May 2011

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Your Suspicions Are Correct: The Cubs Do Get Screwed by Interleague Play

Your Suspicions Are Correct: The Cubs Do Get Screwed by Interleague Play

If you wanted some arguments and data to back up your interleague complaining, here it is. Both MLB and God appear to hate the Cubs.

Take a Tour of the Cubs’ Infirmary and Other Bullets

Take a Tour of the Cubs’ Infirmary and Other Bullets

Not to use it as an excuse, but, damn, the Cubs are all kinds of injured. More news on Marlon Byrd’s recovery, Jeff Baker’s groin, and Randy Wells’ rehab start.

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 1, Red Sox 5 – May 22, 2011

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 1, Red Sox 5 – May 22, 2011

The James Russell Experiment goes 0-5, and yet, Tim Wakefield turns out just fine as a fill-in. Go figure.

Justin Berg to Cubs, Marlon Byrd to Disabled List

Justin Berg to Cubs, Marlon Byrd to Disabled List

Byrd has multiple facial fractures, and Berg will add depth to the bullpen in Matt Garza’s absence.

Worst Rotation Ever and Other Bullets

Worst Rotation Ever and Other Bullets

More on Matt Garza’s elbow, Marlon Byrd’s face, and Carlos Pena’s awesomeness. Oh, and stuff about the atrocity that is the Chicago Cubs’ rotation.

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 9, Red Sox 3 – May 21, 2011

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 9, Red Sox 3 – May 21, 2011

A comedy of errors by the *other* team?

Marlon Byrd Heads to Hospital After Being Hit in the Face with a Pitch

Marlon Byrd Heads to Hospital After Being Hit in the Face with a Pitch

Never lost consciousness, but did get a pretty serious gash on his face.

More Doom: Matt Garza Scratched with “Elbow Tightness”

More Doom: Matt Garza Scratched with “Elbow Tightness”

Enjoy your weekend, folks.