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Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 23, 2026, 15:25:10

Getting some clarity on the roster for opening day. Sadly Seiya on the IL. Ben Brown makes the team. Assad to Iowa

So looks like

Kelly
Busch
Hoerner
Swanson
Bregman
Happ
PCA
Conforto
Ballesteros

Amaya
Shaw
infielder acquired in trade?
Alcantara or Carlson. I think Carlson cause Kevin has options

Boyd
Cabrera
Taillon
Imanaga
Horton

Brown
Rea
Harvey
Thielbar
Webb
Milner
Maton
Palencia

CB Bucknor, Laz Diaz and 5 other umpires retiring at the end of the season

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 5, 2026, 9:51:02, in reply to "Cubs"

https://x.com/TalkinBaseball_/status/2073774685238522337?s=20

Other 5 are Lance Barksdale, Andy Fletcher, Tony Randazzo, Brian O'Nora, and Marvin Hudson

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Most of them tired of getting their asses kicked by ABS.

Posted by SurfTheBoneyard <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=SurfTheBoneyard' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 5, 2026, 10:20:38, in reply to "CB Bucknor, Laz Diaz and 5 other umpires retiring at the end of the season"

Randazzo must be on medical leave or something as he hasn’t appeared this season.

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https://x.com/TalkinBaseball_/status/2073774685238522337?s=20

Other 5 are Lance Barksdale, Andy Fletcher, Tony Randazzo, Brian O'Nora, and Marvin Hudson

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Sky Marshal of the Luftwaffle

“Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie

The fact that Jen Pawol is being mentioned as a replacement isn't exactly an improvement*

Posted by illini222 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini222' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 5, 2026, 10:03:26, in reply to "CB Bucknor, Laz Diaz and 5 other umpires retiring at the end of the season"

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https://x.com/TalkinBaseball_/status/2073774685238522337?s=20

Other 5 are Lance Barksdale, Andy Fletcher, Tony Randazzo, Brian O'Nora, and Marvin Hudson

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Drink Everytime Brad Underwood says "Elite" in a press conference.

Yep yep. OTOH... who isn't an improvement?

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 5, 2026, 10:16:02, in reply to "The fact that Jen Pawol is being mentioned as a replacement isn't exactly an improvement*"

From the tweet...

Bucknor is among seven umpires who have accepted a buyout offer from MLB...

Not quite to the All-Star break and dumping people overboard. Some of whom should have been out the door long ago. :-/

Eh.

This team stinks*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 4, 2026, 23:02:00, in reply to "Cubs"

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Serious question why do you watch?

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 5, 2026, 10:27:46, in reply to "This team stinks*"

I'm only asking because you keep posting how much you don't enjoy it. This is not a judgement.

You posted about the Brewers series before the series being miserable and having no interest in watching. You keep telling us how terrible it is.

It's just very confusing to me. Is the joy in the miserableness?

The last two days have certainly be bad and there's certainly been some terrible moments this season but overall considering how bad many Cubs teams there have been this has been so far a pretty solid season.

I just don't understand it. If I was this miserable I would do something else so I'm curious.

I rarely watch but I sort of got stuck with no options last night at a holiday function.

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 5, 2026, 16:11:40, in reply to "Serious question why do you watch?"

I disengage during bad stretches, and although 10 games over .500 or whatever they are is perfectly cromulent, I don’t trust this team and I think the organization should be better. Plus the one game I’ve gone to this season was a frustrating stinker.

So no, I don’t take any joy in miserableness, which is why, with occasional exceptions like last night, I haven’t been watching.

Also, be honest, it was totally a judgment.

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Preach Brother, preach.*

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 4, 2026, 23:06:41, in reply to "This team stinks*"

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"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

Terrible 2 days but feels harsh when they were 15-5 in their last 20 before tonight

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 4, 2026, 23:04:28, in reply to "This team stinks*"

When you considering all the pitching injuries and how bad Bregman, Hoerner, Swanson, and Ballesteros have been for most of the season (4 original key starters in the lineup), it’s honestly kind of shocking that they’ve managed to stay above water. Not like the bullpen has been anything to write home about either.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

It's better now. Why TF do they need to wait until 10:30?

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 4, 2026, 22:13:51, in reply to "Cubs"

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

Sure doesn’t look better.*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 4, 2026, 22:40:33, in reply to "It's better now. Why TF do they need to wait until 10:30?"

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They might have to call this. No one can see. *

Posted by illini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 4, 2026, 22:04:13, in reply to "Cubs"

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Pretty sure they’re gonna have to delay this game because of the fog*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 4, 2026, 22:03:55, in reply to "Cubs"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

It’s firework smoke and I’d guess it’s not going to stop for a few hours. *

Posted by illini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 4, 2026, 22:07:13, in reply to "Pretty sure they’re gonna have to delay this game because of the fog*"

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Watching Alex Bregman gives me a sad.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 4, 2026, 21:11:45, in reply to "Cubs"

They don’t have any obvious better options to put in the 2 hole but he’s wasting too many great PCA at-bats in front of him.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

And again...

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 4, 2026, 21:43:53, in reply to "Watching Alex Bregman gives me a sad. "

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

And again. Sigh.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 4, 2026, 21:43:39, in reply to "Watching Alex Bregman gives me a sad. "

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They don’t have any obvious better options to put in the 2 hole but he’s wasting too many great PCA at-bats in front of him.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

I don't care if they don't have any better obvious answers, ne needs to be moved down

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 4, 2026, 21:16:29, in reply to "Watching Alex Bregman gives me a sad. "

PCA ws moved to the bottom of the lineup earlier in the season. Dansby is down there now. But this fucking disaster just stays there at no 2 for whatever the fuck reason and Craig just shrugs his shoulders

Move him down until he figures his shit out

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

It should be Hoerner but he’s every bit as bad*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 4, 2026, 21:19:44, in reply to "I don't care if they don't have any better obvious answers, ne needs to be moved down"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Hoerner has been significantly worse than Bregman. The problem is there are no there options

A heated up Dansby is the only other option but Craig is probably loathe to move him.

Happ or Suzuki should be taking his spot*

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A heated up Dansby is the only other option but Craig is probably loathe to move him.

And yet Craig has no issue moving him down in the lineup

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 4, 2026, 21:21:16, in reply to "It should be Hoerner but he’s every bit as bad*"

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

So Dansby was not only best value but best player of the big 4 SS of 2022-23 FA

Turner is the only other with a claim but Dansby is surpassing him.

I was just hoping he'd get to his customary 20-24 home runs this year. Might get there by the ASG.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on July 1, 2026, 16:18:00, in reply to "So Dansby was not only best value but best player of the big 4 SS of 2022-23 FA"

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Turner is the only other with a claim but Dansby is surpassing him.

You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

My alert just told me 23-3 Cubs. Congrats. We deserve to suck.

Posted by LeatherneckIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=LeatherneckIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2026, 16:02:45, in reply to "Cubs"

At least the new owners seem to be community oriented and want to spend. But going to have to eat Xanders and eventually Manny’s contracts. Tatis, Merrill, Salas(pray) and a young bullpen give hope. But otherwise need an entire set of SPs and some bats. Not hopeless but not good.

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Until you fire Preller you won’t be a serious organization imo*

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In a perfect world he only handles drafts and scouting. He’s amazing at that.-*

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Incredible run by Swanson. Wowzers. *

Posted by illini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2026, 15:48:45, in reply to "Cubs"

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Just missed hitting 4 today.

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2026, 17:07:14, in reply to "Incredible run by Swanson. Wowzers. *"

2 and a Grand Slam will have to do.

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

Goddamn Dansby.*

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2026, 14:22:01, in reply to "Cubs"

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"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

3!*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2026, 15:48:06, in reply to "Goddamn Dansby.*"

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453 feet. Glenallen Swanson as I've always called him.*

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

Missed #3 by inches.*

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2026, 15:30:58, in reply to "453 feet. Glenallen Swanson as I've always called him.*"

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"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

Leatherneck your Padres are stinky like poo poo.*

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

Dansby off Buehler haha. Dansby been hitting like he’s playing in Champaign lately*

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Streaky

Posted by Tortillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Tortillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2026, 11:08:08, in reply to "Cubs"

https://www.reddit.com/r/CHICubs/comments/1uja5uy/a_tale_of_two_teams/

Baseball America vaults Josiah Hartshorn all the way up to #29 in their new rankings.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2026, 10:50:38, in reply to "Cubs"

Not bad for a high schooler drafted in the 6th round less than a year ago.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Sharthorn*

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Not bad for a high schooler drafted in the 6th round less than a year ago.

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the least popular instrument in any orchestra*

Posted by Sammich <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sammich' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2026, 16:05:18, in reply to "Sharthorn*"

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Not bad for a high schooler drafted in the 6th round less than a year ago.

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I want to break it up
I want to smash it up
I want to #### it up
I want to watch it come down

I play it every Monday morning after a rough weekend.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on July 1, 2026, 16:18:53, in reply to "the least popular instrument in any orchestra*"

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Not bad for a high schooler drafted in the 6th round less than a year ago.

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

That's pretty great. Wonder what they'll do with him. Have to get him to AA by EOY, right?

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2026, 15:34:52, in reply to "Baseball America vaults Josiah Hartshorn all the way up to #29 in their new rankings."

So potentially up to the bigs in 2027?

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Not bad for a high schooler drafted in the 6th round less than a year ago.

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Glad to see. Was pretty much evident a week into the season

https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/msg/1776178092.html

Piss test for Dansby Swanson incoming.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 30, 2026, 20:46:43, in reply to "Cubs"

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I’m ugly.

On track for a 4 WARish season. Heck of a turnaround*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 30, 2026, 20:47:11, in reply to "Piss test for Dansby Swanson incoming.*"

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The guy that needs to get his shit together is Nico

He’s been by far the worst at the plate since late April. Had a couple good games recently but it’s crazy to me how much of a pass he’s gotten vs Dansby or Bregman when he also signed a huge contract.

I’d say it’s because he’s homegrown but Happ receives more hate too.

I have an irrational dislike of Nico, so not getting a pass with me*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2026, 14:14:49, in reply to "The guy that needs to get his shit together is Nico"

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Since April 23rd wRC+ Bregman 96, Dansby 87, Nico 60!!!

That starts a week before he got hit in the head in San Diego

For context Jason Heyward had a 72 wRC+ in 2016

Love the wind blowing out tonight.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 30, 2026, 19:47:31, in reply to "Cubs"

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I’m ugly.

The Brewers and Padres catchers have had some atrocious challenges these last few days*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 30, 2026, 19:40:57, in reply to "Cubs"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Good vs. bad stretches for the Cubs offense often just come down to Suzuki.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 29, 2026, 22:28:33, in reply to "Cubs"

He’s incredibly streaky but when he’s on, he’s the one real middle of the order thumper they have.

And as much as I’ve despised the Alex Bregman experience so far, props to him for getting what should have been the game winning hit off Mason Miller.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Oh wow*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 29, 2026, 22:17:10, in reply to "Cubs"

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Why TF are you tagging up on that play, Dansby?

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 29, 2026, 22:16:48, in reply to "Cubs"

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

Terrible send*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 29, 2026, 22:16:41, in reply to "Cubs"

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Against Miller I’m ok with it. That was a rocket of a throw*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 29, 2026, 22:21:01, in reply to "Terrible send*"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Agreed. Miller has a 50% K rate. That might’ve been the best chance to score

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 29, 2026, 22:27:00, in reply to "Against Miller I’m ok with it. That was a rocket of a throw*"

Put the pressure on the defense great play by Bowen.

Dansby’s poor read on the Bregman hit bothers me more than the send.

Incredible Cubs got to Miller twice but damn that Seiya ball was almost caught

PCA’s evolution at the plate is remarkable

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 29, 2026, 21:16:11, in reply to "Cubs"

- Better than league average walk rate

- Better AVG and OBP versus lefties than righties

Both of those stats would have been impossible to believe even a few months ago.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

It's crazy, even when he started slow you could tell he was much more in control at the plate.

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on June 30, 2026, 8:19:51, in reply to "PCA’s evolution at the plate is remarkable"

Now the talent is just flowing. That extension is going to age magnificently.

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- Better than league average walk rate

- Better AVG and OBP versus lefties than righties

Both of those stats would have been impossible to believe even a few months ago.

You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

Agreed. After his last 1/2 or so of last season plus the start this year I was worried

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 29, 2026, 21:30:02, in reply to "PCA’s evolution at the plate is remarkable"

But I'm glad he's adjusted back after the league adjusted to him.

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

Dammit Happ. You should have challenged 2 pitches earlier

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 29, 2026, 20:45:16, in reply to "Cubs"

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

It's absolutely so Deuce that we find a way to bitch about taking 2 of 3 from the Brewers.

Posted by Illiniphil <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Illiniphil' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 28, 2026, 17:12:35, in reply to "Cubs"

Especially after the prognostications of getting swept by our "daddies".

Do I wish all of our pitching staff wasn't on the DL. Yes.

Can I still find a way to enjoy the high points of the season when they happen? Yes.

This is a playoff team. If the pitching gets healthy in time for the end of the year, this is a dangerous playoff team.

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I'm not sure what pitchers you think are gonna get healthy by the end of the year to be dangerous

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 28, 2026, 17:33:32, in reply to "It's absolutely so Deuce that we find a way to bitch about taking 2 of 3 from the Brewers."

Horton is out. The org has said Steele won't start this year.

Maybe Cabrera stops being mediocre. Maybe Boyd can be what he was last year (coming off an injury), Maybe Ben Brown stays hot, maybe Shota stops giving up HRs. That's a lot of maybes.

And as for the bitching...context matters. They had loaded the bases with no outs, after already giving up a run, after scoring 3 at the top of the inning with a bullpen that is no stranger to blowing leads.

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

Sounds like there’s a decent chance we won’t see Brown again this year*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 28, 2026, 18:00:10, in reply to "I'm not sure what pitchers you think are gonna get healthy by the end of the year to be dangerous"

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You can see the meltdown written all over this Brewers’ pitcher’s face. He was shook*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 28, 2026, 16:05:12, in reply to "Cubs"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

JFC we’re still going to find a way to lose*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 28, 2026, 16:14:06, in reply to "You can see the meltdown written all over this Brewers’ pitcher’s face. He was shook*"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

I’ve never seen Counsell that frustrated*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 29, 2026, 4:26:59, in reply to "JFC we’re still going to find a way to lose*"

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JORDAN WICKS!*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 28, 2026, 16:21:33, in reply to "JFC we’re still going to find a way to lose*"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

This fucking bullpen.*

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 28, 2026, 16:19:06, in reply to "JFC we’re still going to find a way to lose*"

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"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

Speaking of meltdown*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 28, 2026, 16:13:50, in reply to "You can see the meltdown written all over this Brewers’ pitcher’s face. He was shook*"

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Alex Bregman sucks.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 28, 2026, 13:51:50, in reply to "Cubs"

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I’m ugly.

And now didn’t run out a grounder that he could have reached on.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 28, 2026, 14:34:51, in reply to "Alex Bregman sucks.*"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

I think he ran, but is just slow. Brutal.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 28, 2026, 14:36:21, in reply to "And now didn’t run out a grounder that he could have reached on.*"

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I’m ugly.

He definitely didn't run 100% out of the box. He turned it on when the SS bobbled the ball

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 28, 2026, 14:44:14, in reply to "I think he ran, but is just slow. Brutal.*"

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

This fuckin bullpen...

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2026, 20:44:27, in reply to "Cubs"

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

Ooo

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2026, 20:45:50, in reply to "This fuckin bullpen..."

