Top Play (WPA): Kyle Schwarber’s triple in the top of the second kicked off what turned out to be a relentless offensive onslaught from the Cubs last night (.160). It was the first hit of Schwarber’s career. Cleveland starter Shawn Marcum was chased after two innings and seven runs, and then the Indians bullpen burned through […]
Day: June 17, 2015
Game 62 Recap: Cleveland 6 Cubs 0
Top Play (WPA): If we were just talking about the Cubs, I’d say the top play falls either on Kyle Schwarber catching in the top of the ninth or the Blackhawks bringing the Stanley Cup to Wrigley Field. But for a little positivity, we’ll stick with Schwarber and his major-league debut. He first appeared in […]
The Cubs Fifth Starter
Just as the swallows return to Capistrano every March 19th, there are tropes in sports that won’t go away. When the Bears preseason camp opens this summer, people will breathlessly wonder who the backup quarterback will be, conveniently ignoring the fact that if he actually has to play, the Bears season will be over (see […]