This is a hard post to write.
Ron Coomer vs. Pine Tar, Round Two
Plus, a theory as to why Major League Baseball is *really* collecting balls this year.
Today’s Best Bets: Wednesday, May 5th
The wind’s blowing out in Cincinnati, trying to guess if Jon Gray’s start’s for real, what to expect from Hyeon-Jong Yang, Shane Bieber and the over, and Anthony Rendon’s knee.
The Cubs Sweep a Doubleheader—Against the Dodgers! Seven Thoughts, Tonight’s Preview.
That was impressive.
Today’s Best Bets: Tuesday, May 4th
Diamondbacks injuries and Mike Minor’s slow start.
Can the Cubs Win One Today?
Doubleheader against Clayton Kershaw and Trevor Bauer? Oh boy.
Big Tony, Little Tony
The Cubs need to enter the Tone Zone.
Today’s Best Bets: Monday, May 3rd
Shohei Ohtani’s elbow, what to expect from Miguel Diaz, and now’s the time to grab a Yankees future.
Joe Kelly’s Return Will Likely Come in California
Great news for the Golden State.
Cubs Lose a Wild One in Cincinnati—Seven Thoughts, Tonight’s Preview
A lot happened yesterday.
Today’s Best Bets: Sunday, May 2nd
Five ballgames for your afternoon.
Clint Hurdle Is to Blame
Thoughts on the Amir Garrett/Javy Báez feud.
Cubs Sneak Past Reds—Four Thoughts, Today’s Preview
Zach Davies vs. Luis Castillo, and Zach Davies(‘s team) won.
Joe Kelly Won a World Series With a Cyst on a Nerve in His Shoulder
Wow.
Cubs Can’t Catch Reds—Four Thoughts, Today’s Preview
Not that bad of a night, but it does put the Cubbies in a corner.
Today’s Best Bets: Friday, April 30th
Jon Lester’s Washington debut, Jake Arrieta and Wade Miley have been getting lucky, and where the line stands with Matt Olson’s status up in the air.
For the Vibe: Video of a 2016 Jake Arrieta Start in Cincinnati
Just an old video lying around on the interwebs.
The Cubs Avoid the Sweep—Five Thoughts, Tonight’s Preview
Adbert Alzolay saves the day.