I get to run on an anti-gravity treadmill this week as part of my foot surgery rehab, though it’s not quite as cool as it sounds – it’s basically a bunch of air blowing into a pair of MC Hammer pants that reduces how much of your weight you’re supporting. Still, I like to imagine that’s what it’s like to run on Mars. Basically, I have run on Mars. Essentially, I have been to Mars. For the most part, I’m an astronaut.
Joe Maddon: “We needed something like a 20-foot python, a magician or a breakdancer in the clubhouse. Instead, I chose to hit Rizzo leadoff. I thought it might pick the boys up a little bit.”
— Patrick Mooney (@PJ_Mooney) May 1, 2018
Wondering why Luke Farrell has been so effective (albeit in a tiny sample) in relief for #Cubs? Check out our PITCHf/x leaderboards at @baseballpro. Crazy rise on his heater. https://t.co/3NXGXgyZzA pic.twitter.com/M7y1cUHCbN
— Matthew Trueblood (@MATrueblood) May 1, 2018
On this date in 1917, the #Cubs Hippo Vaughn and Fred Toney of the Reds pitched a double no-hitter for 9 innings at Wrigley Field. The Reds won the game 1-0 on two hits in the 10th inning. Jim Thorpe drove in the only run of the game.
— ChicagoCubsOnline (@TheCCO) May 2, 2018
A whole bunch of additional Cubs stuff just flipped to clearance today at Fanatics, so take a minute to peruse: https://t.co/M2pZOJzRFv pic.twitter.com/q2FKb94mU8
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) May 2, 2018
Oh, man, it also includes the Javy "El Mago" players weekend shirsey! https://t.co/uQCNqVsi7s pic.twitter.com/UUwZUPE6Lm
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) May 2, 2018