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Convention In Haiku: Perfect weather for Cubs baseball
2012-01-12 21:55:00 It’s snowing outside But this weekend Cubs fever Will keep us all warm Chicagoans have been waiting all winter for two things – the first snowstorm of the season, and the 2012 Cubs Convention. It seems appropriate that after the snow stops falling tomorrow it will be time for baseball once again. There will... Read more »
Blackhawks in Haiku: Flyers 5, Blackhawks 4
2012-01-06 16:05:00 First time in Philly since Lord Stanley was hoisted Flyers take this one Shaw got his first goal and also some stitches in first big league game... Read more »
Cooperstown in Haiku: Santo gets in a year too late
2011-12-05 17:48:00 Finally, he’s in I hope there’s an afterlife So Ronnie will know Yes, it’s the right thing Should have happened long ago Hall of Fame? Ashamed In a move many Cubs fans will consider to be too little, too late, the Baseball Hall of Fame Veterans Committee has finally decided that Ron Santo... Read more »
Blackhawks in Haiku: Blackhawks 6, Ducks 5
2011-11-26 16:01:00 Blackhawks rallied back Thanks to Tazer, Crawford and Patrick Sharp’s hat trick... Read more »
Haiku pronunciation guide: Cubs choose Sveum
2011-11-17 20:39:00 The manager’s name? Looks like it will be Dale Sveum “Closer’s in the game” In case you haven’t heard, here’s the latest: [Brewers hitting coach Dale] Sveum … was offered the Cubs job Wednesday after early front-runner Mike Maddux indicated family concerns would keep him from accepting a move from Dallas, where he has been... Read more »
Theo Day In Haiku: Join us with a live chat before, during and after the pr
2011-10-25 16:39:00 Attention Cubs Fans It’s finally Theo Day Won’t you chat with us... Read more »
Tickets In Haiku: Cubs sell 3 million
2011-09-22 17:11:00 Not to be picky But this tweet is not correct Lots of empty seats I don’t want to be too critical of @CubsInsider – he seemed very nice when I met him at the Cubs Convention – but this tweet, which was sent out during Wednesday’s Cubs game is not really accurate. As Pat Hughes... Read more »
Sox Haiku Battle - Game 1
2011-07-30 03:06:00 The battle begins Sox haiku in Red and White Feel free to join in Here’s our first attempt at “dueling haikus” for the White Sox-Red Sox series. Starting with my haiku celebrating the White Sox 3-1 victory over the Red Sox. Pierzynski home run Gavin Floyd mound mastery The Red Sox? They gone. After the...
White Sox Lose Series in Haiku: Nationals 2, White Sox 1
2011-06-28 00:48:00 Adam Dunn strikes out looking with two men on base in the first inning. (José M. Osorio, Chicago Tribune / June 26, 2011) Sox lose home series Nationals take two of three Here is what I sayDone Dunn done Dunn doneDunn done Dunn done Dunn done Dunn Done Dunn done Dunn doneSo, can Adam DunnBe a competent DH?Well, so far, so bad...
Trades in Haiku: Brouwer, Campbell, and Kopecky Traded
2011-06-28 00:21:00 Time to say goodbyeto some more Champs of the pastAs the trades roll inTomas joins SoupyThey reunite with Tallonas Florida PanthersTroy Brouwer's gone, tooHe is now a CapitalAll three will be missed...
Justice In Haiku: Blago Guilty
2011-06-27 21:30:00 Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich greets his lawyer Sheldon Sorosky as he arrives at the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse in Chicago for the verdict in his corruption trial (Tribune photo by Michael Tercha)Bad day for BlagoGuilty on seventeen countsJustice has been doneSerious chargesExtortion and corruptionWire fraud, briberyIt seems quite likelyThey'll empty his bank accountAnd send him to jailThe Tribune reports ... Blogojevich showed no reaction as the jury found him guilty on 17 of 20 counts against him. The jury deadlocked on two counts and found him not guilty of one count.After the verdicts were read, the former governor sat back in his chair with his lips pursed and looked toward his wife Patti and whispered, "I love you."As the first guilty...
Cubs In Haiku: Cubs 6, Royals 4
2011-06-25 17:44:00 Cubs fans in Kansas City react to an exciting win on Friday nightCubs get some big breaksAnd for once, take advantageWin one in K.C.In a crazy ninth inning, Tony Campana reached first base on a pop bunt that was called a trap but looked close on the replay. After a D.J. LeMahieu single moved Campana to third, a Royals error prevented an inning ending double play as Campana scored to give the Cubs the lead. A Starlin Castro single scored LeMahieu with an insurance run, and a typically tense Marmol save gave the Cubs a win....
