July 12, 2015: The Stopper
He’s the guy you count on. He’s the guy that gets the big win. He’s the guy who ends losing streaks. For the Cubs, this guy is Jake Arrieta. Big time win. Not only because it was against the white … Continued
July 11, 2015: Double Played
Sox 2 Cubs 0. That’s the story at the end of the first two games. That sucks! How did this happen? Well, it started with the double play, 5 of them actually, during Fridays 1-0 loss. The Sox got out … Continued
July 10, 2015: Loving It
Talk about a perfect day for baseball. Friday’s cross town classic starts with a picture perfect day in Wrigley. Did you get out early? Pitchers duel so far with some defensive gems by the Sox keeping it scoreless as they … Continued
July 9, 2015: Civil War
Are you ready to hate your fellow Chicagoan? It’s that time again. The time when the Cubs face off against the Sox. The time when a line is drawn, and you’re on one side or the other. No straddling… not … Continued
July 8, 2015: Tainted Birds
No we’re not talking about the bird flu, but about something else that makes you sick. It’s the St. Louis Cardinals, and they just gave us another reason Wednesday night The Cardinals are the model franchise. The Cardinals have the … Continued
July 7, 2015: Make or Break
So I saw this article saying this Cubs Cardinals series is make or break for the Cubs… I think that’s a load of crap. Is the series important? Sure. All division games are, especially against a team that is ahead … Continued
July 6, 2015: Lefty Night
Monday night brought out some premium lefties in the city of Chicago. With Lester on the mound in Wrigley, and Sale vs Buherle on the south side, it was truly a lefty night. I think of the great left handers … Continued
July 5, 2015: Sunday Surfing
Doesn’t that sound good? I always wanted to learn how to surf. When I moved out to California, the opportunity was right there. I didn’t end up doing it. The closest I got was body boarding in Malibu. That was … Continued
July 4, 2015: Looking Back
Happy 4th! Lots of good memories on the 4th of July. For me growing up having neighborly fireworks competitions was awesome. My dad would have his arsenal, while the neighbor on each side would bring theirs. We would rotate popping … Continued
July 3, 2015: Pitching Power
There has been some good pitching going on around town. Nothing beats being on the mound. Having the ball in your hand for every single play. Having more control over the outcome of a game than anyone. I guess that’s … Continued