From Wrigley

Or should I say the Cubs?  The Pirates are in town for a three game series starting today after getting swept by the Cubs in three games last week.  The Cubs will look to build upon their success last week in Pittsburgh as Rich Hill returns to the rotation to take on Ian Snell.
Hill has […]

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Since Monday the Cubs have played a full 36 innings of baseball. That should be four games. But no, that was done over the course of three games against the Pirates, thanks to 12 and 15 inning games. Last night was the only contest to end in regulation, ending with a scoreless […]

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Today’s the final game in the Pirates’ series and Rich Hill is on the mound against right hand tosser Matt Morris.  In Hill’s first start this season the Cubs ultimately let Rich down after a quality start.  Hill went 6 innings, giving up 2 earned runs with 4Ks and ended up with a no-decision as […]

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We had a regular marathon of a game today, 15 innings to take the win from the Pirates 6-4.  Today’s game was a night and day difference from the 12 inning contest Monday.  The Cubs played some solid defense with some downright great plays.  Soriano made fantastic play in extras to keep the game alive […]

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What can I say? Monday’s game against the Pirates featured some atrocious fielding. It was embarrassing really. The Cubs are on pace to allow more unearned runs than any other team in the history of professional baseball. Guys, you are supposed to be professions. Take pride in your glove work, […]

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I love talking like a Pirate. I don’t care for the Pirates, though they have helped the Cubs with late season trades a few times in recent memory, including the acquisition of slugger Aramis Ramirez a couple of years ago. So I can’t bemoan them too much. Anyway, on to the meat […]

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