We need a new Cubs thread. This is it.
Posted by opossum jenkins
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Nice job, Pittsburgh. Mets…not as helpful*
Posted by OB25
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It’s 2025 and the Mets are batting their two best hitters (two of the best in MLB) 3 and 4
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Wow, Cardinals didn’t score a run the entire series*
Posted by OB25
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They haven’t scored a run in 5 of their last 8 games. Cubs shut them out in the last two
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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What would you think of this trade?
Posted by DanSaint
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These trades for Alcantara all look ridiculous. This is not the 2008 trade market anymore.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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My thought is stop trying to make Sandy to the Cubs happen
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider The Cubs are desperate but I don’t think they’re 3 top 100 prospects for Edward Cabrera and Sandy’s underwater contract desperate
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his value seems to be at an all time low, but his asking price hasn't budged
Posted by Gene Parmesan
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Right. There’s nothing forcing the Marlins to trade him now
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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And do actual reporting, analysis, or profiles?
Posted by RVA
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I didn't make the trade up. *
Posted by DanSaint
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Palencia is trending towards becoming an elite closer*
Posted by OB25
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Thank you Andrew Chafin*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Holy moly. Thats one way to kill an inning*
Posted by Mrap24
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Quite the base running inning.*
Posted by Mrap24
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Happy Bobby Bonilla Day!*
Posted by nash
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You would think they would negotiate some sort of buyout and get it off the books
Posted by IlliniJuice07
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I hope it goes the other way and Bobby uses the last payment to purchase a 20 year annuity*
Posted by GMAW
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There has to be a story as to why the Mets agreed to an 8% interest rate
Posted by ATL
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Madoff*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Don’t know about everyone else here but we open our presents on Bobby Bonilla morning,
Posted by Herman Blume
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we get one on BB Eve, then the rest are pro-rated over the next 50 years*
Posted by Sammich
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Several outlets reporting the Cubs are attempting to acquire Mitch Keller*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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I also read Cubs might be after more than 1 starter and DBacks might be an option
Posted by DanSaint
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blah*
Posted by Gene Parmesan
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Jim Bowden has done it again.
Posted by OB25
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Robbie Hyde gonna have a blast on YouTube breaking all this down
Posted by DanSaint
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I'm convinced it's simply comic relief*
Posted by bjl63
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Since he had the job at one point, he’ll be able to make a fool of himself as long as he wants.*
Posted by Toonces
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Bowden pushed Sasaki anywhere but the Dodgers for weeks
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Jed gets a grade of L- on bench construction. That includes the solid Carson Kelly.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Rockies come back with 2 outs in 9th and beat MIL, keeps this week from being a disaster
Posted by OB25
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Based on upcoming schedule more worried about STL than Milwaukee
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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gonna be at the Cubs/Cards series. First time I've been to Wrigley since 1993
Posted by DanSaint
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Those were some of the worst at bats I’ve seen all season*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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*fart noise**
Posted by illini21
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He wasn’t gonna do much with Valdez, but PCA is in a real bad spot at the plate right now.
Posted by OB25
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Haven’t been watching close enough, but there’s just no reason to throw PCA a strike.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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He’s getting plenty of strikes, he’s just missing all of them.*
Posted by OB25
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Crawford boxes*
Posted by illini21
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Hate that place *
Posted by Ron McDon
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Nice effort this weekend, Guardians*
Posted by OB25
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Would be nice for them to roll over and die this week again
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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well, the mets are doing a good job of that too.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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Absolutely wild pitch count for Taillon given his stat line.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Paredes used up 2 innings worth of pitches all by himself*
Posted by OB25
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When is Amaya coming back?*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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Most Paredes homer possible lol*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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That’s one of the worst missed strike calls I’ve ever seen*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Got the entire plate lol*
Posted by illini21
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LFG*
Posted by illini21
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A haunting is afoot*
Posted by Herman Blume
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I would appreciate a Cubs win tonight
Posted by OB25
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Crawford boxes are such a joke, but we are at least taking advantage*
Posted by OB25
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After all of the freaking out earlier this week, the Cubs leave StL in the same spot
Posted by GMAW
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And only a 1/2 game lost to the Brewers
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Much deserved shit talk directed at Wilson.*
Posted by OB25
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Out of all the 2016 Cubs Willson has done the most to ruin his reputation in Chicago
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Really stupid reaction by Willson.*
Posted by Herman Blume
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Going to be annoying if Cubs lose this one, terrible batted ball luck so far.