White Sox in Haiku: White Sox 3, Cubs 2
2011-06-22 21:56:00 White Sox win game two Morel drives in game winner With sacrifice fly...
White Sox in Haiku: Cubs 6, White Sox 3
2011-06-21 19:31:00 Cubs and Sox fans went at it as usual Monday, but there were fewer of them. (Scott Strazzante/Tribune) Ozzie ejected White Sox lose an early lead And game to the Cubs Are you done with Dunn? Done Dunn done Dunn done Dunn done Are you done with Dunn?...
White Sox in Haiku: White Sox 8, D'Backs 2
2011-06-20 03:48:00 HUMBER WINS AGAIN!! Konerko hits his nineteenth Now.....let's beat the Cubs...
White Sox in Haiku: White Sox 6, D'backs 2
2011-06-19 17:10:00 (Norm Hall, Getty Images / June 18, 2011) Matt Thornton gets a high-five from Paul Konerko after beating Arizona 6-2 at Chase Field. Danks wins third straight gameSox end three game losing streak Beating the D'backs...
White Sox in Haiku: Diamondbacks 4, White Sox 1
2011-06-19 00:47:00 Sox score just one run But Hudson finds way to win.....Oops....he's not on Sox...
Cubs In Haiku: Brewers 9, Cubs 5
2011-06-16 16:01:00 Reed Johnson's three-run homer in the fifth brought the Cubs within one run, but they could never catch the Brewers on Wednesday night. (Tribune photo by Scott Strazzante)Third win in a rowContinues to elude CubsThe "streak" ends at twoThe opening sentence of Carrie Muskat's report on the Cubs website says it all:The Cubs still can't win three in a rowAnd I wonder what the Carlos Zambrano who ranted against the "Triple A" Cubs last week would think about Mike Quade making excuses for poor performances ... "We've knocked on this door a few times," Cubs manager Mike Quade said. "I always feel like when we have one of the big three on the mound we have a shot."Zambrano is definitely one...
Stanley Cup in Haiku: Our Year is Over
2011-06-16 15:06:00 Bruins killed the 'Nucksand Chara hoisted the CupThomas - MVPThen in Vancouver,Canucks fans didn't surpriseRiots in the streetsBlackhawks fans said it"Anyone but Vancouver"Now we pass the Cup...
Cubs In Haiku: Cubs 5, Brewers 4
2011-06-15 15:43:00 Starlin Castro and Tony Campana celebrate the Cubs' extra-inning win over the Brewers on Tuesday night (Tribune photo by Chris Sweda)The "kids" get it doneCampana and Castro showHow to win ball gamesThe Cubs needed doubles by Fukudome and Castro followed by an Aramis Ramirez home run to tie Tuesday's game in the eighth. But Tony Campana and Starlin Castro showed us what the team really needs to do to win ball games, because they're not going to win with home runs. Campana showed his speed again, stetching a single into a double despite Ryan Braun's valiant attempt to get him at second. The rookie moved to third on Fukudome's sac bunt and Castro singled to right after the Brewers shifted...
White Sox in Haiku: White Sox 5, Athletics 4
2011-06-13 02:25:00 Humber win??...of course!! Dunn hits another home run Santos back with save...
White Sox in Haiku: White Sox 3, Athletics 2
2011-06-12 15:53:00 Brent Lillibridge robs the Oakland's Coco Crisp of a home run in the eighth inning. (Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago Tribune / June 11, 2011) Lillibridge with catch!! Jesse Crain comes in to close Danks wins second straight...
White Sox in Haiku: White Sox 9, Athletics 4
2011-06-10 22:59:00 Adam Dunn makes his way through the White Sox's dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning, his first homer since May 24. (Scott Strazzante, Chicago Tribune / June 9, 2011) What? Dunn gets a hit? What? Dunn's hit is a home run? Now Oakland is Dunn!...
White Sox in Haiku: Mariners 7, White Sox 4
2011-06-09 19:52:00 Quentin's two home runs Not enough to save the Sox Lose game in extras...
White Sox in Haiku: White Sox 3, Mariners 1
2011-06-07 20:57:00 (Scott Strazzante, Chicago Tribune / June 6, 2011) The White Sox' AJ Pierzynski, Sergio Santos and Carlos Quentin celebrate the 3-1 win over Seattle on Monday night. John Danks gets a win!! Little offensive support..... He really earns it!!...
