July 8, 2017: Coming Together
The latest edition of the 4-6 year old Cubs is titled Coming Together. Our game this week was at 1130. You see, I think that was the real key. Most of our games have been played at 930am. At this … Continued
July 7, 2017: Keep His Name Out of Your Mouth
Yeah ok, so I’m really behind. I need to play some catch up with the blogs. Whenever this happens, it’s not because I have nothing to talk about related to Chicago sports; it’s because life happens. Some vacation days meant … Continued
July 6, 2017: The One Game Series
It is definitely an oddity, a one game series that is. Yet that is precisely what the Cubs played Thursday afternoon against the Brewers. By the way, it wasn’t pretty. It was a make up game for earlier in the … Continued
July 5, 2017: Bleacher Bums
My wife wanted to…go to a Cubs game and sit in the bleachers. We’ve had some memorable games there. At one of the crosstown games, there was some excitement in the form of bloody guys being escorted out. I swear, … Continued
July 4, 2017: It’s Called Soccer
People are starting to take notice of another Chicago team. The Chicago Fire professional soccer team has been playing really well from what I hear. I’m not interested. Sorry, I don’t want to knock the sport of futbol…it’s called soccer … Continued
July 3, 2017: More Comings and Goings
I’ll tell you what. The NBA offseason has been more exciting than the NBA season. It’s kind of crazy, and I think a bit sad, but with more comings and goings, the NBA hot stove is burning. Chris Paul to … Continued
July 2, 2017: Then There Was Five
The second half of our night day doubleheader was played early Saturday morning. Then there was five…after six kids showed up Friday, we had one less on Saturday. Where was everybody at? The second game of a doubleheader would be … Continued
July 1, 2017: Double Dip
I’ve never seen a doubleheader in person. I guess I should add that to my bucket list. Imagine a day full of baseball. Everybody wants to rush the game. It’s too slow. It’s takes too long. It’s boring. Well, I’m … Continued
June 30, 2017: That Feeling
We’re always looking for that feeling. That feeling of happiness, satisfaction, relief, or maybe that excited, exhilarating, pinnacle moment feeling. Life is a lot like a baseball season… I just started reading the David Ross book. I already read The … Continued
June 29, 2017: Next Down
Can we all agree we’ve seen enough of John Lackey in a Cubs uniform? He grew on me last year. Heck, who am I kidding…after the Cubs won it all, I loved everybody. I wasn’t too fond of the initial … Continued