Posted by OB25
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Palencia doing his best to make it happen
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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Then we score a run WITHOUT hitting the ball.*
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."
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Imanaga schedule to start today. Good to see him back. Much needed*
Posted by ibdoc
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Know it’s a good Cubs game when there’s no posts haha*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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McGuire has been a godsend*
Posted by OB25
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I’m greatly enjoying this cards team. Deserve support regardless of what you think of the FO*
Posted by John Coctostan
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The attendance is shocking, are there population/urban flight factors driving that?
Posted by OB25
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The front office has been incredibly condescending toward the fans for years
Posted by illini
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frankly i think your hypothesis is 90% of it
Posted by John Coctostan
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I think it's a spoiled fanbase frustrated with the front office*
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
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I'll admit that's where I am. Really looking forward to seeing what Bloom does*
Posted by DanSaint
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But if they have legitimate concerns about the front office, could you consider that "spoiled"
Posted by ATL
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I'm not!*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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They are a lot of fun and will remain so as long as starting pitching is respectable*
Posted by CWR10
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mully & haugh talking about benching pca?
Posted by Ari Gold
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Pete Crow-Merkle?
Posted by osklister
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Uhh what? I haven't been paying much attention for a couple weeks. Is he in a bad slump?*
Posted by illini21
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Lot of brain farts lately. Might need a little break*
Posted by DanSaint
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He lost 2 balls in the sun, last night’s was the only brain fart I can remember*
Posted by OB25
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wow, he can jump really high*
Posted by Sammich
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There just has to be an Invisible Sun. *
Posted by osklister
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Consider the source*
Posted by jjlocke923
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Pot..kettle...black much?*
Posted by DanSaint
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How lucky are we to bear witness to this generationally great Padres squad?*
Posted by CWR10
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historic pace!*
Posted by Ari Gold
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Man what a play by Arenado*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Terrific play....makes it looks so easy*
Posted by UofIL6
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This makes two straight Taillon starts that we lost 8-7.
Posted by OB25
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Matt Shaw is quite bad.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Hate PCA’s bunt decisions*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Also surprised Seiya didn’t get to second on his hit*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Nice awareness MVPete*
Posted by Ron McDon
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Not sure Wynn didn’t leave early but too late now*
Posted by bjl63
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Corey Bradford to have surgery*
Posted by bbonb
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PCA has had some embarrassing stuff the last few games*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Fucking hell our pitching is terrible
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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Man, this is very frustrating. The pitching regression is coming fast and furious*
Posted by OB25
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I was told the Cardinals don’t really hit home runs*
Posted by Ron McDon
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It seems the cubs pitchers are especially good at giving up HRs
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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Brown to Iowa. Hodge back*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Adios, Ben*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Ugh, quite a quick turn of events starting with that first pitch double play by Happ.
Posted by OB25
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I don’t think Ben Brown is long for the big leagues right now
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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sounds like Imanaga is replacing Rea in the rotation and i wonder
Posted by DanSaint
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Throwing batting practice to a team that doesn’t hit homers
Posted by Ron McDon
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Yep*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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It sucks because he does some stuff so well
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Although with him at 75 innings and his career high of 100, do you just move him to pen?
Posted by Carl Spackler
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I haven’t seen anything that suggest he’d be any better in the pen
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Dansby Swanson is good
Posted by Ron McDon
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Had no idea that Michael Fulmer was still around, but he’s back. Person booted again*
Posted by OB25
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“Let’s see what this Pearson guy has! Oof that’s right, you suck, see ya.”*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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The Reds just DFA'd old friend Jeimer Candelario. I don't know how he's been doing this year
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Sidejack. There are rumors that Eugenio Suarez is available
Posted by DanSaint
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I had a similar thought and then I looked at his savant page and it’s god awful*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Ha we all did the same thing. Was shocked to see a .113 BA in nearly 100 at-bats, brutal.*
Posted by OB25
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Maybe he just needs a new hip like Javy.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Javy Baez would be a starter in All-Star game if voting ended today.