Cheap Jokes In Haiku: Oh, Anthony
2011-06-06 23:30:00 New York CongressmanFinally admits the truth"It was my wiener"Just in case you haven't heard ... Representative Anthony Wiener on Monday tearfully admitted having a number of online sex relationships with women over the Internet, saying he was deeply ashamed of his actions but would not resign.Weiner, a New York Democrat and a leading liberal voice in the House of Representatives who was expected to run for mayor of New York City in 2013, also admitted to inappropriate Internet and telephone conversations with six women but said none of them developed into a physical relationship. I've always enjoyed watching Congressman Wiener joust with his political opponents. But I certainly hope he changes his mind and resigns. Democrats have been reluctant to speak out...
The Cubs In Haiku: It Gets Better
2011-06-05 17:28:00 I have to admitWhen I first saw the headlineI got it all wrongSadly, when I saw the headline - "Cubs To Record 'It Gets Better' Video" - I thought this was just part of a marketing campaign. In the wake of Tom Ricketts's suggestion that the team's problems are just the result of too many injuries, perhaps they were merely trying to convince fans that even though "Year Two" is probably going to be another summer of frustration for fans, things will somehow be getting better.But my reaction was pure cynicism. In fact, the Cubs announced Friday that they will be shooting a video for Dan Savage's It Gets Better Project. The Chicago Cubs will produce an "It Gets Better" video,...
Cubs In Haiku: Is Tom Ricketts Stupid, Or Does He Just Think You Are?
2011-06-02 19:40:00 Attention Cubs fansTom Ricketts thinks you're stupidDoes he believe this?What's wrong with the Cubs?"Just a lot of injuries"Says the "owner-fan"There's a big problemHe's thinking with his fan heartNot his owner brainBut fans understandThere's plenty wrong with this teamNot just injuriesAnd what's really worse?If he's trying to fool usOr fooling himself?So what do you think?Does Tom believe what he saidCan he be that dumb?...
Sox in Haiku: Sweep Series: White 3, Red 0
2011-06-02 01:43:00 Paul Konerko heads back to the dugout after hitting a two-run homer in the ninth inning on Wednesday. (David Butler II-US PRESSWIRE, US PRESSWIRE / June 1, 2011) Exclamation point!!!Konerko hits big home run White Sox sweep series First win seven three Second win ten to seven Third win seven four...
White Sox in Haiku: Blue Jays 13, White Sox 4
2011-05-30 00:29:00 Danks now oh and eight Gives up six runs in the first All down hill from there...
White Sox in Haiku: White Sox 3, Blue Jays 1
2011-05-28 00:21:00 Dunn strikes out FOUR times Humber pitches a great gameSox win in the ninth...
White Sox in Haiku: Rangers 2, White Sox 1
2011-05-26 03:07:00 Why why why why why Pinch hit Dunn against lefty? Sox lose two to one...
White Sox in Haiku: White Sox 8, Rangers 6
2011-05-26 02:53:00 Carlos Quentin gets a high-five from Adam Dunn after hitting a solo home run in the first inning. (Ronald Martinez, Getty Images / May 24, 2011) Mix a lot of rain With three home runs by Quentin Sox win late at night...
Bulls In Haiku: Heat 101, Bulls 93
2011-05-25 21:09:00 Derrick Rose wipes away some sweat during a fast-paced first quarter. (Tribune photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo)Is Derrick hiding?A terrible overtimeLeaves Bulls in tough spot NBA Eastern Conference Finals - Heat 3, Bulls 1...
CTA in haiku: The misplaced elbow caresses an ear
2011-05-25 18:00:00 Here's another in a series of CTA haikus by Jen Masengarb. This time Jen captures in 17 syllables the moment we rail riders we have all experienced.crowded morning trainSir, your elbow's in my facehang on, play TwisterChicago haiku no. 15 | May 2010*************************Fo-llow CTA Tattler at my new Twitter page. Post your Crazy Commuting Story on the CTA Tattler Facebook wall. And like me!...
White Sox in Haiku: Rangers 4, White Sox 0
2011-05-24 20:36:00 Sox shut out again For the sixth time this season Danks.......oh and seven...
