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Phils at Cubs Gamethread 7:05 CDT/ 6:05 EDT
2008-08-29 00:00:00 I'll play first, third, left. I'll play anywhere - except Philadelphia. Richie Allen The Phillies come into Chicago today with a strange combinations of factors working for and against them. The had a great comeback win on Tuesday against the Mets, but then lost night and are now a half game behind the Mets in the NL East. You probably can't rely on another Mets collapse like last year, so the Phillies what to pick up some ground at the Cubs expense. Then there their short stop, Jimmy Rollins, who can't seem to keep his mouth shut. First he made a few semi-controversial, but highly accurate comments, about how the fans in Philadelphia are, um, lets say tough, on their players. This wouldn't have been quite so bad if Rollins hadn't been slumping at the time, but he was and you can't be bad and stupid in Philly. He broke out of it a bit during the Mets series, (unfortunately for us) but then, in an attempt to take some of it back he said the fol...
Thursday Morning Headlines/Open Thread
2008-08-28 14:46:00 True Grit Cubs decide to beat Pirates via small ball From the Daily Herald: Johnson got things going in the seventh, when he caught third baseman Andy LaRoche playing back and laid down a leadoff bunt single. "I saw that he was back, and usually in a 2-0 situation, I was going to hit," Johnson said. "I didn't get pitch that I liked so I kind of glanced at him on the 2-1 pitch, and he was in the same spot, and he wasn't moving. So I decided it was a good opportunity to get on base, especially leading off the inning there." Mark DeRosa doubled to left, moving Johnson to third. Johnson then read the play on Cedeno's groundout to third and scampered home. Blanco put down the suicide squeeze. "It was like a perfect situation," Blanco said. "We hadn't scored a run all day long, and we had a situation where we could squeeze him. We've got a great offense, but we can do the little things to win ballgames. That's what we did today." Marquis trying to pitch his way into our hearts Fr...
Wednesday Night Open Thread
2008-08-28 02:13:00 This is how many games over .500 we are. Believe it or don't. Discuss. I'll get you started. Complete this sentence: "Knowing that the Cubs are 33 games over .500 makes me feel _________." (and don't be lame and say "happy.") More About: Thread , Wednesday
Game Thread; Cubs at Pirates, 12:35 p.m. EDT/11:35 a.m. CT: Earrrrrrrrrly G
2008-08-27 17:30:00 Garsh! The Cubs pitching gave me scurvy last night! Luckily, the Pirates' bullpen surrenders like the French Arrrrrmy! Although the Cubs already have the series win, might as well go for all three. And that's a good chance, since they have...wait a minute.. JASON MARRRRRRQUIS! Oh Noz!! The bats will have to be hot again. Last time out, Marquis was staked to a 4-0 lead against one of the worst teams in baseball. Game in hand, right? Think again. This is Jason Marquis we're talking about. He turned into complete crap during an inning, walked a ton of batters and gave up four runs, then handed it over to a shocked bullpen, who gave up another nine runs. Damn you Marquis. For the Pirates, it's Zach Duke, who has pitched against the Cubs four times this season. In three of those starts, he's given up four runs or more, so hopefully that will continue, as again, this could be another high-scoring game. It's a question of whether this game will get in or not. It's supposed to rain ... More About: Thread
Wednesday Morning Headlines/Open Thread
2008-08-27 13:13:00 The man of the hour, the man with the power The good, the bad and the ugly From the Daily Herald: The good: Catcher Geovany Soto had a career night with 7 RBI, capped by a 3-run double in a 7-run eighth inning. The Cubs reached double figures in runs for the second straight night, improving to 82-50, putting them 32 games over .500 for the first time since Sept. 15, 1984. The bad: Starting pitcher Carlos Zambrano saw his August ERA rise to a not-so-august 7.42 by giving up 8 hits and 6 runs in 4 innings. Zambrano also engaged in some of his on-field and in-dugout histrionics, jumping around on the mound and taking out his frustration once again on a pair of Gatorade coolers in the dugout. "We've had some - some - I don't know what the word is - here in Pittsburgh - we've had some long games," Cubs manager Lou Piniella said. The ugly: Left fielder Alfonso Soriano, who had a key misplay here earlier in the year, dropped a ball in the Pirates' 2-run sixth while hopping to make ... More About: Headlines , Thread , Wednesday
