May 30, 2019: Empty Feeling
Passed by the United Center the other day… not much going on right about now. It was sort of an empty feeling… recalling many days when Madison street was jumping this time of year. It really sucks. I have to … Continued
May 29, 2019: Avoiding Disaster
The Cubs began Wednesday night trying to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Astros. By the end of the night, everyone was hoping to avoid an entirely different type of disaster. Getting swept would not have been a … Continued
May 28, 2019: Overmatched
In the second time in two weeks, the Cubs matched up against another first place team. They visited the Astros in Houston for a 3 game series. In the first two games, the Cubs looked overmatched. I don’t say that … Continued
May 27, 2019: The Slimmest of Margins
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
May 26, 2019: Levels
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
May 25, 2019: Anybody But
When these NBA Finals started, the first without a team Lebron ran to, my preferred choice to win it all was anybody but the Warriors. After the Raptors eliminated the Bucks, they are the last hope. It doesn’t look good. … Continued
May 24, 2019: The List
It’s made for sports TV and radio; it’s perfect for us fans. The list of course; the top 100 Bears list that everyone has been talking about. The 100th anniversary of the Bears which coincides with the NFLs 100th anniversary … Continued
May 23, 2019: That’s Almora
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
May 22, 2019: Cup Choice
As the Blues were advancing to the Stanley Cup finals, my brother texted me: F’n horrible NHL final. You see, they will be playing the Bruins for the Cup. If you recall the teams I wouldn’t mind seeing win, these … Continued
May 21, 2019: Walk Off Winners
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