Cubs

I know the stove has been cold thus far for the Cubs offseason, but so what.  Do we expect the Cubs to go out every year and make a splash?  Do we really think they have to coming off a … Continued

Big MLB news of the day was Paul Goldschmidt going to the St. Louis Cardinals.  That’s a very good move for them.  He’s a very good player.  It’s something they HAD to do, in order to try keeping up with … Continued

In the middle of the first snowfall this winter, I’m thinking baseball.  Well, it’s really all about the Bears right now, but the current book I’m reading is The Cubs Way by Tom Verducci.  Being on the train to and from … Continued

The Cubs did not win the World Series this year, and that sucks, yet, what happened on Sunday night in Los Angeles brought a satisfying end to the Major League Baseball season.  I was happy this morning. I had my … Continued

When the NLCS matchup was set, I was in hell.  Who to root for?  The Dodgers, a team that I have built up some hate for over the years, or the Brewers, a team that I have built up some … Continued

I guess this title could have meant a few things over the recent years in Chicago sports.  In 2017, after the Cubs got knocked out by the Dodgers, I could have said this.  In 2016, 2014, or 2011, whether it … Continued

I’d be pissed if I went into Lindy’s and they told me no more chili, but when the Cubs announced that hitting coach Chili Davis was relieved of his duties, I was happy.  It was not a surprise.  Somebody had … Continued