Posted by OB25
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He got his hip fixed in the offseason. Looks healthy again. Everytime I think of him I think
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Apparently Imanaga starting Thursday per Bruce Levine
Posted by DanSaint
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Those last 4 games was some old school Wrigley Field
Posted by QcIlliniFan
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Welcome back, Sammy!*
Posted by RVA
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This series is whatever since it’s pretty fluky, but there are some warning signs with this team
Posted by OB25
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It’s been 3 weeks since winning a series over a team with a record over .500*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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At the time the series was played is what I said.
Posted by OB25
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Meh they currently have the 2nd best record in baseball vs teams .500 or better
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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I’m ready to be done with playing the 27 Yankees….I mean the Mariners*
Posted by Ron McDon
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Tough team to play in these conditions. Lots of fly ball hitters*
Posted by GMAW
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Appreciate the good work he did early in the season, but it’s time to move on from Colin Rea
Posted by OB25
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Agreed. Terrible pitching matchup in a huge offensive environment
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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since Imanaga is returning on road trip...gotta think maybe he takes Rea's spot? Do you DFA him
Posted by DanSaint
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The problem is Ben Brown sucks too. I’d imagine it’s Brown to the pen*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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i also how long they wait to acquire a starter or two
Posted by DanSaint
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Apparently Imanaga will be activated for road trip. Still not determined who's spot in rotation
Posted by DanSaint
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Unbelievable outing from Keller*
Posted by OB25
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Don’t love sending him back out for another inning though.*
Posted by OB25
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Annoying to be letting this lead slip away without them even hitting any HR’s (yet)*
Posted by OB25
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My Over 12.5 runs bet was a good one*
Posted by GMAW
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This has been a total shit show defensively*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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Infield defense picking up outfield defense*
Posted by shua
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Walking Vidal Brujan on a day like today is probably not the best idea*
Posted by OB25
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wtf guys!?!?*
Posted by shua
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At least they minimized the damage*
Posted by shua
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Why did Happ slow up?*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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giggity*
Posted by biclops
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Cabrera DFA’d, Pearson called up.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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95 degree real feel and the wind is howling straight out to center. Good luck to today’s pitchers*
Posted by OB25
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2 Cubs batters, 2 home runs*
Posted by OB25
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I thought you guys told me Wrigley field isn't friendly to batters and hard to hit it out.
Posted by ibdoc
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The wind is blowing out and it’s hot. It hasn’t been like this all season*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Man, fuck this BABIP bad luck today*
Posted by OB25
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Don’t think you can let Pressly finish this inning, might cost you the game.*
Posted by OB25
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Looks like we're gonna find out*
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
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Good outing, Pressly*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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That was indecent what he did to that ball.*
Posted by Toonces
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Sammy doesn't have that weird Michael Jackson color anymore*
Posted by bjl63
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Am I the only one who gets the same three commercials over and over?*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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Sosa is joining the broadcast booth in the 4th inning*
Posted by illini21
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Going to two games in late July
Posted by TarheelIllini
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i'm going 4th of July weekend. Cards/Cubs. the Sunday game got moved to ESPN Sunday Night broadcast
Posted by DanSaint
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Sammy coming to Wrigley today for the first time since he left early in 2004*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Good, and credit to the Cubs for not making him grovel*
Posted by RVA
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I mean they kind of did. He had to apologize. They just accepted his apology being vague*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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I think there is one thing we can agree on. Dave Roberts is a bitch and so are the Dodgers….
Posted by LeatherneckIllini
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Man, if this costs them third place…*
Posted by Herman Blume
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Only one team intentionally threw at a batter last night
Posted by bjl63
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well that might cost him the MVP. I haven't looked at the standings lately, Padres still on...
Posted by shua
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oops.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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Random observation. Tony Gwynn Jr sounds exactly like his dad*
Posted by bjl63
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Braves GM says under no circumstances will they even consider trading Sale*
Posted by OB25
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not to mention they’re poised to make a run here.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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Yeah, but comments like these are completely worthless*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Generally true but this is pretty strong…
Posted by OB25
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No quit in this team. I appreciate their moxie.
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."
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shows the offense is great and the pen is fine
Posted by DanSaint
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Imanaga to pitch for the Iowa Cubs this Friday and will be evaluated after to possibly return
Posted by ibdoc
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PCA does it again. Might need more of it, Taillon doesn’t have it today.*
Posted by OB25
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Per Bob Nightengale: Rays expect to he sold by end of the year
Posted by DanSaint
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Weak effort from the crowd, that needs to be a curtain call*
Posted by OB25
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Sorry. We did our best.*
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."
