On a scorching hot day in Chicago, the Cubs bats stayed hot late into the night to get the 8-3 win over the San Francisco Giants. What You Need to Know: A combination of defensive miscues and command issues from starting pitcher Tyler Chatwood allowed the Giants to get to quick 3-0 lead after the top […]
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Game 48 Recap: Giants 5, Cubs 4
Before the game, the Cubs called up catcher Chris Gimenez and optioned Victor Caratini to Triple A. They also placed Yu Darvish on the 10-day disabled list with triceps tendinitis. What You Need to Know: It was another frustrating game for José Quintana, as he was pulled after just one out in the fifth inning. He started […]
Game 47 Recap: Cubs 6, Giants 2
If you needed another illustration of the weirdness of baseball, the Cubs entered their series as far back in the NL Central as the Los Angeles Dodgers are in the NL West (3 1/2 games). Guys, it might be time for a run. Lucky for the Cubs, they’re 12-2 in their last 14 against the […]
Let’s Check Back In On Addison Russell
You know what they say, regular check-ups lead to long-term health. I mean I assume they do, I’ve never had regular checkups on anything, and I’m barely hanging on here. It’s been so long since I’ve seen a dentist my teeth and gums are probably reenacting the French Revolution at this point. BUT THAT’S NOT […]
Game 46 Recap: Cleveland 1, Cubs 0
Pressure to perform was squarely put on the Chicago Cubs offense, especially as they were facing an opposing starting pitcher making only his second career start. Tonight’s 1-0 loss to Cleveland are the type of losses that prove costly when looking for wins in September. What You Need to Know: Cleveland starting pitcher Adam Plutko […]
Fantasy Island: Manny Machado
You’ve seen the rumors. You can’t hide. And you probably have thought to yourself at some point, something to similar to, “These rumors just won’t die.” Like it’s a burden of some kind. Or an infection. For some, the idea of the Cubs trading for Manny Machado is something to be endured instead of enjoyed. […]
Game 45 Recap: Cleveland 10, Cubs 1
What You Need to Know: We all saw this coming, didn’t we? Didn’t we? After staving off the regression gods for most of the season, Tyler Chatwood could stave no longer. Chatwood entered Tuesday’s start, the first of a two-game interleague set with Cleveland, boasting a stellar 3.14 ERA that stood in stark contrast to his […]
The Báez Needle
You don’t need me to tell you what a unique player Javy Báez is. There are things he does that we simply haven’t seen before—from turning tagging a runner from mundane activity into water cooler discussion, to his baserunning instincts, to this. He’s what happens when you have a point guard on a baseball field, while […]
Q On Both Sides
I guess it’s Q-week in Fels’s world. Always nice to have a theme. I’m not saying anything surprising when I say that Jose Quintana has been a mystery so far this season. While his start this year doesn’t look all that different than his start last year, because it’s taking place on the upper side […]
Game 44 Recap: Cubs 6, Reds 1
What You Need To Know: In the first inning, Yu Darvish threw 39 pitches all over the place, and it looked like it was going to be a long day in every sense except for his innings pitched. But then, he actually settled down! (*Extreme Al Michaels voice*) Do you believe in miracles?! YES! After escaping […]