Cubs Acquire All-Universe Baserunner Terrance Gore from the Royals
The Cubs have their designated speedster for the stretch run. I love it.
These Non-Competitive Cubs Losses Are Exposing Issues and Feelings and Other Bullets
How is it that a team with the best record in the NL can make us feel like they’re so much less than that?
LOL: Ben Zobrist Got Ejected for Telling the Umpire, “That’s why we want an electronic strike zone”
Man, you never see this kind of thing from Zobrist, so you know he must have been right. (He was.)
Enhanced Box Score: Brewers 7, Cubs 0 – August 14, 2018
Lordy that was so bad in every way.
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Yu Darvish Throws Another Successful Simulated Game, Rehab Start Could Be Coming
Dude even had to face David Bote, so you know he was under some stress!
Cubs Have Been Less Bad Than You Thought, Bote’s Journey and Short-Term Role, and Other Bullets
The last two weeks have actually been pretty fine. Also, David Bote will be a movie some day.
The Cardinals Are Suddenly the Hottest Team in the NL – Are They “Back in the Race”?
They are now 5.0 games behind the Cubs, but only 2.0 games behind the Brewers.
Indians Outfielder, and Former Cub, Leonys Martin is Battling a Life-Threatening Bacterial Infection
This is incredibly scary stuff. Keep him in your thoughts.
Joe Maddon Let A-Rod Know What Was Up on All That Yu Darvish Stuff
They heard each other, and everyone’s moving on.
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Sure Sounds Like the Nationals Dumped Brandon Kintzler on the Cubs for Stupid Reasons
Money and snitching that didn’t actually happen.
When a Team Comes Together, a Healthier Division Lead, Carl’s Scooter, and Other Bullets
I like this team. I think guys like being on this team.
From Nearly Out of Baseball to Cubs Legend: So Much More Fun to Be Had With David Bote’s Grand Slam
There’s simply not too much joy you can take away from that moment.
David Bote is a Legend: Two-Out, Pinch-Hit, Walk-Off Grand Slam
THIS REALLY JUST HAPPENED.
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 4, Nationals 3 – August 12, 2018
DID THAT REALLY JUST HAPPEN!?!?!?
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Reliever Anthony Bass Cleared Waivers and Was Assigned to AAA Iowa
Quite a surprise if you’re asking me, but a pleasant one.
If It Can Go Wrong Lately for Jon Lester, It Has Gone Wrong and Other Bullets
There’s virtually nothing redeeming about Lester’s performance the last month and a half, but at least he’s healthy.
Cubs Injury Updates: Bryant Taking Swings, Darvish Simulated Game Bumped Back, Morrow Throwing Again
The news today on a trio of important injured Cubs is mostly good, as far as I can tell.
Enhanced Box Score: Nationals 9, Cubs 4 – August 11, 2018
Yet another game we have to just toss away and not think about. That’s happening a lot lately, isn’t it?
Kris Bryant Swung a Bat! (UPDATE: He Is Currently Pain-Free!)
It’s a small step in his shoulder rehab, but it’s a notable one! Celebrate while you can!
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Another Comeback Win for the Cubs, Rizzo’s Deathblow Plate Appearance, and Other Bullets
The Cubs lead the league in comeback wins, and Anthony Rizzo leads the league in 13-pitch plate appearances that break pitchers.
Joe Maddon Got the Boot After Making the Right Argument About a (Probably) Correct Call
It could have decided yesterday’s game, and Maddon got really ticked. He was right in his argument, but I also think it was probably the right call.
Juan Soto is a 19-Year-Old Stud, But He Got WORKED on the Bases by the Cubs (VIDEOS)
Picked off twice, and by two of the best.
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 3, Nationals 2 – August 10, 2018
From no-hitter to comeback win. Nice.
David Bote Make a Fantastic Catch Across His Bote (VIDEO)
Heckuva catch to help quell a damaging first inning.
Mike Montgomery (Temporarily) Moved Back Into the Bullpen
The Cubs are going to take advantage of some off-days to deepen the bullpen and limit Montgomery’s innings.