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Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon 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

16 over. Season high. Beat Skubal. Go for the sweep against the Dodger tomorrow

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 4, 2026, 21:39:53, in reply to "Cubs"

Craig working wonders with this team losing its entire pitching staff for a good portion of the year

fun game to be at, especially once the loudmouth dodger fans behind us left*

Posted by Gene Parmesan User icon on August 4, 2026, 23:19:37, in reply to "16 over. Season high. Beat Skubal. Go for the sweep against the Dodger tomorrow"

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Craig working wonders with this team losing its entire pitching staff for a good portion of the year

More like Terrible Skubal.*

Posted by Toonces User icon on August 4, 2026, 21:15:12, in reply to "Cubs"

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I’m ugly.

Out dueled by Javier Badass-ad, as expected*

Posted by Herman Blume User icon on August 4, 2026, 22:02:18, in reply to "More like Terrible Skubal.*"

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Skik Tarubal*

Posted by RVA User icon on August 4, 2026, 21:19:05, in reply to "More like Terrible Skubal.*"

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More like Tarik Boo-bal.*

Posted by IlliniSax05 User icon on August 4, 2026, 21:17:22, in reply to "More like Terrible Skubal.*"

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

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

WTF was that slide, Seiya?

Posted by IlliniSax05 User icon on August 4, 2026, 20:40:17, 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

Great day. 5.5 back. Reinforcements coming. Let’s do this*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 3, 2026, 21:50:15, in reply to "Cubs"

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Carson actually challenged the pitch on offense. Cubs are learning*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 3, 2026, 21:06:49, in reply to "Cubs"

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One of the worst at bats I’ve ever seen by bregman*

Posted by Mrap24 User icon on August 3, 2026, 21:02:17, in reply to "Cubs"

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Autofill?

Posted by IlliniSax05 User icon on August 3, 2026, 21:17:52, in reply to "One of the worst at bats I’ve ever seen by bregman*"

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

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

Thankfully some great ABs around him.*

Posted by Carl Spackler User icon on August 3, 2026, 21:06:30, in reply to "One of the worst at bats I’ve ever seen by bregman*"

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Yep. Great at bat by Kelly!!*

Posted by Mrap24 User icon on August 3, 2026, 21:07:11, in reply to "Thankfully some great ABs around him.*"

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Holy crap what a bomb by Teoscar. If you told me it went 475 I’d believe you*

Posted by OB25 User icon on August 3, 2026, 20:43:57, in reply to "Cubs"

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

That had to feel awesome for Seiya*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 3, 2026, 20:41:29, in reply to "Cubs"

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Jaguar!*

Posted by Toonces User icon on August 3, 2026, 19:41:38, in reply to "Cubs"

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I’m ugly.

Nice to finally see the power flash one time for Alcantara*

Posted by OB25 User icon on August 3, 2026, 19:41:16, in reply to "Cubs"

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

Boyd looking sharp*

Posted by opossum jenkins User icon on August 3, 2026, 19:08:35, in reply to "Cubs"

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Thank you - I try*

Posted by NastyBoyd User icon on August 3, 2026, 20:23:59, in reply to "Boyd looking sharp*"

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Dodgers with one more acquisition…

Posted by LeatherneckIllini User icon on August 3, 2026, 18:52:47, in reply to "Cubs"

https://babylonbee.com/news/dodgers-acquire-kal-el-of-krypton

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I’d be pretty annoyed if I were a Brewers fan.

Posted by OB25 User icon on August 3, 2026, 18:11:40, in reply to "Cubs"

They can’t go insane with trades and need to stick to their very successful model in order to sustain success. But man, Dustin May and Senzatela just wouldn’t do it for me. Misiorowski’s arm could easily be a ticking time bomb, this could have been the year to really be bold.

Those 2 pitchers will of course end up being awesome though.

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

Same. Very underwhelming.*

Posted by voiceofreason User icon on August 3, 2026, 18:38:33, in reply to "I’d be pretty annoyed if I were a Brewers fan."

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Yup*

Posted by Carl Spackler User icon on August 3, 2026, 18:23:18, in reply to "I’d be pretty annoyed if I were a Brewers fan."

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Everything works for the Brewers but I agree

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 3, 2026, 18:14:51, in reply to "I’d be pretty annoyed if I were a Brewers fan."

I don’t even understand the Naylor trade. They gave up the best player in Yoho imo.

Naylor stinks. May is meh. Senzatela is solid but he’s been terrible in the past.

This is clearly the time to go for it and their return is pretty blah.

Padres get Casey Mize. Interesting*

Posted by UofIL6 User icon on August 3, 2026, 17:03:18, in reply to "Cubs"

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Son of HOF'er Johnny Mize.

Posted by osklister User icon on August 3, 2026, 18:32:55, in reply to "Padres get Casey Mize. Interesting*"

Okay, okay, probably more like great-great grandson of Johnny Mize.

<Leather> I think you mean future Hall of Famer Casey Mize <Leather>*

Posted by GMAW User icon on August 3, 2026, 17:06:44, in reply to "Padres get Casey Mize. Interesting*"

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AJ rolling again. Get Pivetta back and maybe Musgrove and in a good place*

Posted by LeatherneckIllini User icon on August 3, 2026, 17:06:19, in reply to "Padres get Casey Mize. Interesting*"

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In a perfect spot to lose to the Cubs again*

Posted by GMAW User icon on August 3, 2026, 17:07:21, in reply to "AJ rolling again. Get Pivetta back and maybe Musgrove and in a good place*"

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lol*

Posted by GMAW User icon on August 3, 2026, 17:07:00, in reply to "AJ rolling again. Get Pivetta back and maybe Musgrove and in a good place*"

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sounds like Nootbaar has been traded*

Posted by DanSaint User icon on August 3, 2026, 16:44:33, in reply to "Cubs"

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For a Charleston Chew and a 3 Musketeers?*

Posted by Illiniphil User icon on August 3, 2026, 18:41:46, in reply to "sounds like Nootbaar has been traded*"

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going to Arizona*

Posted by DanSaint User icon on August 3, 2026, 16:49:47, in reply to "sounds like Nootbaar has been traded*"

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So which guys are starters and which are relievers? I’m not familiar with most of these guys*

Posted by shua User icon on August 3, 2026, 16:26:58, in reply to "Cubs"

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Zeferjahn is a reliever. Clay Holmes was a reliever now a starter, Gausman is a starter

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 3, 2026, 16:32:18, in reply to "So which guys are starters and which are relievers? I’m not familiar with most of these guys*"

Garrett is a starter but he’ll go to Iowa and not sure how the Cubs would use him if called upon I could see him possibly in the pen if needed.

I assume the Cubs will keep Holmes as a starter especially with the price paid but he has experience coming out the pen if need be

Not sure how they’ll handle it but I like that they could have the depth to stack 2 SP’s in October

Posted by OB25 User icon on August 3, 2026, 16:41:49, in reply to "Zeferjahn is a reliever. Clay Holmes was a reliever now a starter, Gausman is a starter"

Totally made up example but if you wanted to go something like this in the 3 game WC series where you could give two totally different looks in each game.

Game 1: Gausman for 3-4 IP then flip it to Boyd for 3-4 IP
Game 2: Shota for 2-3 IP then flip to Holmes for 3-4 IP
Game 3: Peterson for 3-4 IP then flip to Cabrera for 2-3 IP

I don’t love any single starter we have but they’ve given themselves enough depth to do some creative stuff and keep the bullpen from being extended too much. If health allows and the injuries return to form, you could ideally use these guys to get you through 6 and then have a pretty fun group of Webb, Zeferjahn, Brown, and Palencia (with Rolison or Thielbar as needed vs. lefties) to get the outs in the last few innings.

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

If Steele is healthy I assume he’ll be giving short burst outings too*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 3, 2026, 16:58:00, in reply to "Not sure how they’ll handle it but I like that they could have the depth to stack 2 SP’s in October"

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Forgot about Steele. I’ll also say that Peterson vs. Imanaga the next 2 months will be interesting.

Posted by OB25 User icon on August 3, 2026, 17:09:39, in reply to "If Steele is healthy I assume he’ll be giving short burst outings too*"

Not that I trust either, but I don’t think I’ll ever be able to trust Shota even when he has good stretches. I can easily see a world where Peterson ends up ahead of him on the playoff roster pecking order.

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

Provided they’re healthy the pitching options are really good mix and matching in the playoffs

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 3, 2026, 17:13:05, in reply to "Forgot about Steele. I’ll also say that Peterson vs. Imanaga the next 2 months will be interesting."

Lot for Craig to play with.

Sucks they’ll probably have to have the extra round but I really like this team when healthy and in a playoff setting

Maybe Ben Brown too*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 3, 2026, 16:58:09, in reply to "If Steele is healthy I assume he’ll be giving short burst outings too*"

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Giants close to acquiring Marcelo Mayer from Giants for Erik Miller

Posted by DanSaint User icon on August 3, 2026, 16:23:59, in reply to "Cubs"

I know Mayer really has fallen off as a prospect but still only 22 years old.

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Ok dream Sep 1 Cubs roster

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 3, 2026, 16:00:07, in reply to "Cubs"

Kelly
Busch
Hoerner
Swanson
Bregman
Suzuki
PCA
Happ

Conforto
Amaya
Taylor
Shaw
Ramirez
Ayers

Brown
Imanaga
Boyd
Holmes
Gausman

Cabrera
Steele
Harvey
Milner
Thielbar
Rolison
Webb
Zeferjahn
Palencia

Per Heyman: Holmes and Tyrone Taylor to Cubs for Rojas pending physicals

Posted by DanSaint User icon on August 3, 2026, 15:48:45, in reply to "Cubs"

https://x.com/WillSammon/status/2084380653760442822?s=20

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Holmes to Cubs *

Posted by MC User icon on August 3, 2026, 15:48:12, 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.

Ok I was wrong. For Rojas and with Tyrone Taylor. Glad to get another starter*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 3, 2026, 15:48:47, in reply to "Holmes to Cubs *"

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Also for personally I might take Rojas over Zyhir Hope

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 3, 2026, 15:51:56, in reply to "Ok I was wrong. For Rojas and with Tyrone Taylor. Glad to get another starter*"

So that's a pretty good haul for the Mets.

Holmes should be really good in front of the Cubs defense even if im not a huge fan.

Love both of those guys. Holmes is a dog. Taylor is on the mother of all heaters right now. Will be

Posted by voiceofreason User icon on August 3, 2026, 16:17:48, in reply to "Also for personally I might take Rojas over Zyhir Hope"

interesting to see if he can keep up even a semblance of that pace. Great defensively though.

