May 22, 2022: He’s Back
It’s been 3 years… since my son took the baseball field. Sure, he did play in a Fall League last year, but not since 2019, pre-COVID, has he played summer baseball. For a while, it looked like it might not … Continued
May 21, 2022: An Old Friend
Friday night was fun. I met up with an old friend. Hadn’t seen him in like, shit, 15 years or so? It was crazy, but he’s one of those guys that you just pick up with, like you guys just … Continued
May 20, 2022: Fergalicious
On Friday afternoon, outside of Wrigley before the 1:20 start time, the Cubs unveiled the newest statue. Yes, Fergie Jenkins will join Harry, Ernie, Billy, and Ron, immortalized with this piece of art that all Cubs fans can enjoy from … Continued
May 18, 2022: THE Game 7
Keeping with that Game 7 spirit, let’s turn our attention to THE Game 7; of course I’m talking about the Cubs. You remember, right? The year was 1885; the Cubs were actually the White Stockings, and we played the St. … Continued
May 14, 2022: Mute Button
After Friday night’s debacle, blowing the 3-0 lead, the game shown on Apple TV, the Cubs bounced back and won a close game on Saturday night in Arizona. The bonus of watching this game, which Marquee actually had, was that … Continued
May 13, 2022: Friday Hopping
We were talking about going out on Friday night, but my son wasn’t feeling well. He’s been touch and go this week; good enough to go to school, but wiped out/borderline sick after school. We missed a basketball game and … Continued
May 12, 2022: All My Ex’s
I just shake my damn head… Thursday night certainly threw some stuff in our faces, no? As I scrolled through Twitter earlier in the day, I saw that Anthony Rizzo would be back in Chicago; he should have never F-ing … Continued
May 11, 2022: San Diego Dreaming
So I was driving my car, hanging my arm out the window, heading over to my parents’ house, to help them put in the air conditioner. No matter how bad the Cubs are, no matter how low the morale is … Continued
May 10, 2022: No Spring
That was quick. One day it’s 40 degrees and raining, next day it’s almost 90 degrees; welcome to Chicago’s changing seasons. This year felt a little different. It’s almost as if we had no spring. We went straight from dreary … Continued
May 9, 2022: Old Reliable
On Monday night in San Diego, there was a familiar face on the mound; he’s one of the only guys we can count on. He showed us why, spinning a shutout through 8.2 innings (why take him out for the … Continued