Cubs at Pirates Scurvy Gamethread 7:05 East/6:05 Central
2008-08-27 00:06:00 Aye matey, we be dealing with those untrustworthy boys from Pittsburgh tonight. So best be preparing to take the ship by force, and use arrrrgh in unnecessary ways. With a little help from Pirate Jokes Q. What did the pirate get on the test? A. high sea! Q Where does the pirate put his cows? A In the BARNicle! Q What do you call a pirate with two eyes and two legs? A Rookie! Ok onto the game. Big Z is taking the mound for the Cubs . Oddly all the talk on him is about his batting since he's hit in 7 consecutive starts. I'm hoping for another good outing, maybe one that does not include spitting a tooth out in the middle of an inning. The Pirates are countering with Ian Snell. He's you know, Ian Snell. He has wtice as many losses as wins, doesn't have a great ERA, and 6 guys are batting .500 or better against him this season. So that's it, check the side for links and such, lineups to come. More About: Central
Tuesday Morning Headlines/Open Thread
2008-08-26 15:17:00 Edmonds, Fukudome forget they're slumping From the Daily Herald: It was a coming-out party of sorts for a couple of previously slumping hitters. Center fielder Jim Edmonds (3-for-5) broke an 0-for-18 dry spell with a triple in the second inning, and he came home on a sacrifice fly by Kosuke Fukudome, the other hitter who hasn't been heard from in awhile. Fukudome, apparently a fast study after working on his swing the past two days, singled twice, doubled and drove in a career-high 4 runs. On Sunday, he came off the bench to hit a pinch homer after working to shorten his stride. "During BP (batting practice), I was able to work on that pretty good, but in the game I don't think I was able to incorporate it 100 percent," Fukudome said through his translator. "It's great to have 3 hits today, but today's over. It's a different game. It starts tomorrow, so I need to keep working at it." Piniella had a simple explanation for the quick results. "When you're a good hitter, you can... More About: Open , Morning , Tuesday , Headlines , Thread
Monday Night Game Thread: Cubs @ Pirates ARRRRR!!!!!!
2008-08-25 22:50:00 Why does Julie hate this man? And America? So tonight we head into PNC, a ballpark way better than its team deserves, to take on the lowly Pirates . What is there to say about this matchup that hasn't already been said this season? We're good, they're bad. Blah blah blah. But I want to talk about something else. Something that's probably not going to make many of you very happy. The problem of what to do with our 1st baseman. Outside of Z, he's probably the most popular Cub on the team. Everyone (hearts) him. He's intelligent, a quiet leader, seems like an all around great guy. Has a butt that's up there with Rich Harden's. But kids, we have a problem. "A problem?" You probably say. "The guys is hitting .290 with an .828 OPS! And you think there's a problem? Why, any team would be proud to have such a player on their team!" Well, that's probably true. But consider that this is the lowest OPS Lee has had since 2001. His OPS and his average has declined every season since 2... More About: Night , Game , Monday , Cubs
Monday Morning Headlines/Open Thread
2008-08-25 14:41:00 Raise your hand if you're Sure! Harden still good From the Daily Herald: Pitcher Rich Harden took advantage of a cool day with the wind howling in as he tamed the Washington Nationals over 7 innings as the Cubs moved to 30 games over .500 at 80-50 with a 6-1 victory. Harden allowed only 2 hits and reached double digits in strikeouts for the fifth time as a Cub as he tied a career best by fanning 11 Nationals, using his overpowering fastball and a wicked changeup. Although he allowed a leadoff homer to Austin Kearns in the third, Harden also let the breeze do its work, recording 4 flyball outs. And he's nice enough to give Soto credit: "I've definitely got to give a lot of credit to Soto," Harden said. "We've been working pretty well together. I feel really comfortable with him behind the plate. Really, it comes down to mixing up pitches and keeping hitters off balance, keeping them guessing. He's done a great job with that." "With him, it seems like we're on the same page a... More About: Open , Morning , Monday , Headlines , Thread
Sunday Rubber Match Quickie Game Thread: Nats@Cubs 2:20 PMEDT/1:20 CDT
2008-08-24 20:19:00 How can Harden pitch without us showing his ass? Today the Cubs go for another home series win, this time against the ExposNationals. Harden is pitching. Need I say more? For the Nats, it's Jason Bergman. I look like a shifty character. Let's hope this series doesn't end up like the one in Washington. Sorry for the quickie. I promise it'll be longer next time.... More About: Sunday , Game , Match , Thread
