August 23, 2021: A Late Gift
Do you ever just have a feeling about a game? Before Monday night’s Cubs Rockies game, I had that feeling. I had a feeling that Kyle Hendricks was going to throw a no hitter. I just knew that he was … Continued
August 22, 2021: Reflection Time
It’s that time of year. It happens more than that, but on two specific days per year, I take some time to reflect: New Year’s Day and my birthday. It ain’t New Years, so… yeah, reflection time, Chicago sports style. … Continued
August 20, 2021: The New Cubs
We got to see the new Cubs in action on Friday afternoon at Wrigley against the Royals. Ortega, Schwindel, Happ, Wisdom, Heyward, Duffy, Bote, Romine… sure, we’ve seen some of these guys before, but others… we were trying to keep … Continued
August 18, 2021: Celebrate
Celebrate good times, come on… The Cubs won again!!! Twice actually. Forgot how that felt. 12 in a row on the wrong side. I always say winning cures all… not so much in this case, but I cannot deny, it … Continued
August 17, 2021: Jake Lands
I read the news today, oh boy… about a lucky man who made the grade. And though the news was rather sad, well, I just had to laugh… How bad a team can the San Diego Padres be to sign … Continued
August 16, 2021: The Corn Game
I had been meaning to talk about last Thursday night; what a night that was. I settled in on my couch to watch greatness; it was so cool to see. I got emotional watching it. What an ending too huh? … Continued
August 15, 2021: A Reason
It’s been 16 days since Black Friday, and guess what, it ain’t much better. Yes, we have the Bears, and I am fully counting on them to pull me out of this rut I’m in, but that’s still a few … Continued
August 12, 2021: Jake Out
Well, so much for rekindling that old flame… The Cubs released Jake Arrieta, after another horrendous start. Jake out! When the Cubs first brought him back, I was excited. I wasn’t stupid… I wasn’t expecting 2015-2016 Jake, who by the … Continued
August 10, 2021: Dull Pain
It’s not so much burning any more; it’s just kind of like a dull pain. Why I turned the Cubs game on tonight is beyond me…. but hey, they were winning 1-0. The second I tune in, the Brewers rip … Continued
August 8, 2021: As Expected
Getting swept is never fun, especially when it’s at the hands of a team whose fans you interact with on a regular basis. However, in this case, it was as expected… The Sox are playoff bound; the Cubs are tank … Continued