Very happy with that return for the Mets.

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So that's a pretty good haul for the Mets.

Holmes should be really good in front of the Cubs defense even if im not a huge fan.

Guessing Cubs don't do much more

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 3, 2026, 15:36:34, in reply to "Cubs"

Overall successful deadline but would've been A+ with Detmers. Sucks to get our hopes up for a few minutes.

Gausman is a good add and definitely a big improvement over Colin Rea.

Zeferjahn is a great add to the pen. Has some issues with walks but guy has been dominant.

Not sure how Braxton Garrett fits in. Maybe he goes to the pen not sure if much there.

Need some guys to get healthy too. Steele, Milner, Palencia, Harvey, Cabrera.

Once again, cost controlled starting pitching deemed too expensive*

Posted by Carl Spackler User icon on August 3, 2026, 15:42:27, in reply to "Guessing Cubs don't do much more"

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The return for Adley Rutschman is (on paper) one of the biggest overpays you’ll ever see.

Posted by OB25 User icon on August 3, 2026, 15:25:00, in reply to "Cubs"

Pretty staggering. The Red Sox better be certain that they can re-sign him.

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

Zeferjahn to Cubs. Not sure about Detmers *

Posted by MC User icon on August 3, 2026, 14:49:51, 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.

Ballesteros and Mason McGwire*

Posted by UofIL6 User icon on August 3, 2026, 15:06:15, in reply to "Zeferjahn to Cubs. Not sure about Detmers *"

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Whoa Ballesteros. Man, that star faded fast*

Posted by Carl Spackler User icon on August 3, 2026, 15:41:01, in reply to "Ballesteros and Mason McGwire*"

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Yeah sad to see Mo Baller drop this far. McGwire gets to go home*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 3, 2026, 15:07:39, in reply to "Ballesteros and Mason McGwire*"

Hopefully Cerami didn't get confused on Angels pitchers but Zeferjahn is a great add*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 3, 2026, 14:56:47, in reply to "Zeferjahn to Cubs. Not sure about Detmers *"

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Cards trade Dustin May and JoJo Romero to Brewers. No word on return*

Posted by DanSaint User icon on August 3, 2026, 14:40:52, in reply to "Cubs"

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Ragsdale and Fries going to St. Louis from Milwaukee. Damn good return

Posted by DanSaint User icon on August 3, 2026, 14:58:21, in reply to "Cards trade Dustin May and JoJo Romero to Brewers. No word on return*"

http://x.com/MLBPipeline/status/2084368034064441488?s=20

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You want fries with that?*

Posted by SurfTheBoneyard User icon on August 3, 2026, 15:25:31, in reply to "Ragsdale and Fries going to St. Louis from Milwaukee. Damn good return"

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http://x.com/MLBPipeline/status/2084368034064441488?s=20

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Sky Marshal of the Luftwaffle

“Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie

Cubs are acquiring Braxton Garrett*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 3, 2026, 14:14:28, in reply to "Cubs"

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Need to see what’s left after the injuries. I liked him quite a bit in previous seasons *

Posted by MC User icon on August 3, 2026, 14:26:49, in reply to "Cubs are acquiring Braxton Garrett*"

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Hello, is this President Clinton? Good! I figured if anyone knew where to get some Tang, it'd be you.

Jonathan Long and Jace Beck. 2 older minor leaguers*

Posted by UofIL6 User icon on August 3, 2026, 14:18:47, in reply to "Cubs are acquiring Braxton Garrett*"

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Luke Weaver to Pirates*

Posted by OB25 User icon on August 3, 2026, 14:09:53, in reply to "Cubs"

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

Cerami says Detmers to Cubs. LFG!*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 3, 2026, 13:47:48, in reply to "Cubs"

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Cerami says he's standing by this. Never been wrong before*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 3, 2026, 14:17:41, in reply to "Cerami says Detmers to Cubs. LFG!*"

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Guessing it’s similar to Carrabis “breaking” the Rutschman trade…

Posted by OB25 User icon on August 3, 2026, 14:30:10, in reply to "Cerami says he's standing by this. Never been wrong before*"

before the people beholden to agents or front offices had the 100% approval to announce it.

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

Oh no Rogers throwing cold water on this. Never seen Cerami be wrong before*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 3, 2026, 14:02:14, in reply to "Cerami says Detmers to Cubs. LFG!*"

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Dammit*

Posted by OB25 User icon on August 3, 2026, 14:03:03, in reply to "Oh no Rogers throwing cold water on this. Never seen Cerami be wrong before*"

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

My hope is that Cerami just jumped the gun?

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 3, 2026, 14:11:35, in reply to "Dammit*"

Usually if he says something it's right. Never seen him off.

Hopefully they are working on a deal and moving towards completing it.

Jesse Rogers says no deal *

Posted by MC User icon on August 3, 2026, 14:01:23, in reply to "Cerami says Detmers to Cubs. LFG!*"

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Hello, is this President Clinton? Good! I figured if anyone knew where to get some Tang, it'd be you.

Now a get a reliever and this a great deadline. Got the two legit starters needed*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 3, 2026, 13:50:32, in reply to "Cerami says Detmers to Cubs. LFG!*"

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Per X, Cubs get Detmers

Posted by UofIL6 User icon on August 3, 2026, 13:47:15, in reply to "Cubs"

https://x.com/Michael_Cerami/status/2084349657551913017

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From Chatham, IL. Probably a Cardinals fan.

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;' tabindex=0>$ on August 3, 2026, 13:49:26, in reply to "Per X, Cubs get Detmers"

Or at least grew up one anyway.

Good work Jedward. Would love another reliever too.

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https://x.com/Michael_Cerami/status/2084349657551913017

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

I'm sure it was talked about here and I didn't see it, but I saw something about how the Dodgers...

Posted by tvillini User icon on August 3, 2026, 13:34:30, in reply to "Cubs"

...got some sort of special dispensation on their media rights because they were bankrupt at the time, and now everyone is doing more revenue sharing for their media rights and the Dodgers aren't? Is that accurate or just click bait?

15 years ago when Frank McCourt was using the team as his personal piggybank

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 3, 2026, 13:41:34, in reply to "I'm sure it was talked about here and I didn't see it, but I saw something about how the Dodgers..."

He bankrupted the team as he was going through his divorce and MLB tried to force him to sell and the bankruptcy went through the courts.

The courts came up with a deal for MLB to tax the Dodgers media rights that ends through 2039. Unfortunately they didn’t really project for the mid 2010s media rights boon and the courts plan significantly undervalued what the Dodgers actually receive.

So they pay a heavily discounted tax than they normally would on their revenue sharing

OK, that's basically what I saw. I guess my issue is, I don't know how you fix it.

Posted by tvillini User icon on August 3, 2026, 13:54:11, in reply to "15 years ago when Frank McCourt was using the team as his personal piggybank"

If this was through the end of the decade... OK we just deal with it. But this thing has 13 more years where the Dodgers just get this extra advantage. Seems really bad for the game as whole.

ooo

Posted by dk User icon on August 3, 2026, 13:40:20, in reply to "I'm sure it was talked about here and I didn't see it, but I saw something about how the Dodgers..."

https://bsky.app/profile/joon.bsky.social/post/3mczvf2cr4s2t

illinigifs.imgur.com

That's what I saw.

Posted by tvillini User icon on August 3, 2026, 13:52:13, in reply to "ooo"

Oh man the Dodgers are getting Bubic. I love Bubic

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 3, 2026, 13:21:11, in reply to "Cubs"

Wanted him last year but then he got hurt. Figured he’s off the market

They’re 100% gonna resign him before the CBA expires like Skubal

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 3, 2026, 13:22:17, in reply to "Oh man the Dodgers are getting Bubic. I love Bubic"

Awful

It is really going to suck if there is no baseball next year.*

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Awful

You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

Oh there’ll be baseball next year

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 3, 2026, 13:27:04, in reply to "It is really going to suck if there is no baseball next year.*"

I’m just talking about if there will be any grandfathering

I hope youre right.*

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I’m just talking about if there will be any grandfathering

You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

Padres are adding (just got Robbie Ray) so I don’t think any real impact relievers are available.*

Posted by OB25 User icon on August 3, 2026, 13:08:20, in reply to "Cubs"

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

Weaver is*

Posted by DanSaint User icon on August 3, 2026, 13:08:53, in reply to "Padres are adding (just got Robbie Ray) so I don’t think any real impact relievers are available.*"

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He’s had a great 4 months but doesn’t have a track record I would trust.

Posted by OB25 User icon on August 3, 2026, 13:15:12, in reply to "Weaver is*"

He’d be better than anything the Cubs have so I’d gladly take him, but I just wouldn’t trust him to be a shutdown guy in October.

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

Scott?*

Posted by opossum jenkins User icon on August 3, 2026, 13:10:52, in reply to "Weaver is*"

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DeGrom invoking his no trade clause. Would have been cool if the Cubs could’ve landed him*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 3, 2026, 12:58:10, in reply to "Cubs"

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*pokes Cubs front office**

Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes User icon on August 3, 2026, 12:32:59, in reply to "Cubs"

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I thought it was Wednesday but today is indeed the day to make it happen.*

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

Rutschman to Red Sox deal is in the final stages. What a disastrous rebuild by the Orioles*

Posted by OB25 User icon on August 3, 2026, 11:58:19, in reply to "Cubs"

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

white soxesque.*

Posted by Ari Gold User icon on August 3, 2026, 12:12:22, in reply to "Rutschman to Red Sox deal is in the final stages. What a disastrous rebuild by the Orioles*"

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i wonder if they keep it going and Holliday is moved. Is maybe Gunner moved

Posted by DanSaint User icon on August 3, 2026, 12:04:56, in reply to "Rutschman to Red Sox deal is in the final stages. What a disastrous rebuild by the Orioles*"

highly unlikely that Gunner is moved as he will probably be the focal point of the team, but I could see Holliday. Although he might be an offseason move

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Luis Arraez to Phillies. Feels like a perfect fit. Gotta think Stott is probably being moved also*

Posted by DanSaint User icon on August 3, 2026, 08:52:18, in reply to "Cubs"

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Jose Soriano to Blue Jays per Passan*

Posted by DanSaint User icon on August 3, 2026, 08:37:09, in reply to "Cubs"

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Interesting Blue Jays are buying after selling Gausman

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 3, 2026, 08:42:32, in reply to "Jose Soriano to Blue Jays per Passan*"

I think Gausman is a better pitcher than Soriano but Gausman is a FA and Soriano gets you 2+ years of control.

Nimmala for Soriano makes me think Cubs would need to include Hartshorn for Detmers.