White Sox in Haiku: White Sox 8, Dodgers 3
2011-05-23 19:05:00 ( José M. Osorio, Chicago Tribune / May 22, 2011 ) Gordon Beckham, Brent Lillibridge, Alexei Ramirez and Alex Rios celebrate a 8-3 win over the Dodgers. Thorton saves a game?? Adam Dunn gets ovation?? Sox beat the Dodgers!!...
White Sox in Haiku: White Sox 8, Dodgers 3
2011-05-23 19:05:00 ( José M. Osorio, Chicago Tribune / May 22, 2011 ) Gordon Beckham, Brent Lillibridge, Alexei Ramirez and Alex Rios celebrate a 8-3 win over the Dodgers. Thorton saves a game?? Adam Dunn gets ovation?? Sox beat the Dodgers!!...
Cubs In Haiku: Ubs 9, Another Team 3
2011-05-22 18:17:00 The Cubs and Red Sox wore the same uniforms the teams used in the 1918 World Series. It looked pretty nice....
White Sox in Haiku: White Sox 9, Dodgers 2
2011-05-22 00:29:00 (William DeShazer, Chicago Tribune / May 21, 2011) Brent Lillibridge rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the seventh inning. Buehrle gets the win Lillibridge games MVP Series tied one one...
White Sox in Haiku: Dodgers 6, White Sox 4
2011-05-21 20:46:00 (Chris Sweda, Chicago Tribune / May 20, 2011) Closer Sergio Santos reacts after giving up the tying run to Dodgers' Russ Mitchell, who hit a solo homer in the 9th inning. Extra inning loss After Humber's strong pitching Santos blows the game...
Wrestlers In Haiku: Macho Man, RIP
2011-05-20 21:35:00 Wrestling fans mourningRandy "Macho Man" SavageKilled in a car crashOne of my guilty pleasures is professional wrestling, going back to the days of Bob Luce Wrestling on WCIU-26 with Dick the Bruiser, The Crusher, Verne Gagne, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, and Moose Cholack among others. Today one of the greats of the "sport", Randy "Macho Man" Savage was killed in a car crash in Seminole Florida. If you're a fan, you'll enjoy this clip of the incomparable "Mean Gene" Okerlund interviewing the Macho Man ... Ooooooh Yeaahhhhh !!!!...
White Sox in Haiku: White Sox 8, Indians 2
2011-05-20 18:39:00 Sox offense alive!! Get ten hits, beat Indians We can see first place A home series win!! Now time for inter-league play Bring on the Dodgers...
Bulls In Haiku: Heat 85, Bulls 75
2011-05-19 21:21:00 Derrick Rose feels the defensive pressure from Miami's LeBron James in the second half (Tribune photo by Chris Sweda)Miami's defenseShowed up Wednesday for game twoBulls' offense was weakTen points in the fourthNot enough to catch up to LeBron and his friends NBA Eastern Conference Finals - Bulls 1, Heat 1...
Cubs In Haiku: Cubs 7, Marlins 5
2011-05-19 21:05:00 Did Koyie Hill really go 3-for-3 on Wednesday?Cubs blow lead ... AGAIN!But then manage a comebackThanks to two home runsJohnson, and then ByrdHit the long balls that matteredThree game loss streak ends...
White Sox in Haiku: White Sox 1, Indians 0
2011-05-19 19:28:00 (Scott Strazzante, Chicago Tribune / May 18, 2011) A.J. Pierzynski greets Jake Peavy after his complete game win over the Indians. Cy Young performance Peavy shuts out Indians For a home Sox win...
White Sox in Haiku: Rangers 4, White Sox 0
2011-05-18 02:24:00 Sox can't win at home Rangers blank Sox four-nothing Time for new road trip...
White Sox in Haiku: White Sox 4, Athletics 3
2011-05-17 00:22:00 West Coast trip success End up with six-three recordBy beating the A's...
White Sox in Haiku: Athletics 6, White Sox 2
2011-05-15 04:33:00 A young A's pitcherSubdues the Sox once againNow they face Cahill...
Bulls In Haiku: Oh, Atlanta
2011-05-13 21:02:00 Derrick Rose and Carlos Boozer are all smiles after beating the Hawks on Thursday night to move the Eastern Conference Finals (Tribune Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo)Bulls finish off HawksLeBron and the Heat are nextFor Eastern Title Bulls 99, Hawks 82 Hawks 100, Bulls 88 Bulls 95, Hawks 83 Bulls 93, Hawks 73NBA Playoffs - East Semi-Finals Bulls 4, Hawks 2... |
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