Sunday Morning Headlines/Open Thread
2008-08-24 12:37:00 Atta boy Dempster, Ramirez shine What's new? From the Daily Herald: Thanks to a pair of 3-run homers from red-hot Aramis Ramirez, Dempster's job was made quite a bit easier Saturday. "What a game Rammy had, man," Dempster said. And what a solid season season Dempster has had, already picking up win No. 15 with over a month to go. "It's great; it's a nice feeling to have, but at the same time there's a long way to go and I've got a lot of starts left," he said. Thinking about reaching 20 down the road? "No. We'll worry about winning tomorrow's game," Dempster said. "I think that's been a good approach for us so far." Z's day at the dentist delayed For some reason I just thought of "Me and my llama, goin' to the dentist today" From the Trib: But Zambrano was the first to admit Saturday that the story of his cracked molar during Thursday's game may have been embellished. "It was nothing, just a little piece," Zambrano said. "I think it was about time to go to the dentist a... More About: Open , Sunday , Morning , Sunday morning , Headlines
Saturday Game Thread: Nats @ Cubs 12:05 CT/1:05 ET
2008-08-23 18:00:00 Hey, 2008 Cubs . Wow, what a season, right? I mean, you guys are like a billion games over .500, leading the league in just about every offensive category, and doing a bang-up job of holding off the Brewers and the Cards. Good on ya, team. Couldn't be prouder! Except for one thing. Not to look a gift horse in the mouth, but I can't help but notice that you guys lost to the Nats yesterday. I don't know if you've heard, what with your busy schedule of dominating the NL Central and all, but they're pretty bad this year. I mean like really bad. And, um, not to pile on, but this is AFTER you lost to the Reds, in game when you let Korey Patterson WALK, no less. So, while we're all so proud of you for what you done this season, if you could, you know, try to NOT lose to the Nats, that'd be great. Because while we should be secure in our awesomeness this year, frankly, we're not. I'm sure you understand. Thanks in advance for your cooperation and go Cubs! Love, The Gang At LOHO P.S... More About: Saturday , Game , Thread
Saturday Morning Headlines/Open Thread
2008-08-23 12:08:00 That's right, Chad. Hide your face in shame. Cubs ruin Maim's day From the Daily Herald: The Nats scored in every inning from the sixth through the ninth, taking the first of this three-game series. "Yeah, from my perspective, it was a pretty good ballgame for five innings," said Cubs manager Lou Piniella, whose team is 2-2 on this homestand against losing teams Cincinnati and Washington. Instead of making hay, the Cubs had a haymaker thrown at them, and Piniella knew why. "You can't walk three people there in the (sixth) inning with leads," he said. "They're going to score, and that's exactly what happened." So much, also, for Piniella's plan to give Marquis extra rest - Marquis' last start was Aug. 13 - to keep his arm "fresh." Marquis didn't give up a hit until the fourth, but he allowed 2 hits and 2 walks in the sixth. "I don't have an explanation," Piniella said, not wanting to go any further. Lee not worried about lack of numbers He's turning into a #2 hitter, or a... More About: Open , Saturday , Morning , Headlines , Thread
Game Thread: Nationals @ Cubs: 1:20 P.M. CT/ 2:20 P.M. ET: Electric Boogal
2008-08-22 18:45:00 The Chicago Cubs welcome the Washington Nationals to Chicago this afternoon, in what can only be described as the biggest mismatch since Grand Fenwick fought the United States. What happened in that one, anyway? I turned it off because it wasn't the Pink Panther. I HATE playing the Nationals In somewhat relevant news, it is my birthday today. This means it's also my brother millertime's birthday. It's our sister's birthday, too. We're going to be enjoying nature and each others' company in the backwoods of Minnesota, but we'll check in on the score, too. So imagine our consternation when it turns out that the pitcher for the Chicago Cubs on our birthday will be the one Cub actually capable of losing to the Washington Nationals: Jason Marquis has spoiled plenty of birthdays in his time You know what having Jason Marquis pitching on your birthday is like? It's like when you go to reach for a chocolate chip cookie, and take a bite, only to find out i... More About: Game , Electric , Thread
Hey Lurker: What's Your Deal?