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Oh wow*
Posted by illini21
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Longest Cub HR this year*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Holy shit PCA. Thought he had no chance.*
Posted by Toonces
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and then goes yard. *
Posted by DanSaint
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Oh my god PCA*
Posted by OB25
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Haha oh my*
Posted by OB25
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Absolutely unreal catch. Literally straight up LF*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Keller hitting 99 to get Hoskins*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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His arm is still good, but oof has the hitting and receiving fallen off a cliff for Kelly.
Posted by OB25
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The contact falling out gives me a pass on that last one
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Yeah, posted before seeing that so I’ll concede the point on that one.
Posted by OB25
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Similar to the Rockies series that they swept, really gross series offensively but still got 3 of 4*
Posted by OB25
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Hooray Manfred Rule!
Posted by Ron McDon
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Really poor AB by turner*
Posted by Mrap24
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Well, he’s washed, so*
Posted by Ron McDon
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Been long enough now that we can safely say he’s got nothing left in the tank.
Posted by OB25
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Berti says look at me*
Posted by Mrap24
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Horrible at bats through 2 innings*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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Even making contact against elite MLB pitching is a damn near miraculous feat.
Posted by OB25
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Wow quite a whimper*
Posted by Herman Blume
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We are consistently so bad at moving the Manfred Man from 2nd to 3rd.
Posted by OB25
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What a bad play by the Pirates SS*
Posted by OB25
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Weird play. Did IKF forget the situation?*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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I’ve got no problem with that*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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Nice job so far of at least building up Skenes’ pitch count*
Posted by OB25
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4 innings against the bullpen to play with, nice work*
Posted by OB25
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Can't believe Marquee aired Justin Turner's fake ballsack lol
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider Justin Turner was just letting those boys hang pic.twitter.com/FEHiqyIbkR
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I can't believe how many jomboy followers seem to think it was real*
Posted by Sammich
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Some numbers on the Cubs bullpen…
Posted by OB25
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I would consider not hitting the 8 hitter and then walking the 9 hitter on 4 pitches*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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That last pitch to Cruz hung right down the middle too*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Wow that’s one of the worst missed calls you’ll see from a home plate ump*
Posted by OB25
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This has gotten insane, it’s mid-June and it’s gonna be yet another cold, windy homestand*
Posted by OB25
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Helps Jamo I guess. PCA blows through it*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Is Andrew McCutchen a HoF?*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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No. Tier below*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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He's had a lot of years this last decade with little to show for*
Posted by RVA
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Question for Marshall or anyone else that follows Cubs prospects
Posted by OB25
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Brujan is the only person they have to cover CF
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Nice job, Toronto. Cubs leave the 9 game trip with a bigger division lead than they started it with*
Posted by OB25
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Woof Kyle gotta bail out your pitcher. Ben just gotta eat it today*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Welp, looks like bad Ben Brown is back.
Posted by OB25
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It seems like he is either unhittable or awful. Rarely much in between*
Posted by UofIL6
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Too much left over the heart of the plate
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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can't afford to leave a bunch of runners on base if Brown isn't on his game today.
Posted by Illiniphil
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I had a feeling this would be the day they finally give PCA a day off, definitely makes sense.*
Posted by OB25
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Especially when you look at Luzardo's splits RH vs LH*
Posted by DanSaint
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I feel like the Cubs starting situation is a bit more dire than is being talked about.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Disregard*
Posted by DanSaint
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It’s interesting because I care way less about having top end starting pitching for the playoffs
Posted by OB25
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I'd have a lot of concerns at the trade deadline relying on the guys you mentioned in the playoffs.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Unless you can get Chris Sale, I just think it kind of is what it is.
Posted by OB25
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Shota tossed 40 pitches in a live start in Arizona yesterday and did well.
