Cubs vs. Brewers Preview, Friday 5/16, 1:20 CT
The Cubs open a five-game homestand today. That isn't necessarily good news.I commend you again, as usual on the first day of a series, to Russ La Croix' series preview, posted earlier this morning, if...
View ArticleBrewers 4, Cubs 3: Shark no match for the Beer
It was cold in Chicago today but the Brewers stayed hot!Winning Pitcher: Kyle Lohse (5-1)Losing Pitcher: Jeff Samardzija (0-4)SV: Francisco Rodriguez (17)BoxscoreThe Cubes were in full effect in the...
View ArticleBrewers 4, Cubs 3: A Day Late And A Dollar Short
The Cubs lost yet another game by one run, their ninth such defeat of 2014.The winter that wouldn't end raised its ugly head one more (hopefully, the last!) time in the Chicago area Friday morning,...
View ArticleA Brewers Fan Stole Ann's Babe Ruth Bobblehead!
BCB's Danny Rockett got ripped off...I was charged with securing a Babe Ruth 'Called Shot' bobblehead for Ann, the Las Vegas Cubs fan who has given me 14 free Cubs tickets this year… and I failed. I...
View ArticleMinor League Notes, 5-17-14
Mike Fiers strikes out lots of batters and more from the Brewers minorsNashville Sounds (AAA) 21-20 Lost 6-5 vs Oklahoma City RedHawks (HOU) (box / pbp)Huntsville Stars (AA) 28-14 Won 4-2 vs Birmingham...
View ArticleCubs vs. Brewers Preview, Saturday 5/17, 1:20 CT
The weather's supposed to be improved Saturday. Perhaps the Cubs baseball will, too.35 years ago today, on a windy, warm afternoon at Wrigley Field, the Phillies beat the Cubs 23-22, the second-highest...
View ArticleCubs vs. Brewers Saturday Game Threads
Saturday's game threads are all right here.Cubs lineup:Bonifacio CF, Valbuena 3B, Rizzo 1B, Castro SS, Schierholtz RF, Kalish LF, Baker C, Barney 2B, Hammel PBrewers lineup:Carpenter 3B, Molina C,...
View ArticleCubs 3, Brewers 0: Edwin Jackson's Big Day
Best all-around game of the year, by a considerable margin.Where has this Edwin Jackson been?Saturday was Jackson's 40th start as a Cub, and this one was the best of the 40, and it's not close. He did...
View ArticleBrewers 0, Cubs 3: First inning dooms Brewers
Matt Garza gives up three runs in the first inning, and the Brewers offense can't do anything to mount a comeback.WP: Edwin Jackson (3-3)LP: Matt Garza (2-4)SV: Hector Rondon (4)HR: NoneMVP: Jonathan...
View ArticleMinor League Notes, 2014-05-18
A good day for Brewers starting pitchersNashville Sounds (AAA) 22-20 Won 10-4 vs Oklahoma City RedHawks (HOU) (box / pbp)Huntsville Stars (AA) 29-14 Won 4-0 vs Birmingham Barons (CHW) (box /...
View ArticleThe Indians are the worst team in baseball at hitting left-handed pitching
Your 10-year-old nephew, the one playing Little League right now... if he's left-handed, he can probably get the Indians out.There are a lot of things wrong with the Indians right now:New acquisition...
View ArticleCubs vs. Brewers Sunday Game Threads
Sunday's game threads are all right here.Cubs lineup:Bonifacio CF, Valbuena 3B, Rizzo 1B, Castro SS, Schierholtz RF, Kalish LF, Baker C, Barney 2B, Hammel PBrewers lineup:Carpenter 3B, Molina C,...
View ArticleCubs vs. Brewers Preview, Sunday 5/18, 1:20 CT
The Cubs have won just one series this year. Now they have a chance to win another!The Cubs have won just one series this year -- two weeks ago against the Cardinals at Wrigley Field. This, you likely...
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