2008-08-22 16:32:00 We hope you don't really look like this Psst. Hey, lurker. Yes, I'm talking to you. You know who you are. You hop on this site, day after day. Sometimes you log on by screen name, which you for some reason took the trouble to create, even though you've never commmented. Sometimes you simply exist as a pulsing location on a map. Sometimes as a random number in a chat room. Do you think we don't see you? Oh, but we see you. We pretend you're invisible, as your ways are strange and foreign to us, and we don't want to frighten you off. Or give you reason to attack in a whirlwind of fear and confusion. We hope, in vain, that if we leave you alone, one day you will tentatively step out of the shadows, into the light, and join the rest of the herd. Until today. Today, we demand answers. We come in peace. We're friends, we promise. Who are you? Why do you hide in the shadows? Are you able to type? If not, how did you manage to get a screenname? Wait a minute. . . are you from the Whi... More About: Deal
Friday Morning Headlines/Open Thread
2008-08-22 08:55:00 Tooth decay be damned If you were too lazy to read my game recap diary, here's some more on yesterday's game. The main drama involved a cracked tooth. From the Trib: Even baseball skeptics-and those who doubt the tooth fairy exists-would have a hard time denying this seems to be a special season for the Cubs. Or, as manager Lou Piniella labeled the latest lunacy: "That's just a little Cubbie Occurrence." There have been several "occurrences" this season, but what happened to starter Carlos Zambrano during Thursday's 3-2 victory over Cincinnati leaves those skeptics with something to chew on. As Zambrano warmed up for the fifth inning, trainer Mark O'Neal noted that he "made a grimace." O'Neal rushed out and fans were left holding their breath, but before Piniella made it to the mound, the situation had been corrected. And it was nothing to spit at. Zambrano had cracked an upper right molar but quickly spit it out and proceeded to complete seven innings of one-run ball as th... More About: Open , Morning , Friday , Headlines , Thread
Thursday 8/21 Game Recap; Cubs 3, Reds 2
2008-08-22 02:46:00 Sorry for you, Korey Today, your Chicago Cubs avoided looking like complete arses, defeating the Reds 3-2 and coming away with the 2-1 series win. I can only imagine the collective shudder after the first batter of the game, Chris Dickerson walked on 4 pitches. Chris Dickerson = Eric's son? You decide Apparently Big Z had a Big Z moment and got it together (from the AP, via Yahoo): Carlos Zambrano delivered a heated first-inning lecture to someone he knew would listen-himself. Upset after giving up a four-pitch walk to leadoff batter Chris Dickerson, Zambrano calmed down, regrouped and got out of the inning. The Cubs' ace also overcame a sore tooth, and homered on Thursday to finally get his 13th victory as Chicago beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-2. "I was talking to myself. I told myself, 'Is it that hard to throw strikes? Come on, let's go,"' Zambrano said. "I would rather have people go out there and hit home runs than walk somebody. I hate walks." So do we, Carlos, so do we. A... More About: Game , Recap
Game Thread; Reds at Cubs, 2:20 p.m. EDT/1:20 CT: Fat Man and Little Boy
2008-08-21 18:00:00 The above is happening today. Pound, pound, pound. Raise up. Turn around and jump on my back as I carry you around. One of the best pregame things ever. Now go out there and get a win. You guys are facing Josh Fogg, for crying out loud. 7.71 ERA? I've been watching Little Leaguers this week that could do better than that in the majors. Game is on Comcast, and for us down-low folks, SportSouth (not to be confused with Fox Sports South). Winning series is important! More About: Reds , Cubs , Thread
Thursday Morning Headlines/Open Thread
2008-08-21 11:49:00 Bleurgh Cubs ruin cubbiejulie's night From the Daily Herald: On the second straight night with the wind blowing in, the Cubs needed to do a lot of little things right, much as they did in Tuesday's 5-0 victory over the Reds. It didn't happen Wednesday, and you didn't have to read too much between the lines to see where Piniella was directing his tight-lipped anger. The Cubs took a 1-0 lead in the second inning on singles by Aramis Ramirez and Mark DeRosa, with those hits composing two-thirds of the team's hit total for the game. But what happened in the fourth galled Piniella. Jim Edmonds led off with a walk, and DeRosa singled. But Kosuke Fukudome lifted a weak flyball to shallow center, and Edmonds had to hold. Geovany Soto then grounded into a double play, and that was that. "First and third with no outs, put the ball in play on the ground somewhere, and you get a run," Piniella said, referring to the at-bat by Fukudome, who batted seventh in the order and who may be heade... More About: Open , Morning , Thursday , Headlines , Thread