Posted by ibdoc
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He's not penciled in to start 6/19 and the team has said he needs multiple more rehab starts*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Also, where did you see "multiple" rehab starts. Not seeing that comment. See this often:
Posted by ibdoc
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Craig Counsell said yesterday that Shota will make a couple more rehab starts*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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"at least 3 rehab appearances"
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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My bad, CBS sports has him listed to start*
Posted by ibdoc
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Sandy is probably the big fish but we’ll end up with someone like Bailey Falter
Posted by MC
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The big fish is Chris Sale*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Whoa Braves suck? I didn’t realize how much they’re falling behind *
Posted by MC
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Sandy finally put together a decent start the other day but I wouldn't be surprised if he's not move
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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I think you're stretching this a bit out here but yes the Cubs need starting pitching
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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I want to expand and just say they need more pitching in general
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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The whole point of sitting tight on prospects the past few years was for moments like this*
Posted by RVA
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Yes, I just hope they don’t half ass it. They don’t need 4/5 depth guys. They need 1/2/3 guys*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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In other words, don't be Mike Elias*
Posted by bjl63
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At least one of Shota, Steele, or theoretical trade acquisition will miss the playoffs
Posted by RVA
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Steele is a given....he's out for the year.*
Posted by Illiniphil
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Didn't he have TJ surgery?
Posted by ibdoc
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Not TJ but it was his elbow. Out for the year indeed.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Yeah he probably won't even be ready for 2026 OD*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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For sure. At least it's good that they won't have to rush him. July works.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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You're not lying. It's why my overall expectations are tempered, despite how I'm enjoying how fun
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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I know it was better long term but everytime Shaw makes a nice pick
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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That barehanded grab and toss in the 9th...
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."
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Happ rediscovering some of his power would be nice. 3 HR’s in the last 2 games*
Posted by OB25
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Not the Cubs but Aaron Judge just hit a Glenallen Hill-type roof shot.*
Posted by Toonces
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Glenallen Legend.*
Posted by cpsteine
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That was a tough loss.*
Posted by Toonces
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Not a fan of Palencia getting two innings*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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I’m officially sick of Swanson’s shit*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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Also meh. He’s in the middle of putting up another 4 win season
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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This feels like it would be an important win on the season if we can pull it out*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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Meh. It’d definitely have been nice to steal Wheeler start
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Not a bad loss, just a near good win that wasn’t. Which are always a bummer in the moment.
Posted by OB25
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That is true. Would like Toronto take this back. They just blew it but then scored to tie*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Narrator*
Posted by OB25
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Dansby is a semi disaster at the plate*
Posted by Ron McDon
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Man that is a shitty break that will probably end up being the difference. Crazy spin*
Posted by OB25
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And another bad break, he was out but couldn’t overturn. This road trip has sucked in this regard*
Posted by OB25
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Love the defense shown today.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Will never get over idiots online saying Tucker plays lazy defense #tradekyle*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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What a weird schedule the Cubs had this year.
Posted by OB25
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It’s only 630am and I’m having a really bad day so far
Posted by timmer
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I've been skipping breakfast. Probably ham and cheese for lunch.*
Posted by Illiniphil
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Horton just throwing center cut fastballs way too often in big situations*
Posted by OB25
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That was a very bad strike 3 call*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Been getting hosed all series.*
Posted by Toonces
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IT’S ALL ABOUT ME!!*
Posted by shua
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Seiya's tendency to take obvious strike fastballs with 2 strikes is baffling.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Today is one where it felt like the writing was on the wall just by watching the 1st inning.
Posted by OB25
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Well, Flaherty lost it a bit this inning but that play at the plate sure hurts.
Posted by OB25
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This kid in the stands behind home plate is a riot *
Posted by biclops
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Braves just keep digging a deeper hole, I wonder if Chris Sale could end up being available.*
Posted by OB25
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He’s the guy I’ve been focusing on. And the Cubs should be doing whatever they can to land him*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Today's 1st rounders
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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*pokes Dodgers with a stick**
Posted by shua
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lmao Cardinals*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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major luck for the Dodgers in this inning. crazy*
Posted by jayd
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Yeah weakly hit grounder that hits a base. Weakly hit bloop single. wild pitch K scores a run*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Dodgers trying to give it back*
Posted by jayd
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and they do. Arenado walks it off*
Posted by DanSaint
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I’ll give this to Eddings, he’s been consistent. It’s a huge zone up, down, inside, and outside
Posted by OB25
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Seiya again*
Posted by illini21
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Seiya is strong as hell, man*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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Absolutely crushing this inning*
Posted by illini21
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Shaw has been really good since his return from Iowa…
Posted by shua
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My god, this ump has been a disaster*
Posted by OB25
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doug eddings of ajp ws fame.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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That was a high level game, Cubs just couldn’t catch a break in this one.