Arjun Nimmala part of that deal. Nice piece*

Posted by UofIL6 User icon on August 3, 2026, 08:39:16, in reply to "Jose Soriano to Blue Jays per Passan*"

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Do we think there will be additional moves? Moar pitching would be nice.*

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

I would certainly hope so. Gotta try to win now.*

Posted by JFG User icon on August 3, 2026, 11:00:01, in reply to "Do we think there will be additional moves? Moar pitching would be nice.*"

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Jim Bowden lulz

Posted by OB25 User icon on August 2, 2026, 20:26:37, in reply to "Cubs"

I too would think the Cubs got fleeced if they had given up Tate Southisene, the Braves #3 prospect. Unfortunately the Cubs can only trade their own players so they traded his brother Ty Southisene.

@JimBowdenGM
Cubs get: RHP Kevin Gausman 5-10 4.38 ERA
Blue Jays get: OF Brett Bateman 8th round '23 .312/.431/.422 18 doubles 20 steals; INF Tate Southisene 1st Round '25 Age 19 .278/.408/.468 18 doubles 4 triples 12 HR 45 SB.
Trade Grades: Cubs: B- Blue Jays: A-

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

he was distracted counting the money he skimmed off those Dominican players he was GM for Washington

Posted by DanSaint User icon on August 2, 2026, 20:34:41, in reply to "Jim Bowden lulz"

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per Rosenthal: Cubs acquiring Kevin Gausman

Posted by DanSaint User icon on August 2, 2026, 20:02:56, in reply to "Cubs"

https://x.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/2084082219644231959?s=20

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Gausman to Cubs*

Posted by OB25 User icon on August 2, 2026, 20:02:48, in reply to "Cubs"

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

Not a lot of fanfare for the Jays return

Posted by Carl Spackler User icon on August 3, 2026, 07:16:58, in reply to "Gausman to Cubs*"

https://www.bleachernation.com/cubs/2026/08/03/some-unflattering-takes-on-the-kevin-gausman-trade-for-the-blue-jays/

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So... best case scenario for the Jays is Nick Madrigal and Doug Dascenzo?*

Posted by Tortillini User icon on August 3, 2026, 08:28:47, in reply to "Not a lot of fanfare for the Jays return"

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https://www.bleachernation.com/cubs/2026/08/03/some-unflattering-takes-on-the-kevin-gausman-trade-for-the-blue-jays/

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I would say so far the rumors of prices being expensive hasn't played out all

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 3, 2026, 08:02:15, in reply to "Not a lot of fanfare for the Jays return"

No outrageous trades. I'm probably lower on Hope than others but even the Skubal trade didn't come with a super impressive return.

We'll see how today goes and if any starters with control move, but nothing crazy has happened yet. Think the Cubs gave up more last year.

The Orioles getting Jhomnardo Reyes for Dean Kremer may be the biggest overpay.

For Brett Bateman and Ty Southisene

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 2, 2026, 20:07:33, in reply to "Gausman to Cubs*"

Cubs just unloading all their recent draft picks lol

I looked up Southisene and thought to myself “Wow you don’t see a 20 Power grade often”

Posted by OB25 User icon on August 2, 2026, 20:18:54, in reply to "For Brett Bateman and Ty Southisene"

And then I looked up Bateman and he has a 20 grade too.

6 total HR’s between them in 1,708 minor league at bats

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

Bateman went to Minnesota. Kane Kepley is a better version of him

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 2, 2026, 20:49:21, in reply to "I looked up Southisene and thought to myself “Wow you don’t see a 20 Power grade often”"

Although I could see Kepley being moved too

Bateman and Southisene per Mitch Bannon

Posted by DanSaint User icon on August 2, 2026, 20:07:20, in reply to "Gausman to Cubs*"

https://fxtwitter.com/mitchbannon/status/2084083044026036436?s=12

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Gave up #13 and #21 prospects on MLB.com rankings, so not much of a price as expected.

Posted by OB25 User icon on August 2, 2026, 20:07:20, in reply to "Gausman to Cubs*"

Still room for a splash whether in rotation or pen.

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

Good. Have wanted him for years. Think the Cubs have too

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 2, 2026, 20:04:40, in reply to "Gausman to Cubs*"

Would like more though

talk is that they are going after 3 pitchers this deadline. Gausman slides into Rea's spot

Posted by DanSaint User icon on August 2, 2026, 20:06:07, in reply to "Good. Have wanted him for years. Think the Cubs have too"

interested to see what it cost them

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Would like more though

Yeah Mooney reported they’re interested in adding 3 pitchers

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 2, 2026, 20:10:43, in reply to "talk is that they are going after 3 pitchers this deadline. Gausman slides into Rea's spot"

They need at least 2 imo. Gausman is a good start. Still have powder to add.

Next up someone with control

if it were me, Holmes, Detmers or Soriano if you're wanting another starter and Sentzella from Col.

Posted by DanSaint User icon on August 2, 2026, 20:13:10, in reply to "Yeah Mooney reported they’re interested in adding 3 pitchers"

I'd really make a major play for Mason Miller but that might blow up your farm system since he isn't a free agent until 2030

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They need at least 2 imo. Gausman is a good start. Still have powder to add.

Next up someone with control

Josiah Hartshorn was pulled mid-game today for the South Bend Cubs.

Posted by Carl Spackler User icon on August 2, 2026, 17:38:12, in reply to "Cubs"

If he's on the move, it's gonna be in a blockbuster.

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He wasn’t in the lineup yesterday

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 2, 2026, 17:57:56, in reply to "Josiah Hartshorn was pulled mid-game today for the South Bend Cubs."

I figured they were in with Skubal and held him out but then that cleared and he played today.

Pulling him mid game is interesting though. Not sure who they could move him for maybe Detmers?

Or maybe someone like Walbert Urena?

I think you could do a deal without him. To me, Hartshorn means it's a bigger name*

Posted by DanSaint User icon on August 2, 2026, 18:06:12, in reply to "He wasn’t in the lineup yesterday"

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Detmers is probably the most valuable starter on the market and Urena is much more valuable

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 2, 2026, 18:48:45, in reply to "I think you could do a deal without him. To me, Hartshorn means it's a bigger name*"

They could probably get Detmers done without Hartshorn but Hartshorn being involved would not surprise me.

Urena pitched today so I doubt he’s moved but if he were traded he’d command a lot.

Not many pitchers would command more than Urena imo

if he's involved...not really a starter out there that goes there. Could it be a Mason Miller move?

Posted by DanSaint User icon on August 2, 2026, 17:48:10, in reply to "Josiah Hartshorn was pulled mid-game today for the South Bend Cubs."

or is there a top level starter we didn't think was on the market that is being traded?

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If he's on the move, it's gonna be in a blockbuster.

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Oh Nico, that was ball 4. Close enough to challenge in a huge spot*

Posted by Mrap24 User icon on August 2, 2026, 15:04:48, in reply to "Cubs"

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Nico getting all the blame and much of it deserved, but the ump was ultimately at fault again.

Posted by OB25 User icon on August 2, 2026, 19:25:38, in reply to "Oh Nico, that was ball 4. Close enough to challenge in a huge spot*"

He was pretty bad all game.

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

Yeah I can’t believe he didn’t challenge that*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 2, 2026, 15:05:27, in reply to "Oh Nico, that was ball 4. Close enough to challenge in a huge spot*"

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Great AB, Pete.*

Posted by Toonces User icon on August 2, 2026, 13:32:18, in reply to "Cubs"

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I’m ugly.

Rays acquire Freddy Peralta

Posted by DanSaint User icon on August 2, 2026, 12:56:37, in reply to "Cubs"

https://x.com/MLB/status/2083974959496298574?s=20

no idea on return yet

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Three prospects, none of whom I am familiar with

Posted by bjl63 User icon on August 2, 2026, 13:25:16, in reply to "Rays acquire Freddy Peralta"

https://x.com/justbb_media/status/2083976321395196223?s=46&t=VDTRR0GkIKnfO4NFZnH3Yw

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https://x.com/MLB/status/2083974959496298574?s=20

no idea on return yet

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That closes the book on yet another David Stearns trainwreck acquisition.

Posted by voiceofreason User icon on August 2, 2026, 17:25:04, in reply to "Three prospects, none of whom I am familiar with"

Two top 100 prospects (Sproat and Williams) for 3 guys that aren’t in the top 100.

I wish I could be that bad at my job and still get paid millions of dollars.

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https://x.com/justbb_media/status/2083976321395196223?s=46&t=VDTRR0GkIKnfO4NFZnH3Yw

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https://x.com/MLB/status/2083974959496298574?s=20

no idea on return yet

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Oh yeah I forgot the Dodgers are coming to town tomorrow. Skubal starting at Wrigley*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 2, 2026, 11:12:21, in reply to "Cubs"

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Also the fact that the Tigers did this deal 30+ hours out from the deadline

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 2, 2026, 11:49:54, in reply to "Oh yeah I forgot the Dodgers are coming to town tomorrow. Skubal starting at Wrigley*"

Just adds to my belief that the market for Skubal was slanted.

I don’t think the market was very robust but there were a variety of factors that let the Dodgers get a deal done for a decent but not great return. If this were a true bidding war no way they’d do this deal now.

Especially since they aren’t even that far back and could reasonable argue they could keep him to try to go for it.

Skubal to the Dodgers. Sucks. At least not Brewers I guess. lol that Zyhir Hope is the big piece*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 1, 2026, 22:37:50, in reply to "Cubs"

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Really not fair that the Dodgers system is as loaded as it is.

Posted by OB25 User icon on August 1, 2026, 22:51:23, in reply to "Skubal to the Dodgers. Sucks. At least not Brewers I guess. lol that Zyhir Hope is the big piece*"

Hope is only their 5th best prospect on MiLB but he’s #25 in the league.

Brewers could have matched this without giving up Made though. I’d be pretty pissed if I were a Brewers fan. Just hope they don’t get Mason Miller now.

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

Every team could invest in player development. Many opt to be cheap

Posted by bjl63 User icon on August 1, 2026, 23:13:49, in reply to "Really not fair that the Dodgers system is as loaded as it is."

and until about a year ago the White Sox were one of these teams. Invest in development and you can pull off any deal you want

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Ehhh that’s making it sound way too easy. Lots of teams are investing in player development.

Posted by Carl Spackler User icon on August 2, 2026, 06:29:53, in reply to "Every team could invest in player development. Many opt to be cheap"

And basically no one is getting the kinds of results the Dodgers are. They’ve just got it down.

