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This rain needs to stop, for reals. Here’s what happened to our Chicago Cubs over the past week or so… Chicago Cubs @ Detroit Tigers, Comerica Park 6/9: L Cubs 0, Tigers 6 W: Sanchez (4-7) L: Lester (4-5) As you guys know, I made the trip to Comerica Park Continue reading Ivy’s Roundup: Walk It Off
It is really easy to sit on the couch at home, watch the bullpen enter the game, squander the lead by allowing 2 or 3 runs to score, and blame the relief core for blowing the game. Sometimes, that’s exactly how it works. Sometimes, a starter comes out and shuts Continue reading Cubs Starters Fueling Bullpen Failures
Early in this major league season, the Cubs have had some issues with injuries in the bullpen. Justin Grimm and Neil Ramirez are both on the shelf, which has caused overuse of the reliable Pedro Strop and Hector Rondon. It’s led to increased use of players like Brian Schlitter. And Continue reading Corey Black Adds to List of Power Arms for Cubs Bullpen
It’s important, even though I know we’re all human and have feels, that we realize that the season is 162 games long and the Chicago Cubs have barely played 15, which is not even 10% of the season yet. It’s going to be okay, Cubs fans. Let’s take a look Continue reading Ivy’s Roundup: I Hate Ties
The Cubs and their affiliates have announced full season minor league rosters. The new Single A affiliates, South Bend (MWL) and Myrtle Beach (Carolina League) replace the Kane County Cougars and the Daytona Cubs (now, Tortugas). Generally speaking, there are solid prospects worth keeping an eye on at every level. The Continue reading Minor League Recap: Full Season Rosters Announced
Tomorrow night, the Chicago Cubs begin the “second half” of the season with a somewhat in complete roster. While the Major League roster currently sits at 25, there are only three starting pitchers currently on the big league club. Those would be Travis Wood, Jake Arrieta, and (despite what most Continue reading Roster Moves a Plenty Right Around the Corner for the Cubs
As we have been talking about the past day and a half now, Edwin Jackson is a massive headache for the fans of the Chicago Cubs. Putting things kindly, Jackson has been pretty bad for any number of reasons for the past year and a half. Every time Jackson takes Continue reading What Can Realistically Be Done With Jackson
In not so breaking news, I love baseball. I love everything about the game. I love a great hitting display by a team who just cannot seem to do anything wrong. I love a great pitchers duel, nothing in my mind is more impressive than a pitcher who paints a Continue reading The Overreaction Blog to Overreacting
Just when you thought things could not get any worse for the Chicago Cubs, they did. Fresh off placing lead off hitter Emilio Bonifacio on the disabled list with a right oblique strain, the Cubs may now be facing another devastating injury. Unfortunately, this injury affects one of the better Continue reading From Bad to Worse
Fresh off of a five game winning streak, the Chicago Cubs have now lost two games in a row. They have gone back to looking like the team they have been all season before taking advantage of the New York Mets and the Miami Marlins. Optimistic hopes that were flying Continue reading Cubs Time to Act Is Now