Posted by OB25
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Defensively, the Tigers were absolutely terrific*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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Cubs actually did well against Skubal, just ran themselves out of at least 2 runs*
Posted by OB25
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Sucks but had this marked up as a loss anyways. Go out and win the next two
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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The PCA send was unforgivable. I get the SB attempts.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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I’ve never noticed a 3B coach more than I have with Berry this year. And rarely in a good way*
Posted by OB25
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Damn, frustrating inning to not score and then give up runs this way right after*
Posted by OB25
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Third base coach screwed the pooch there*
Posted by Ron McDon
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Props to PCA, has held up well against Skubal*
Posted by OB25
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But oh man, that’s a killer against Skubal. This was your chance*
Posted by OB25
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Totally Berry’s fault too. He’s been bad all year*
Posted by OB25
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Dansby disappears too often*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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Kyle Teel getting called up. Can never get enough of the call-up videos. They're all so awesome
Posted by UofIL6
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ooo
Posted by UofIL6
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Braves call up Kimbrel
Posted by bjl63
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Hopefully he helps them lose enough so they trade Sale (to the Cubs).*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Balls and strikes challenges coming in 2026*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Beautiful. Best possible outcome*
Posted by OrangeSox
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Why go through the motions? Just use tech full on*
Posted by Chilango
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Because MLB umpires are in a union and have a CBA*
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
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I wouldn't be surprised if that has to be collectively bargained, honestly.*
Posted by MojoJojo
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Good, love it. I’m not ready to take the full plunge yet, but the challenge system
Posted by voiceofreason
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I'm amused that you'll have a system, just sitting there quietly calling balls and strikes...
Posted by shua
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I would only be OK with this if it was an almost instantaneous result.
Posted by tvillini
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that sounds better *
Posted by biclops
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That is what it is*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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I thought it might. I think I saw it once a few years ago at a Indy Indians game.
Posted by tvillini
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ABS has been used at various minor leagues since 2021. Challenge system was used in ST this year
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Okay if it's really done in just a few seconds then i'm on board*
Posted by illini21
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And it can be used a very limited amount of times*
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
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It is pretty darn fast based on minors/spring training*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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How much does advertising cost in spring training or the minors?*
Posted by longsnapper
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This was like a less than 15 second process when I’ve seen it.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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woof. Can’t we just go to robots?*
Posted by biclops
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Good. I hate umps.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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the answer is to either A) get better umps/get rid of the bad umps, or B) use robo ball/strike calls
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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What do the data say on how accurate the best umps are?
Posted by Chilango
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The best umps are more than 95% accurate*
Posted by Herman Blume
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Would help if umps called pitches where they cross the plate
Posted by bjl63
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I would prefer robo umps but this is a step in the right direction. I believe this system is
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Exactly, it’s just a step towards the inevitable*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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gross*
Posted by illini21
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Rob Manfred sucks*
Posted by Poldark "thank you again for cutting back on the personal name calling"
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Wow. What a fucking terrible idea.*
Posted by longsnapper
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Now have best record in NL, one game behind Detroit for best in MLB.
Posted by OB25
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should be a fun weekend, with the top 2 teams playing each other*
Posted by shua
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Really hope they use tonight’s game against Skubal to finally give PCA a day off*
Posted by OB25
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Imanaga’s return was pushed back to the 17th. Assad’s still the 23rd.
Posted by ibdoc
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Neither have actual dates set. I'm not sure where you're getting that?*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Reading through a variety of sites (MLB, ESPN, CBS, etc) on injury updates*
Posted by ibdoc
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There has never been any date mentioned that I've seen
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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I’ve been assuming Assad will end up being out for the year when it’s all said and done*
Posted by OB25
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One site:
Posted by ibdoc
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I’m guessing those are the earliest dates they COULD return based on which type of IL they’re on*
Posted by OB25
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So, does Boog have an apprenticeship at the IBEW or something?*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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The Boog thing is very weird*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Feels like we’ll find out eventually that there’s some kind of health issue.*
Posted by OB25
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He’s white Stacy King without being a former player. Large Marge.*
Posted by Toonces
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Guy right behind home plate wearing a "Trump 2028" hat
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."
