April 2011
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Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 5, Rockies 9 – April 17, 2011
The Cubs won’t get too many chances like today: the team’s “ace” going against a call-up, emergency starter, and facing the best team in the league with a chance to take a series at their place. But the bats faded late (like they’ve been doing all year), and the pitching stunk early. And Marlon Byrd [...]
James Russell Earned a Second Start and Other Sarcastic Bullets – April 17, 2011
Today the Cubs have a chance – a chance – to take a series from the team with the best record in baseball. By the transitive property, such a victory would mean the Cubs are now the best team in baseball. Definitively. James Russell will get the fifth starter spot start on Tuesday against the [...]
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 8, Rockies 3 – April 16, 2011
I know what you’re thinking. Surely Ace is going to highlight Koyie Hill’s hit (OMG LOL!). But no. This was too solid of a win to be sullied by pointing out such a triviality. Casey Coleman was huge. Starlin Castro was dominant. Everybody (except Marlon Byrd and John Grabow) was impressive in their own way. [...]
Marlon Byrd Keeps Things In-House and Other Bullets – April 16, 2011
How can a guy be striking out an amazing 12 per 9, and yet be so hittable? Such has been the dual nature of Matt Garza for the Cubs. I know, I know, if you pound the strike zone, you’re going to get hit, but guys of that ilk – guys like Carlos Silva, for [...]
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 0, Rockies 6 – April 15, 2011
Sure, the offense didn’t show up, so it wouldn’t have mattered, and I know it’s just three starts, but…
Series Preview: Cubs v. Rockies, April 15 – April 17, 2011
Thank the gods that the Chicago Cubs managed to win a series against the Astros before heading to Denver to take on a, you know, real team. The Series Preview hooks you up with what you need to know about every series this year – streaks, broadcast information, pitchers, lineups, etc. That way you can [...]
Superhero Sam and Other Depressing Bullets – April 15, 2011
The Chicago Cubs are in for a stiff test this weekend against the NL’s best team (so far), the Colorado Rockies. They actually get some favorable pitching matchups, but the Rockies are just on fire. Taking two in this series will be an uphill battle. Not to depress you… You don’t need me to tell [...]
Last Chance to Win the Second Chance Contest – $50 to CubWorld
All right, stragglers. Today is the deadline to enter the Second Chance Contest, which could win you $50 to CubWorld.com. It couldn’t be easier – you simply go to BN’s Facebook page, and find this post, and tell everyone who your favorite Cub is, past or present. That’s it. Boom. You’re entered.