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

I hate the Brewers so damn much. Every god damn time against this team*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2026, 20:39:39, in reply to "Cubs"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

105.5. My goodness…

https://x.com/MLB/status/2070655499465363774?s=20

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Approaching Steve Dalkowski. *

Posted by illini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2026, 20:10:49, in reply to "105.5. My goodness…"

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https://x.com/MLB/status/2070655499465363774?s=20

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BREAKING: Mets can Mendoza*

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2026, 8:45:10, in reply to "Cubs"

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They should fire whoever signed off on the PCA trade.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on June 26, 2026, 12:02:08, in reply to "BREAKING: Mets can Mendoza*"

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

They already did.*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2026, 12:35:02, in reply to "They should fire whoever signed off on the PCA trade.*"

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Splendid. Success should just be right around the corner.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on June 26, 2026, 12:40:34, in reply to "They already did.*"

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

That was 3 GMs ago….*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2026, 16:32:09, in reply to "Splendid. Success should just be right around the corner.*"

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You deserve pain, shame, and blame for voluntarily moving on from Javy Baez.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on June 26, 2026, 16:48:30, in reply to "That was 3 GMs ago….*"

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

CanMendozaHireGreen*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2026, 11:52:52, in reply to "BREAKING: Mets can Mendoza*"

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About damn time. One more to go.*

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Yikes, Mets, 3 more unearned runs given up*

Posted by UofIL6 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UofIL6' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 25, 2026, 19:50:26, in reply to "Cubs"

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In a 2 day span, Swanson became nearly a league average hitter for the season (96 OPS+)…

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 25, 2026, 16:21:19, in reply to "Cubs"

and is now on nearly a 100 RBI and 5 WAR pace.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Pomeranz back with Cubs. Signed off waivers from Angels.*

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 25, 2026, 12:06:41, in reply to "Cubs"

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Right when the vibes are back up, we head into this series with our Milwaukee daddies tomorrow

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 25, 2026, 11:07:09, in reply to "Cubs"

Pitching matchups:

Game 1: CHC (TBD) vs. MIL (Misiorowski - 1.45 ERA)
Game 2: CHC (TBD) vs. MIL (Harrison - 2.50 ERA)
Game 3: CHC (TBD) vs. MIL (Woodruff - 3.00 ERA)

I think it’s reached the point with Milwaukee’s complete ownership of the Cubs that I don’t even want to watch a second of any series’ that we play against them.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Cubs won the season series last year 7-6 (9-9 including playoffs).

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 25, 2026, 11:18:57, in reply to "Right when the vibes are back up, we head into this series with our Milwaukee daddies tomorrow"

But I mean, I probably won’t be watching. The last few games notwithstanding, the past month plus has been pretty miserable (I think the swoon started with a Brewers sweep at Wrigley), so why subject myself to something that only exists to entertain me when it’s not entertaining?

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They’ve won 9 of 12 so a good chunk of this month has been pretty good.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 25, 2026, 11:32:41, in reply to "Cubs won the season series last year 7-6 (9-9 including playoffs). "

Those numbers from last year were surprising to me so I had to look it up, it was partially influenced by the Cubs taking 3 of 4 in August after the Brewers were miles ahead in the standings. But those games still count so I’ll admit it wasn’t as bad as I thought.

When it comes to win the games that really matter though, the Brewers have had our number for some time now.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Congrats, Cubs fans! You are now the proud owners of a frustrating lefty with no mental fortitude

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 24, 2026, 23:12:13, in reply to "Cubs"

or ability to throw strikes. Enjoy!

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He can't be worse than the crap we would otherwise throw out there

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 25, 2026, 8:43:16, in reply to "Congrats, Cubs fans! You are now the proud owners of a frustrating lefty with no mental fortitude"

And he's an extreme ground ball pitcher swapping out one of MLB's worst defensive infields for MLB's best.

Also Cole Mathis never plays. Cubs literally just need bodies (I do like Mathis though)*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 25, 2026, 11:09:54, in reply to "He can't be worse than the crap we would otherwise throw out there"

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And he's an extreme ground ball pitcher swapping out one of MLB's worst defensive infields for MLB's best.

If his arm is still attached, we’ll take him*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 24, 2026, 23:45:17, in reply to "Congrats, Cubs fans! You are now the proud owners of a frustrating lefty with no mental fortitude"

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or ability to throw strikes. Enjoy!

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

This is as bad of an individual defensive game as I’ve ever seen (by the Mets)

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 24, 2026, 20:57:11, in reply to "Cubs"

Impossible to have this poorly constructed of a roster with a $381M payroll.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

You say impossible, I give you David Stearns. Everyone should be fired before they get back

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 24, 2026, 22:13:54, in reply to "This is as bad of an individual defensive game as I’ve ever seen (by the Mets)"

to the locker room tonight. Complete embarrassment.

I hope the fans have the good sense to stay away for the rest of the year.

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Impossible to have this poorly constructed of a roster with a $381M payroll.

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run prevention!*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 24, 2026, 23:14:32, in reply to "You say impossible, I give you David Stearns. Everyone should be fired before they get back"

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to the locker room tonight. Complete embarrassment.

I hope the fans have the good sense to stay away for the rest of the year.

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Impossible to have this poorly constructed of a roster with a $381M payroll.

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Lol, indeed.*

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to the locker room tonight. Complete embarrassment.

I hope the fans have the good sense to stay away for the rest of the year.

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Impossible to have this poorly constructed of a roster with a $381M payroll.

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I was so pumped when the Mets hired Stearns. What an unmitigated disaster of a fraud this guy

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 24, 2026, 15:56:43, in reply to "Cubs"

has turned out to be. Quite amazing, actually.

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I know they're dealing with some injuries, but wow, that was a miserable lineup out there today*

Posted by UofIL6 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UofIL6' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 24, 2026, 15:57:41, in reply to "I was so pumped when the Mets hired Stearns. What an unmitigated disaster of a fraud this guy"

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has turned out to be. Quite amazing, actually.

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Yep. Dealing with injuries doesn’t really fly when you sign injury prone players.*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 24, 2026, 16:38:17, in reply to "I know they're dealing with some injuries, but wow, that was a miserable lineup out there today*"

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has turned out to be. Quite amazing, actually.

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I for one never gave up on Dansby Swanson

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 24, 2026, 14:30:41, in reply to "Cubs"

The sound off the bat on that grand slam was a 10/10 baseball sound.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Dansby on a bit of a heater lately. Finally.*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 24, 2026, 14:01:09, in reply to "Cubs"

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Ben Brown to the IL now too, who's even left?*

Posted by RVA <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=RVA' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 24, 2026, 12:01:18, in reply to "Cubs"

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OOO

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 24, 2026, 12:48:51, in reply to "Ben Brown to the IL now too, who's even left?*"

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

When the season started I thought, "well, at least we have good starting pitching depth."*

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

From my buddy in Des Moines that regularly goes to I-Cubs games:

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 24, 2026, 13:24:08, in reply to "When the season started I thought, "well, at least we have good starting pitching depth."*"

"Who do you call up? Look at the I-Cubs starters - 6.19, 6.64, 7.85, 6.75, 8.90, and 6.15 ERAs 😳"

Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

Gotta be confident about today’s game though with current ace of the staff Javier Assad on the bump*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 24, 2026, 13:31:31, in reply to "From my buddy in Des Moines that regularly goes to I-Cubs games:"

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"Who do you call up? Look at the I-Cubs starters - 6.19, 6.64, 7.85, 6.75, 8.90, and 6.15 ERAs 😳"

Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

Who else do we have? Shota and Rea are healthy I think. Hopefully Boyd comes back soon.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on June 24, 2026, 13:39:32, in reply to "Gotta be confident about today’s game though with current ace of the staff Javier Assad on the bump*"

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"Who do you call up? Look at the I-Cubs starters - 6.19, 6.64, 7.85, 6.75, 8.90, and 6.15 ERAs 😳"

Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

petsheadsfallingoff.gif

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 24, 2026, 12:31:48, in reply to "Ben Brown to the IL now too, who's even left?*"

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

At least we have a quality bullpen...

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 24, 2026, 12:49:37, in reply to "petsheadsfallingoff.gif"

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

My guy, FFS!*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on June 24, 2026, 12:03:55, in reply to "Ben Brown to the IL now too, who's even left?*"

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

Edward Cabrera carted off the field after play at first base. Unbelievable*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 23, 2026, 20:26:11, in reply to "Cubs"

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Oof, Hoyer says Justin Steele unlikely to start games this season. Could be used out of pen.

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 23, 2026, 10:50:58, in reply to "Cubs"

Focus is on health for 2027.

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Makes sense - why risk his arm in a lost season?*

Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ISeeDeadHawkeyes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 23, 2026, 11:22:32, in reply to "Oof, Hoyer says Justin Steele unlikely to start games this season. Could be used out of pen."

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Focus is on health for 2027.

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Cubs are currently in a playoff spot.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 23, 2026, 11:29:15, in reply to "Makes sense - why risk his arm in a lost season?*"

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Focus is on health for 2027.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Half game up for third wildcard. Ill schedule the parade*

Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ISeeDeadHawkeyes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 23, 2026, 22:08:53, in reply to "Cubs are currently in a playoff spot.*"

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Focus is on health for 2027.

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I don’t think they’re winning anything, just disputing that it’s certainly not a lost season*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 24, 2026, 12:31:41, in reply to "Half game up for third wildcard. Ill schedule the parade*"

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Focus is on health for 2027.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

I think we can agree to disagree here

Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ISeeDeadHawkeyes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 24, 2026, 12:39:10, in reply to "I don’t think they’re winning anything, just disputing that it’s certainly not a lost season*"

4-5 games above 500, no healthy starters is still a lost season even if you make the "playoffs" which getting third wild card and then surely losing that series barely even counts

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Focus is on health for 2027.

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...and only by benefit of a Cubs team that couldn't lose in late April-early May.

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 24, 2026, 12:52:24, in reply to "I think we can agree to disagree here"

...and are now no where to be found.

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

I’ll drop it after this since I don’t enjoy this team enough to defend them that vigorously…

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 24, 2026, 13:11:12, in reply to "...and only by benefit of a Cubs team that couldn't lose in late April-early May."

But they are 7-3 in their last 10 games. Had a terrible stretch before but they are back to playing pretty solid baseball.

And to ISDH’s comment, I definitely don’t think you can say that a wild card team would “surely lose” a 3 game series. Wild card teams make a run all the time.

Obviously it’s all a moot point if they completely run out of pitchers.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Baseball contention is fundamentally different now

Posted by RVA <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=RVA' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 24, 2026, 14:17:53, in reply to "I’ll drop it after this since I don’t enjoy this team enough to defend them that vigorously…"

I grew up in the era of three division winners and a wild card so ymmv, actually most of you probably have a baseline of even fewer playoff teams.

Nowadays things have to entirely fall apart to not be able to have a sniff at the postseason. The Cubs should very rarely ever be sellers at the deadline. If they can make it through the next month-plus merely at a .500 clip they'll simply be a few games back of the last wildcard spot and in a possession where injury recovery and aggressive deadline moves ought to guarantee a playoff bid. You have to actively suck nowadays to not have a shot even going into the last week of the season and a team like this can at least do that.

And yeah, the playoffs are weird now because it's no longer a coronation of the regular season. Dodgers are on pace for 100+ wins which recent history shows that means they won't get the WS.

I really wanted you to win me over to your side!

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 24, 2026, 13:22:58, in reply to "I’ll drop it after this since I don’t enjoy this team enough to defend them that vigorously…"

...or the Cubs to prove me wrong!

Just too easy to go negative right now.

I really don't want being at last Friday's game to be the highlight of my season.

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

Adding "Champions Gate" to Gallagher Way

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 22, 2026, 12:29:09, in reply to "Cubs"

Okay.

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

They need to build a statue of the dogpile after the last out in 2016.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on June 22, 2026, 13:03:19, in reply to "Adding "Champions Gate" to Gallagher Way"

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Okay.

You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

Two way over saturated things of American sports

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 24, 2026, 13:14:02, in reply to "They need to build a statue of the dogpile after the last out in 2016.*"

Statues
Retired numbers

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Okay.

Are more numbers being retired....

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 24, 2026, 14:05:44, in reply to "Two way over saturated things of American sports"

...or are more numbers being retired of players we saw so we are noticing them more?

Weird to think I remember when there was just one flag on each Cubs foulpole.

Oh, now that he's retired I'm thinking we see the #19 in the UC rafters at the earliest opportunity, along with the #2.

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

pretty sure they already announced they were doing so

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 22, 2026, 13:10:20, in reply to "They need to build a statue of the dogpile after the last out in 2016.*"

or at least putting up a statue to commemorate the team as a whole in some fashion

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

Wondering if the current Addison Russell PR rehab campaign is related to that.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 22, 2026, 13:12:12, in reply to "pretty sure they already announced they were doing so"

If they hadn’t blown the lead in game 7, said statue would have been required to have not one but two domestic abusers in it (Chapman and Russell).

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

or maybe this is what they're doing instead. if so...that's dumb

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 22, 2026, 13:11:33, in reply to "pretty sure they already announced they were doing so"

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

Solid effort, bullpen

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 20, 2026, 15:53:55, in reply to "Cubs"

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

Ooo

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 22, 2026, 12:30:31, in reply to "Solid effort, bullpen"

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

Barftastic*

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 20, 2026, 16:18:58, in reply to "Solid effort, bullpen"

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"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

The Cubs might have finally hit a late round home run on a draft pick.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 18, 2026, 23:21:52, in reply to "Cubs"

Their 6th round pick draft pick from last year (Josiah Hartshorn) is destroying the minor leagues as an 19 year old and instantly rocketing up the prospect rankings. Potentially on a trajectory to becoming a true elite hitting prospect, like could be a top 25 prospect in all of baseball very soon if he even comes close to the pace he’s on now.

https://x.com/baseballamerica/status/2067361899977568619?s=61&t=obkYTPkbGlNfrGoozxL-mg

https://x.com/aramleighton8/status/2066276875932979673?s=61&t=obkYTPkbGlNfrGoozxL-mg

https://www.bleachernation.com/cubs/2026/06/15/josiah-hartshorn-prospect/

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

I noted him on the board back in April. Dude had the look of a stud. Also #firejed*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 22, 2026, 13:07:56, in reply to "The Cubs might have finally hit a late round home run on a draft pick."

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Just awful at bats by PCA and bregman*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 16, 2026, 20:19:04, in reply to "Cubs"

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Bullshit. Dude reached into the ivy. Should have gotten at least a run

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 16, 2026, 19:32:52, in reply to "Cubs"

Not to mention when he kicked it and the ball came out. Could have been an inside the park HR

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

Pete Crow.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 16, 2026, 19:19:16, in reply to "Cubs"

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I’m ugly.

The good and bad

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 16, 2026, 11:01:38, in reply to "Cubs"

Good: PCA leads all MLB position players in WAR (B-R) and has improved his OBP by 64 points since last year.

Bad: Dansby Swanson has the worst batting average of any eligible Cubs player since 1892. It’s nearing the late Heyward contract years where it’s so bad that the defense no longer justifies him getting playing time.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

How did Dansby's offense get so bad. It seems 4-5 years ago, he was fairly decent

Posted by UofIL6 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UofIL6' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 16, 2026, 12:25:18, in reply to "The good and bad"

Maybe I am misremembering

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He’s never been more than a slightly above league average hitter but had some HR pop + great defense

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 16, 2026, 12:31:29, in reply to "How did Dansby's offense get so bad. It seems 4-5 years ago, he was fairly decent"

I feel like a lot of times the answer is just that is really weird and hard and hitters can totally lose it out of nowhere. He had a pretty typical season last year based on his career numbers up to that point, this year it just fell off a cliff.

