Cubs need a reboot-CHHS's thread has been bad juju.
Posted by Illiniphil
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What could have been..so many Game 163/164 possibles. Baseball had been unique in that
Posted by illini222
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All games set for 2:08 cst*
Posted by Mrap24
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Suzuki getting red hot going into the playoffs is encouraging
Posted by RVA
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today should be fun. Mets/Marlins & Reds/Brewers foir final NL spot
Posted by DanSaint
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Ugh, 2:00 CT starts on Tuesday/Wed.
Posted by OB25
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That’s really lame*
Posted by illini21
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boo. Hoping for a night game*
Posted by LeatherneckIllini
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Cade Horton to IL. Never trust initial medical reports from the Cubs*
Posted by OB25
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Wasn’t the initial report that there was concern?*
Posted by Herman Blume
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They said it was precautionary.*
Posted by OB25
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Do we know how he broke a rib?*
Posted by Herman Blume
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Supposedly coughing*
Posted by GMAW
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Seiya getting his power back is hopefully a fun development.*
Posted by OB25
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PCA manages to get his 30/30. Miles Mikolas was just what the doctor ordered*
Posted by OB25
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Smooth bat flip on that one.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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PCA's career numbers against Mikolas are ridiculous*
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
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Christ, this game should be 10-1 right now. Cubs are balling out on defense. Rocket after rocket.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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90/10 rule always. There are a few posts on social media claiming the Cubs are "pessimistic"
Posted by GMAW
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They mentioned the same thing on espn 1000 today
Posted by Mrap24
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Horton has been this team's MVP in the second half. It will really suck if
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Bad injury luck doesn't exist with modern pitchers
Posted by RVA
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The Tigers/Guardians thing is truly incredible.
Posted by OB25
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And bullpen aside, the Guardians are pretty terrible*
Posted by bjl63
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And Houston is only 1 game back from those two for the last WC
Posted by TarheelIllini
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Will have an extra ticket to Tuesday’s wild card game. Sec 123, PM if interested*
Posted by illini81887
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The Reds fucking suck. I hope they lose out.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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It really sucks being a fan of that franchise*
Posted by Smitto
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Yep, forever in baseball purgatory. Just bad enough to rarely make the playoffs.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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Shaw! (Sorry Tiki)*
Posted by illini21
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PCA has been dreadful for months, but to his credit he has had a crazy amount of sac flies*
Posted by OB25
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So much for the precautionary stuff with Horton, he’s getting an MRI today.*
Posted by OB25
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Counsel said the MRI was precautionary, too*
Posted by GMAW
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Don’t stop me, I’m rolling.*
Posted by OB25
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You spelled "spiraling" wrong.
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "You have cemented yourself as the most judgmental unforgiving person on a board full of judgmental unforgiving people."
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This umpire is a great advertisement for the ABS Challenge system
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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Agreed. He’s been bad all game.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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*fart noises**
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
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Peaking at the right time.*
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "You have cemented yourself as the most judgmental unforgiving person on a board full of judgmental unforgiving people."
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Did you mean peeking?
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
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Very poor decision to double up on the fastball there. Mets haven’t been close to that curveball.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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Padres sending out the “hangover” edition lineup tonight. Congrats Cubs and see you in Chicago*
Posted by LeatherneckIllini
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Nice try, Padres up 4-0 after 1.*
Posted by OB25
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Arraez hit a ball 89 mph 41 degrees in the air for a home run lol. Vibes are back*
Posted by LeatherneckIllini
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Solid effort, bullpen
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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Wow*
Posted by OB25
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Thanks Dansby*
Posted by Herman Blume
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Listening to Tom Hamilton Cleveland radio feed
Posted by jfinsocal
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Oh no, Horton pulled from game after 3 innings. Unless they planned this?*
Posted by OB25
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Doesn't sound planned. Booth speculating it may be another blister issue
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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Ouch
Posted by OB25
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Ah the Mets experience already. Alvarez should gun down a slow runner at 2nd for the last out, Soto
Posted by voiceofreason
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Cubs will need to wake up not to squander playing the wild card round at home.