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and until about a year ago the White Sox were one of these teams. Invest in development and you can pull off any deal you want

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I would wager they are investing quite a bit more than most. A sweetheart TV deal and Guggenheim

Posted by voiceofreason User icon on August 2, 2026, 10:37:52, in reply to "Ehhh that’s making it sound way too easy. Lots of teams are investing in player development."

pockets make a lot of things possible that no other team can match.

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And basically no one is getting the kinds of results the Dodgers are. They’ve just got it down.

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and until about a year ago the White Sox were one of these teams. Invest in development and you can pull off any deal you want

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Hope is interesting, but redundant for LAD. And, Ryan turns 28 in a few weeks

Posted by UofIL6 User icon on August 1, 2026, 22:56:21, in reply to "Really not fair that the Dodgers system is as loaded as it is."

Tigers had minimal leverage here

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I think pipeline overrates Hope a bit. I don’t think he’s gonna be that great in the field

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 1, 2026, 23:03:19, in reply to "Hope is interesting, but redundant for LAD. And, Ryan turns 28 in a few weeks"

And his body is pretty stiff and tapped out.

It’s a top 100 guy and a couple interesting arms for a rental but I feel like every team in on Skubal could have matched or topped this if they wanted too.

LA has all the depth to make the deal

Posted by bjl63 User icon on August 1, 2026, 23:15:14, in reply to "I think pipeline overrates Hope a bit. I don’t think he’s gonna be that great in the field"

kinda surprised DET didn’t hold out longer. They could’ve got more from LA than they did

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I think they got hamstrung a bit by doing right by Tarik

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 1, 2026, 23:18:09, in reply to "LA has all the depth to make the deal"

The return isn’t super impressive. LA got a discount because they’re where players actually want to play and they’ll probably pay up for Tarik to resign him

Most teams in on Skubal could match this if they wanted too. Maybe they didn’t want too.

That’s bad business. You can “do right” and still hold out for more

Posted by bjl63 User icon on August 1, 2026, 23:21:41, in reply to "I think they got hamstrung a bit by doing right by Tarik"

and this is further proof the labor issues are ultimately owners v owners. We have months to come hearing about how the players are being g greedy when it’s nothing more than big market owners v lesser markets

I’m dreading the next several months

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Yeah I believe 0% of this had to do with “doing right by Tarik”

Posted by Carl Spackler User icon on August 2, 2026, 06:32:02, in reply to "That’s bad business. You can “do right” and still hold out for more"

Hell they could come out and say that (which actually maybe they should to make them look friendlier to players) and I still wouldn’t believe it.

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I think 0% is way too low a number

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 2, 2026, 09:17:19, in reply to "Yeah I believe 0% of this had to do with “doing right by Tarik”"

If you want to say it wasn't the driving force or wasn't what put the Dodgers deal over the top that's fine but there's a 0% chance they didn't take into account Skubal's preferences in where they would trade him.

They aren't trading their ace, multi time Cy Young winner, and face of the franchise somewhere that Skubal doesn't want to go.

The Cubs 100% took into account player preferences when they shipped Rizzo to New York. In fact Rizzo made it very clear he wanted to go to certain teams and I'm sure they did similarly sending Bryant to the west coat.

0%. Should he “do right by the Tigers” and just sign a cheap extension then?

Posted by Carl Spackler User icon on August 2, 2026, 09:53:37, in reply to "I think 0% is way too low a number"

Tigers can’t be in the business of sacrificing assets for sentimental reasons. Also it’s not like he’s towards the tail end of his career like Rizzo was. He’s about to cash in on a massive payday.

If they’ve got 2 similar deals would they use where he’s going as a tiebreaker? Sure. Would they take a worse deal so that Skubal could spend 2 months in a place he prefers? Ridiculous.

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same boat. "rentals" don't have the same value as they once did

Posted by DanSaint User icon on August 2, 2026, 07:44:03, in reply to "Yeah I believe 0% of this had to do with “doing right by Tarik”"

teams value contract control more now.

Dodgers had "spare" pieces they could part with. Hope is a major league talent OF and Ryan is 28 but has a fastball you can dream on. Smith is interesting.

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Hell they could come out and say that (which actually maybe they should to make them look friendlier to players) and I still wouldn’t believe it.

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Like two days ago you had the Cubs giving up Matt Shaw and a top 100 prospect

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 2, 2026, 08:56:56, in reply to "same boat. "rentals" don't have the same value as they once did"

And two other arms for a rental and a reliever and said that the market will be expensive.

This trade is nowhere near in value to what you suggested the Cubs give up for Holmes and Weaver.

Either other teams decided they didn't want to top or match this or the Tigers decided to take the Dodgers deal because that's where Tarik wanted to go.

The Tigers could have made out better imo. There's nothing unique about the Dodgers ability to put this package together.

I really don’t get the “oh my god baseball is officially dead” stuff on Twitter.

Posted by OB25 User icon on August 1, 2026, 23:00:05, in reply to "Hope is interesting, but redundant for LAD. And, Ryan turns 28 in a few weeks"

Them signing Kyle Tucker for $57M/year or the absurd deferrals in the Ohtani contract is a sign of that. This is them just having a way better scouting and development system than everyone else despite never picking high in the draft.

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Tigers had minimal leverage here

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

I think Tarik probably wanted LA too

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 1, 2026, 22:52:57, in reply to "Really not fair that the Dodgers system is as loaded as it is."

I mean tbh the Cubs might have been able to match or beat this deal. I bet the Tigers also wanted to do right by Tarik.

Further proof expiring deals don’t have that much value*

Posted by bjl63 User icon on August 1, 2026, 22:49:15, in reply to "Skubal to the Dodgers. Sucks. At least not Brewers I guess. lol that Zyhir Hope is the big piece*"

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Man, LAD just grabs everyone*

Posted by UofIL6 User icon on August 1, 2026, 22:48:38, in reply to "Skubal to the Dodgers. Sucks. At least not Brewers I guess. lol that Zyhir Hope is the big piece*"

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Further proof it’s a good idea to invest in player development*

Posted by bjl63 User icon on August 1, 2026, 22:49:52, in reply to "Man, LAD just grabs everyone*"

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Also I’m curious if Hartshorn was held out for any actual reason*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 1, 2026, 22:40:50, in reply to "Skubal to the Dodgers. Sucks. At least not Brewers I guess. lol that Zyhir Hope is the big piece*"

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Such a huge win. Needed it. Steal one tomorrow*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 1, 2026, 21:04:05, in reply to "Cubs"

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Went down 2-1 and thought it was over. Nice win.*

Posted by Toonces User icon on August 1, 2026, 21:21:25, in reply to "Such a huge win. Needed it. Steal one tomorrow*"

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I’m ugly.

Pedro Ramirez starts the rally. I’m buying all the stock in him, makes Shaw more expendable.*

Posted by OB25 User icon on August 1, 2026, 21:20:48, in reply to "Such a huge win. Needed it. Steal one tomorrow*"

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

Yeah I’d be willing to part with either if a trade needs to get done

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 1, 2026, 21:26:09, in reply to "Pedro Ramirez starts the rally. I’m buying all the stock in him, makes Shaw more expendable.*"

I like Shaw more but if someone really prefers Shaw I’d keep Pedro

Definitely more upside with Shaw but that also means he’d bring back a better return.

Posted by OB25 User icon on August 1, 2026, 21:31:26, in reply to "Yeah I’d be willing to part with either if a trade needs to get done"

But having both is a nice luxury since you can afford to give up either if you need to.

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I like Shaw more but if someone really prefers Shaw I’d keep Pedro

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

Yankees ran out of challenges and this ump has been unleashing bad calls on them since.*

Posted by Carl Spackler User icon on August 1, 2026, 21:00:39, in reply to "Cubs"

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Two god awful challenges too*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on August 1, 2026, 21:04:32, in reply to "Yankees ran out of challenges and this ump has been unleashing bad calls on them since.*"

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Craig is great at leaving pitchers in too long

Posted by IlliniSax05 User icon on August 1, 2026, 20:08:48, 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

Peterson continues to impress. Need to get Fried out of the game ASAP though, he’s locked in*

Posted by OB25 User icon on August 1, 2026, 19:01:01, in reply to "Cubs"

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

Well in the long history of Cubs games, that was one of them. What a snoozer.*

Posted by OB25 User icon on July 31, 2026, 15:59:30, in reply to "Cubs"

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

Really sucks to not get that one with Cole and Fried on the bump this weekend

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on July 31, 2026, 16:31:22, in reply to "Well in the long history of Cubs games, that was one of them. What a snoozer.*"

Was hoping to go into the deadline hot to not give Jed much of an excuse to back off

Although I think the decision to be aggressive has mostly been made

465' to center? That's Sammy territory.*

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

This dude is dealing*

Posted by opossum jenkins User icon on July 31, 2026, 14:02:22, in reply to "Cubs"

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Casey Mize scratched from his start today.

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on July 31, 2026, 9:27:40, in reply to "Cubs"

If the Cubs can't get Skubal I'd very much like Mize

Also might need to add the Mariners and remove the Twins from my previous list

I'd very much want Miller or Woo pass on Hancock.

Peralta also scratched after reporting earlier was he’d start*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on July 31, 2026, 13:30:46, in reply to "Casey Mize scratched from his start today."

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If the Cubs can't get Skubal I'd very much like Mize

Also might need to add the Mariners and remove the Twins from my previous list

I'd very much want Miller or Woo pass on Hancock.

I need 2nd half Bregman to be real*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on July 30, 2026, 16:21:41, in reply to "Cubs"

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Nico seems like he's getting it together too.*

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

Good win, a split would have felt gross*

Posted by OB25 User icon on July 30, 2026, 16:20:10, in reply to "Cubs"

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

If George Oferman is ro believed:

Posted by DanSaint User icon on July 30, 2026, 11:22:38, in reply to "Cubs"

https://x.com/i/status/2082846062843146341

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Late night Patrick Mooney article on Athletic reporting that Cubs are in the Skubal market

Posted by OB25 User icon on July 29, 2026, 22:29:29, in reply to "Cubs"

Don’t really see any way the Cubs would be able to beat what the Dodgers and Brewers can offer.

But likely is at least a firm indicator that they’re going to be aggressive.

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

If they could get two really good relievers I could be convinced to prefer that over a SP

Posted by OB25 User icon on July 30, 2026, 11:14:16, in reply to "Late night Patrick Mooney article on Athletic reporting that Cubs are in the Skubal market"

Would still absolutely trade for some kind of SP but could be ok with it if they bulk up the pen.

Problem is that if it’s not Mason Miller, I don’t know how many guys are out there that I truly trust to be impact playoff relievers. Like sure Luke Weaver and Jeff Hoffman are having really good years but relievers are so volatile that I wouldn’t trust that to continue for 2-3 more months.