Pedro Ramirez is giving them a nice option if they want to have more games with Nico at SS, not that Nico has been much better the last 2 months. But I’m also cautious about getting too excited about Ramirez’s bat because we saw what happened with Ballesteros once the league adjusted and we still haven’t hit that stage for Ramirez.

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Maybe I am misremembering

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

The Nico thing is bizarre. Looked like a HoF'er the first 2 weeks and now Chase Meidroth

Posted by UofIL6 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UofIL6' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 16, 2026, 12:41:14, in reply to "He’s never been more than a slightly above league average hitter but had some HR pop + great defense"

has a significantly better WAR. Things I never thought I would type

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Matt Shaw with the walk off walk on Pride Night....

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 16, 2026, 10:03:47, in reply to "Cubs"

...is just about the perfect representation of the modern state of today's Cubs.

Only thing that would have made it better would have been a bevy of Drag Queens mobbing him after....

...especially the Erika Kirk one.

He would have had to take a week off to recover from the shock.

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

I had to explain to Eggplant why people were booing him.

Posted by Gene Parmesan <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Gene+Parmesan' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 16, 2026, 10:54:16, in reply to "Matt Shaw with the walk off walk on Pride Night...."

this is my son who refused to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance at the end of the school year.

Shaw has earned an enemy

I'm so proud of you, Pops.

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 16, 2026, 10:56:36, in reply to "I had to explain to Eggplant why people were booing him. "

You're raising 'em well. Never had a doubt.

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

Thanks. this was 100% his choice. Principal called to make sure we knew about it. LOL

Of course we knew, and of course we don't care.

he's going to DC with my dad and his wife in July. My kid is going to push some buttons on that trip.

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You're raising 'em well. Never had a doubt.

PCA cycle then gets picked off lol.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 15, 2026, 21:10:20, in reply to "Cubs"

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I’m ugly.

After the game when asked about the cycle...

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 16, 2026, 9:40:27, in reply to "PCA cycle then gets picked off lol.*"

...he just seemed still pissed he got picked off

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

the crowd hadn't even settled down from the finishing the cycle before he got picked off*

Posted by Gene Parmesan <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Gene+Parmesan' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 16, 2026, 10:51:51, in reply to "After the game when asked about the cycle..."

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...he just seemed still pissed he got picked off

Yeah that was funny - he was not happy*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 16, 2026, 10:00:15, in reply to "After the game when asked about the cycle..."

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...he just seemed still pissed he got picked off

Dude is a competitor.*

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 16, 2026, 10:05:05, in reply to "Yeah that was funny - he was not happy*"

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

fun game to be at. Veal Parm said it was the best Cubs game he's been to

Posted by Gene Parmesan <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Gene+Parmesan' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 16, 2026, 8:52:20, in reply to "PCA cycle then gets picked off lol.*"

granted, he's only been to a half dozen or so. But a cycle and a walk-off is a pretty good game to attend.

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PCA is awesome. Bregman and Suzuki are infuriating.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 15, 2026, 19:56:18, in reply to "Cubs"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

The middle of this lineup is just atrocious in clutch situations.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 15, 2026, 21:22:27, in reply to "PCA is awesome. Bregman and Suzuki are infuriating.*"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

PCA is a triple away from the cycle through 4 innings. In a very triple-friendly ballpark*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 13, 2026, 22:42:35, in reply to "Cubs"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Now has the highest WAR in all of baseball among position players. #bust *

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 14, 2026, 9:34:04, in reply to "PCA is a triple away from the cycle through 4 innings. In a very triple-friendly ballpark*"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Nephew's Christmas/Hannukah gift every year is flying him in for a Fri-Sat Cubs doubleheader

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2026, 11:54:18, in reply to "Cubs"

Nothing like having to pay top dollar for tickets to see this smoking dumpster fire of a team next weekend.

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

i hesitated buying tix at fenway the last weekend for this reason. may still go, just don't want to

Posted by torinese <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=torinese' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2026, 12:09:16, in reply to "Nephew's Christmas/Hannukah gift every year is flying him in for a Fri-Sat Cubs doubleheader"

pay face.

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Nothing like having to pay top dollar for tickets to see this smoking dumpster fire of a team next weekend.

I don't think it helps that they are playing the Blue Jays.

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2026, 12:30:35, in reply to "i hesitated buying tix at fenway the last weekend for this reason. may still go, just don't want to "

They are a fanbase that travels well, which shouldn't be surprising as they basically the national team of Canada.

Went to a Mariners-Blue Jay game in Seattle two years ago with the same nephew, and almost half the fans in attendance were Blue Jay fans (being so close to Vancouver it also shouldn't be too surprising).

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

saw the same at fenway last year. tons more blue jay fans than i expected. also a lot of canadian

Posted by torinese <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=torinese' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2026, 13:22:15, in reply to "I don't think it helps that they are playing the Blue Jays."

nationals that live here.

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Heard a stat this morning re: Bregman

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2026, 10:24:03, in reply to "Cubs"

I don’t have the exact numbers as I heard it at the gym, but at home on fly balls he is slugging around .200 with distance like 70 feet less than fly balls hit on the road.

Both he and the Cubs should have realized Wrigley is a poor fit for his hitting style. He’s been pretty good in the road, similar to his career numbers

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I don't understand the stat, but per StatCast Park Factors Wrigley is actually one of the worst park

Posted by Gene Parmesan <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Gene+Parmesan' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 16, 2026, 9:16:16, in reply to "Heard a stat this morning re: Bregman"

for hitters over the last several years. and IIRC some of Bregman's homers in particular over the last several years would likely not have been homers at Wrigley.

i'd like to understand the rationale for that. cooler? windier? hits the ball too high?*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2026, 13:33:20, in reply to "Heard a stat this morning re: Bregman"

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Woof on these Bregman details

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 8, 2026, 12:36:47, in reply to "Cubs"

https://www.bleachernation.com/cubs/2026/06/08/alex-bregman-not-good/

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Those stats about Bregman and Suzuki definitely align with how it has felt watching them

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 8, 2026, 12:44:37, in reply to "Woof on these Bregman details"

Two massive black holes right in the middle of the lineup whenever you need a big hit.

Then you have Swanson who’s been terrible all year and Hoerner who’s been terrible since the first month, plus Moises falling off a cliff after the first few weeks.

It’s the same thing that has plagued this roster for years, it’s full of good MLB players who play good defense but the lineup just doesn’t have enough consistent juice. And Bregman is just adding another guy with the same profile to the pile. But now Ricketts can say “See, you made me overspend in free agency and this is what happens!”

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https://www.bleachernation.com/cubs/2026/06/08/alex-bregman-not-good/

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Jed better be canned at the end of the year

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 8, 2026, 12:54:30, in reply to "Those stats about Bregman and Suzuki definitely align with how it has felt watching them"

ideally well before that, but I don't think there's a chance they do that.

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

Yep. And Happ.*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 8, 2026, 12:51:29, in reply to "Those stats about Bregman and Suzuki definitely align with how it has felt watching them"

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https://www.bleachernation.com/cubs/2026/06/08/alex-bregman-not-good/

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Went ahead and cancelled my Marquee subscription

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 8, 2026, 9:04:56, in reply to "Cubs"

F this team

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Glad to have my Vseebox. I couldn't imagine paying to see this mess.*

Posted by MojoJojo <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=MojoJojo' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 8, 2026, 9:59:06, in reply to "Went ahead and cancelled my Marquee subscription"

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F this team

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Still a lot of season left. Although our pitchers heads are falling off at a remarkable rate.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on June 8, 2026, 9:26:56, in reply to "Went ahead and cancelled my Marquee subscription"

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F this team

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

For sure. I'll check back in after the all-star break and see if it's worth subscribing again*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 8, 2026, 12:48:41, in reply to "Still a lot of season left. Although our pitchers heads are falling off at a remarkable rate.*"

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F this team

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nm*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 8, 2026, 9:04:56, in reply to "Cubs"

F this team

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Two miracle bottom of 9th wins away from two consecutive 0-6 home stands*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 7, 2026, 22:43:28, in reply to "Cubs"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Imagine this team without PCA.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on June 8, 2026, 8:47:04, in reply to "Two miracle bottom of 9th wins away from two consecutive 0-6 home stands*"

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

I'm starting to think they might not be very good.

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 7, 2026, 23:12:33, in reply to "Two miracle bottom of 9th wins away from two consecutive 0-6 home stands*"

Hopefully the Ricketts are still making money at least.

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

well, they are at least spending it this year. unfortunately for them, not well.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 8, 2026, 10:30:48, in reply to "I'm starting to think they might not be very good."

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Hopefully the Ricketts are still making money at least.

And again our 2-3-4 hitters do fucking nothing

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 7, 2026, 22:36:30, in reply to "Cubs"

Bregman is just stealing money. Fucking worthless

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

Bregman, for once, do something.*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 7, 2026, 22:35:30, in reply to "Cubs"

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So fucking bad.*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 7, 2026, 22:35:50, in reply to "Bregman, for once, do something.*"

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Matt Chapman has more RBIs at Wrigley this season than him*

Posted by RVA <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=RVA' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 8, 2026, 9:24:34, in reply to "So fucking bad.*"

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that's truly amazing.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 8, 2026, 10:31:04, in reply to "Matt Chapman has more RBIs at Wrigley this season than him*"

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*sigh* Hooray Assad

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 7, 2026, 21:57:55, in reply to "Cubs"

Boo everything else

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

This fuckin offense...

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 7, 2026, 21:56:46, in reply to "Cubs"

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

Almost comical

Almost

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

Taillon pulled with an injury, almost certainly headed to the IL. This rotation can’t catch a break*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 7, 2026, 19:56:55, in reply to "Cubs"

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He’s below replacement level so bullpen games might be preferred at this point*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 7, 2026, 20:45:33, in reply to "Taillon pulled with an injury, almost certainly headed to the IL. This rotation can’t catch a break*"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

…our pitchers’ HEADS ARE FALLIN OFF!

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 7, 2026, 20:05:39, in reply to "Taillon pulled with an injury, almost certainly headed to the IL. This rotation can’t catch a break*"

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

I've used that waaay too much this season.*

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 7, 2026, 20:08:01, in reply to "…our pitchers’ HEADS ARE FALLIN OFF!"

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"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

PCA now has the highest OPS and 2nd highest BA (Kelly) of all Cubs regulars.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2026, 15:37:48, in reply to "Cubs"

Good news as it relates to PCA, bad news as it relates to the rest of the lineup,

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

PCA in the clutch*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2026, 17:01:50, in reply to "PCA now has the highest OPS and 2nd highest BA (Kelly) of all Cubs regulars."

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Good news as it relates to PCA, bad news as it relates to the rest of the lineup,

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Bregman with another great AB with the bases loaded

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2026, 15:39:18, in reply to "PCA now has the highest OPS and 2nd highest BA (Kelly) of all Cubs regulars."

Really earning that big contract

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

I thought Edward Cabrera was going to be good.*

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

This team has just completely fallen apart.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 4, 2026, 20:27:57, in reply to "Cubs"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Ouch*

Posted by QcIlliniFan <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=QcIlliniFan' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 5, 2026, 7:06:27, in reply to "This team has just completely fallen apart.*"

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Well how about that*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 4, 2026, 21:44:34, in reply to "This team has just completely fallen apart.*"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

PCA rules.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 4, 2026, 21:52:18, in reply to "Well how about that*"

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I’m ugly.

Wtf nico*

Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ISeeDeadHawkeyes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 4, 2026, 21:34:51, in reply to "This team has just completely fallen apart.*"

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Would have been tied *

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Eh, if playing it out in a vacuum that’s likely a tailor made DP 2 pitches later…

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 4, 2026, 21:40:10, in reply to "Would have been tied *"

if the defense is in regular double play positioning. Which is why they stole since that was very predictable with Moises up.

Still gotta be sure if you’re gonna try it there though.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

jamo and shota are the top 2 pitchers in hr allowed giving up a total of 37 so far.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 4, 2026, 20:48:10, in reply to "This team has just completely fallen apart.*"

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It’s time to let Counsel go. It’s not working*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 3, 2026, 22:17:29, in reply to "Cubs"

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LOFL

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 4, 2026, 11:01:51, in reply to "It’s time to let Counsel go. It’s not working*"

They have a bunch of junk ballers who don’t scare anyone. They don’t have anyone in the lineup that truly scares anyone. The lineup isn’t bad, but lacks star power. They finally spent declining FA who’s game doesn’t gel with his home park

These aren’t Counsell problems

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The Bregman signing was bizarre from the jump.

Posted by CWR10 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CWR10' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 4, 2026, 11:28:30, in reply to "LOFL"

Screamed of doing something just to do something

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Everyone thought he was the brains of the Milwaukee organization. It is clear he wasn't.*

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They have a bunch of junk ballers who don’t scare anyone. They don’t have anyone in the lineup that truly scares anyone. The lineup isn’t bad, but lacks star power These aren’t Counsell problems

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

Mets fans thought David Stearns was the brains of that operation too. It turns out the Brewers

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 4, 2026, 21:06:17, in reply to "Everyone thought he was the brains of the Milwaukee organization. It is clear he wasn't.*"

kept the one guy that was the difference maker.

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The Brewers clearly excel at player development. *

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 4, 2026, 11:05:17, in reply to "Everyone thought he was the brains of the Milwaukee organization. It is clear he wasn't.*"

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The Brewers and Guardians to me have the best sense of who they are

Posted by AintHatin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=AintHatin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 4, 2026, 11:10:29, in reply to "The Brewers clearly excel at player development. *"

and they've both translated it into a top-to-bottom strategic organizational approach that makes them consistently good. now they haven't won it all, but they're at least optimizing their opportunities.

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rays are (or at least were) as well*

Posted by torinese <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=torinese' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 5, 2026, 9:04:16, in reply to "The Brewers and Guardians to me have the best sense of who they are"

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I hate the Rays, but they are good at that

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 5, 2026, 15:46:39, in reply to "rays are (or at least were) as well*"

They're boring to watch, their stadium sucks, their ownership sucks and their fans suck (the few they do have with those damn cowbells.). So I prefer they suck.

And 27 teams will be lining up to hire him immediately.

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 4, 2026, 10:50:47, in reply to "It’s time to let Counsel go. It’s not working*"

Firing a great manager mid season did wonders for Boston.

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Jed's new League should be whatever the Savannah Bananas play in.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on June 4, 2026, 8:27:09, in reply to "It’s time to let Counsel go. It’s not working*"

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

My goodness does this team find a way to lose games in every way possible*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 3, 2026, 22:10:39, in reply to "Cubs"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

They really stink*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 3, 2026, 22:15:12, in reply to "My goodness does this team find a way to lose games in every way possible*"

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My most meat head baseball thing is getting pissed at players for not wearing one when needed.

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 3, 2026, 21:45:04, in reply to "Cubs"

Suzuki has been in a horrific slump, gets an 80 mph curveball he can easily just sit there and have plunk him in the shoulder to put runners on 1st and 2nd with no outs. Instead he backs away so he doesn't get hit and then promoptly grounds into a double play.

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Why TF is Dansby hitting 6th?

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 3, 2026, 21:36:53, in reply to "Cubs"

Craig is just mailing it in

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

From 15 straight home wins to no home wins in 26 days since. Unreal.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 2, 2026, 21:29:42, in reply to "Cubs"

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

This is the kind of team that gets their manager fired. Won’t happen of course.

