Well, my dog for one… we have to close up and put the AC on to try to … Continued
July 3, 2016: Holiday Gift
I hate to say I called it, but after watching the Cubs lose that tough game on Thursday night to the Mets, I wondered about a sweep… The Mets completed the 4 game sweep of the Cubs in convincing fashion … Continued
July 2, 2016: Saturday Morning
Up early on this Saturday morning. As my wife heads into work, I decide if I should go back so sleep… but I don’t. It didn’t matter anyways, because soon after, my son comes walking down the hallway. We’re up … Continued
June 30, 2016: Past Becomes Present
I hate writing these types of blogs, but it’s part of it. It’s really not THAT big of a deal, but there were some feelings that came rushing back last night watching the Cubs blow that game to the Mets. … Continued
June 29, 2016: David and Goliath
It’s what should happen when one of the best teams in the league meets one of the worst teams in the league: an ass kicking. The Cubs dispatched of the last place Reds in a 3 game sweep in Cincinnati. … Continued
June 27, 2016: Never Before
As the wheels touched down, and the plane pulled into the gate, Frank Sinatra’s “My Kind of Town” blared on the speakers. I was home, and I was happy. Walking towards ground transportation, I was met by my son and … Continued