June 27, 2019: Wearing Thin
Maybe this is one of those days where I should wait to write this, because I’m pissed. After storming out to take the first game of this series, the Cubs have dropped 2 straight. Yes, Atlanta is no slouch, and … Continued
June 26, 2019: Bag of Balls
Stopped by my parents today; had to help them put in the AC… an annual tradition of sorts. We started talking about old stuff; my Mom saves everything. Well, they started cleaning some stuff out. It’s tough sometimes, to make … Continued
June 25, 2019: Fired Up
Cubs in 1st place… weather finally starting to get nice… 4 game series with the NL East division leader Braves starting on Monday… yeah, I’m fired up. After all, with the way the Dodgers are running away with things in … Continued
June 24, 2019: Baez Go Boom
“Baez Go Boom”… that’s what I texted my brother when Javy went oppo to give the Cubs the lead in the bottom of the 8th inning on Sunday against the Mets. It was much needed. Cubs salvaged a split with … Continued
June 23, 2019: Hope
There is hope… that we will win a game this year. Being outscored 17-1 through the 1st three games, it was not easy to see. Someone asked me a question: Does my son like baseball? The answer to that question … Continued
June 20, 2019: The Swap
I sent a text message early on Thursday to the park to see if the games were going to be on. It rained Wednesday night & a bit Thursday morning. It was cool and cloudy all day. The fields typically don’t … Continued
June 19, 2019: In Your Ace
What a difference a night makes. Last night about this time, I was licking my wounds, crawling under my covers, getting to bed. Tonight, I feel like partying, but will settle on writing this happy report. Cubs beat the White … Continued
June 18, 2019: The Book of Eloy
You knew something like this was going to happen right? Guy gets traded by team, comes back to get a big hit against old team. I thought this prophecy was going to fulfill itself in the very first inning of … Continued
June 17, 2019: Tale of Two Teams
One team is the favorite team for the majority of the city; another team is treated like a step child. One team has made the playoffs the past 4 seasons; another team hasn’t sniffed them. One team has put up 426 … Continued
June 16, 2019: Hollywood Ending
I don’t like to pump up a regular season win so much, but the one that the Cubs grabbed on Saturday night in LA certainly felt like a big one. 1-4 on the current road trip, losing the first 2 … Continued