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 2, 2026, 21:28:14, in reply to "Cubs"

But maybe it should?

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fire david ross!*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 3, 2026, 6:08:01, in reply to "This is the kind of team that gets their manager fired. Won’t happen of course. "

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But maybe it should?

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don't blame the hitting coach!*

Posted by Poldark <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Poldark' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 3, 2026, 8:25:01, in reply to "fire david ross!*"

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But maybe it should?

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Social Misfit who wants to coach Illinois women's basketball.

"The corruption cry seems autofill but it’s really just coming from the Euros."

David Ross was a terrible manager. There's a reason nobody has hired him since.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on June 3, 2026, 8:11:24, in reply to "fire david ross!*"

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But maybe it should?

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

Fuck off, Bregman*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 2, 2026, 21:20:06, in reply to "Cubs"

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Great end of the game for our 3-4-5 hitters

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 2, 2026, 21:26:18, in reply to "Fuck off, Bregman*"

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

You got a problem with a strikeout and 2 popups?*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 2, 2026, 21:29:01, in reply to "Great end of the game for our 3-4-5 hitters "

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It's not great

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

Time to cancel marquee again*

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So PCA is now above league average in both OPS and OPS+ on top of being the best defender in MLB.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 31, 2026, 18:28:47, in reply to "Cubs"

On pace for a 7+ WAR season.

The meatball sports talk in Chicago should maybe focus on some other guys that haven’t been pulling their weight.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Here come the Nats - just won series Vs ATL, CLE and SD*

Posted by memyselfandillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=memyselfandillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 31, 2026, 17:46:43, in reply to "Cubs"

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PCA legacy game*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 30, 2026, 21:13:24, in reply to "Cubs"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

The catch to end the game was sick.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 31, 2026, 10:36:26, in reply to "PCA legacy game*"

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I’m ugly.

That was awesome*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 30, 2026, 20:35:14, in reply to "Cubs"

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Ben Brown becoming a boss is not something I saw coming. But desperately needed.*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 30, 2026, 20:31:30, in reply to "Cubs"

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adding and commanding 2 new pitches has done wonders

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 30, 2026, 20:52:48, in reply to "Ben Brown becoming a boss is not something I saw coming. But desperately needed.*"

he no longer leans on his fastball

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He’s still throwing just as many fastballs, but he’s got a 2 seamer now.*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 31, 2026, 10:50:52, in reply to "adding and commanding 2 new pitches has done wonders"

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he no longer leans on his fastball

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The PBP announcer is terrible. He Gus Johnsons every fly ball*

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 30, 2026, 20:27:52, in reply to "Cubs"

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Great AB Dansby

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 30, 2026, 19:12:50, in reply to "Cubs"

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

WTF does the Creeper fan behind home plate keep holding up?*

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 30, 2026, 18:36:56, in reply to "Cubs"

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

"Choke" sign made like the Cubs logo and a "Crying" Cubby bear*

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 30, 2026, 19:07:29, in reply to "WTF does the Creeper fan behind home plate keep holding up?*"

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That's super clever...

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 30, 2026, 21:29:54, in reply to ""Choke" sign made like the Cubs logo and a "Crying" Cubby bear*"

..in 2004

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

Smoltz is just so bad. Over the pole before in front of it? WTF?*

Posted by illini222 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini222' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 30, 2026, 18:30:04, in reply to "Cubs"

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Drink Everytime Brad Underwood says "Elite" in a press conference.

And Eric Collins REALLY wants to make a home run call. Getting excited on every fly ball*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 30, 2026, 18:59:13, in reply to "Smoltz is just so bad. Over the pole before in front of it? WTF?*"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Pete Crow-Alexander!

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 30, 2026, 19:27:23, in reply to "And Eric Collins REALLY wants to make a home run call. Getting excited on every fly ball*"

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

Gus Lite*

Posted by illini222 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini222' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 30, 2026, 19:11:22, in reply to "And Eric Collins REALLY wants to make a home run call. Getting excited on every fly ball*"

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Drink Everytime Brad Underwood says "Elite" in a press conference.

Maton has just been astonishingly bad*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 29, 2026, 20:38:46, in reply to "Cubs"

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Don't understand how this guy is still getting high leverage opportunities.

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 29, 2026, 20:48:24, in reply to "Maton has just been astonishingly bad*"

He's clearly not right, get him reps in low leverage situations, work out the kinks on the side.

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At what point does Alex Cohen become the regular tv PBP guy?

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 29, 2026, 18:47:28, in reply to "Cubs"

Is Boog out with another illness or did he just not make the trip?

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

Hopefully never*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 29, 2026, 19:13:51, in reply to "At what point does Alex Cohen become the regular tv PBP guy?"

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Is Boog out with another illness or did he just not make the trip?

Back to hating the Shota qualifying offer. He’s always going to be this guy*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 29, 2026, 18:36:34, in reply to "Cubs"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

That’s a game that they shouldn’t have lost. Terrible performance from him.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 29, 2026, 22:02:17, in reply to "Back to hating the Shota qualifying offer. He’s always going to be this guy*"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

He stinks*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 29, 2026, 19:46:56, in reply to "Back to hating the Shota qualifying offer. He’s always going to be this guy*"

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RIP to another Wrigleyville staple - the Wrigleyville Lucky Strike is closing.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 29, 2026, 13:34:57, in reply to "Cubs"

Not going to be the same vibe around the ballpark without that “wait am I at the Oak Brook mall?” feeling that it brought.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

I've got a picket to Tittsburgh and will see them face Skenes tonight. /hansel*

Posted by Tortillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Tortillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 28, 2026, 7:47:55, in reply to "Cubs"

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^^^good luck charm^^^*

Posted by Tortillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Tortillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 29, 2026, 7:37:29, in reply to "I've got a picket to Tittsburgh and will see them face Skenes tonight. /hansel*"

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Have a safe trip to St. Louis!*

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check in on Baby Jane Doe while you're out there

Posted by Sammich <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sammich' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 28, 2026, 8:02:39, in reply to "I've got a picket to Tittsburgh and will see them face Skenes tonight. /hansel*"

Last I heard she was taking formula well, but there hasn't been an update in a while.

I want to break it up
I want to smash it up
I want to #### it up
I want to watch it come down

ooo

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 27, 2026, 11:30:43, in reply to "Cubs"

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

Two 10-game winning streaks and one 10-game loser before June has to be some kind of record.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 26, 2026, 18:51:59, in reply to "Cubs"

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I’m ugly.

iirc, the dodgers did something similar in 2017 and still won a pennant.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 26, 2026, 20:36:18, in reply to "Two 10-game winning streaks and one 10-game loser before June has to be some kind of record.*"

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Not quite

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 26, 2026, 20:48:09, in reply to "iirc, the dodgers did something similar in 2017 and still won a pennant.*"

They had a 10 game win streak from 6/16-6-25, then an 11 game win stream from 7/4-7/19. They had an 11 game losing stream from 9/2-9/11

https://www.espn.com/mlb/team/schedule/_/name/lad/season/2017/seasontype/2/half/2

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

ooo

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 26, 2026, 19:22:32, in reply to "Two 10-game winning streaks and one 10-game loser before June has to be some kind of record.*"

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

OOO

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 23, 2026, 18:16:49, in reply to "Cubs"

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

Perhaps this team just kinda sucks*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 23, 2026, 16:21:02, in reply to "Cubs"

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The two ten game winning streaks would suggest they don’t suck.

Posted by JFG <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JFG' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 23, 2026, 18:32:33, in reply to "Perhaps this team just kinda sucks*"

But they are for sure sucking right now.

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The rest of this Cubs lineup should thank PCA for taking all the heat

Posted by OrangeSox <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OrangeSox' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 23, 2026, 15:29:49, in reply to "Cubs"

they've been awful for two weeks straight basically.

Man, the middle of this lineup is just terrible right now*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 22, 2026, 14:19:49, in reply to "Cubs"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Man, the middle of this lineup is just terrible right now*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 22, 2026, 14:18:50, in reply to "Cubs"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

I'm shocked, SHOCKED, that Happ struck out with the bases loaded

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 22, 2026, 14:18:15, in reply to "Cubs"

Whatever dirt he has on Craig must be wild. I don't understand why else Craig would insist on him hitting in the cleanup spot every damn day

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

*sigh* and again

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 22, 2026, 15:05:49, in reply to "I'm shocked, SHOCKED, that Happ struck out with the bases loaded"

Does he ever swing at a first pitch? If I'm a pitcher I'm just grooving a fastball right down the middle

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

Craig: "we've got our 4 and 5 hitters up, guys that have driven in a lot of runs...

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 22, 2026, 14:27:05, in reply to "I'm shocked, SHOCKED, that Happ struck out with the bases loaded"

Uhh...Happ has 20 rbis and Seiya has 18. We must be using different definitions of "a lot of runs"

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

Shaw on IL with back injury. Pedro Ramirez called up*

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 22, 2026, 11:50:39, in reply to "Cubs"

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Oh no!

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 22, 2026, 12:35:29, in reply to "Shaw on IL with back injury. Pedro Ramirez called up*"

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

stop playing with your voodoo doll!*

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 22, 2026, 12:52:02, in reply to "Oh no!"

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Just another example of a latino immigrant doing a job a white man can't or won't do.

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 22, 2026, 13:31:51, in reply to "stop playing with your voodoo doll!*"

*evil cackle**

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

PCA is broken*

Posted by illini81887 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini81887' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 20, 2026, 19:36:26, in reply to "Cubs"

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It seems like every time I text my buddy "Cubs have the best record in baseball"...

Posted by tvillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=tvillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 20, 2026, 9:38:48, in reply to "Cubs"

They shit the bed so hard.

Please stop doing that.*

Posted by Tortillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Tortillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 20, 2026, 9:40:54, in reply to "It seems like every time I text my buddy "Cubs have the best record in baseball"..."

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They shit the bed so hard.

The Brewers are our daddy.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 19, 2026, 19:26:10, in reply to "Cubs"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Weird thing is I still don't hate 'em.

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 20, 2026, 9:34:22, in reply to "The Brewers are our daddy.*"

I put 100% of the blame on the Cubs for not being able to get past them.

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

Don’t know who is up but Orsillio and Grant are doing the MLB Channel Pads/Dodgers…

they are fantastic.

grew up with Harry and Steve but they are right there in their own way.

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Draftkings Sportsbook @ Wrigley = Ed Martin

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 18, 2026, 17:44:38, in reply to "Cubs"

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/betting-to-soon-end-at-wrigley-fields-draftkings-sportsbook-company-announces/3937297/

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

I have never, ever enjoyed this series going back to the exhibition days

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 17, 2026, 16:41:33, in reply to "Cubs"

Even when the Cubs are good and the Sox aren't.

The feeling hasn't changed. I blame the trauma of growing up a south side Cubs fan

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

For me it’s just a biannual reminder that the Sox exist.*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 17, 2026, 16:51:40, in reply to "I have never, ever enjoyed this series going back to the exhibition days"

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Even when the Cubs are good and the Sox aren't.

The feeling hasn't changed. I blame the trauma I of growing up a south side Cubs fan

Nice to see the offense wake up*

Posted by shua <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=shua' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 17, 2026, 16:04:04, in reply to "Cubs"

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You suck, Phil Maton*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 17, 2026, 15:50:34, in reply to "Cubs"

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He has just been awful. Only a 2-year deal though!*

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What a shitty series*

Posted by shua <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=shua' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 17, 2026, 15:50:02, in reply to "Cubs"

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Maybe time to get someone up in the pen, Craig. Taillon is throwing BP

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 16, 2026, 18:51:53, in reply to "Cubs"

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

Maybe time for new home plate umpire*

Posted by timmer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=timmer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 16, 2026, 19:08:19, in reply to "Maybe time to get someone up in the pen, Craig. Taillon is throwing BP"

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(for rent)

2 teams in the AL are 3+ games over .500. All 5 teams in the NL Central are 3+ games over .500*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 16, 2026, 10:20:54, in reply to "Cubs"

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We didn't talk about Ben Brown's absolutely boss outing yesterday.

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2026, 21:13:05, in reply to "Cubs"

Nice to see the light continuing to stay on there.

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BADBENBROWN no more?*

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2026, 22:02:37, in reply to "We didn't talk about Ben Brown's absolutely boss outing yesterday."

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Nice to see the light continuing to stay on there.

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"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

Why are the cubs wearing the Memorial Day hats? That’s next weekend.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2026, 21:00:04, in reply to "Cubs"

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I’m ugly.

The whole league is....and it's for Armed Forces day.

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2026, 22:05:37, in reply to "Why are the cubs wearing the Memorial Day hats? That’s next weekend.*"

I had to look into it because I had the same question

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

They started doing this like 7 years ago because they were rightly criticized

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2026, 22:35:54, in reply to "The whole league is....and it's for Armed Forces day."

Grossly trying to merch Memorial Day with camo hats and stuff.

So they moved that to Armed Forces Day in like 2019 because you can't not try to move the camo merch and started just wearing a poppy on Memorial Day.

Cabrera has been really struggling with command, needs to be a short leash here.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2026, 20:10:05, in reply to "Cubs"

Feels like a game tying 3 run HR is imminent.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Some really bad baseball all around ever since the hit to go up 4-1.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2026, 20:33:09, in reply to "Cabrera has been really struggling with command, needs to be a short leash here."

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Feels like a game tying 3 run HR is imminent.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

The baseball has gotten better. Props to Thornton for saving the game earlier*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2026, 21:21:07, in reply to "Some really bad baseball all around ever since the hit to go up 4-1.*"

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Feels like a game tying 3 run HR is imminent.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

The white Sox bulls uniforms are cool.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2026, 19:58:39, in reply to "Cubs"

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I’m ugly.

What the hell are the White Sox wearing?*

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These are their alternates that are supposed to tie in to the Bulls

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2026, 19:37:23, in reply to "What the hell are the White Sox wearing?*"

With the colors and the lettering on the chest

I don't care for them, but I do appreciate Burke's Jordan 11 Bred cleats that match them

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

Uniforms?*

Posted by UofIL6 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UofIL6' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2026, 19:21:50, in reply to "What the hell are the White Sox wearing?*"

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3 runs total in 4 game losing streak, Chris Sale tomorrow. Cool cool cool*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 13, 2026, 20:45:03, in reply to "Cubs"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

back-to-back shutouts to the little red-shoed Rangers?!*

Posted by bbonb <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bbonb' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 11, 2026, 9:11:08, in reply to "Cubs"

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Yikes, seems like a really bad challenge review that hurts the Cubs and could cause a big inning*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 10, 2026, 14:37:47, in reply to "Cubs"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Great DP turn keeps the damage to 1 run*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 10, 2026, 14:40:24, in reply to "Yikes, seems like a really bad challenge review that hurts the Cubs and could cause a big inning*"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Bobby Cox = Ed Martin *

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 9, 2026, 13:53:08, in reply to "Cubs"

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“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

better keep an eye on Leo Mazzone*

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 9, 2026, 15:33:04, in reply to "Bobby Cox = Ed Martin *"

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Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

I’d watch my back if I were Bob Horner*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 9, 2026, 16:07:41, in reply to "better keep an eye on Leo Mazzone* "

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So the Cubs play the Braves in their first series since both Ted Turner and Bobby Cox died?*

Posted by shua <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=shua' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 9, 2026, 13:59:32, in reply to "Bobby Cox = Ed Martin *"

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Giants trade C Patrick Bailey to Guardians for LH pitching prospect Matt Wilkinson

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 9, 2026, 10:22:15, in reply to "Cubs"

wonder if that means Giants will be "open for business"

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Can someone walk me through when we will start getting some of these pitchers back?