The number of guys in the circle of trust in the current Cubs pen is dwindling though, Thornton in particular feels like a house of cards.

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Don’t really see any way the Cubs would be able to beat what the Dodgers and Brewers can offer.

But likely is at least a firm indicator that they’re going to be aggressive.

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

I want Morejon but I’m not sure the Padres will sell

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on July 30, 2026, 11:27:04, in reply to "If they could get two really good relievers I could be convinced to prefer that over a SP"

Also there will be guys coming back but not sure their effectiveness. Steele will probably be in the pen hopefully, maybe Ben Brown, Harvey , Milner, Palencia should be coming back.

And the playoffs will be a lot of mixing and matching. Nobody will get a big leash.

That said if you could get a legitimate ace they should be going hard after it.

They need pitching upgrades everywhere though.

My current prediction is Holmes and Weaver in a package deal

Posted by DanSaint User icon on July 30, 2026, 10:25:15, in reply to "Late night Patrick Mooney article on Athletic reporting that Cubs are in the Skubal market"

Shaw, Wing, Capel, and Rojas as key pieces going to New Y
York.

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Don’t really see any way the Cubs would be able to beat what the Dodgers and Brewers can offer.

But likely is at least a firm indicator that they’re going to be aggressive.

They are not trading all that for Clay Holmes and Luke Weaver*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on July 30, 2026, 10:29:24, in reply to "My current prediction is Holmes and Weaver in a package deal"

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Shaw, Wing, Capel, and Rojas as key pieces going to New Y
York.

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Don’t really see any way the Cubs would be able to beat what the Dodgers and Brewers can offer.

But likely is at least a firm indicator that they’re going to be aggressive.

Pitching is very expensive. Gonna cost more than you think *

Posted by DanSaint User icon on July 30, 2026, 10:46:20, in reply to "They are not trading all that for Clay Holmes and Luke Weaver*"

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Shaw, Wing, Capel, and Rojas as key pieces going to New Y
York.

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Don’t really see any way the Cubs would be able to beat what the Dodgers and Brewers can offer.

But likely is at least a firm indicator that they’re going to be aggressive.

Pitching is very expensive. Gonna cost more than you think *

Posted by DanSaint User icon on July 30, 2026, 10:46:14, in reply to "They are not trading all that for Clay Holmes and Luke Weaver*"

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Shaw, Wing, Capel, and Rojas as key pieces going to New Y
York.

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Don’t really see any way the Cubs would be able to beat what the Dodgers and Brewers can offer.

But likely is at least a firm indicator that they’re going to be aggressive.

Ok I reserve the right to be surprised

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on July 30, 2026, 10:53:13, in reply to "Pitching is very expensive. Gonna cost more than you think *"

But trading Matt Shaw and a top 100 prospect (maybe top 50) in Jefferson Rojas let alone also adding two young arms is an insane overpay for Holmes and Weaver.

Holmes is most likely opting out at the end of the year and is currently hurt.

If that is what the Mets demand and I was Jed I would hang up and look elsewhere. There are other better options I doubt cost nearly anywhere close to that (I very much doubt Clay Holmes and Luke Weaver cost this)

Duplicate*

Posted by DanSaint User icon on July 30, 2026, 10:46:57, in reply to "Pitching is very expensive. Gonna cost more than you think *"

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Shaw, Wing, Capel, and Rojas as key pieces going to New Y
York.

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Don’t really see any way the Cubs would be able to beat what the Dodgers and Brewers can offer.

But likely is at least a firm indicator that they’re going to be aggressive.

I mean they absolutely should be. If they get elite pitching this roster is good enough

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on July 29, 2026, 22:30:48, in reply to "Late night Patrick Mooney article on Athletic reporting that Cubs are in the Skubal market"

And I’m gonna keep pounding it but Scott Harris and Kyle Hendricks do us a favor guys!

What does the inside of your post mean?*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;' tabindex=0>$ on July 30, 2026, 9:14:11, in reply to "I mean they absolutely should be. If they get elite pitching this roster is good enough"

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And I’m gonna keep pounding it but Scott Harris and Kyle Hendricks do us a favor guys!

You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

Their POBO Scott Harris worked for the Cubs from 2012-2018

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on July 30, 2026, 9:21:19, in reply to "What does the inside of your post mean?*"

Moving all the way up to AGM before leaving to be GM of the Giants then POBO of the Tigers. Theo hired him young and he's very close to Jed.

Kyle Hendricks is currently also special assistant to him as they have a relationship from their Cubs days.

I'd like for those connections to work out a Skubal deal (and also Mize)

And Skubal and Matthew Boyd are pretty close*

Posted by IlliniOllie User icon on July 31, 2026, 10:23:24, in reply to "Their POBO Scott Harris worked for the Cubs from 2012-2018"

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Nice, let's get it done!*

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

Should add their GM Jeff Greenberg also worked for the Cubs and Blackhawks*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on July 30, 2026, 9:23:49, in reply to "Their POBO Scott Harris worked for the Cubs from 2012-2018"

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the Tigers President (Harris) was assistant GM for the 2016 cubs.

Posted by Gene Parmesan User icon on July 30, 2026, 9:17:57, in reply to "What does the inside of your post mean?*"

Hendricks is a special assistant in the Tigers Org.

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And I’m gonna keep pounding it but Scott Harris and Kyle Hendricks do us a favor guys!

OIC. Did not know Hendo was working in the league, that's a nice in.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;' tabindex=0>$ on July 30, 2026, 9:35:30, in reply to "the Tigers President (Harris) was assistant GM for the 2016 cubs."

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Hendricks is a special assistant in the Tigers Org.

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And I’m gonna keep pounding it but Scott Harris and Kyle Hendricks do us a favor guys!

You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

Thornton. Get it together.*

Posted by Carl Spackler User icon on July 29, 2026, 21:34:05, in reply to "Cubs"

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I got to watch that in person. *

Posted by VIV User icon on July 29, 2026, 22:09:23, in reply to "Thornton. Get it together.*"

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"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

Did you go tarps off for PCA?*

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

That’s a way to waste an awesome moment.*

Posted by OB25 User icon on July 29, 2026, 21:37:24, in reply to "Thornton. Get it together.*"

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

That effing sucked.

Posted by tvillini User icon on July 29, 2026, 21:36:52, in reply to "Thornton. Get it together.*"

Or not*

Posted by Carl Spackler User icon on July 29, 2026, 21:36:20, in reply to "Thornton. Get it together.*"

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The 2 huge stat stuffing games in PIT aside, PCA has reverted to some bad habits post-ASB

Posted by OB25 User icon on July 29, 2026, 19:23:11, in reply to "Cubs"

Going to put it in the mildly concerning category right now, but Nico and Bregman getting hot can offset it if he has an extended slump. Just worried about how badly he ended last season and hoping for no repeat.

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

LOL*

Posted by OB25 User icon on July 29, 2026, 21:21:37, in reply to "The 2 huge stat stuffing games in PIT aside, PCA has reverted to some bad habits post-ASB"

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

Amazing bat flip/pose too.*

Posted by OB25 User icon on July 29, 2026, 21:22:19, in reply to "LOL*"

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

You hurt his feelings*

Posted by Carl Spackler User icon on July 29, 2026, 21:21:32, in reply to "The 2 huge stat stuffing games in PIT aside, PCA has reverted to some bad habits post-ASB"

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Still taking a ton of walks though. So not quite like the past*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on July 29, 2026, 20:02:41, in reply to "The 2 huge stat stuffing games in PIT aside, PCA has reverted to some bad habits post-ASB"

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By fWAR Cubs position players #1 in MLB Cubs pitching staff #26

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on July 28, 2026, 10:48:39, in reply to "Cubs"

The gap between the #1 Cubs and #2 Dodgers for position player WAR is greater than the gap between the #26 Cubs and #30 A's for pitching WAR.

This is why I want the Cubs to be aggressive at the deadline for pitching.

I really hope that being 6 back of the Brewers and the bye don't make Jed more passive. Go out and get elite starters. If you can pair an elite pitching with this roster I don't worry about having to face an extra best of 3 series.

They'll make moves but man I can dream on something like calling up the Cubs plants we have in the Front Office there and getting both Skubal and Mize.

Nico’s back*

Posted by OB25 User icon on July 27, 2026, 23:04:36, in reply to "Cubs"

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

That’s now 4 really solid outings in 5 starts as a Cub for Peterson.

Posted by OB25 User icon on July 27, 2026, 22:20:59, in reply to "Cubs"

The one disastrous start skews the numbers, but it’s been a very useful pickup so far.

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

I legit don’t think I’ve ever seen that before*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on July 27, 2026, 22:16:51, in reply to "Cubs"

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Surprised it doesn't happen more.*

Posted by Carl Spackler User icon on July 27, 2026, 22:17:23, in reply to "I legit don’t think I’ve ever seen that before*"

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Taillon DFA. Had to happen*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on July 27, 2026, 15:33:39, in reply to "Cubs"

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If he hurries, the Savannah Bananas bus is probably still around.*

Posted by KingTalkyTiki User icon on July 27, 2026, 16:14:12, in reply to "Taillon DFA. Had to happen*"

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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."

Couldn't even perform to "inning eater" status in his contract year.

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Now can comfortably settle into his new role as "belly itcher".

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

Jameson Taillon get ready to speak Mexican League buddy.*

Posted by Toonces User icon on July 26, 2026, 15:07:24, in reply to "Cubs"

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I’m ugly.

Misiorowski perfect through 4 IP with 11 strikeouts on 12 batters*

Posted by OB25 User icon on July 26, 2026, 14:08:52, in reply to "Cubs"

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

Not sure what his role/upside is, but I really like Pedro Ramirez.*

Posted by OB25 User icon on July 26, 2026, 13:38:14, in reply to "Cubs"

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

Yeah thanks for playoff and down the stretch performance last year Jamo but this gotta be done

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on July 26, 2026, 13:32:29, in reply to "Cubs"

I don’t think you can keep trotting him out there. Need starters though

Yeah, he’s done but they just don’t have a choice at this point (until they make a trade)*

Posted by Mrap24 User icon on July 26, 2026, 13:45:54, in reply to "Yeah thanks for playoff and down the stretch performance last year Jamo but this gotta be done"

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I don’t think you can keep trotting him out there. Need starters though

Just saw how bad Kyle Tucker has been, after being terrible for the second half of last season.

Posted by OB25 User icon on July 25, 2026, 22:53:51, in reply to "Cubs"

Glad Jed didn’t for over $500M for him like the Chicago talking heads were demanding 2 months into last season.