Posted by OB25
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Have no fear, the Mets are coming to town. You think the Cubs are sleeping…just wait until
Posted by voiceofreason
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Havent won a game since the champagne bath. Just saying.*
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
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GO MARINERS!*
Posted by Sounder
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Shaw skipped today's game to go to Charlie Kirk's funeral*
Posted by RVA
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Shaw’s explanation…
Posted by OB25
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The negative reactions to this are gross.
Posted by GMAW
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Yeah if they were close enough that his wife personally invited him, then it’s different…
Posted by OB25
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I say again, fuck that guy.
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "You have cemented yourself as the most judgmental unforgiving person on a board full of judgmental unforgiving people."
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You trynna say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball??? *
Posted by haighter
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Praise Jobu....because it seems Matty's lord and savior can't.*
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "You have cemented yourself as the most judgmental unforgiving person on a board full of judgmental unforgiving people."
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Not remotely good enough of a player to be pulling this.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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c'mon, man*
Posted by Sounder
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Yeah, fuck that guy.*
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "You have cemented yourself as the most judgmental unforgiving person on a board full of judgmental unforgiving people."
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Lol*
Posted by Herman Blume
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Rest of the team appears to have skipped it too*
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
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That is now 2 games he’s missed because of this. I know there’s the one picture from Wrigley…
Posted by OB25 And not for political reasons, just because of all the personal milestones/events that players routinely have to miss.
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I see that Counsell referred to him as a friend, so maybe they were in fact close personally*
Posted by OB25
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The Tigers are attempting one of the biggest collapses in baseball history.
Posted by OB25
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Cleveland is bad too. Don’t hit or pitch well*
Posted by bjl63
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Lost 1.5 more games in standings today. Now only 1 game up, were up 12.5 less than a month ago*
Posted by OB25
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Didn't they do the exact opposite last season?*
Posted by RVA
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(Look away ISDH) - hungover Cubs just got their first hit with 2 outs in the 7th*
Posted by OB25
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Total hangover game*
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "You have cemented yourself as the most judgmental unforgiving person on a board full of judgmental unforgiving people."
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Hunter Greene is also very good.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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I mean he was throwing 102 in the ninth. Respeckt.*
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "You have cemented yourself as the most judgmental unforgiving person on a board full of judgmental unforgiving people."
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Dude was bringing heat. And the Cubs were seeing 3 baseballs and trying to hit the middle one.*
Posted by Illiniphil
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People concerned over Boyd "hitting a wall"...
Posted by DanSaint
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I love Shota...
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "You have cemented yourself as the most judgmental unforgiving person on a board full of judgmental unforgiving people."
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Champagne baths for a wild card spot?*
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
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They have the fourth best record in baseball.
Posted by JFG
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Not saying they can't be happy
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
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Maybe it was the Kirkland Prosecco and it just spontaneously exploded?*
Posted by Dilbert
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Every team in the modern history of baseball has done this, it’s nothing new.
Posted by OB25
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Key word there - winning
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
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Winning a wild card spot is an exponentially greater accomplishment than winning
Posted by GMAW
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*shakes champagne bottle at cloud*
Posted by Illiniphil
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A team who gets into the WC on the last game of the season also probably does a champagne bath
Posted by RVA
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Totally ridiculous in the age of 12 teams making it.
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "You have cemented yourself as the most judgmental unforgiving person on a board full of judgmental unforgiving people."
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playoffs, shmayoffs*
Posted by RVA
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Thread title got me wondering - did CHHS stop posting again?*
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
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Cubs playoff magic number is 1*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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I hope Raleigh sets the season hr record
Posted by TarheelIllini
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Jesus*
Posted by Herman Blume
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*fart noises**
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
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1st and 3rd no outs and end up not scoring is…not great
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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E-3
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "You have cemented yourself as the most judgmental unforgiving person on a board full of judgmental unforgiving people."
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I really hope PCA makes it to 30 home runs.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Pretty wild that both him and Suzuki might not get there.
Posted by OB25
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Indeed. Maybe PCA should have signed that extension after all.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Matthew Boyd kind of sucks now, which is #notideal
Posted by OB25
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Who would have thought that they needed more starting pitching?!*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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You can never have enough pitching of course but offense has been the issue*
Posted by Herman Blume
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<Ricketts> Uh, that sounds really expensive.....*
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "You have cemented yourself as the most judgmental unforgiving person on a board full of judgmental unforgiving people."
