Remembering the chaos which surrounded last year’s surge, and what it means for these next ten days.
Off the Lake: How Does Jed Hoyer Feel About His Job Security?
When perception matters more than reality. Also: Hagen Smith, Angel Reese, Matas Buzelis, Caleb Williams, and Luke Richardson.
Off the Lake: Will the Cubs Use Justin Steele in Relief This Weekend?
The turntables. Also: The White Sox’ draft plans, the Bulls’ draft future, and the haters are catching onto Angel Reese’s trick.
Joe’s Notes: The Paul Skenes No-Hitter That Wasn’t
Also: NCAA Tournament selection changes, college athlete employment news, more Georgia driving, and Berhalter out.
Today’s Best Bets: Thursday, July 11th
We are…putting a future on the Cubs.
Stu’s Notes: Craig Counsell Is Nothing Without Pat Murphy
Why the Brewers stayed the Brewers while the Cubs fell apart.
Off the Lake: Learning to Be Angry at the Cubs
Plus the DeMar DeRozan sign-and-trade.
Off the Lake: The Cubs Need to Sweep the Angels. Here’s the Math.
Anything less than a sweep this weekend and the Cubs’ playoff chances are probably over. Also: Luis Robert Jr.’s gaffe, Angel Reese is an all-star, the Zach LaVine spat, and Cooper Rush as a possible Bear.
Off the Lake: The Cubs Keep Losing Numbers Games
In catcher’s interference as in life. Also: Zach LaVine is not worth a first-round pick (it’s worse than it sounds).
Stu’s Notes: Will Chris Paul Ruin Wemby’s Vibes?
Have faith in San Antonio. Also: A rogue escalator, and Zach Edey might defect.
Off the Lake: How Bad Are the Cubs’ Playoff Chances?
They’re bad, but *how* bad? Also: Matas Buzelis, Connor Bedard, a little Sky, and a little Sox.
Off the Lake: Shōta Imanaga Is Probably Fine. The Cubs Need Him to Be Great.
Also: Miguel Amaya, Angel Reese, Paul DeJong, a Bulls’ mock draft roundup, and the Bears’ offensive line.
Off the Lake: Ryne Sandberg’s Weekend Arrives at Wrigley
The Cubs prepare to honor an all-time great, and the Bulls traded Alex Caruso for more of the thing they already have.
Stu’s Notes: Behold (and Beware) the Gay Mets
Also: Riot potential and NCAA Tourn*ment expansion.
Willie Mays Was the Greatest Baseball Player. He Was Also My Dad’s Favorite.
R.I.P.
Stu’s Notes: Why the Cubs Should Fire Craig Counsell
Hint: It would be very fun.
Joe’s Notes: Brad Stevens, Theo Epstein, and the Nature of a “Next Step”
At 47 years old, Brad Stevens has his championship. What comes next? We look at another boy wonder for clues.
Stu’s Notes: Will Adam Silver Make Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum Fight?
We must salvage the narrative.