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

Who knows how much this is Crawford Boxes, but Paredes still good.

Posted by Carl Spackler User icon on July 26, 2026, 7:30:40, in reply to "Just saw how bad Kyle Tucker has been, after being terrible for the second half of last season."

Cam Smith has stagnated, an offensive nothing but a good defender.

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Glad Jed didn’t for over $500M for him like the Chicago talking heads were demanding 2 months into last season.

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Per statcast expected HR by park: Daikin 20, Wrigley 12

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on July 26, 2026, 7:42:18, in reply to "Who knows how much this is Crawford Boxes, but Paredes still good."

That's if he played all his games at each park.

The thing that sucks is that we sent him and Bellinger to the two parks that perfectly suit their offensive profiles as opposed to Wrigley which is one of the worst with the deep foul poles.

Good for them though.

What do Bellinger’s look like with the same method?*

Posted by Carl Spackler User icon on July 26, 2026, 7:52:06, in reply to "Per statcast expected HR by park: Daikin 20, Wrigley 12"

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Yankee 15, Wrigley 8*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on July 26, 2026, 8:04:12, in reply to "What do Bellinger’s look like with the same method?*"

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For context as a lefty PCA would be Yankee 24, Wrigley 20

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on July 26, 2026, 8:06:42, in reply to "Yankee 15, Wrigley 8*"

It still would help but PCA's game plays more all over right now.

Busch is Yankee 11, Wrigley 13 which is a bit wild.

He’s been equal to Bregman at plate except as a bad fielding RF instead of very good fielding 3B*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on July 25, 2026, 23:00:57, in reply to "Just saw how bad Kyle Tucker has been, after being terrible for the second half of last season."

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Glad Jed didn’t for over $500M for him like the Chicago talking heads were demanding 2 months into last season.

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Amaya’s slow ass costing Pete a triple maybe more*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on July 25, 2026, 19:29:26, in reply to "Cubs"

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Just cost him the cycle, ha*

Posted by OB25 User icon on July 25, 2026, 19:52:27, in reply to "Amaya’s slow ass costing Pete a triple maybe more*"

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

Yep was just about to post that lol.*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on July 25, 2026, 19:53:11, in reply to "Just cost him the cycle, ha*"

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Pete now at 7.0 fWAR. Next highest position player 5.1*

Posted by OB25 User icon on July 25, 2026, 20:14:30, in reply to "Yep was just about to post that lol.*"

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

I know Ohtani is a unicorn and I’m biased but I legit think he’s the MVP right now*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on July 25, 2026, 20:19:29, in reply to "Pete now at 7.0 fWAR. Next highest position player 5.1*"

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I get it's HOF weekend, but why not go with a throwback hat that actually matched the unis?

Posted by KingTalkyTiki User icon on July 24, 2026, 22:12:00, in reply to "Cubs"

Like either the '00s red bill away cap or hell the one year 1957 cap with the white piping

"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] *

Posted by aimlessillini User icon on July 24, 2026, 20:26:08, in reply to "Cubs"

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Didn't catch it live so was the Pirates 10th inning strategy as dumb as it looks on gametracker?

Posted by RVA User icon on July 24, 2026, 20:38:22, in reply to "[W] *"

Why burn an out when down two to advance the ghost runner from second to third?

Even weirder play by the Pirates….

Posted by OB25 User icon on July 24, 2026, 21:43:34, in reply to "Didn't catch it live so was the Pirates 10th inning strategy as dumb as it looks on gametracker?"

Why the hell is the catcher camped out a mile behind home plate here? Happ should have been out easily and that’s probably game blouses if he was.

https://x.com/Cubs/status/2080823003227607089/video/1?s=61

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

I missed the 1st out too. Assume he either forgot the Cubs scored 2 runs or…

Posted by OB25 User icon on July 24, 2026, 20:51:37, in reply to "Didn't catch it live so was the Pirates 10th inning strategy as dumb as it looks on gametracker?"

was bunting for a hit?

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Why burn an out when down two to advance the ghost runner from second to third?

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

Was def bunting for a hit*

Posted by UofIL6 User icon on July 24, 2026, 21:12:46, in reply to "I missed the 1st out too. Assume he either forgot the Cubs scored 2 runs or…"

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was bunting for a hit?

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Why burn an out when down two to advance the ghost runner from second to third?

I think the latter *

Posted by aimlessillini User icon on July 24, 2026, 21:05:24, in reply to "I missed the 1st out too. Assume he either forgot the Cubs scored 2 runs or…"

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was bunting for a hit?

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Why burn an out when down two to advance the ghost runner from second to third?

Dear Marquee Network...stop airing this stupid fucking Circa Sports ad 60 times every game

Posted by IlliniSax05 User icon on July 24, 2026, 18:42:38, in reply to "Cubs"

It's like watching early Big Ten Network games when they only had 5 companies advertising on the network

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

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

Nothing about that Circa guy makes me want to gamble with him.

Posted by KingTalkyTiki User icon on July 24, 2026, 22:07:32, in reply to "Dear Marquee Network...stop airing this stupid fucking Circa Sports ad 60 times every game"

Looks like he'd have zero qualms with having someone rough you up on collecting a debt.

"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 really hate the prevalence of position players pitching in the modern game

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on July 21, 2026, 21:18:34, in reply to "Cubs"

Used to be a fun novelty and now it’s once a week seemingly.

Awful

Is there an article explaining why it's more common?*

Posted by gvibes User icon on July 21, 2026, 23:10:30, in reply to "I really hate the prevalence of position players pitching in the modern game"

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Used to be a fun novelty and now it’s once a week seemingly.

Awful

It’s mostly to save arms in games that are out of hand

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on July 21, 2026, 23:43:58, in reply to "Is there an article explaining why it's more common?*"

Teams have decided it’s not worth it to throw even mop up guys. Both to keep guys fresher and healthier.

They put in rules under the new CBA to try to limit it to certain situations but it’s still way more prevalent. New rules dropped it a little bit but it’s been on the rise again.

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/position-players-pitching-is-back-on-the-rise/

Especially this early in the game

Posted by IlliniSax05 User icon on July 21, 2026, 21:21:07, in reply to "I really hate the prevalence of position players pitching in the modern game"

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

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

And this dude can obviously do better than these stupid slow pitch lobs

Posted by IlliniSax05 User icon on July 21, 2026, 21:21:47, in reply to "Especially this early in the game"

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

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

he went from 33 to 81 on back-to-back pitches

Posted by Gene Parmesan User icon on July 21, 2026, 22:57:23, in reply to "And this dude can obviously do better than these stupid slow pitch lobs"

first time i've ever seen a position player pitch in person. we left not long after.

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Former Cub great Zach McKinstry*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on July 21, 2026, 21:24:07, in reply to "And this dude can obviously do better than these stupid slow pitch lobs"

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Well this was a shitty one. Needed better from Seiya in the 9th*

Posted by OB25 User icon on July 20, 2026, 22:52:40, in reply to "Cubs"

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

Absolutely hate him taking that 1st pitch

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on July 20, 2026, 22:55:08, in reply to "Well this was a shitty one. Needed better from Seiya in the 9th*"

I get it PCA was running but Seiya is so bad behind in the count. He should know that Pete is running and it should be totally irrelevant to him.

Put the ball in play man.

The Cubs have a Mizzou night? I mean sure they have to share it with Iowa...

Posted by KingTalkyTiki User icon on July 20, 2026, 21:48:52, in reply to "Cubs"

...but still, ewwwww

"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."

Rick Sutcliffe announcing Cubs game is hilarious.

Posted by OB25 User icon on July 20, 2026, 21:20:28, in reply to "Cubs"

Doesn’t matter what year it is or if the team is even any good, you’d think the Cubs were the ‘27 Yankees if you listen to one game with Sutcliffe on the call. The most routine plays are used for some big picture take about how good a player is.

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

The Cubs are 22-9 since June 10. 2nd best record in MLB and they've gained 2 games on Milwaukee

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on July 19, 2026, 16:13:28, in reply to "Cubs"

Milwaukee is 21-12.

Boston is 23-9.

2nd half good Nico could save lives*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on July 19, 2026, 15:30:44, in reply to "Cubs"

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Shota too. Seems like he’s been pretty good for the last month or so*

Posted by Herman Blume User icon on July 19, 2026, 17:36:20, in reply to "2nd half good Nico could save lives*"

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Brewers trading for Lance McCullers

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on July 15, 2026, 10:23:54, in reply to "Cubs"

I hope this means they’re worried about their pitching. I’m also curious how much of McCullers salary they’re picking up because he’s not that super cheap and it’s not like Milwaukee spends.

Also he’s been hurt and mediocre but going to Milwaukee I’m sure they’ll figure something out. Bryse Wilson already making scoreless appearances.

Bruce Levine probably meant this to be a DM

Posted by RVA User icon on July 13, 2026, 20:01:48, in reply to "Cubs"

Bruce apologized. Team says they’re moving on

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on July 14, 2026, 21:43:40, in reply to "Bruce Levine probably meant this to be a DM"

Apparently Jed and Carter aren’t that vindictive? Can’t wait to see next time Bruce tries to ask questions to them.

I’d guess he was trying to DM Mallee.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports-media/2026/07/14/bruce-levine-apologizes-to-cubs-execs-jed-hoyer-carter-hawkins-for-post-on-x

LOL, that’s going to be bad for him. No idea what from 2025 he’d be referring to though.*

Posted by OB25 User icon on July 13, 2026, 20:36:29, in reply to "Bruce Levine probably meant this to be a DM"

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

Not making bigger moves at the trade deadline is how I read it*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on July 13, 2026, 20:42:24, in reply to "LOL, that’s going to be bad for him. No idea what from 2025 he’d be referring to though.*"

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The only Illini taken was Zach Bates in the last round by the Dodgers

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on July 12, 2026, 19:00:40, in reply to "Cubs"

I wonder if Collin Jennings comes back.

54-42 at the break. WC1 5 back of the Brewers

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on July 12, 2026, 15:41:59, in reply to "Cubs"

Not really where you'd hoped to be after the being 15 up in early May but considering the amount of pitching injuries and the awful end to May early June its pretty decent. Honestly this is one of Craig's better managing jobs imo.

I just wish we were a little bit closer of the Brewers but still 5 back is just about in range to possibly do. I'd really prefer the bye.

Neat a ton of pitching help. Getting some guys back will help. Breggy heating is up is nice to see. Really need Nico to step it up.

Nico has been so so bad while everyone has been focusing on other players.