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What ever happened with the guy they traded for at the deadline that got hurt in his first start?
Posted by illini21
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Help a brother out. What was that dudes name?*
Posted by illini21
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Soroka. I think he’s in some stage of rehab but I’m not sure how far along.
Posted by OB25
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Soroka pitched 2.1 innings yesterday in Iowa and looked good..
Posted by Leif
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Soroka?*
Posted by Tortillini
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most innings he's pitched in almost 2 years. Gotta think fatigue is kicking in*
Posted by DanSaint
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6 yrs*
Posted by Herman Blume
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Pretty sure we have some Mets fans here?
Posted by RVA
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Put me out of my misery. This team is so schizophrenic.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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I assume that Matt Shaw and Michael Busch will be sitting tonight*
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "You have cemented yourself as the most judgmental unforgiving person on a board full of judgmental unforgiving people."
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You are correct on Shaw at least
Posted by AintHatin
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I think we know what that is.
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "You have cemented yourself as the most judgmental unforgiving person on a board full of judgmental unforgiving people."
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That’s a sweep. You’re welcome, Cubs fans*
Posted by bbonb
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Anthony Rizzo retires. Wish he could have been good enough to justify a bench vet role on Cubs…
Posted by OB25
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So does #44 eventually get retired?
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "You have cemented yourself as the most judgmental unforgiving person on a board full of judgmental unforgiving people."
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I don't think any of those players will get their numbers retired
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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I'm not sure how you choose just one or two from that team*
Posted by RVA
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Agree 100%*
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "You have cemented yourself as the most judgmental unforgiving person on a board full of judgmental unforgiving people."
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there will be a ceremony at the game on 9/13 where he'll retire as a Cub
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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Are we sure he couldn't contribute more than Carlos don't call me Smooth Santana?*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Complete implosion by Palencia and then either hurt himself or faked injury out of frustration*
Posted by OB25
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Nightengale says posterior of the shoulder is what they are looking at*
Posted by DanSaint
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Just awful.
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "You have cemented yourself as the most judgmental unforgiving person on a board full of judgmental unforgiving people."
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Not a bad start today*
Posted by OB25
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Much needed good day for PCA. 2 hits and 2 sac flies*
Posted by OB25
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My view today:
Posted by JeffFrank
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May 31 was the last time Ben Brown had an outing without an ER*
Posted by Gene Parmesan
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Poor kid got booed pretty heavily last night*
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
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Guessing a lot of that was frustration over Horton being taken out after 5 with a no hitter
Posted by OB25
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I feel bad for him. It's not his fault he gets trotted out in those situations
Posted by Gene Parmesan
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Yeah, he needs to be done for the season.
Posted by Illiniphil
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Did Horton get hurt?*
Posted by Mrap24
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I think they’re just trying to keep him fresh*
Posted by Herman Blume
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Who is doing play by play right now?*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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A guy that won a charity auction *
Posted by QcIlliniFan
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5 back with 22 to play.
Posted by Illiniphil
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Potentially more important, now 4 games clear of the 2nd wild card team
Posted by OB25
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Chance to go 5 clear tonight with Padres losing again (swept at home by the Orioles)*
Posted by OB25
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Narrator*
Posted by Herman Blume
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Cubs signing every released pitcher. Signed Austin Gomber to minor league deal.
Posted by DanSaint
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This Yeti ad that we're forced to watch/listen to is awful
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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Yet only slightly worse than listening to Alex Cohen and Cliff Floyd *
Posted by Herman Blume
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One of the better wins of the season today*
Posted by OB25
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I think the Brewers used up all their magic, Cubs just haven’t done quite enough.
