This piece, written by BP Wrigleyville’s Cat Garcia, forms part of our in-house coverage of the Cubs in the playoffs, “Second City October”. The outcome has been decided. The Cubs won’t enjoy vengeful rematch with the Mets this weekend at Wrigley Field. Instead, they’ll be facing the San Francisco Giants. The wave of apprehension that blanketed the Cubs fanbase […]
Day: October 6, 2016
2016 Has Already Been a Success
“You can’t be bitter over four games when 162 were so special.” —Wade Boggs When I was a kid in Guatemala, I asked my dad to buy me a new Nintendo game on his trip to the US. When he came back I was thrilled to see him—but I was also keeping a close eye […]
The Cubs and Pythagoras: Not Quite Forever Friends
“It’s so good, Zack, you’re gonna love it.” “Man, you’re in for a treat!” “Holy crap dude it’s gonna be so great!” The early reviews were in: beer was good. And boy, was I stoked to try it. I remember fondly my “first beer”—a Fat Tire at Murphy’s Pub in Champaign, Illinois—and I couldn’t believe […]