Miracle they’re 12 over with the pitching injuries*

Posted by Carl Spackler User icon on July 12, 2026, 15:54:27, in reply to "54-42 at the deadline. WC1 5 back of the Brewers"

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That Bregman HR feels like a prime example of why Wrigley is a bad home park for him.

Posted by OB25 User icon on July 11, 2026, 20:16:05, in reply to "Cubs"

Has to suck playing your whole home career with the Crawford Boxes down the line and then suddenly having 81 games with the deepest left field line.

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

lol the Brewers are signing Bryse Wilson. Gonna be fun when he immediately adds 3 mph

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on July 10, 2026, 9:56:57, in reply to "Cubs"

And has a 2.30 ERA down the stretch.

Hey Cubs pitchers...stop giving up HRs

Posted by IlliniSax05 User icon on July 8, 2026, 20:14:12, 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

The Theilbar random great year was fun last season, but he looks pretty cooked now*

Posted by OB25 User icon on July 8, 2026, 20:21:36, in reply to "Hey Cubs pitchers...stop giving up HRs"

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

This PCA guy is pretty good.*

Posted by Toonces User icon on July 8, 2026, 18:59:29, in reply to "Cubs"

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I’m ugly.

Every time I think he's going to cool off, he goes crazy again.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;' tabindex=0>$ on July 9, 2026, 8:44:10, in reply to "This PCA guy is pretty good.*"

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

I’m beating a dead horse but the at-bats he’s having are just so hard to believe.

Posted by OB25 User icon on July 8, 2026, 19:37:36, in reply to "This PCA guy is pretty good.*"

The 0-2 into a walk against a lefty at bat just now was something I’d never see him do consistently.

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

The growth vs lefties is wild. He’s been hitting better vs lefties

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on July 8, 2026, 20:40:11, in reply to "I’m beating a dead horse but the at-bats he’s having are just so hard to believe."

Neither the Cubs and Mets even thought that highly of him. The Cubs wanted Matt Allan and the Mets denied it. I think they also wanted Vientos before finally getting down to Pete.

I remember when he was highly lauded as underclassman in HS as a possible 1-1 but then he kind of was mediocre his sr year and a lot of teams weren't enamored with him.

The injury that happened to him his first year with the Mets may be the greatest thing that happened for the Cubs. Guy is legit the best non-Ohtani player in baseball right now.

That was crazy, no panic. Just works every single AB.*

Posted by Toonces User icon on July 8, 2026, 20:01:52, in reply to "I’m beating a dead horse but the at-bats he’s having are just so hard to believe."

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The 0-2 into a walk against a lefty at bat just now was something I’d never see him do consistently.

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I’m ugly.

The collective “we” need to do something about the Brewers. They can’t keep getting away with this*

Posted by OB25 User icon on July 7, 2026, 21:26:27, in reply to "Cubs"

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

I can't hate the fact that they are competently run*

Posted by KingTalkyTiki User icon on July 8, 2026, 14:00:47, in reply to "The collective “we” need to do something about the Brewers. They can’t keep getting away with this*"

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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."

I have gotten pretty comfortable with hating it*

Posted by OB25 User icon on July 8, 2026, 20:22:04, in reply to "I can't hate the fact that they are competently run*"

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

Fucking annoyed by it? Sure.

Posted by KingTalkyTiki User icon on July 9, 2026, 10:52:42, in reply to "I have gotten pretty comfortable with hating it*"

...but if any other small market team was doing what they are constantly doing, I'd be singing their praises (Ok, maybe not the Cardinals).

It ain't their fault that the Cubs front office is so freaking adept at finding ways to somehow be consistently worse with a 60% larger payroll.

"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 are an extremely well run organization. Good for them.*

Posted by voiceofreason User icon on July 7, 2026, 22:30:56, in reply to "The collective “we” need to do something about the Brewers. They can’t keep getting away with this*"

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42-19 since May 1*

Posted by Mrap24 User icon on July 7, 2026, 22:28:41, in reply to "The collective “we” need to do something about the Brewers. They can’t keep getting away with this*"

Baseball America just had the Brewers with the best farm system in baseball. 9 top 100 guys.*

Posted by Carl Spackler User icon on July 7, 2026, 21:42:18, in reply to "The collective “we” need to do something about the Brewers. They can’t keep getting away with this*"

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That’s not what I had in mind*

Posted by OB25 User icon on July 7, 2026, 21:51:25, in reply to "Baseball America just had the Brewers with the best farm system in baseball. 9 top 100 guys.*"

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

Yeah something more like a Gilooly-ing.*

Posted by Tortillini User icon on July 8, 2026, 6:34:25, in reply to "That’s not what I had in mind*"

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

Posted by DanSaint User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon on July 4, 2026, 23:02:00, in reply to "Cubs"

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Serious question why do you watch?

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon 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 User icon 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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In fairness, he never claimed it wasn't a judgment.*

Posted by complainant User icon on July 7, 2026, 23:08:05, in reply to "I rarely watch but I sort of got stuck with no options last night at a holiday function. "

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Not a great reader, huh?*

Posted by Herman Blume User icon on July 8, 2026, 22:56:47, in reply to "In fairness, he never claimed it wasn't a judgment.*"

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Here, try it yourself.

Posted by complainant User icon on July 8, 2026, 23:40:29, in reply to "Not a great reader, huh?*"

https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/msg/1783265266.html

Preach Brother, preach.*

Posted by KingTalkyTiki User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on July 5, 2026, 10:28:24, in reply to "It should be Hoerner but he’s every bit as bad*"

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*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on July 5, 2026, 10:29:51, in reply to "Hoerner has been significantly worse than Bregman. The problem is there are no there options"

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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 User icon 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

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on July 1, 2026, 16:05:31, in reply to "Cubs"

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 $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;' tabindex=0>$ 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 User icon 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*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on July 1, 2026, 16:37:21, in reply to "My alert just told me 23-3 Cubs. Congrats. We deserve to suck. "

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

Posted by LeatherneckIllini User icon on July 1, 2026, 18:08:32, in reply to "Until you fire Preller you won’t be a serious organization imo*"

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Incredible run by Swanson. Wowzers. *

Posted by illini User icon on July 1, 2026, 15:48:45, in reply to "Cubs"

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Just missed hitting 4 today.

Posted by KingTalkyTiki User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;' tabindex=0>$ on July 1, 2026, 14:23:16, in reply to "Goddamn Dansby.*"

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

Missed #3 by inches.*

Posted by KingTalkyTiki User icon 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*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on July 1, 2026, 13:52:38, in reply to "Cubs"

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Streaky

Posted by Tortillini User icon 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 User icon 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*

Posted by Herman Blume User icon on July 1, 2026, 15:36:47, in reply to "Baseball America vaults Josiah Hartshorn all the way up to #29 in their new rankings."

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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 User icon 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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What we've become is contrary to what we want
Take a bow

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

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;' tabindex=0>$ 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 User icon 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

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on July 1, 2026, 11:17:13, in reply to "Baseball America vaults Josiah Hartshorn all the way up to #29 in their new rankings."

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

Piss test for Dansby Swanson incoming.*

Posted by Toonces User icon 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 User icon 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

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on July 1, 2026, 11:16:23, in reply to "On track for a 4 WARish season. Heck of a turnaround*"

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 User icon 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!!!

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on July 1, 2026, 11:22:36, in reply to "The guy that needs to get his shit together is Nico"

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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;' tabindex=0>$ 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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…

Posted by LeatherneckIllini User icon on June 26, 2026, 19:51:13, in reply to "Cubs"

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

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Approaching Steve Dalkowski. *

Posted by illini User icon 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 User icon 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 $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;' tabindex=0>$ 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 User icon 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 $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;' tabindex=0>$ 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 User icon 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 $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;' tabindex=0>$ 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 User icon 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.*

Posted by voiceofreason User icon on June 26, 2026, 9:08:29, in reply to "BREAKING: Mets can Mendoza*"

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Yikes, Mets, 3 more unearned runs given up*

Posted by UofIL6 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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.*

Posted by voiceofreason User icon on June 24, 2026, 23:26:01, in reply to "run prevention!*"

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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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon on June 24, 2026, 12:01:18, in reply to "Cubs"

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OOO

Posted by KingTalkyTiki User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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.*

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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 User icon 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 User icon 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!*

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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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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.*

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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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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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Maybe I am misremembering

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

Posted by KingTalkyTiki User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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

Posted by Gene Parmesan User icon on June 16, 2026, 11:11:41, in reply to "I'm so proud of you, Pops."

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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;' tabindex=0>$ 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;' tabindex=0>$ 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon on June 7, 2026, 22:35:30, in reply to "Cubs"

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So fucking bad.*

Posted by Carl Spackler User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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

Posted by KingTalkyTiki User icon on June 7, 2026, 21:59:22, in reply to "This fuckin offense..."

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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 *

Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes User icon on June 4, 2026, 21:37:42, in reply to "Wtf nico*"

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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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon on June 3, 2026, 22:17:29, in reply to "Cubs"

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LOFL

Posted by bjl63 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;' tabindex=0>$ 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 only thing the DSA hates more than Republicans is Democrats."

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

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;' tabindex=0>$ 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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

Posted by IlliniSax05 User icon on June 2, 2026, 21:35:21, in reply to "You got a problem with a strikeout and 2 popups?*"

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*

Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes User icon on June 2, 2026, 21:25:39, in reply to "Fuck off, Bregman*"

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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 User icon 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 User icon on May 31, 2026, 17:46:43, in reply to "Cubs"

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PCA legacy game*

Posted by OB25 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon on May 30, 2026, 20:27:52, in reply to "Cubs"

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Great AB Dansby

Posted by IlliniSax05 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon on May 28, 2026, 7:47:55, in reply to "Cubs"

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^^^good luck charm^^^*

Posted by Tortillini User icon 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!*

Posted by Herman Blume User icon on May 29, 2026, 7:51:10, in reply to "^^^good luck charm^^^*"

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

Posted by Sammich User icon 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.

What we've become is contrary to what we want
Take a bow

ooo

Posted by KingTalkyTiki User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon on May 22, 2026, 11:50:39, in reply to "Cubs"

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Oh no!

Posted by KingTalkyTiki User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon on May 20, 2026, 9:38:48, in reply to "Cubs"

They shit the bed so hard.

Please stop doing that.*

Posted by Tortillini User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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…

Posted by LeatherneckIllini User icon on May 18, 2026, 21:47:33, in reply to "Cubs"

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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon on May 17, 2026, 16:04:04, in reply to "Cubs"

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You suck, Phil Maton*

Posted by Carl Spackler User icon 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!*

Posted by Herman Blume User icon on May 17, 2026, 16:46:08, in reply to "You suck, Phil Maton*"

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What a shitty series*

Posted by shua User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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?*

Posted by opossum jenkins User icon on May 15, 2026, 18:48:37, in reply to "Cubs"

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

Posted by IlliniSax05 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon on May 7, 2026, 14:38:54, in reply to "Cubs"

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I’m ugly.

