It’s always ones of baseball’s greatest gifts to fans (and writers) when one game or moment stands as a summary of a player’s career. Popular plays include Jeter’s flip in game 3 of the 2001 ALDS, “The Catch” by Willie Mays, and Nolan Ryan punching Robin Ventura. In 1955, Cubs pitcher Sam Jones created another […]
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Catching History, Ross Continues Retirement Party With Style
David Ross had never caught a no hitter before last night, which is a bit of a surprise, given not just the length of his career, but also the pitchers he’s caught for across those years. Namely, Jon Lester for the better part of the recent years of his career. This year, he’s on a farewell tour […]
Jake Arrieta Arrives on National Scene With Higher Mountains on Horizon
There was a time when Jake Arrieta was our little secret. People like you who watch the Cubs even when they’re heading for another lost season, and people like myself who cover this team for a living—many of us saw that something special was brewing with Arrieta last season. We were Arrieta hipsters. But on […]