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 9, 2026, 9:22:06, in reply to "Cubs"

Seems Horton is the only one definitely out for the year.

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Don't know. Porter Hodge is also done for the year besides Horton

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 9, 2026, 9:43:58, in reply to "Can someone walk me through when we will start getting some of these pitchers back?"

Boyd the hope is maybe 6 weeks.

Harvey just had another setback is being shutdown for a month.

Steele is currently shutdown and won't be evaluated for 3 weeks.

Thielbar is hopefully back in a couple weeks. He's throwing off a mound tomorrow

Martin is probably out another month at least.

Jaxon Wiggins seems could be back to making appearances soon. Jordan Wicks is back in Iowa but he's been terrible. Haven't really heard any updates on Brandon Birdsell.

I bet Jed is really strutting around the office. Good for him.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 8, 2026, 21:28:18, in reply to "Cubs"

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I’m ugly.

Ben Brown man.*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 8, 2026, 21:13:49, in reply to "Cubs"

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If he can keep this up, I owe him many apologies

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 9, 2026, 0:53:51, in reply to "Ben Brown man.*"

..and I will do it gladly

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"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

Tied for best record in baseball*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 7, 2026, 16:34:09, in reply to "Cubs"

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So is it 19 of the last 22?*

Posted by shua <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=shua' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 7, 2026, 17:38:10, in reply to "Tied for best record in baseball*"

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This is rough for the reds.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 7, 2026, 14:38:54, in reply to "Cubs"

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I’m ugly.

Just gettin' rougher.

Posted by Illiniphil <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Illiniphil' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 7, 2026, 15:30:18, in reply to "This is rough for the reds.*"

Cover me.

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Can’t recall a major leaguer ever screwing that up*

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Not getting that challenge in that spot is ridiculous. Also a challenge shrimp would be ridiculous*

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Preposterous*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 6, 2026, 21:41:02, in reply to "Cubs"

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14 in a row at home is pretty nuts*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 6, 2026, 21:39:39, in reply to "Cubs"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Tied 2nd most ever. 18 the record*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 6, 2026, 21:40:42, in reply to "14 in a row at home is pretty nuts*"

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To be clear this is Cubs team record*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 6, 2026, 21:56:46, in reply to "Tied 2nd most ever. 18 the record*"

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I guess you shouldn’t load the bases*

Posted by shua <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=shua' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 6, 2026, 21:37:26, in reply to "Cubs"

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David Ross loved that bunt.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 6, 2026, 21:32:31, in reply to "Cubs"

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I’m ugly.

Whammy. THIS team is good.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 6, 2026, 22:10:02, in reply to "David Ross loved that bunt.*"

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I’m ugly.

Team just won't die.*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 6, 2026, 21:18:24, in reply to "Cubs"

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Really shit the bed on this one*

Posted by shua <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=shua' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 6, 2026, 21:06:50, in reply to "Cubs"

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Poor communication on the IF. Not sure what JD/Boog are talking about.

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 6, 2026, 21:07:46, in reply to "Really shit the bed on this one*"

Nico turns and fires home, he's out by a mile. He took 3 casual steps before realizing he needed to throw and then was off balance.

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Corbin Martin sucks*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 6, 2026, 21:06:35, in reply to "Cubs"

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Awful*

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This Reds base running is unskinny bop ungood*

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lol now Boyd having surgery on his knee. Do you even need to play with a pitching staff?

Maybe they try Brown again

Kids ruin everything*

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 6, 2026, 18:12:03, in reply to "lol now Boyd having surgery on his knee. Do you even need to play with a pitching staff?"

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Maybe they try Brown again

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

Tripped over Carlos Boozer's suitcase.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on May 6, 2026, 17:36:37, in reply to "lol now Boyd having surgery on his knee. Do you even need to play with a pitching staff?"

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Maybe they try Brown again

You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

I thought it was Brian Griese's dog*

Posted by Sammich <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sammich' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 6, 2026, 17:42:16, in reply to "Tripped over Carlos Boozer's suitcase.*"

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Maybe they try Brown again

I want to break it up
I want to smash it up
I want to #### it up
I want to watch it come down

brandon lloyd’s parking lot.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 6, 2026, 18:44:32, in reply to "I thought it was Brian Griese's dog*"

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Maybe they try Brown again

Washing Jeff Kent’s truck.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 6, 2026, 18:44:25, in reply to "I thought it was Brian Griese's dog*"

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Maybe they try Brown again

I’m ugly.

Bryan Robinson*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 6, 2026, 17:43:31, in reply to "I thought it was Brian Griese's dog*"

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Maybe they try Brown again

Is it bad that (on that last pay) all I could hear was Lou Brown screaming

Posted by aimlessillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=aimlessillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 6, 2026, 7:40:07, in reply to "Cubs"

Come on Dorn, get in front of the ball! Don’t give me this OLE bullshit!

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He smacked ol' Matty Shaw in the head after his double was overturned into an out.

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on May 6, 2026, 8:23:49, in reply to "Is it bad that (on that last pay) all I could hear was Lou Brown screaming "

Was a real karmic turning point in the game for the redlegs.

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Come on Dorn, get in front of the ball! Don’t give me this OLE bullshit!

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

no, that's never bad

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 6, 2026, 8:23:44, in reply to "Is it bad that (on that last pay) all I could hear was Lou Brown screaming "

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

So this is what it feels like to have a horseshoe up your ass. Not bad!*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 5, 2026, 21:53:56, in reply to "Cubs"

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Wow that walkoff hit was 98.7. I thought it was about 40*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 5, 2026, 22:06:54, in reply to "So this is what it feels like to have a horseshoe up your ass. Not bad!*"

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Hell of a last month of baseball for the Cubs.*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 5, 2026, 21:51:45, in reply to "Cubs"

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What a fun team*

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Some very bad at bats in the bottom of the ninth*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 5, 2026, 21:36:54, in reply to "Cubs"

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Conforto has been so good. Dude is smoking the ball. Also Craig knows what he’s doing*

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Tip of the cap to Counsell there*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 4, 2026, 22:25:02, in reply to "Cubs"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Carson Kelly is very good at this ABS thing.*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 4, 2026, 21:55:53, in reply to "Cubs"

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Confirmed: Very good. And he’s been great in the clutch at the plate too!

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 5, 2026, 11:01:46, in reply to "Carson Kelly is very good at this ABS thing.*"

https://www.bleachernation.com/cubs/2026/05/05/carson-kelly-abs-god/

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I don't think I've seen him be wrong yet.*

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 4, 2026, 22:06:31, in reply to "Carson Kelly is very good at this ABS thing.*"

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"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

Clutch hitting OTOH *grimace**

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 4, 2026, 22:17:02, in reply to "I don't think I've seen him be wrong yet.*"

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"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

This Martin guy is cheeks*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 3, 2026, 16:05:18, in reply to "Cubs"

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These robots at the plate are awesome*

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What is Pat Hughes’ status? Is he retired?*

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No. He’s still the primary radio announcer*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 3, 2026, 14:51:34, in reply to "What is Pat Hughes’ status? Is he retired?*"

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Think the Matthew Boyd pixie dust is wearing off.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 3, 2026, 13:42:28, in reply to "Cubs"

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I’m ugly.

And attaching itself to Mo Baller*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 3, 2026, 14:06:42, in reply to "Think the Matthew Boyd pixie dust is wearing off.*"

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Boyd been shoving since I said it. Happy to provide the whammy.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 3, 2026, 14:57:18, in reply to "And attaching itself to Mo Baller*"

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I’m ugly.

Ben Brown*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 2, 2026, 15:49:33, in reply to "Cubs"

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Dansby back today and now Nico out mid game. This season is getting ridiculous*

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Not worried about Nico*

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It's too cold for Cubs baseball at Wrigley today. Wish they were out shitpumping the Snakes.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on May 1, 2026, 14:03:09, in reply to "Dansby back today and now Nico out mid game. This season is getting ridiculous*"

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

Neck tightness for Nico*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 1, 2026, 14:01:15, in reply to "Dansby back today and now Nico out mid game. This season is getting ridiculous*"

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left side neck tightness per the live report on the game*

Posted by Gene Parmesan <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Gene+Parmesan' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 1, 2026, 14:00:37, in reply to "Dansby back today and now Nico out mid game. This season is getting ridiculous*"

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LOL, Luis Robert on the IL again*

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 30, 2026, 17:02:46, in reply to "Cubs"

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Ben Brown! I’ll take a 3-3 trip at LA and SD. Especially with the injuries*

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Excellent road trip*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 29, 2026, 22:47:24, in reply to "Ben Brown! I’ll take a 3-3 trip at LA and SD. Especially with the injuries*"

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He’s not yet in my circle of trust but he was the hero today for sure*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 29, 2026, 18:47:33, in reply to "Ben Brown! I’ll take a 3-3 trip at LA and SD. Especially with the injuries*"

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From BadBenBrown to BetterBenBrown*

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 29, 2026, 18:51:32, in reply to "He’s not yet in my circle of trust but he was the hero today for sure*"

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"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

He has a live arm. Dealing.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 29, 2026, 18:31:50, in reply to "Ben Brown! I’ll take a 3-3 trip at LA and SD. Especially with the injuries*"

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I’m ugly.

Another dinger for PCA.*

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

Wow maybe some good Cubs pitching health news. Palencia could be activated Friday per Mooney*

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Ethan Roberts available today or still out? Be good to have another arm in the bullpen.

Posted by ibdoc <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ibdoc' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 29, 2026, 11:11:52, in reply to "Cubs"

What was the reason for him being placed on the 15 day DL anyway?

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Good to see PCA hit one out yesterday. His approach has been better recently and has been making

contact and taking some walks, but no power. Let's go Pete.

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

He's a big reason why the Cubs are 11-3 over the past two weeks

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 29, 2026, 10:56:14, in reply to "Good to see PCA hit one out yesterday. His approach has been better recently and has been making"

He's hitting .292/.393/.438 over that stretch. And he's doing that facing a lefty often multiple times a game.

Honestly I've thought he's looked much more controlled all year. It's nice to see the results starting to match.

I just looked it up because it has felt like him and Busch are just constantly facing lefties

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 29, 2026, 12:22:21, in reply to "He's a big reason why the Cubs are 11-3 over the past two weeks"

42% of PCA’s at-bats so far this season have been against LHP. 29% last year.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Yeah this is actually where his defense is a detriment to his offense

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 29, 2026, 12:24:10, in reply to "I just looked it up because it has felt like him and Busch are just constantly facing lefties"

Because if his defense wasn’t so good he’d be platooned more and his offensive numbers would probably look better facing less lefties

I was at the game Saturday and he had an awful day with 4Ks and looked bad*

Posted by RSMBob <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=RSMBob' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 29, 2026, 10:40:05, in reply to "Good to see PCA hit one out yesterday. His approach has been better recently and has been making"

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contact and taking some walks, but no power. Let's go Pete.

LOL, now he's all fixed!

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on April 29, 2026, 10:45:30, in reply to "I was at the game Saturday and he had an awful day with 4Ks and looked bad*"

I must have missed that game but when I've been watching he's had mostly solid at bats. If he can hit .250, take some walks and hit 25 home runs and play his normal excellent defense he'll be plenty valuable.

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contact and taking some walks, but no power. Let's go Pete.

You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

Happy Lee Elia day to all you cocksuckers who celebrate!

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 29, 2026, 10:15:05, in reply to "Cubs"

?si=KCjNYNVvGf-6s2Ks

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

Sutcliffe’s hyperbole about every event that happens in a 1 of 162 regular season game is something*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 28, 2026, 21:49:26, in reply to "Cubs"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Yesterday LBK was like, "Does Boog even like this guy?"*

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 28, 2026, 22:59:35, in reply to "Sutcliffe’s hyperbole about every event that happens in a 1 of 162 regular season game is something*"

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"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

Jfc now Dansby hurt. At least the Cubs can kind of solve that internally with Shaw*

Dansby left with an ass cramp. Hopefully that’s not too bad*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 28, 2026, 21:25:59, in reply to "Jfc now Dansby hurt. At least the Cubs can kind of solve that internally with Shaw*"

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The Ass Cramps was the name of my band in college *

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 28, 2026, 21:28:10, in reply to "Dansby left with an ass cramp. Hopefully that’s not too bad*"

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Don't take offense, better make amends
Rip it all to shreds and let it go

Butthole Surfers open for ya?*

Posted by SurfTheBoneyard <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=SurfTheBoneyard' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 28, 2026, 21:30:14, in reply to "The Ass Cramps was the name of my band in college *"

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Sky Marshal of the Luftwaffle

“Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie

They were sharing Sharon’s outlook on the topic of disease *

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 28, 2026, 21:35:29, in reply to "Butthole Surfers open for ya?*"

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Don't take offense, better make amends
Rip it all to shreds and let it go

Sutcliffe claimed on radio today that Justin Steele had a setback in his rehab*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 28, 2026, 15:50:06, in reply to "Cubs"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Now confirmed. He has been shut down for the time being*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 28, 2026, 15:53:58, in reply to "Sutcliffe claimed on radio today that Justin Steele had a setback in his rehab*"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Flexor strain. I wonder if we’ll see him at all this season*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 28, 2026, 17:15:47, in reply to "Now confirmed. He has been shut down for the time being*"

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ABS or not, can’t hide Moises behind the plate. No more of this experiment, just let him rake*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 27, 2026, 22:54:16, in reply to "Cubs"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

If I’m getting minor complaints off, PCA & Busch shouldn’t be so close to each other in the lineup*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 27, 2026, 23:07:03, in reply to "ABS or not, can’t hide Moises behind the plate. No more of this experiment, just let him rake*"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

The pitching injuries are just a killer

Craig can’t rely on giving innings to a bullpen that is being stocked with replacement level guys like Vince Velazquez, Yacksel Rios, Charlie Barnes etc. so he’s forced to try to push a Boyd that’s not all the way back clearly.

Very bad pitching situation. Can’t afford to keep rostering these types of players. Need health.

And this hasn’t even touched on my distaste for Javier Assad.

Thank god we got Maton back /s*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 28, 2026, 10:33:10, in reply to "The pitching injuries are just a killer"

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Early start hasn’t been great but not someone I worried about

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 28, 2026, 11:22:03, in reply to "Thank god we got Maton back /s*"

He settled in last night and that triple wasn’t much and was completely misplayed by Shaw in left.

He needs to be an important part of the

So I am glad we got him back

Well that was a missed opportunity *

Posted by shua <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=shua' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 25, 2026, 20:44:29, in reply to "Cubs"

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Red Sox fire almost entire coaching staff after game vs Baltimore

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 25, 2026, 18:10:13, in reply to "Cubs"

https://x.com/JeffPassan/status/2048174982509773120?s=20

The Boston Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora, hitting coach Peter Fatse, bench coach Rámon Vazquez and game-planning coach Jason Varitek, sources tell ESPN.

Third-base coach Kyle Hudson was also let go by Boston, sources tell ESPN.

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Jose Flores in the clubhouse like

Posted by Sammich <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sammich' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 25, 2026, 19:08:18, in reply to "Red Sox fire almost entire coaching staff after game vs Baltimore"

I want to break it up
I want to smash it up
I want to #### it up
I want to watch it come down

People with full mailboxes.... just trying to show off how popular they are.