Just gettin' rougher.

Posted by Illiniphil User icon 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*

Posted by opossum jenkins User icon on May 7, 2026, 14:35:02, in reply to "Cubs"

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

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on May 6, 2026, 21:41:14, in reply to "Cubs"

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Preposterous*

Posted by Herman Blume User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon on May 6, 2026, 21:37:26, in reply to "Cubs"

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David Ross loved that bunt.*

Posted by Toonces User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon on May 6, 2026, 21:06:35, in reply to "Cubs"

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Awful*

Posted by opossum jenkins User icon on May 6, 2026, 21:07:09, in reply to "Corbin Martin sucks*"

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This Reds base running is unskinny bop ungood*

Posted by opossum jenkins User icon on May 6, 2026, 20:07:14, in reply to "Cubs"

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

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on May 6, 2026, 16:33:38, in reply to "Cubs"

Maybe they try Brown again

Kids ruin everything*

Posted by KingTalkyTiki User icon 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 $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;' tabindex=0>$ 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 User icon 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

What we've become is contrary to what we want
Take a bow

brandon lloyd’s parking lot.*

Posted by Ari Gold User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;' tabindex=0>$ 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon on May 5, 2026, 21:51:45, in reply to "Cubs"

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What a fun team*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on May 5, 2026, 21:51:02, in reply to "Cubs"

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Some very bad at bats in the bottom of the ninth*

Posted by Herman Blume User icon 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*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on May 4, 2026, 22:25:27, in reply to "Cubs"

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Tip of the cap to Counsell there*

Posted by OB25 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon on May 3, 2026, 16:05:18, in reply to "Cubs"

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These robots at the plate are awesome*

Posted by opossum jenkins User icon on May 3, 2026, 15:19:43, in reply to "Cubs"

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What is Pat Hughes’ status? Is he retired?*

Posted by opossum jenkins User icon on May 3, 2026, 14:41:12, in reply to "Cubs"

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No. He’s still the primary radio announcer*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on May 1, 2026, 13:57:10, in reply to "Cubs"

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Not worried about Nico*

Posted by opossum jenkins User icon on May 3, 2026, 13:49:15, in reply to "Dansby back today and now Nico out mid game. This season is getting ridiculous*"

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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 $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;' tabindex=0>$ 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on April 29, 2026, 18:03:18, in reply to "Cubs"

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Excellent road trip*

Posted by Mrap24 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on April 29, 2026, 14:04:31, in reply to "Cubs"

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Ethan Roberts available today or still out? Be good to have another arm in the bullpen.

Posted by ibdoc User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;' tabindex=0>$ 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on April 28, 2026, 21:10:33, in reply to "Cubs"

Dansby left with an ass cramp. Hopefully that’s not too bad*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on April 27, 2026, 22:49:56, in reply to "Cubs"

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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon on April 25, 2026, 19:08:18, in reply to "Red Sox fire almost entire coaching staff after game vs Baltimore"

What we've become is contrary to what we want
Take a bow

People with full mailboxes.... just trying to show off how popular they are.

Posted by osklister User icon on April 25, 2026, 9:53:51, in reply to "Cubs"

Posted by Mrap24 User icon on April 25, 2026, 0:02:50, in reply to "Cubs"

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What a win that was.*

Posted by OB25 User icon 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*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on April 25, 2026, 0:02:31, in reply to "Cubs"

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Great stuff from PCA. Two strike hit vs. lefty and his presence on base caused that meatball*

Posted by OB25 User icon 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!*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on April 24, 2026, 23:47:37, in reply to "Cubs"

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It took great plays both times but the aggressive sends sure haven’t worked tonight.*

Posted by OB25 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on April 24, 2026, 23:19:13, in reply to "Cubs"

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I legit don’t think I’ve ever seen the awarded base for throwing over 3 times

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on April 24, 2026, 23:15:58, in reply to "Cubs"

Too bad it didn’t matter

TIL

Posted by KingTalkyTiki User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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?

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on April 23, 2026, 17:06:03, in reply to "Cubs"

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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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.*

Posted by SurfTheBoneyard User icon on April 23, 2026, 15:07:04, in reply to "Cubs"

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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.*

Posted by SurfTheBoneyard User icon on April 23, 2026, 15:07:01, in reply to "Cubs"

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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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon on April 23, 2026, 14:02:42, in reply to "Cubs"

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PAN DOWN*

Posted by Herman Blume User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;' tabindex=0>$ 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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...

Posted by LeatherneckIllini User icon on April 22, 2026, 14:59:18, in reply to "Cubs"

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 User icon 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*

Posted by LeatherneckIllini User icon on April 22, 2026, 19:09:44, in reply to "He signed for less than $3 million. Not really much of a cash outlay"

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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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on April 21, 2026, 20:47:04, in reply to "Cubs"

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Every inning is Busch or PCA vs a lefty with risp and 2 outs*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on April 21, 2026, 20:28:36, in reply to "Cubs"

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lol that works*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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*

Posted by opossum jenkins User icon on April 21, 2026, 20:15:55, in reply to "Cubs"

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Moe Baller might be a hitter*

Posted by opossum jenkins User icon on April 21, 2026, 20:11:18, in reply to "Cubs"

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Crazy non-challenge*

Posted by OB25 User icon 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*

Posted by opossum jenkins User icon on April 21, 2026, 20:13:57, in reply to "Crazy non-challenge*"

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The challenge system is another awesome change for MLB. *

Posted by Toonces User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon on April 20, 2026, 20:36:22, in reply to "Cubs"

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Dansby tattooed that*

Posted by Herman Blume User icon on April 20, 2026, 19:15:58, in reply to "Cubs"

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Offense has been unleashed.*

Posted by Toonces User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on April 19, 2026, 16:10:23, in reply to "Cubs"

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Would be tied for leading the whole AL right now and overall third in run differential

Posted by RVA User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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*

Posted by opossum jenkins User icon on April 19, 2026, 16:04:54, in reply to "Cubs"

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PCA only 4/7 on stolen base attempts isn’t great.*

Posted by OB25 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on April 17, 2026, 15:58:15, in reply to "Cubs"

Now if our pitcher’s arms would stop falling off

Love to see that Moises is raking*

Posted by OB25 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon on April 17, 2026, 12:48:39, in reply to "Oh good, Palencia to the IL too.*"

ooo

Posted by IlliniSax05 User icon 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*

Posted by opossum jenkins User icon on April 15, 2026, 18:57:46, in reply to "Cubs"

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Feels like they should’ve gotten more than 2 there*

Posted by Herman Blume User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon on April 15, 2026, 18:58:09, in reply to "NICO.*"

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Tigers extend McGonigle to 8 years.

Posted by DanSaint User icon 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 User icon 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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What we've become is contrary to what we want
Take a bow

Brewers have lost 6 straight after starting 8-2*

Posted by Carl Spackler User icon 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!

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on April 14, 2026, 20:49:46, in reply to "Cubs"

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 User icon 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 User icon on April 14, 2026, 18:23:20, in reply to "Cubs"

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Nico excluded*

Posted by Herman Blume User icon 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 User icon 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

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on April 14, 2026, 9:48:12, in reply to "Cubs"

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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;' tabindex=0>$ 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon on April 13, 2026, 18:15:39, in reply to "Cubs"

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oOo

Posted by KingTalkyTiki User icon on April 13, 2026, 18:26:12, in reply to "Jesus Shaw*"

"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 User icon 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 User icon 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*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on April 12, 2026, 16:23:36, in reply to "Cubs"

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great start to the year, just like we all dreamed of. at least it's super early*

Posted by MC User icon 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

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on April 11, 2026, 17:40:52, in reply to "Cubs"

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 User icon 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 User icon on April 11, 2026, 17:01:31, in reply to "Cubs"

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Man that’s a terrible loss*

Posted by OB25 User icon 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 User icon 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.

Posted by KingTalkyTiki User icon on April 10, 2026, 15:22:33, in reply to "Flubs.*"

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 User icon 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?*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on April 7, 2026, 15:54:38, in reply to "Cubs"

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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 User icon 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 User icon 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 $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;' tabindex=0>$ 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on April 6, 2026, 13:09:53, in reply to "Cubs"

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I’d be ok putting and end to the Ben Brown experiment*

Posted by Herman Blume User icon 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+*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on April 5, 2026, 14:55:49, in reply to "Cubs"

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Hey chorizo

Posted by RVA User icon on April 5, 2026, 14:23:25, in reply to "Cubs"

Hahahaha. Spit takee*

Posted by TarheelIllini User icon 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 User icon on April 5, 2026, 14:37:19, in reply to "Hey chorizo"

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Nice job Conforto*

Posted by Herman Blume User icon 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

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on April 3, 2026, 18:40:32, in reply to "Cubs"

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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;' tabindex=0>$ 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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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What we've become is contrary to what we want
Take a bow

Gathering Crowds.

Posted by osklister User icon 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 User icon 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

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on March 31, 2026, 22:25:25, in reply to "Cubs"

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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon on March 30, 2026, 20:30:52, in reply to "Cubs"

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Not a bad debut for Cabrera*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on March 30, 2026, 20:28:35, in reply to "Cubs"

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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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on March 27, 2026, 17:22:54, in reply to "Cubs"

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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 User icon 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 User icon 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*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on March 26, 2026, 17:05:48, in reply to "Cubs"

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Wow 6 years for Nico! That stuns me. Tom breaking out the checkbook lately*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on March 26, 2026, 16:41:40, in reply to "Cubs"

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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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.

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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."

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 User icon 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

Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes User icon on March 26, 2026, 13:58:40, in reply to "Cubs"

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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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.*

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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 User icon 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 User icon on March 25, 2026, 9:21:43, in reply to "Cubs"

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There is a Cubs game tonight?*

Posted by JFG User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon 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.*

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

6/$115 for Pete. Starting next year*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on March 24, 2026, 18:00:54, in reply to "Cubs"

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Seems like a great deal for both sides.*

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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

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on March 24, 2026, 13:05:34, in reply to "Cubs"

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 User icon 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

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider User icon on March 23, 2026, 22:25:39, in reply to "Cubs"

Not sure who gets Tyler Austin’s spot

Cubs finalizing an extension for PCA, per Passan*

Posted by OB25 User icon 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 User icon 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 User icon on March 23, 2026, 22:17:51, in reply to "Cubs finalizing an extension for PCA, per Passan*"

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