June 12, 2022: Kids Game
What? Should I talk about the Cubs’ weekend in New York? Seeing Anthony Rizzo in another uniform, seeing him hit a home run against him, and watching the Yankees kick the ever living shit out of us? I don’t think … Continued
June 10, 2022: Cubs vs Rizzo
Friday night brought us something we should have never seen. We avoided it the first 19 games of his career, when Anthony Rizzo was playing for the Padres; it wouldn’t have mattered back then. It does matter now. It was … Continued
June 8, 2022: Ross For Now
OK, so I just said I’d still rather have Joe Girardi and Joe Maddon more than our current manager David Ross. Nothing personal against Rossy… although when somebody says that “nothing personal”… it usually is some disparaging remark about that … Continued
June 7, 2022: Thin Line
For our 2nd MLB managerial firing of the week, we look to the California Angeles… or Anaheim Mighty Angels… or Los Angeles Angels of Orange County… Whatever they’re calling themselves nowadays, one thing is certain: Joe Maddon is no longer … Continued
June 6, 2022: One Man Down
As I catch up this week, I feel like there will be a theme. For this installation, let’s start with Joe Girardi. Familiar name around these parts, but the reason we’ll talk about him today is because he was the … Continued
June 5, 2022: Called Third Strike
I’m sure you’ve seen some of the videos out there of umpires making bad ball & strike calls. We see this even more so now in the majors due to the virtual strike zone that is displayed throughout the game. … Continued
June 4, 2022: Rivalry Week
This term is usually used in College Football; Michigan vs Ohio State comes to mind. But it seems kind of appropriate for the Cubs schedule this week. 2 against the Sox, 4 against the Brewers, and 5 against the Cardinals … Continued
June 2, 2022: Out of Body Experience
The day couldn’t go by quick enough. Since the minute my flight was cancelled, I was counting the seconds. I checked the weather; no rain in the forecast. Actually, it was an absolutely beautiful day out; this was going to … Continued
June 1, 2022: Mysterious Ways
I was walking downtown the other day, going back and forth about something; I tried to do the right thing. I planned my day trip for work on a day that my son had no baseball games scheduled; I wouldn’t … Continued
May 29, 2022: So Close
When the Cubs acquired Marcus Stroman, I wasn’t overly excited. Don’t get me wrong, he’s a solid pitcher and all. With the shape of our starting rotation, somebody was definitely needed. After Sunday’s performance against the Sox, I may have … Continued