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 25, 2026, 9:53:51, in reply to "Cubs"

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 25, 2026, 0:02:50, in reply to "Cubs"

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What a win that was.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 25, 2026, 0:02:33, in reply to "Cubs"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

What a win! And shouldn’t go unnoticed performance by Ryan Rolison*

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Great stuff from PCA. Two strike hit vs. lefty and his presence on base caused that meatball*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 24, 2026, 23:48:53, in reply to "Cubs"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Whoa!*

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It took great plays both times but the aggressive sends sure haven’t worked tonight.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 24, 2026, 23:32:33, in reply to "Cubs"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Bad send. I’d rather 2nd and 3rd one out

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 24, 2026, 23:34:49, in reply to "It took great plays both times but the aggressive sends sure haven’t worked tonight.*"

When that ball didn’t get to the wall I figured they’d hold him

Especially after the 1st one

And damn that throw in by Pages really was absurd*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 24, 2026, 23:33:13, in reply to "It took great plays both times but the aggressive sends sure haven’t worked tonight.*"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

That is one of the craziest plays I’ve seen by Nico*

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I legit don’t think I’ve ever seen the awarded base for throwing over 3 times

Too bad it didn’t matter

TIL

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 24, 2026, 22:21:47, in reply to "Cubs"

So much better...

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

yeah, that was a really cool option*

Posted by Gene Parmesan <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Gene+Parmesan' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 25, 2026, 10:22:09, in reply to "TIL"

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So much better...

So much for missing the Dodgers best pitchers

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 24, 2026, 21:52:06, in reply to "Cubs"

Cubs are totally helpless against Sheehan the first time through, no-hitter level dominance.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Cubs miss Ohtani on the mind this weekend*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 24, 2026, 8:27:43, in reply to "Cubs"

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Fun frustrating game to be at. Can our pitching stay healthy?

I was about to lose it when the trainer came out to check on Riley.

Also Mo what a dude that guy is

Your division leading Cubs!*

Posted by ibdoc <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ibdoc' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 23, 2026, 16:55:18, in reply to "Cubs"

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Dansbusiness Swanson.*

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

[ W ] x9*

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 23, 2026, 16:22:59, in reply to "Cubs"

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"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

[W]alkoff!*

Posted by Illiniphil <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Illiniphil' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 23, 2026, 16:28:29, in reply to "[ W ] x9*"

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another good game by shaw too.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 23, 2026, 16:26:54, in reply to "[ W ] x9*"

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I'm not gonna go out with you.

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 23, 2026, 17:01:57, in reply to "another good game by shaw too.*"

Sorry, cunt.

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

Seiya getting hot! 3 in the last 3 games.*

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 23, 2026, 15:42:00, in reply to "Cubs"

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"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

Nm.*

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Sky Marshal of the Luftwaffle

“Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie

Well DePaul’s Chris Holtmann is literally tone deaf.*

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Sky Marshal of the Luftwaffle

“Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie

Did you watch the strech two nights ago?

Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ISeeDeadHawkeyes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 23, 2026, 15:40:45, in reply to "Well DePaul’s Chris Holtmann is literally tone deaf.*"

The singer is the dad of one of my kids soccer teammates.

Cool story.

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No. I am famously not a Cubs fan but…

Posted by SurfTheBoneyard <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=SurfTheBoneyard' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 23, 2026, 15:42:30, in reply to "Did you watch the strech two nights ago?"

Live in the Chicago area and had the game on (or any game on really) as I often do while working in the afternoon if I don’t have any calls

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The singer is the dad of one of my kids soccer teammates.

Cool story.

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Sky Marshal of the Luftwaffle

“Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie

we've got Busch!*

Posted by Gene Parmesan <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Gene+Parmesan' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 23, 2026, 14:02:42, in reply to "Cubs"

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PAN DOWN*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 23, 2026, 14:09:49, in reply to "we've got Busch!*"

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W, 8 straight. Won on a challenge call strike 3*

Posted by ibdoc <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ibdoc' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 22, 2026, 21:16:40, in reply to "Cubs"

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W, 8 straight. Won on a challenge call strike 3*

Posted by ibdoc <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ibdoc' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 22, 2026, 21:16:40, in reply to "Cubs"

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Nico’s on the juice, right? Like, no doubt about it?*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 22, 2026, 21:04:06, in reply to "Cubs"

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Ben Brown might be a thing.*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 22, 2026, 20:41:01, in reply to "Cubs"

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I always thought there was something there.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on April 23, 2026, 8:33:01, in reply to "Ben Brown might be a thing.*"

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

I think him going through a line up one time is good. It's when it is the 2nd time is when he gets

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 22, 2026, 21:05:30, in reply to "Ben Brown might be a thing.*"

lit up.

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This hasn’t really been true. His career as a starter hitters him better 1st time than 2nd time

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 22, 2026, 21:08:43, in reply to "I think him going through a line up one time is good. It's when it is the 2nd time is when he gets"

3rd time of course they destroyed him

Need him to be with the Cubs injuries. Lot of potential there*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 22, 2026, 20:42:03, in reply to "Ben Brown might be a thing.*"

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LFG. What a great baseball sky at wrigley tonight.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 22, 2026, 19:41:00, in reply to "Cubs"

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I’m ugly.

I'm sure a lefty submariner will be good for Busch.*

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

Giolito signs with the FIRST PLACE Padres. All signs pointing to the new owners picking up...

where Peter left off. Would be amazing to have owners even half as caring as him.

Go Pads. BEAT LA.

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He signed for less than $3 million. Not really much of a cash outlay

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 22, 2026, 15:02:10, in reply to "Giolito signs with the FIRST PLACE Padres. All signs pointing to the new owners picking up..."

Or much demand for his services.

can make up to 8 million with incentives*

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Or much demand for his services.

The day is starting great for the Cubs. Cardinals and Reds both lost*

Posted by ibdoc <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ibdoc' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 22, 2026, 14:49:53, in reply to "Cubs"

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Anyone else notice the rat behind home plate last night?

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 22, 2026, 9:31:01, in reply to "Cubs"

I noticed it but had to rewind to show LBK.

Meanwhile at Wrigley

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

Looks a bit like you.

Posted by Mmancubfan <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mmancubfan' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 22, 2026, 20:16:57, in reply to "Anyone else notice the rat behind home plate last night?"

I am sure Penelope isn’t very proud of the similarities.

Seems unlikely the Cubs will lose again this season*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 21, 2026, 21:35:41, in reply to "Cubs"

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I'm going tonight, so that should take care of that.*

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 22, 2026, 9:28:13, in reply to "Seems unlikely the Cubs will lose again this season*"

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"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

So yeah I don’t think Kingery pinch running with bases loaded was worth all this*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 21, 2026, 21:25:24, in reply to "Cubs"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

He was coming in either way. Mo wasn’t playing 3rd and they weren’t giving up the DH*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 21, 2026, 21:29:56, in reply to "So yeah I don’t think Kingery pinch running with bases loaded was worth all this*"

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True*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 21, 2026, 21:35:12, in reply to "He was coming in either way. Mo wasn’t playing 3rd and they weren’t giving up the DH*"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Some absolutely brutal defense from him*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 21, 2026, 21:27:42, in reply to "So yeah I don’t think Kingery pinch running with bases loaded was worth all this*"

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Old friend Brad Keller. Cubs getting screwed by injury luck again.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 21, 2026, 21:21:13, in reply to "Cubs"

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I’m ugly.

Happy Shota is pitching so well.*

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 21, 2026, 21:09:57, in reply to "Cubs"

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"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

Very weird game tonight. Not very Shota-like. 10 groundballs

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 21, 2026, 21:39:35, in reply to "Happy Shota is pitching so well.*"

Last week vs the Phillies was one of the best games he’s pitched with 26 whiffs and 11 K. Today only 6 whiffs and 1 K but 10 groundballs.

Curious if it was more him or the Phillies trying to change things up after last week.

It worked well on a night with the wind blowing out lightly. If he he’s able to consistently get groundballs with the wind blowing out or pitch like he did last week with the whiffs I’ll gladly eat my words on him.

Maybe the hamstring really was the issue last season.

Making me eat my words so far. Though we’ve done the hot start thing with him before*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 21, 2026, 21:14:08, in reply to "Happy Shota is pitching so well.*"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Truth.*

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 21, 2026, 21:23:28, in reply to "Making me eat my words so far. Though we’ve done the hot start thing with him before*"

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"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

lol Nico leveling up*

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Every inning is Busch or PCA vs a lefty with risp and 2 outs*

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lol that works*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 21, 2026, 20:28:49, in reply to "Every inning is Busch or PCA vs a lefty with risp and 2 outs*"

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It continues to amaze me how many pitches Seiya takes right down the middle.

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 21, 2026, 20:25:19, in reply to "Cubs"

Especially with 2 strikes.

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Feels like if you can get him in a pitchers count he gets in his own head*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 21, 2026, 20:27:22, in reply to "It continues to amaze me how many pitches Seiya takes right down the middle. "

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Especially with 2 strikes.

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Very solid defense on both sides this series*

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Moe Baller might be a hitter*

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Crazy non-challenge*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 21, 2026, 20:12:21, in reply to "Moe Baller might be a hitter*"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Agree*

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The challenge system is another awesome change for MLB. *

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 20, 2026, 20:43:46, in reply to "Cubs"

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I’m ugly.

The execution of it is as good as it could be, but I still hate it.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 20, 2026, 21:12:40, in reply to "The challenge system is another awesome change for MLB. *"

The joy of watching sports is the euphoria or sadness that comes in that split second when the play happens. I hate that this is now yet another thing where your excitement has to be tempered with ‘but are they challenging it?’

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Nico is becoming a superstar*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 20, 2026, 20:36:22, in reply to "Cubs"

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Dansby tattooed that*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 20, 2026, 19:15:58, in reply to "Cubs"

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Offense has been unleashed.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 20, 2026, 19:20:00, in reply to "Dansby tattooed that*"

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I’m ugly.

Yikes, this is a Derosa level press conference blunder by Mendoza

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 19, 2026, 21:47:21, in reply to "Cubs"

Who the fuck cares if Nico steals second when the game winning is already on 3rd base in the bottom of the 10th?

https://x.com/snytv/status/2045976706281095271?s=61&t=obkYTPkbGlNfrGoozxL-mg

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Perfect example of my biggest gripe with Mendoza. The moment is always too big for him

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 19, 2026, 22:19:13, in reply to "Yikes, this is a Derosa level press conference blunder by Mendoza"

He has such tunnel vision that he thinks an inning ending double play is the only way out of that inning. So, in his mind, Nico steals second and the double play isn’t in order anymore.

Nevermind the fact that Torrens is all world at throwing guys out. Or that you could go after the guy hitting .164 to get an out and take away the sac fly possibility and get out of the inning after that. Or that you could walk the next guy to load the bases and set up the double play again.

It’s not his fault he was saddled with this roster, but he’s been asleep at the wheel like this many times. He’s not a good manager.

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Who the fuck cares if Nico steals second when the game winning is already on 3rd base in the bottom of the 10th?

https://x.com/snytv/status/2045976706281095271?s=61&t=obkYTPkbGlNfrGoozxL-mg

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It would be nice if the division would lose. Cubs and Brewers tied in last place at 12-9 haha*

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Would be tied for leading the whole AL right now and overall third in run differential

Posted by RVA <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=RVA' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 19, 2026, 16:17:23, in reply to "It would be nice if the division would lose. Cubs and Brewers tied in last place at 12-9 haha*"

History suggests the Pirates and Reds won't last

I think the Pirates are probably pretty good and the Reds made the playoffs last year

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 19, 2026, 16:18:27, in reply to "Would be tied for leading the whole AL right now and overall third in run differential"

The Cardinals are a fluke and Brewers I could see taking a step back.

Very satisfying win. Wtf Mets.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 19, 2026, 16:09:04, in reply to "Cubs"

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I’m ugly.

God bless the Mets*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 19, 2026, 16:08:56, in reply to "Cubs"

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why pitch to Nico in that situation? I don't get it*

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 19, 2026, 16:07:47, in reply to "Cubs"

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Neither does Carlos Mendoza. He’s clueless.*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 19, 2026, 16:20:59, in reply to "why pitch to Nico in that situation? I don't get it*"

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Oh, Dansby*

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PCA only 4/7 on stolen base attempts isn’t great.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 19, 2026, 14:31:55, in reply to "Cubs"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

it's very early and I have no delusions that they'll keep it up...but Cards are fun to watch

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 18, 2026, 21:15:27, in reply to "Cubs"

granted in the bullpen they only have 2 guys you can really count on (O'Brien & Romero). I fully expect this to go where we all think it will come late May. I just don't think they're build to be a winner yet...by design. But here's hoping Walker continues to show that he's finally figured it out and Wetherholt gets ABs and shows he's a everyday 2B.

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stearns was all about run prevention. who would’ve thought he meant his own team’s offense.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 18, 2026, 19:04:55, in reply to "Cubs"

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I would be apoplectic right now were I a Mets fan with their start*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 18, 2026, 15:59:43, in reply to "Cubs"

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I’d be more upset that they felt they needed Craig Kimbrel*

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 18, 2026, 16:57:25, in reply to "I would be apoplectic right now were I a Mets fan with their start*"

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i was shocked he's still in the league. than glad the mets have him so the cubs aren't tempted*

Posted by torinese <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=torinese' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 18, 2026, 17:01:21, in reply to "I’d be more upset that they felt they needed Craig Kimbrel*"

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We are used to failure. The only difference now is the extreme amount of money being spent to do it.

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 18, 2026, 16:31:13, in reply to "I would be apoplectic right now were I a Mets fan with their start*"

This roster construction is a total joke.

Guys have changed their swings for no reason, zero power, ground ball machines. All that before discussing the illogical plan for defense and run prevention.

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Thielbar getting 1st crack at saves while Palencia is on IL?

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 18, 2026, 15:54:06, in reply to "Cubs"

probably will be strictly matchup based

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Just keep hitting ground balls, Mets. It works great to kill a rally.*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 18, 2026, 15:37:39, in reply to "Cubs"

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Over .500 for the first time this season. Offense is clicking

Now if our pitcher’s arms would stop falling off

Love to see that Moises is raking*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 17, 2026, 16:09:23, in reply to "Over .500 for the first time this season. Offense is clicking"

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Now if our pitcher’s arms would stop falling off

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

I am weirdly most confident when he is up. Him or Nico

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 17, 2026, 16:11:54, in reply to "Love to see that Moises is raking*"

Just guys that you know are putting the bat on the ball

Thank god for the Mets.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 17, 2026, 15:57:49, in reply to "Cubs"

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I’m ugly.

$350M for a roster full of singles hitters and 2-3 guys playing out of position every night.

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 17, 2026, 17:09:42, in reply to "Thank god for the Mets.*"

Since June of last year they are on a 107 loss pace.

Starting to think that Stearns’ underlings in Milwaukee were the actual wizards. Cohen might as well just light his $350M on fire every year.

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Yikes, Horton timeline likely has him missing 3-4 months of next season too*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 17, 2026, 12:15:44, in reply to "Cubs"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Oh good, Palencia to the IL too.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 17, 2026, 12:47:42, in reply to "Yikes, Horton timeline likely has him missing 3-4 months of next season too*"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

...our pets' HEADS ARE FALLIN OFF!

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 17, 2026, 12:53:27, in reply to "Oh good, Palencia to the IL too.*"

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

Absolutely ridiculous*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 17, 2026, 12:48:39, in reply to "Oh good, Palencia to the IL too.*"

ooo

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 17, 2026, 12:19:56, in reply to "Yikes, Horton timeline likely has him missing 3-4 months of next season too*"

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

Shota looks sharp. Getting declined for a contract is a good incentive.*

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

Glad this offense is getting unhitched a little*

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Feels like they should’ve gotten more than 2 there*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 15, 2026, 19:02:55, in reply to "Glad this offense is getting unhitched a little*"

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That’s better!*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 15, 2026, 19:21:32, in reply to "Feels like they should’ve gotten more than 2 there*"

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NICO.*

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

They should build the entire team out of Nico Hoerners*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 15, 2026, 18:58:09, in reply to "NICO.*"

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Tigers extend McGonigle to 8 years.

