July 29, 2023: The Continuing Ride
Check in time at the ol’ Draft Kings account. I do still have a balance, right? Last time we talked, I had finally made it over $20; I was so happy. And then… I went on a losing streak; of … Continued
July 26, 2023: The Juice
I would love to say the Cubs beating the Sox two times in a row was the nail in their 2023 coffin, but… that nail has been there. The Cubs simply came by Comiskey, The Cell, The Rate, whatever… to … Continued
July 25, 2023: Appreciation Day
It’s just another Tuesday morning… I was walking to work. I’ve been taking the Metra these days, since the school drop off routine is not in play. After I get off at Union Station, I walk past the Sears Tower … Continued
July 24, 2023: Cubs Sox Bump
The Crosstown Series begins on Tuesday; are you excited? Normally, when these days come around, we get a Cubs Sox bump in adrenaline… ready to have an all-out civil war at times. I know I’m getting older, just like we … Continued
July 22, 2023: A Ring To It
OK, I have to share this story… Saturday night was our annual work party on the rooftop deck in our building. This year it was a little extra special because we were celebrating a retirement; guy had worked there 47 … Continued
July 20, 2023: 20 for 20
OK, I know it hasn’t been a week, but I’m back… talking about gambling. Do I have a problem? I think I know the answer to that question, but like anything else in life, in moderation, moderation… I thought I … Continued
July 16, 2023: Weekly Check
I looked back, and yeah, it’s been about a week since I last talked about sports betting; I think I will make this a regular feature, a weekly check on the world of sports betting, and more specifically, my Draft … Continued
July 14, 2023: Second Half Winners
The 2nd half of the MLB season started on Friday. I can’t recall if I did a preseason predictions blog, but… I’ll go ahead and do one now. Let’s look at the MLB second half winners according to me. Of … Continued
July 13, 2023: ESPYs
Who the hell watches the ESPYs? I sure as hell don’t. Yeah, it’s all about sports, so… it would make sense to watch it, but… it’s all ESPN driven, and… I really don’t like ESPN, so… yeah, thanks, but I’ll … Continued
July 11, 2023: Nine and Done
Can you believe the AL had won 9 in a row against the NL in the MLB All Star Game? That’s kind of crazy. It wasn’t always the case; the NL dominated plenty of times. But over the past decade… … Continued