Cubs

As action closes on this Memorial Day, the Cubs hang on to the NL Central lead by the slimmest of margins; a half game lead over the Brewers is all we got after losing four of our last five games. … Continued

There’s still not enough time. At least with baseball, we get a practice day; that’s more than I can say for the other sports. Yet, there’s not enough practice time; there’s levels to this stuff you know? Even though it … Continued

No walk off win required in this one. The Cubs played long ball in a beautiful night at Wrigley on Hump Day night. Rizzo started it with a 3 run bomb off the Budweiser sign, and Baez ended it with … Continued

Bote, Bryant, Heyward, Contreras, and now Baez: the Cubs are becoming the walk off winners. That’s 4 in their last 8 home games, and 5 out of their 16 total home wins. Can you dig it? It was especially nice … Continued

Ah, my heart… don’t think I’m ready for the return of the Jake.  It is cold today, but I think the rain will hold off.  When the Cubs take on the Phillies tonight, they will see a familiar face on … Continued

With a win on Sunday night, this weekend in Washington became another series taken for the Cubs.  That’s winning or tying a series in 11 of the last 12.  Isn’t that what this thing is all about?  We’ve done math before… … Continued

I was happy to find out the news a couple weeks back that I was going to be coaching my son’s team again. I really enjoy coaching. Teaching kids how to play baseball while having fun at the same time. … Continued

OK, back to the present day… And no team currently makes me happier to be in the right now than the Chicago Cubs. You know, I wasn’t even that mad that they lost the series to the Reds. After all, … Continued

The Brewers came into town looking to claim first place, or at least a share of it.  After winning the first game of the series on Friday, all they had to do us split the remaining 2 games and that … Continued