Posted by OB25
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Cubs claim Aaron Civale off waivers from the White Sox*
Posted by AintHatin
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Farm notes: Christian Oppur and Caleb Bonemer are legit. Bonemer will be a top 50 prospect
Posted by UofIL6
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That Andrew Vaughn trade was really something*
Posted by UofIL6
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Vaughn, IIRC, has come back to earth of late*
Posted by bjl63
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Getz has a special talent for pissing away assets*
Posted by AintHatin
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Meh. Civale isn’t really an asset*
Posted by bjl63
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I wasn’t talking about Civale
Posted by AintHatin
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Early look at the Cam Booser trade isn't promising*
Posted by illini222
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I'm still confused why they traded for Alexander Albertus when he was already injured
Posted by OrangeSox
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Yeah, that one looks terrible*
Posted by UofIL6
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Cubs close to signing Carlos Santana*
Posted by Mrap24
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Growing up in Spanish Harlem...he's living his life just like a movie star.*
Posted by JFG
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He’s got a smooth swing. *
Posted by VIV
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Hopefully, he will be able to change his evil ways....baby*
Posted by RSMBob
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I can watch hours of these call-up videos. So great. How about this...
Posted by UofIL6
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Taillon to the IL, Assad back up*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Not a great follow-up to the Angels sweep with this performance in SF*
Posted by OB25
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So Cubs 5 back with the 2nd easiest schedule rest of way. Brewers with 10th most difficult.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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7.5% chance at this point.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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Now do the Sox*
Posted by Herman Blume
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mr. blutarsky.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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Impressive battle back by Palencia*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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The angels really need to come up with something other than the “day-o” sound
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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They actually had a very cool thing with Thundersticks and the Rally Monkey for years
Posted by RSMBob
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Don't look now, but Tucker might be getting his groove back.
Posted by Illiniphil
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Confirmed. Groovin’*
Posted by Illini Guy
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ooo
Posted by AintHatin
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Am I supposed to know who those people are?
Posted by Illiniphil
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Charlie Kirk
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "You have cemented yourself as the most judgmental unforgiving person on a board full of judgmental unforgiving people."
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All they will do is come stand around awhile and then leave when the media gets bored…
Posted by LeatherneckIllini
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OTOH, if there's going to be a Kent State moment, I'd put my money on it happening in Chicago
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "You have cemented yourself as the most judgmental unforgiving person on a board full of judgmental unforgiving people."
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It's Charlie Kirk. Took me a while to recognize him too*
Posted by Sammich
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Masterdebater.
Posted by SurfTheBoneyard “Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie
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I listen to country music and root for professional athletes
Posted by OB25
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"country" music, you mean.*
Posted by longsnapper
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Valid for the most part, but some of my favorites would be considered more authentic*
Posted by OB25
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Seeing Zach Bryan at Notre Dame stadium September 6th. Taking the Irish Express. Can’t wait.*
Posted by DiamondDazzle
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not sure I'd lump him with country pop or whatever that shit is*
Posted by cpsteine
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I root for sports teams, I infrequently root for individual players...
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "You have cemented yourself as the most judgmental unforgiving person on a board full of judgmental unforgiving people."
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I love Morgan Wallen and Toby Keith's music
Posted by Sounder
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Timely
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "You have cemented yourself as the most judgmental unforgiving person on a board full of judgmental unforgiving people."
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How many hats did Charlie Kirk have to stitch together to fit his freakish noggin*
Posted by Herman Blume
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Big League Chew: The story of Gums McGhee.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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They’re white guys that play baseball, not a surprise*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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If you look at Busch's social media follows it's not really a surprise*
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
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...and Shaw exudes Boston Area POS racist vibes.*
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "You have cemented yourself as the most judgmental unforgiving person on a board full of judgmental unforgiving people."
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I mean it's a Racist Ricketts owned ball club, so forgive my lack of surprise.
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "You have cemented yourself as the most judgmental unforgiving person on a board full of judgmental unforgiving people."
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but go cubs!*
Posted by Ari Gold
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I was a Cubs fan before any of them were Cubs, I'll be a fan long after they are gone.
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "You have cemented yourself as the most judgmental unforgiving person on a board full of judgmental unforgiving people."
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2 detlef mentions in a week. I guess you’ve moved on from Throwsize *
Posted by jjlocke923
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Laura Ricketts sucks
Posted by Poldark "This is the internet. Patience lasts for one bad play then everything is over"
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sticks and stones, but if i were as conflicted as you are on so many things, i'd probably resort
Posted by Ari Gold
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What conflict? That I hate my team's ownership?
Posted by KingTalkyTiki "You have cemented yourself as the most judgmental unforgiving person on a board full of judgmental unforgiving people."
