Women who have experienced the final month of a full-term pregnancy will tell you those last few weeks are the longest of their lives. So close to the realization of nearly a year’s worth of expectations, time grinds to a halt as the conscious waiting, and worrying, takes over. The Cubs have been eying a […]
Day: September 28, 2016
Turns Out There’s One Thing These Cubs Aren’t Good At
I have to stop hanging out with Joel Reese. In case you’re not familiar with our little podcast, it’s called BP Wrigleycast and it features Ryan Davis, Isaac Bennett, Joel Reese, and myself. Ryan makes solid arguments that run counter to many popular opinions. Isaac has strong views on developing players and is right more […]
Game 157 Recap: Cubs 6 Pirates 4
Meaningless September games don’t exactly feel that way when it’s the bottom of the ninth, the bases are loaded, card-carrying Designated Cubs Agitator Sean Rodriguez is at the plate, and you’re Félix Peña, looking for your first major-league save with a shaky two-run lead and a deserted bullpen. What this contest lacked earlier in substantive drama, […]