June 19, 2019: In Your Ace

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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

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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

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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

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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

June 15, 2019: Late Night Cubbies

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I actually stood up for the whole game on Thursday night in LA, and think I’ll be good for the end of the 2nd one. So far, it’s been a series to forget. We knew this road trip would be … Continued

June 14, 2019: Father’s Pride

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All this talk about the playoffs, the finals, Game 7, and the thrill I get watching my teams reach their peak; it’s real, no doubt. Yet, I’ve got something that’s better. Watching my son play baseball…now that’s what it’s about. … Continued

June 13, 2019: End of a Dynasty

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For the second night in a row, the team I wanted to win the championship did. The Raptors took out the Warriors, and essentially, kicked off the end of a dynasty. And now that the dynasty is over, I can … Continued

June 12, 2019: Not So Blue

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Some people have real hate issues; lots of Blackhawk fans were rooting hard against the Blues to lose this series against the Bruins, wanting the Cup drought to continue for our neighbors to the south. I wasn’t one of them. … Continued

June 11, 2019: Finals Envy

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Here we sit: about to crown both the NHL and NBA champions, and the Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bulls are nowhere in sight. Heck, forget about Finals Envy, how about playoffs envy? The UC didn’t host a single playoff game … Continued

June 10, 2019: One Last Gasp

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I didn’t watch the whole game; the Cubs were on.  But I was keeping an eye on the score, hoping to see the end of the Warriors.  That’s what this is going to be right?  When they lose?  I think … Continued