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Suzuki gets called out on more marginal strikes......
Posted by Illiniphil
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He also takes a lot of called 3rd strikes correctly called*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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And/or swing the bat*
Posted by Mrap24
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Would really love PCA to surprise me with a hit in a big moment here*
Posted by OB25
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really good AB to start the 8th*
Posted by VIV
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*sad trombone* *
Posted by VIV
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Good enough.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Good enough*
Posted by OB25
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LOL, nice.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Good thing Craig sat Shaw AND Cassie today. Good lord, this is your last crack at MKE.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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My view today you suckers and losers:
Posted by JeffFrank
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Dansby draws walk:
Posted by JeffFrank
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it's a good thing you took that picture otherwise no one would have believed you
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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Strongly dislike today’s lineup
Posted by Mrap24
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I've seen worse. Counsel insists on Kelly hitting in the middle of the lineup despite being
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Generally agree but Kelly was great in July and there hasn’t really been anyone better to put there
Posted by OB25
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Caissie has 3 good games...time to sit him
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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Heavy wind blowing in again today, it’s gotten absurd at this point. But good with Shota pitching*
Posted by OB25
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Welp, not blowing in enough apparently*
Posted by OB25
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Win today and you've still got a shot at the division. Go Shota.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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lol.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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Sox are, what, only the second-worst team in baseball this year? Progress!*
Posted by Herman Blume
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If you gave the Sox one extra win per series, would they be in contention?
Posted by RVA
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Shota. Vsm Preister. Could be a sub 2hr 15min game
Posted by redgrange77
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Matt Shaw now has a higher OPS+ than Cam Smith and is well ahead of him in WAR
Posted by OB25
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that seems like an apples to oranges comparison*
Posted by shua
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What do you mean?*
Posted by OB25
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they don't play the same position, weren't traded for each other...
Posted by shua
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There was a lot of talk earlier this season that the Cubs misevaluated their own system in that deal
Posted by OB25
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Thanks, I guess I missed the 3B part, since he was only playing outfield in Houston...
Posted by shua
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What's the word on Tucker? Still keeping him out? Is it physical (injury) or mental?*
Posted by ibdoc
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Craig said after the first game that they were gonna sit him for a few days
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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Per Twitter, he's in the lineup today.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Are they pulling Caissie? Kid looked really good*
Posted by ibdoc
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well I guess 2 days counts as a few
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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Rod Beck would approve of that save.
Posted by tvillini
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See also, Mitch Williams*
Posted by Herman Blume
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That one was more shades of Marmol*
Posted by OB25
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W. 3 out of 4 is a good week against the Brew.*
Posted by Illiniphil
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One more tomorrow*
Posted by OB25
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74 degrees. Will be there*
Posted by JeffFrank
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5 game series?
Posted by Illiniphil
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Yep*
Posted by OB25
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Palencia is all over the place *
Posted by Mrap24
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No surprise but now it’s official. Tucker has had a hairline fracture in his hand since June*
Posted by OB25
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I don’t love this story being out out there now*
Posted by Mrap24
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Which is just a further indictment of how bad this org managed things
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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Man, Shaw has been great. And Eugenio Suarez has been one of the worst hitters in baseball…
Posted by OB25
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Definitely looking like a keeper, which is huge for now and the future.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Suarez has a long history of being awesome for long stretches, then sub-replacement for longer
Posted by GMAW
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.141 BA and .188 OBP with 36% K rate since the trade, absolutely horrendous stuff.*
Posted by OB25
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Baseball is a mysterious fig*
Posted by Herman Blume
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Good on Rea, batters stop swinging for fences.
Posted by redgrange77
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Re: Cubs need a reboot-CHHS's thread has been bad juju.
Posted by redgrange77
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Double W today.....much needed. *
Posted by Illiniphil
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Yep, now let's keep it going.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Needed that one*
Posted by shua
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Good work Phil*
Posted by reggiedunlop
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No kidding, we all dropped the ball in not doing so earlier*
Posted by RVA
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Ricketts thinking of all the money he can save with Tucker benched and Cassie getting big hits*
Posted by OB25
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he was never going to sign Tucker
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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5 runs won't be enough today.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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O N K C.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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