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And it obviously works
Posted by HamptonSki
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Speaking of triggered*
Posted by Chilango
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Good to see it. I kinda missed the little scamp there for a bit.
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."
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Based on the crowd I’m assuming it’s pride night. Appears to be rainbow Nats jersey giveaway
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Happ yeah!*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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Huh. Cubs activated and DFA’d Tyson Miller.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Writing was on the wall like a month ago when they didn’t call him up
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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That’s not possible without saying he was injured again, right? (And him agreeing)*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Yeah. I’m guessing maybe they he realized that he wasn’t gonna get a shot
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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WTF me. I wasn't even drinking.*
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."
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I was at the game. Maybe you saw me. Section 110, Row 10, Seat 6
Posted by timmer
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Timmer brings the Ls, Tort brings the Ws*
Posted by Tortillini
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Curly W*
Posted by memyselfandillini
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Boyd with a perfect game through 5 on only 45 pitches*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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That was unfortunate. PCA’s bad at bats definitely being back memories of the bad parts of Javy.
Posted by OB25
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As a long-time critic of Jed, I must acknowledge that he’s had a good run.
Posted by OB25
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I realize Tucker is a very good player. But doesn’t it seem weird giving $700M to a 29 year old?*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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Tucker isn’t getting $700 million. Somehweee between $400-$500*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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To go on Cam Smith
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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He’s in the process of turning back into a pumpkin, but I should have included Carson Kelly.
Posted by OB25
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Big Shota, Boyd, and Swanson guy when they happened --->
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Also trading all those guys in 2021 was absolutely the right decision
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Forgot about Zyhir Hope coming from us, that one could end up stinging.*
Posted by OB25
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co-sign. It's crow I'm happy to eat.
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."
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Palencia don't call me Placenta also looks like a real closer, too. GAS.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Cubs now 5 games up on 2nd place Cardinals*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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I mean this play alone *chefs kiss*
Posted by KingTalkyTiki
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That was channeling Javy more than just a little bit.*
Posted by Illiniphil
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I totally undersold it. Without Pete's speed and hustle , he's probably on 1st still
Posted by KingTalkyTiki Instead it's two runs and a tie ball game. "I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."
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I’ve noticed this Cubs team tends to win a lot of baseball games*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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Busch needs a 2B for the cycle, will get at least one more at-bat*
Posted by OB25
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That’s my Buschie.*
Posted by Toonces
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TWSS?*
Posted by Illiniphil
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This offense man.*
Posted by Toonces
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Nats throwing Trevor Williams and Andrew Chafin. We got PCA and Palencia for them*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Cubs offense is relentless tonight*
Posted by OB25
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Wrigley needs like a reverse humidor or something. Offense dies*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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I’ll be at Nats Park tonight, let’s go Cubbies*
Posted by Tortillini
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You’re welcome bitches
Posted by Tortillini
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So YOU''RE the reason we keep losing to Maryland?!*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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137 people attended the Marlins-Rockies game last night
Posted by Sounder Record breaking night in Miami!
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Satire account*
Posted by OB25
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Announced attendance 5,894.
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."
