Cubs

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

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

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

Back when the Cubs were rebuilding, I would think of the guys I’d want to build a team around. I would think of the players that would look great wearing those home pinstripes…those guys that would be ideal on my … Continued

So we talked about the number four and five starters for the Cubs, and how they are exceeding expectations, and may make decisions tough come October.  Now we’re moving onto the number eight. What day is today?  Well, it’s actually … Continued

Jimmy Butler said he took his rear view mirror off his car because he didn’t want to look back.  What will the Cubs do as we get ready for the last 52 games of the year? The great start that … Continued

I forgot what time the Cubs were on Saturday.  With a late season graduation party on the agenda, I thought I’d be home in time to watch the last couple innings.  It turns out they played earlier in the day. … Continued