“Go it alone, honey. Rome wasn’t built in a day. But now it’s a ruin, the joke has worn thin and it isn’t cool to abuse the ability to swing.” – Thomas Dolby, The Ability to Swing The Cubs have reached a point in the season where each win or loss is appreciably amplified in the team’s attempt to secure a Wild Card berth, one that seems nearly as impossible as winning the NL … [Read more...] about The Rundown: Early Season Bullpen Struggles Hurting Cubs’ Playoff Chances, Hoyer Cuts Neris, El Mago Finally Returns
Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/20/24): Javy Vs Javy as Báez Returns, Assad Starts
It’s fitting that this is a night game since the man who supplied the electricity at Wrigley Field for parts of eight seasons makes his return for the first time since the trade that sent him to the Mets three years ago. Can you believe it’s been that long since Javier Báez faced the Cubs at the Friendly Confines? The former MVP candidate has only been about 300 miles away … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/20/24): Javy Vs Javy as Báez Returns, Assad Starts
Wrigleyville Nation Podcast: Episode 358 – Kyle Stanley, Cubs Bullpen Status, Schedule Analysis, News, & More
Kyle Stanley, from The Setup Man Podcast, joins Jeremy & Pat this week. We discuss the state of the Cubs bullpen. We analyze the upcoming schedule. We break down the 6th Inning Pitching proposal. Did the Cubs go over the luxury task? We close talking this week in 84 Cubs. Enjoy….Go Cubs! Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere … [Read more...] about Wrigleyville Nation Podcast: Episode 358 – Kyle Stanley, Cubs Bullpen Status, Schedule Analysis, News, & More
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/18/24): Blue Jays 1, Cubs 0 – Offense Disappears in Shutout Loss
The Cubs’ effort to sweep the Blue Jays at Wrigley Field went absolutely nowhere Sunday. Chicago was stifled offensively and Toronto prevailed despite scoring just a single run. Shōta Imanaga gave up that lone Jays tally on a solo homer by Joey Loperfido in the 2nd inning. The North Siders could not solve starter Bowden Francis at all, collecting only three hits in seven … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/18/24): Blue Jays 1, Cubs 0 – Offense Disappears in Shutout Loss
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/17/24): Cubs 3, Blue Jays 2 – Cubs Dodge Rain to Grab Series Win
The Cubs took on the Blue Jays at an occasionally rainy Wrigley Field on Saturday afternoon after having won the series opener in a nail-biter the day before. Chicago was able to build a lead and hold on for a one-run victory despite having their starting pitcher forced out by a rain delay after just two innings. For the second consecutive game, the North Siders used a home run … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/17/24): Cubs 3, Blue Jays 2 – Cubs Dodge Rain to Grab Series Win