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Since April 19 the Cubs have the best bullpen in the NL
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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ESPN Jeff Passan say the Cubs should try to get Miami's Sandy Alcántara
Posted by ibdoc
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I feel like they’re going to end up with Zach Eflin*
Posted by OB25
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As long as he's not injured, I'd strongly consider it. I'm a believer in a change-of-scenery for
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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He has been pretty awful this year*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Palencia not entrenched as closer? He's been pretty good in the role*
Posted by bjl63
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I think he's probably the closer for now. Unless he blows more games
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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As Hawkeroo used to say the best pitch in baseball
Posted by bjl63
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Jac Caglianone called up to the big club. Another White Sox draft failure
Posted by bjl63
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I hated the Hagen Smith pick, but at least, when healthy, he's looked pretty dominant
Posted by UofIL6
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I remember seeing highlights after they picked Gonzalez and saying WTF kind of swing is that
Posted by bjl63
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oh boy. Corbin Burnes just called for the trainer after giving up a base hit
Posted by DanSaint
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Matt Shaw defensive showcase.*
Posted by Toonces
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That’s my Buschie.*
Posted by Toonces
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Tucker out of the game. What happened *
Posted by MC
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Seemed like minor stuff, hit his head sliding and also got HBP on his toe*
Posted by OB25
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MLB website says Tucker left due to jammed finger*
Posted by DanSaint
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Nice to get out to a nice lead earlier in the game today*
Posted by shua
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Happy to be facing a right handed pitcher again*
Posted by OB25
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4-1 on the home stand while almost the entire lineup is in a slump, not bad*
Posted by OB25
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Pete’s jumps are incredible. He’s not just fast. He gets amazing reads and jumps*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Incredible
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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De La Cruz is real casual out there at SS*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Kind of just lobbed over the DP attempt earlier in the inning too*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Looked like a WR with alligator arms there*
Posted by OB25
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Another gift*
Posted by OB25
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I’ll take that*
Posted by shua
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Well that works lol. Thanks Wrigley and weather!*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Having the leadoff guy on in 5 of 7 innings and getting no runs out of it is not great*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Not just on but on 2nd. Not getting him to 3rd is bad
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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This is fucking pathetic*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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I see bartman made it back to wrigley*
Posted by torinese
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Other than their bullpen, the Reds are a terrible matchup for the Cubs*
Posted by OB25
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I’ve seen more than enough of Abbott and Lodolo for a while*
Posted by OB25
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Their offense isn't even that good. Its' frustrating
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Fuck the Reds.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Schwarber just hit his 303rd HR. He’s 32 years old, do we think he can get to 500?*
Posted by OB25
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I’d guess low to mid 400s
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Hypothetical trade from the Athletic: Skenes for Horton, Shaw, Alcántara and Tomas.
Posted by Herman Blume
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Dig up Vance Law's bones and put him at third base.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Not nearly enough to motivate the Pirates to make a deal.*
Posted by OB25
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The Pirates aren't trading Skenes either way. And Bowden is a crackhead*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Yeah but what if they DID?*
Posted by Tortillini
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what's the latest on Imanaga and Assad?*
Posted by shua
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I had forgotten about Assad. Guess you can pull fat.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Imanaga until 6/13, Assad until 6/23*
Posted by ibdoc
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The CBS injury report still has Ben Heller on it. He was released last week
Posted by ibdoc
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“Well into June” for Shota*
Posted by Mrap24
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Well Cubs are doing a great job on this cake part of their schedule. 12-3 since the Mets*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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2 tough series starting next weekend, Phillies and Tigers on the road*
Posted by shua
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TCB like BTO.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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That series wasn’t nearly as fun as expected, but nice job grinding out 3 wins*
Posted by OB25
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Sweep. Hopefully the weather warms up this wekend*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Warmer but rain on Friday, back down to high of 58 Saturday. Groce*
Posted by OB25
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Wrigley conditions are saving Boyd this inning*
Posted by OB25
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Wind ended up helping Cubs more today.
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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And of course Arcia is 2-2*
Posted by Ron McDon
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Thank God Marquee continuously departs from the broadcast to hype up Wrigley’s nachos and pierogis*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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More balls hit 112 mph would help at Wrigley*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Really thought they’d give PCA a day off today, would have been a perfect time for it.
Posted by OB25
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And ha, Rockies signed Orlando Arcia just in time to face the Cubs.
Posted by OB25
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Hello darkness my old friend*
Posted by OB25
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2-2*
Posted by OB25
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C-U native Tanner Gordon starting for the Rockies tonight*
Posted by illini21
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Make no mistake where you are. *
Posted by VIV
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The thing I want to talk about is how frustrating Wrigley is nowadays
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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This has been an absurdly windy spring.*
Posted by Illiniphil
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I was just randomly thinking about my favorite Wrigley weather game that wasn’t
Posted by OB25
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Eli Marrero, a catcher by trade, tore up his knee playing OF in that game. *
Posted by illini
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Yeah that game was bonkers. Think it was May 03. Alou it hit a few HRs*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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He's been awesome since he came back up.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Sure has. Like, you can see the hole in his swing low and away.
Posted by opossum jenkins
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From mlb.com prospect profile...
Posted by shua
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No he was not billed as a plus defender. He had arm strength questions
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Also savant still has him with limited range and below average in his limited time so far*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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