During my years as a young athlete, my old coach used to tell my team a phrase prior to making us run. That phrase has came to mind while watching the Chicago Cubs this postseason. “Life is hard, not right but true. Sometimes you get the bear, sometimes the bear gets you,” This season, the bear […]
Author: Russell Dorsey
Cubs need the best of “Bryzzo” if they hope to advance to World Series
What have the Cubs failed to do this postseason? A. Score runs B. Score runs C. Except for Game Five of the NLDS…..score runs D. All of the Above If you guessed D, ding ding, you’re our big winner. Now that I’ve had my fun, I think you get the point. The Cubs really need more offensive […]
Willson Contreras’ bat will be Cubs’ NLDS X-Factor
The playoff series between the Chicago Cubs and the Washington Nationals should provide plenty of offense. With names like Kris Bryant, Bryce Harper, Anthony Rendon, Anthony Rizzo, Daniel Murphy, and Ryan Zimmerman, there will be no shortage of thump in the National League Division Series. But one player who has a chance to be a real […]
And the Winner Is: A Look at the NL MVP Race
The 2017 season has come to an end this weekend which means the postseason and season awards are right around the corner. The Most Valuable Player awards are always a fun and thought-provoking debate, and this year’s will be no different. While the American League has three or four legitimate candidates (Altuve, Judge, Kluber, Trout), the […]
Lineups and Postseason Success
The Chicago Cubs have played some of their best baseball of the season over the last two weeks, and with only 10 games left before the postseason, there may not have not been a better time. During these final two weeks before the playoffs come, it may be a good time to figure out what […]
Should the Cubs Cut Back Ben Zobrist’s Playing Time?
Notwithstanding his home run last night, the 2017 season hasn’t gone nearly as well for Ben Zobrist as 2016 and with the Cubs needing to do everything they can to win the division, it may be time to look for some other options besides Zobrist. The 2016 World Series MVP has struggled with injuries and just […]
Making the case for keeping Jake Arrieta past 2017
Prior to the start of the 2017 season, one of the many topics of discussion revolving around the defending World Series champions was the contract situation of starter Jake Arrieta. Arrieta, who is represented by baseball mega-agent Scott Boras, has not been able to come to terms on an agreement and has been eyeing the […]
Cubs make their move, land Justin Wilson and Alex Avila from Tigers
Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer have made their need for bullpen help and a backup catcher known for a while and managed to grab both in the same deal last night. The Cubs acquired highly-coveted reliever Justin Wilson and catcher Alex Avila from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for prospects Jeimer Candelario, Isaac Paredes and […]
Trade from the 25-man, or pay for Verlander?
There are just four days until the MLB Trade Deadline, and the Chicago Cubs are actively shopping and looking to add pieces for the stretch run. The Cubs made the first big trade of the season two weeks ago when they acquired Jose Quintana from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for their top two prospects […]
So you wanna be a contender…..
The Milwaukee Brewers (52-45) have been the darling of Major League Baseball so far this season. The Brewers, thanks to youngsters playing well and a few shrewd free agent signings and trades, have played great baseball and are impressively well above .500 as we approach the trade deadline. Milwaukee was in the middle of a rebuild, […]