Hendricks Questions and Concerns, Chirinos Exits, Adam Returns, Schwindel’s Value, and Other Cubs Bullets
You just have to hope Hendricks bounces back next year at this point. That, plus injury stuff, Schwindel stuff, and much more.
Enhanced Box Score: Twins 5, Cubs 4 – September 22, 2021
Fake rally in the 9th, but the Cubs can’t pull it out.
Brennen Davis Just Keeps Going Deep – He Did It Again Tonight (VIDEO)
That’s four homers in just seven Triple-A games for Davis.
It is “Doubtful” That Jason Heyward Returns This Season
Heyward has been on the concussion IL.
Joe Maddon Says “It Would’ve Been Nice” to Stick With the Cubs For a Couple More Years
I really think it’s just a mix of emotions when we look back. Maddon is human like anyone else.
Interesting Angle: Maybe the Mets Try to Trade for the Brewers’ President of Baseball Operations
A proposal out of New York sounds like it could have some plausibility, and the impact would be significant.
Is Alec Mills Locked Into the Cubs’ 2022 Rotation? How Much Do the Cubs Need to Add?
A lot of stray rotation thoughts, including how much the Cubs need to add. It’s probably a lot!
There Was a Loss Upside, Bullpen Evaluations, McGregor’s ROUGH Night, Thompson, and Other Cubs Bullets
Plenty of good stuff to take away from last night’s loss, and plenty more to discuss.
Cubs Roster Move: Rivas to the IL, Martini Recalled, Thompson Into the Lineup
Rivas is dealing with a finger issue, unfortunately.
The Rays Snagged the Blue Jays Catcher’s Game Plan Card After It Fell Out of His Wristband
This is just wild. Was it OK? Bad form?
Dillon Maples Clears Waivers, is Outrighted to Triple-A Iowa, and Will Be a Free Agent After the Season
Farewell to one of the most electric arms who simply couldn’t make it work.
Uh, The Superdome Roof is on Fire (UPDATE)
This seems bad. The Caesars Superdome is home to the New Orleans Saints.
Cubs Prospect Notes: Triantos, Howard, Little, Davis, Instructional League, More
What an end to the year for Cubs second rounder, James Triantos. That, and much more from the farm system.
Good Off-Day for the Cubs, Vaccine Mandate for Players in the AFL, Lester’s Big Win, and Other Cubs Bullets
Big news for the prospects headed to the Arizona Fall League. Also: a big moment for Jon Lester in the wrong uniform.
One Man’s Misplayed Fly Ball is Another Man’s Crazy Barehanded Catch (VIDEO)
Jesus Sanchez totally overran it on purpose, right?
Execs Still Expect Javy Báez’s Free Agent Contract to Be Huge
The projections on Báez remain way over nine figures, and then some.
Mookie Betts Might Be the Nicest Outfielder in Baseball
Mookie Betts knew that an opponent had just knocked his first career hit into the stands, so Betts sprung into action.
Reverse Standings Watch: Key Twins Series Looms for the Cubs
You don’t really want to be in a position of having to root for the Cardinals this weekend, right?
Matt Nagy Avoids QB Questions Again, But Sends Out Another Team Official to Say It’s Dalton If Healthy?
This is just so needlessly weird.
Cubs Prospect Injury Updates: Marquez, Amaya, Franklin, Crow-Armstrong
Been hoping to get updates on these important injured Cubs prospects.
David Ross’s Offseason Plans Include Working in Cubs Player Development
You would love the manager to be integrated into that process, all else equal.
Almost Blowing It, Wisdom’s Elite (and Dubious?) Company, How You Find a Schwindel, and Other Cubs Bullets
Patrick Wisdom’s 2021 has been a season for the ages, in ways both good and bad.
SchadenViking: Minnesota Vikings Lose on a Missed Field Goal As Time Expires
Two lulz losses in a row for the Vikings, and I’m (not?) sorry to laugh.
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 6, Brewers 4 – September 19, 2021
At long last, the Cubs’ losing streak against the Brewers is over.
History! Patrick Wisdom is the Chicago Cubs’ New Rookie Home Run Record Holder (VIDEO)
Wisdom passes Kris Bryant.
Cubs Roster Moves: Thompson and Hoerner Back, Martini Optioned, Maples DFA’d
A major flurry of moves today for the Cubs before the Brewers series finale.
Willy Gets the Boot, Cubs and Brewers Record Futility, Steele, Happ, Cain, and Other Cubs Bullets
The fastest, latest ejection in recent memory?
Yikes: Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. Got Into in the Padres Dugout
Things are getting really bad for the Padres at this point.
Enhanced Box Score: Brewers 6, Cubs 4 – September 18, 2021
Another night, another Brewers mark of ownership on the Cubs.
MLB Will Reportedly Require All Non-Player Personnel to Be Vaccinated to Participate in Postseason
And there’s apparently already at least one manager having to make a decision.
Losing to the Brewers is Standard, Wick’s Night, Hoerner’s Return, Boddy Out, and Other Cubs Bullets
The Cubs have now lost 10 IN A ROW against the Brewers. At least there are some nicer things to discuss.
Enhanced Box Score: Brewers 8, Cubs 5 – September 17, 2021
The Cubs had that one until late.
Cubs Roster Moves: Morgan Returns, Rodriguez to the IL
A bullpen swap out, and hopefully not a serious thing for Rodriguez.
Kyle Hendricks’s Three-Part Season and Uncharacteristic Wildness Last Night
You could probably talk yourself into a variety of things about Hendricks’ season and Hendricks’ night.
Cubs Still Finding Ways to Make History, Rivas Pros and Cons, I Got Roasted, Javy Kind, and Other Cubs Bullets
No team has ever done what the Cubs managed to pull off last night. So that’s GREAT!
Wake Up and Watch Brennen Davis Homer AGAIN at Triple-A – It’s Better Than Coffee
Best hitter at Triple-A? Yes! Basically!
Enhanced Box Score: Phillies 17, Cubs 8 – September 16, 2021
They did it again. The Cubs blew an enormous lead again AND got blown out.