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 15, 2026, 10:50:10, in reply to "Cubs"

Been seeing this more the last few years. Gotta wonder if owners are trying to get deals grandfathered in just in case some major changes happen in the CBA.

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You're off the case, McGonigle!*

Posted by Sammich <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sammich' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 15, 2026, 11:09:48, in reply to "Tigers extend McGonigle to 8 years. "

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Been seeing this more the last few years. Gotta wonder if owners are trying to get deals grandfathered in just in case some major changes happen in the CBA.

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I want to break it up
I want to smash it up
I want to #### it up
I want to watch it come down

Brewers have lost 6 straight after starting 8-2*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 15, 2026, 8:32:01, in reply to "Cubs"

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Good win. Luzardo dominated the Cubs last year. Would be pretty good to get him tomorrow!

PCA got a hit off a lefty so maybe he’s confident going in!

This worked out. PCA even had two hits!*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 15, 2026, 19:21:44, in reply to "Good win. Luzardo dominated the Cubs last year. Would be pretty good to get him tomorrow!"

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PCA got a hit off a lefty so maybe he’s confident going in!

Trying to think of one thing this team does right, can't*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 14, 2026, 18:23:20, in reply to "Cubs"

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Nico excluded*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 14, 2026, 19:27:21, in reply to "Trying to think of one thing this team does right, can't*"

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Not Cubs, but I can never get enough of these call-up videos. Local kid pitching in hometown

Posted by UofIL6 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UofIL6' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 14, 2026, 16:50:03, in reply to "Cubs"

https://x.com/whitesox/status/2044154559556194461

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Meanwhile looking for good news the Cubs may have found a guy in Josiah Hartshorn

6th round pick last year out of California high school

Ridiculously early obviously but in 8 games in Myrtle Beach he's hitting .367/.524/.567. He has 10 walks vs. 1 K.

That's extremely impressive to go straight from high school and the Cubs obviously thought pretty highly of him in spring training when they were putting him in major league games.

One to watch out for. Potentially a kid who jumps up prospect boards pretty quickly.

Sharthorn*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 14, 2026, 18:21:45, in reply to "Meanwhile looking for good news the Cubs may have found a guy in Josiah Hartshorn"

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Have seen some good clips from this new David Ross and Anthony Rizzo YouTube podcast

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 13, 2026, 21:42:12, in reply to "Cubs"

After the first episode with just them, they had an episode with Maddon and one with Lester. And tomorrow is an episode with KB which could be interesting.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Not gonna lie, some of this stuff was very “WTF” as a fan.

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 14, 2026, 9:50:21, in reply to "Have seen some good clips from this new David Ross and Anthony Rizzo YouTube podcast"

Team partying together until 3 AM with a day game the next day in the middle of a playoff chase.

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After the first episode with just them, they had an episode with Maddon and one with Lester. And tomorrow is an episode with KB which could be interesting.

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Embarrassing that a young guy like him couldn't play with a hangover.

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on April 14, 2026, 10:08:38, in reply to "Not gonna lie, some of this stuff was very “WTF” as a fan."

Post meant to go under Snider.

And yeah, agree that it's a bit eye opening. Can't pack it in at midnight?

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Team partying together until 3 AM with a day game the next day in the middle of a playoff chase.

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After the first episode with just them, they had an episode with Maddon and one with Lester. And tomorrow is an episode with KB which could be interesting.

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

There's like 5 different day games where KB had to be pulled midgame due to "stomach issues""

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 14, 2026, 9:52:49, in reply to "Not gonna lie, some of this stuff was very “WTF” as a fan."

I always assumed he was hungover.

Yeah I remember thinking that too, though the thing that made me give the benefit of the doubt…

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 14, 2026, 10:12:39, in reply to "There's like 5 different day games where KB had to be pulled midgame due to "stomach issues"""

was that he didn’t seem like a partier at all. But maybe that was the problem, he was the non-drinker who was being pressured to stay out and party and he didn’t have the tolerance for it.

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I always assumed he was hungover.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

There was a lot of talk that he didn't drink

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 14, 2026, 10:25:36, in reply to "Yeah I remember thinking that too, though the thing that made me give the benefit of the doubt…"

But I dunno he was always out with the guys in photos

Woof.*

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 13, 2026, 20:05:54, in reply to "Cubs"

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"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

Dansby “don’t call me Mary” Swanson.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 13, 2026, 18:44:58, in reply to "Cubs"

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I’m ugly.

Is it OK to call him Mr. Pugh?*

Posted by DocWalk20 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DocWalk20' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 14, 2026, 18:16:08, in reply to "Dansby “don’t call me Mary” Swanson.*"

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Jesus Shaw*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 13, 2026, 18:15:39, in reply to "Cubs"

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oOo

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

PCA is hopeless right now. Absolutely no chance at the plate.*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 13, 2026, 18:08:26, in reply to "Cubs"

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PCA hasn’t been good but Sanchez is an awful matchup for him

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 13, 2026, 18:14:24, in reply to "PCA is hopeless right now. Absolutely no chance at the plate.*"

He has no chance vs Sanchez

He’s been hitting the ball harder this year and making more contact in the zone so I’m kind of optimistic a bit on him. He needs to stop hitting the ball so high though.

Really needed that. Should have had it yesterday. Hopefully that starts something*

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great start to the year, just like we all dreamed of. at least it's super early*

Posted by MC <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=MC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 11, 2026, 19:46:01, in reply to "Cubs"

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Hello, is this President Clinton? Good! I figured if anyone knew where to get some Tang, it'd be you.

Man as said that is a really frustrating loss

I think the Pirates are likely pretty good but losing 2 of 3 at home when you don’t face Skenes is tough.

Thought today could’ve been a good win and push forward but instead just another step back with a brutal way to lose.

It’s only April but it really sucks to get off to a bad start. Now chasing the 4 others.

Gonna have to do work to make it up.

Isn't there a funeral Matt Shaw can be at instead of in the lineup every day?

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 11, 2026, 17:13:13, in reply to "Cubs"

Just pitiful

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

This is neither a good nor likable team*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 11, 2026, 17:01:31, in reply to "Cubs"

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Man that’s a terrible loss*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 11, 2026, 17:01:29, in reply to "Cubs"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Absolutely pathetic performance.*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 11, 2026, 17:01:19, in reply to "Cubs"

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Flubs.*

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

Shota held up his end of the deal.

Tough to win a game though when you can't score runs.

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

This is more like it*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 7, 2026, 19:47:10, in reply to "Cubs"

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Horton out for the season and needs elbow surgery. Very sad. I guess go sign Giolito?*

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Sigh, this is why I didn't mind Shota signing the QO, impossible to have enough major league arms*

Posted by RVA <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=RVA' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 7, 2026, 16:16:03, in reply to "Horton out for the season and needs elbow surgery. Very sad. I guess go sign Giolito?*"

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I mind it because I believe they could’ve used that money for better arms

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 7, 2026, 16:39:50, in reply to "Sigh, this is why I didn't mind Shota signing the QO, impossible to have enough major league arms*"

I’d much rather have spent that money elsewhere

Same. Hopefully they can patch it together and Steele comes back strong.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on April 7, 2026, 16:28:50, in reply to "Sigh, this is why I didn't mind Shota signing the QO, impossible to have enough major league arms*"

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

Mother effer *

Posted by MC <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=MC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 7, 2026, 16:15:10, in reply to "Horton out for the season and needs elbow surgery. Very sad. I guess go sign Giolito?*"

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Hello, is this President Clinton? Good! I figured if anyone knew where to get some Tang, it'd be you.

Really weird that they haven’t given a diagnosis to Horton’s injury yet*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 7, 2026, 7:35:56, in reply to "Cubs"

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My sources say he’s out for the year*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 7, 2026, 8:23:03, in reply to "Really weird that they haven’t given a diagnosis to Horton’s injury yet*"

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They said it'd be a few days since he's getting imaging and multiple opinions

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 7, 2026, 8:14:30, in reply to "Really weird that they haven’t given a diagnosis to Horton’s injury yet*"

Not really optimistic

And to that extent apparently per Rogers Horton's MRI was not good and is now going to Texas

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 7, 2026, 8:44:33, in reply to "They said it'd be a few days since he's getting imaging and multiple opinions"

Visiting Dr Keith Meister.

Not good.

Can't be a good sign that they're naming the doctor he's seeing*

Posted by RVA <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=RVA' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 7, 2026, 10:58:25, in reply to "And to that extent apparently per Rogers Horton's MRI was not good and is now going to Texas"

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Visiting Dr Keith Meister.

Not good.

My hope is they advise him rest and PRP injections

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 7, 2026, 11:00:31, in reply to "Can't be a good sign that they're naming the doctor he's seeing*"

But it's not trending in a good way

This has not been a good start to the season. Dangerously close to "flubs" territory.*

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

Boyd to the IL. Assad coming up. Not good. Need pitching help*

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I’d be ok putting and end to the Ben Brown experiment*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 5, 2026, 17:24:20, in reply to "Cubs"

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The only hit being because Conforto misplayed a ball due to the wind. A+*

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Hey chorizo

Posted by RVA <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=RVA' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 5, 2026, 14:23:25, in reply to "Cubs"

Hahahaha. Spit takee*

Posted by TarheelIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=TarheelIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 6, 2026, 10:00:00, in reply to "Hey chorizo"

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Recrudescence

Take it out to the ballgame*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 5, 2026, 14:37:19, in reply to "Hey chorizo"

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Nice job Conforto*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 5, 2026, 13:38:17, in reply to "Cubs"

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Horton discomfort in wrist moved to forearm tightness so he wanted to be proactive and shut it down

Sounds like he’ll get a mri and an il stint at minimum but cubs sound more positive.

Though they were more positive with Steele early too.

Terrible game but does it even matter if Horton is out for awhile? *

Posted by MC <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=MC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 3, 2026, 17:11:50, in reply to "Cubs"

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Hello, is this President Clinton? Good! I figured if anyone knew where to get some Tang, it'd be you.

Wait are you saying the season is over without Horton? 7 games in?*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 3, 2026, 17:16:35, in reply to "Terrible game but does it even matter if Horton is out for awhile? *"

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Let me grieve. I was ALL IN on Horton. Thought he could push for Cy Young

Posted by MC <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=MC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 3, 2026, 17:21:45, in reply to "Wait are you saying the season is over without Horton? 7 games in?*"

I’m gonna need a couple days to recover

Hello, is this President Clinton? Good! I figured if anyone knew where to get some Tang, it'd be you.

I mean losing Horton sucks but it should not tank their season so yeah losing sucks and matters*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 3, 2026, 17:15:21, in reply to "Terrible game but does it even matter if Horton is out for awhile? *"

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Quite the trip through 3-4-5*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 3, 2026, 16:47:22, in reply to "Cubs"

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Do you not like pop outs to 3rd? *

Posted by MC <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=MC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 3, 2026, 17:12:19, in reply to "Quite the trip through 3-4-5*"

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Hello, is this President Clinton? Good! I figured if anyone knew where to get some Tang, it'd be you.

Horton pulls self after 17 pitches.

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 3, 2026, 15:33:54, in reply to "Cubs"

Oof.

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

Fuck. This always seemed like it was going to be his surgery year though.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 3, 2026, 16:00:04, in reply to "Horton pulls self after 17 pitches."

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Oof.

I’m ugly.

Did he really eff his arm up???? Horrible *

Posted by MC <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=MC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 3, 2026, 15:55:16, in reply to "Horton pulls self after 17 pitches."

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Oof.

Hello, is this President Clinton? Good! I figured if anyone knew where to get some Tang, it'd be you.

Right forearm discomfort*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 3, 2026, 15:55:12, in reply to "Horton pulls self after 17 pitches."

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Oof.

Very much did not look good. And why I wanted more pitching*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 3, 2026, 15:42:51, in reply to "Horton pulls self after 17 pitches."

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Oof.

Saw some things that he had tears in his eyes as he was walking to dugout

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 3, 2026, 15:42:48, in reply to "Horton pulls self after 17 pitches."

Not a good sign if true.

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Oof.

cubs reporter said that btw *

Posted by MC <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=MC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 3, 2026, 15:54:48, in reply to "Saw some things that he had tears in his eyes as he was walking to dugout"

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Not a good sign if true.

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Oof.

Hello, is this President Clinton? Good! I figured if anyone knew where to get some Tang, it'd be you.

thanks. had the Pirates game on so didn't hear the Cubs TV broadcast*

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 3, 2026, 16:55:11, in reply to "cubs reporter said that btw *"

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Not a good sign if true.

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Oof.

Pirates Uber prospect Konnor Griffin to be called up prior to tomorrow games

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 2, 2026, 10:47:02, in reply to "Cubs"

19 years old.
http://x.com/i/status/2039731069004505587

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9 years $140 million. I'm assuming he won't sign this until after the game tomorrow?

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 2, 2026, 15:39:50, in reply to "Pirates Uber prospect Konnor Griffin to be called up prior to tomorrow games"

Cause if he signs this now the Pirates would lose a shot at PPI pick which sounds insane to do.

If he’s good, that’s a deal for PIT *

Posted by MC <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=MC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 2, 2026, 16:00:11, in reply to "9 years $140 million. I'm assuming he won't sign this until after the game tomorrow?"

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Cause if he signs this now the Pirates would lose a shot at PPI pick which sounds insane to do.

Hello, is this President Clinton? Good! I figured if anyone knew where to get some Tang, it'd be you.

The first 6 years he’d be under club control which is probably ~$40 million

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 2, 2026, 16:35:20, in reply to "If he’s good, that’s a deal for PIT *"

Maybe ~$50 million

So the final 3 years are probably 3/$90-100

So ~3/$30-33 million aav

Those are the FA years or what he’s giving up by signing this contract.

Of course like most zero arb deals he could also stink and not be worth it and then he has it made.

He’s only 19 so he’ll get a shot at FA again at 28 which is not bad. Seems like a good play to take the money.

I’m sure that week in the minors totally made him more ready*

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 2, 2026, 11:20:42, in reply to "Pirates Uber prospect Konnor Griffin to be called up prior to tomorrow games"

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19 years old.
http://x.com/i/status/2039731069004505587

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That's one way to get him there.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on April 2, 2026, 11:07:16, in reply to "Pirates Uber prospect Konnor Griffin to be called up prior to tomorrow games"

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19 years old.
http://x.com/i/status/2039731069004505587

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

Sounds like him and the Pirates are also talking contract.*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 2, 2026, 11:06:06, in reply to "Pirates Uber prospect Konnor Griffin to be called up prior to tomorrow games"

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19 years old.
http://x.com/i/status/2039731069004505587

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I know it’s WAY too early to care but seeing the 5-1 start for the Brewers…

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 1, 2026, 16:52:43, in reply to "Cubs"

I simply cannot handle it if they still end up being really good even after continuing to gut their high-end talent every offseason.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

The Sox and Rays are likely both awful

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 1, 2026, 16:55:57, in reply to "I know it’s WAY too early to care but seeing the 5-1 start for the Brewers…"

Sox especially so but sadly so should the Nats and Angels. Though the Nats have been raking this week

Boyd cruising in this one. 10 Ks. Cubs up 5-0*

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 1, 2026, 14:56:36, in reply to "Cubs"

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Those of a certain age: a part of your childhood returns..to Twitter

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 1, 2026, 10:48:34, in reply to "Cubs"

This Week In Baseball will be a weekly Twitter/X series. https://x.com/i/status/2039365851506221061

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How about that?*

Posted by Sammich <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sammich' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 1, 2026, 10:59:36, in reply to "Those of a certain age: a part of your childhood returns..to Twitter"

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This Week In Baseball will be a weekly Twitter/X series. https://x.com/i/status/2039365851506221061

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I want to break it up
I want to smash it up
I want to #### it up
I want to watch it come down

Gathering Crowds.

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 1, 2026, 16:27:46, in reply to "How about that?*"

Saw a dude with a Baseball Bunch shirt on after the game Monday.

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 1, 2026, 10:59:04, in reply to "Those of a certain age: a part of your childhood returns..to Twitter"

I forgot how much I loved watching that show and TWIB as a kid.

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

Need a win tomorrow

Early in the season and all but missing out on these games at home vs the Angels and Nats is not great.

CB Bucknor has managed to outdo himself.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 31, 2026, 21:26:57, in reply to "Cubs"

Pretty clearly isn’t even looking at the base when the runner touches it, so he just decides to make up that he didn’t touch it.

https://x.com/jomboymedia/status/2039158471313018918?s=61&t=obkYTPkbGlNfrGoozxL-mg

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Or hes still pissed about how the ABS called him out as a horrible umpire last week*

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 31, 2026, 21:31:33, in reply to "CB Bucknor has managed to outdo himself."

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One of my favorite things in the early baseball season is seeing some of these horrible

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 31, 2026, 22:40:21, in reply to "Or hes still pissed about how the ABS called him out as a horrible umpire last week*"

umpires get exposed with constant challenges. It is awesome.

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I had no idea how electric ABS would be. It's fantastic*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 1, 2026, 8:42:23, in reply to "One of my favorite things in the early baseball season is seeing some of these horrible"

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umpires get exposed with constant challenges. It is awesome.

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I still love Jorge Soler.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 31, 2026, 20:13:48, in reply to "Cubs"

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I’m ugly.

Pretty much said the same at the game last night.*

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 31, 2026, 22:03:55, in reply to "I still love Jorge Soler.*"

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"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

Nats beating Phillies 10-2. So losing 2 of 3 might not of been a shock. yes, it's early*

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 30, 2026, 20:30:52, in reply to "Cubs"

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Not a bad debut for Cabrera*

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Nice, windy night at Wrigley...though I don't think they were expecting the crowd they got tonight

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 30, 2026, 22:59:07, in reply to "Not a bad debut for Cabrera*"

Seems like they were running partial staff, and were slammed.

Great night regardless

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

Rays trying to blow the third game vs Cards *

Posted by MC <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=MC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 29, 2026, 15:48:28, in reply to "Cubs"

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Hello, is this President Clinton? Good! I figured if anyone knew where to get some Tang, it'd be you.

Don’t love losing a series to the Nats but such is baseball *

Posted by MC <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=MC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 29, 2026, 15:35:42, in reply to "Cubs"

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Hello, is this President Clinton? Good! I figured if anyone knew where to get some Tang, it'd be you.

Continue to wish that we hadn’t given Shota the huge qualifying offer.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 29, 2026, 13:28:47, in reply to "Cubs"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Everyone can now quit being mean to him.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 29, 2026, 14:17:39, in reply to "Continue to wish that we hadn’t given Shota the huge qualifying offer.*"

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I’m ugly.

100%*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 29, 2026, 13:29:17, in reply to "Continue to wish that we hadn’t given Shota the huge qualifying offer.*"

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Great defense for Nats *

Posted by MC <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=MC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 28, 2026, 13:48:35, in reply to "Cubs"

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Hello, is this President Clinton? Good! I figured if anyone knew where to get some Tang, it'd be you.

ABS implementation is fine. No issues with it *

Posted by MC <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=MC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 28, 2026, 13:47:46, in reply to "Cubs"

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Hello, is this President Clinton? Good! I figured if anyone knew where to get some Tang, it'd be you.

The first CB Buckner game with ABS is happening now and it’s going as expected.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 28, 2026, 17:58:49, in reply to "ABS implementation is fine. No issues with it *"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

PCA gets another crack at Mikolas today. 5 HR’s in 9 career at-bats*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 28, 2026, 11:31:54, in reply to "Cubs"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Something I hadn't realized: Cubs have their IF + PCA + Amaya signed for the next 4 seasons.

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 28, 2026, 9:12:10, in reply to "Cubs"

Obviously those guys are all going to have different career trajectories, but provides a pretty straightforward focus area in the near term of corner OF and starting pitching.

Hope Alcantara can take a step forward and claim one of those corner OF spots long-term.

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Busch contract is glorious for Cubs, terrible for him *

Posted by MC <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=MC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 28, 2026, 11:17:04, in reply to "Something I hadn't realized: Cubs have their IF + PCA + Amaya signed for the next 4 seasons."

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Hello, is this President Clinton? Good! I figured if anyone knew where to get some Tang, it'd be you.

Yeah him and Steele are the victims of late emergence. Steele doesn’t hit FA until 31*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 28, 2026, 11:39:25, in reply to "Busch contract is glorious for Cubs, terrible for him *"

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Was that a Cubs thing or carryover from LA?*

Posted by RVA <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=RVA' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 28, 2026, 11:20:44, in reply to "Busch contract is glorious for Cubs, terrible for him *"

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He's only in his 3rd season of service time. 6 years of service time before you reach free agency

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 28, 2026, 11:27:07, in reply to "Was that a Cubs thing or carryover from LA?*"

Not a Cubs or Dodger thing other when they placed him on their active roster. So I guess carryover from the Dodgers not playing him a lot.

Also if you want to get really technical

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 28, 2026, 11:37:37, in reply to "He's only in his 3rd season of service time. 6 years of service time before you reach free agency"

Technically the only players mentioned signed for the next 4 years:

PCA
Nico
Bregman
Dansby

These 4 have signed contracts through the next 4 seasons.

These players the Cubs have control over with their service time noted:

Amaya 2.130
Busch 2.045

They only have signed contracts for this season. The Cubs can choose after each offseason if they want to offer them a contract or not until they reach 6 years of service time. For the first 3 years the team can offer whatever contract the team wants and the player only recourse to play baseball is to sign that contract. Universally except for very rare occasions it's a 1 year deal for around league minimum.

Once they compile 3 years of service time which they will this offseason they have the ability to arbitrate their contracts. But it's still up to the club to decide whether they want to offer a contract and almost always offering a 1 year deal.

Also to note PCA only entered the year with 1.170 service time

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 28, 2026, 11:46:14, in reply to "Also if you want to get really technical"

So they didn't have to sign to a new contract at all. They had him under control for the next 4 seasons already.

So the new contract is really about guaranteeing his first two free agent years at age 29 and 30 in 2031 and 2032. The next 4 years of the contract he will make likely around what he would have made anyways.

They feel it is a good bet to place now on a player that has displayed his talent and with his defense has a high floor. Not to mention the off the field elements.

Whereas a player like Busch is already 28 years old. His first free agent year will be at age 32 and he's a player that already has some limits (hope he improves against lefties) and will be entering his decline phase.

So unfortunately for him there isn't really any value for the Cubs to give him a payday.

Ok thanks, the PCA contract/Busch not was throwing me off

Posted by RVA <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=RVA' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 28, 2026, 14:33:12, in reply to "Also to note PCA only entered the year with 1.170 service time"

As much as I bitch about the Cubs front office I am obligated to sing praises for getting PCA a payday and not just letting it ride out

The late arriving players really do get royally screwed in this system.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 28, 2026, 11:54:56, in reply to "Also to note PCA only entered the year with 1.170 service time"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Under the current CBA there's now a bonus pool based on service time

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 28, 2026, 12:44:08, in reply to "The late arriving players really do get royally screwed in this system.*"

Players can hit certain thresholds and receive bonuses if pre-arb.

So that helps a little bit.

That was put in under the most recent CBA and I'm sure MLBPA rank and file will probably fight to expand it in the upcoming CBA fight.

Last year PCA got $1.2 million in bonus, Horton ~$850k and Busch ~$500k

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 28, 2026, 12:45:51, in reply to "Under the current CBA there's now a bonus pool based on service time"

Paul Skenes got $3.5 million

Shaw under team control for awhile too

Posted by RVA <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=RVA' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 28, 2026, 11:12:09, in reply to "Something I hadn't realized: Cubs have their IF + PCA + Amaya signed for the next 4 seasons."

Which is all I'd been asking the last few offseasons. Make decisions that add to the team, not just replace what's outgoing.

Technically Bregman is a Tucker replacement, I suppose, but in the context of a Suzuki/Ballesteros rotation RF/DH and Shaw now being a supersub, we've come into this season with a deeper team. Assuming they make a move at some point before the deadline too to add another piece.

Nico got 6 years $141 million *

Posted by MC <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=MC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 27, 2026, 17:23:08, in reply to "Cubs"

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Hello, is this President Clinton? Good! I figured if anyone knew where to get some Tang, it'd be you.

$141 million for Nico. 4th largest contract for a 2B ever*

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Cards were down 7-1 in the 6th. Come back to win 9-7. Wetherhold hit a HR

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 18:26:56, in reply to "Cubs"

and JUST missed a go ahead grand slam. Turned into a sac fly to make it a one run game.

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ABS seems fine? Doesn’t seem annoying *

Posted by MC <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=MC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 18:19:22, in reply to "Cubs"

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Hello, is this President Clinton? Good! I figured if anyone knew where to get some Tang, it'd be you.

Nico extension! LFG! Now do Seiya*

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Wow 6 years for Nico! That stuns me. Tom breaking out the checkbook lately*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 17:22:07, in reply to "Nico extension! LFG! Now do Seiya*"

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Yeah that surprised me too.*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 17:24:59, in reply to "Wow 6 years for Nico! That stuns me. Tom breaking out the checkbook lately*"

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does make you wonder...do they see Shaw as tradeable or is he an OF'er now?

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 17:11:11, in reply to "Nico extension! LFG! Now do Seiya*"

if he hits that is

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These things work themselves out. Shaw is moving around

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 17:14:46, in reply to "does make you wonder...do they see Shaw as tradeable or is he an OF'er now? "

I’m happy to have Shaw work his way around the field and into the lineup.

If he hits and contributes that’s great and helps.

Not every move means something else. Like how everyone decided that signing Bregman meant they were moving on from Nico or Shaw.

Well that sucked. I can’t get over how many hard hit balls the Nats had

Like really hard. I’d have bet 4 runs was enough to win today entering the day

especially holding Wood to an 0-4 and 3 Ks. Although I do like House and Abrams in their lineup*

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 17:34:15, in reply to "Well that sucked. I can’t get over how many hard hit balls the Nats had"

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Like really hard. I’d have bet 4 runs was enough to win today entering the day

Well this is shit *

Posted by MC <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=MC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 14:30:28, in reply to "Cubs"

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Hello, is this President Clinton? Good! I figured if anyone knew where to get some Tang, it'd be you.

I blame Matt Shaw...

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 15:02:55, in reply to "Well this is shit *"

..sorely for existing.

#FuckMattShaw.

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

do we seriously need politics in every fucking thread?*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 15:04:10, in reply to "I blame Matt Shaw..."

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..sorely for existing.

#FuckMattShaw.

"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

Probably.*

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 15:12:59, in reply to "do we seriously need politics in every fucking thread?*"

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..sorely for existing.

#FuckMattShaw.

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

While I agree with your stance on Shaw, I don’t think we need that. *

Posted by MC <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=MC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 15:14:05, in reply to "Probably.*"

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..sorely for existing.

#FuckMattShaw.

Hello, is this President Clinton? Good! I figured if anyone knew where to get some Tang, it'd be you.

Thanks for your feedback.

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 15:32:42, in reply to "While I agree with your stance on Shaw, I don’t think we need that. *"

We will reconsider our posting habits at the end of the season based on the input of you and our other customers, and update our future contributions accordingly.

As always, at TikiCo, your satisfaction is our top priority.

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

Matt "Oil Can" Boyd (derogative).*

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

All the US WBC starters didn't pitch well*

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 14:46:55, in reply to "Matt "Oil Can" Boyd (derogative).*"

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Can now watch marquee via the prime video app

Good job cubs.

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Bregman had a bad spring. Probably means nothing but I hope the Cubs didn't pay up

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 13:36:10, in reply to "Cubs"

for a guy who is washed up.

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I’m ugly.

What? He hit over .500 with a 1.800 ops in the spring*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 16:42:53, in reply to "Bregman had a bad spring. Probably means nothing but I hope the Cubs didn't pay up "

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for a guy who is washed up.

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I stand corrected. Maybe I was just thinking about his WBC.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 16:52:42, in reply to "What? He hit over .500 with a 1.800 ops in the spring*"

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for a guy who is washed up.

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I’m ugly.

He didn't look great for Boston after he came back from injury*

Posted by Chicago1995 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Chicago1995' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 13:54:28, in reply to "Bregman had a bad spring. Probably means nothing but I hope the Cubs didn't pay up "

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for a guy who is washed up.

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Meh. He's only 31*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 13:54:10, in reply to "Bregman had a bad spring. Probably means nothing but I hope the Cubs didn't pay up "

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for a guy who is washed up.

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We know this much: he is slow.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on March 26, 2026, 14:27:23, in reply to "Meh. He's only 31*"

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for a guy who is washed up.

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

Baseball is happening.*

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

Let's Do This

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 25, 2026, 10:41:27, in reply to "Cubs"

Bregman

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

The game tonight is on Netflix, WTF*

Posted by reggiedunlop <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=reggiedunlop' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 25, 2026, 9:21:43, in reply to "Cubs"

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There is a Cubs game tonight?*

Posted by JFG <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JFG' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 25, 2026, 10:10:19, in reply to "The game tonight is on Netflix, WTF*"

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No. Giants/Yankees*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 25, 2026, 10:11:06, in reply to "There is a Cubs game tonight?*"

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aw shit we're still doing baseball? *

Posted by ijustkrushalot <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ijustkrushalot' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 25, 2026, 10:11:00, in reply to "There is a Cubs game tonight?*"

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I had no clue when the season started. Nice that Illini hoops is overlapping with MLB.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on March 25, 2026, 10:39:59, in reply to "aw shit we're still doing baseball? *"

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

6/$115 for Pete. Starting next year*

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Seems like a great deal for both sides.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on March 25, 2026, 9:00:11, in reply to "6/$115 for Pete. Starting next year*"

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

Sounds like that infielder spot will just be Scott Kingery. Carlson made it

Still holding it if some better options finds their way out there

I am so excited to see Horton this year. He was magic 2nd half *

Posted by MC <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=MC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 24, 2026, 0:22:17, in reply to "Cubs"

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Hello, is this President Clinton? Good! I figured if anyone knew where to get some Tang, it'd be you.

Looks Alcantara to Iowa. So Carlson gets a bench spot. Seems like

Not sure who gets Tyler Austin’s spot

Cubs finalizing an extension for PCA, per Passan*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 23, 2026, 22:06:36, in reply to "Cubs"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Done deal, per MLB Network.

Posted by Illiniphil <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Illiniphil' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 24, 2026, 10:22:41, in reply to "Cubs finalizing an extension for PCA, per Passan*"

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Awesome. Now do Nico*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 23, 2026, 22:17:51, in reply to "Cubs finalizing an extension for PCA, per Passan*"

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