Game Thread; Reds at Cubs, 8:05 p.m. EDT/7:05 CT: Are the Reds Having A Lau
2008-08-21 00:40:00 One of the good things about having a 6 5.5 (thanks a lot, Cecil and your sorry-ass guarantee)-game lead is you don't have to stress about every game. Especially when the Reds come in town. Did you see that lineup last night? Wow. So, speaking of the Reds, they just sent out a letter to their season-ticket holders (no word on if there is such a thing) explaining their "plan." And by plan, I mean, sucking. Here are a few highlights, along with the true meaning: What they said: "While the run production generated by these two veterans (Griffey and Dunn) will not be quickly replaced, we chose to endure the short-term ramifications for the sake of building a strong, competitive team for 2009 and many seasons to come." What they meant: "Those were our two best players, and the guys who actually got what few fans we have left to come to the ballpark. So, yeah, we're in trouble. But we have hope for next year. I am a broken record." What they said: "Since taking ownership of this franch... More About: Game , Cubs , Thread
Wednesday Off-Base Diary: Olympic Edition
2008-08-20 19:12:00 We've got a long way to go until the game tonight. This is my attempt to hold your attention until 7:05. As it turns out, there is at least one woman in American who is non-plussed by Michael Phelp's abs: USA Swimming teammate Amanda Beard: When asked if she ever kissed Michael, Amanda answered, "Ew, no!" Held hands? "Ew, no! Not even that." Even the mere suggestion that Michael might be attracted to her inspired an "ew-that's-so-nasty" response. "C'mon, I have really good taste," she told the radio hosts. "He's not really my type, personally." Laughing, she added, "I go for a little bit different-looking guys." Ouch. To be honest, Amanda, you aren't looking so hot lately, either: No offense. In case you missed this today, Usain Bolt is freakin' fast: Once again, the Jamaican blew away the field, but this time he ran through the finish and with a 19.30 broke Michael Johnson's world record. Asked if he is the greatest sprinter in history, Bolt replied, "I don't need to an... More About: Diary , Olympic , Wednesday , Edition , Base
Wednesday Morning Headlines/Open Thread
2008-08-20 12:53:00 Geo leads Cubs to win From the Daily Herald: His batterymate Soto not only called a good game behind the plate, but he flashed both power and spark in the fifth inning as he led off with a triple and then scored the game's first run with a veteran-like play off third base on Harden's bunt. With the victory, the Cubs improved to 77-48 and increased their lead in the National League Central to 6 games over second-place Milwaukee. "Just good baseball, good heads-up baserunning," said manager Lou Piniella, sounding impressed with a rookie catcher who plays wise beyond his years. "Got us a lead." How'd you feel about the play, Geovany? "It's a pretty tough play," Soto said. "I've thought about it before because I've seen it. I've seen it against us in the minor leagues. "I just followed him down the line. All of a sudden, 'I can score; I can score right here.' I just took a chance headfirst into home plate. He got a bad throw." Soto admitted it wasn't easy to score. "I thought... More About: Open , Morning , Headlines , Thread , Wednesday
Tuesday Night Game Thread: Reds @ Cubs 7:05 CT/8:05 ET
2008-08-19 22:04:00 Dusty in happier days It's actually kind of cute the lengths that Reds .com has gone to to try to keep their fans engaged; like suggesting that the Reds, now 21.5 games back of the Cubs , are still "a factor" in the division race. CINCINNATI -- The Reds are 21 1/2 games out of first place. But that does not mean they're not participants in the pennant race. Actually, it does. But never fear. Dusty has big plans for next season. And with an abundance of youth on the roster, Cincinnati manager Dusty Baker feels the experience will be good for his club. "It'll be beneficial because we're planning on being in that race next year," Baker said. "Guys that have never been there don't know what it's like. We need to get a taste of it." So Dusty's plan is to start playing the young guys. You know, Corey Patterson, Jerry Hairston Jr., Neifi. The young guys. Meanwhile, the (marginally) more intelligent fans over at Red Reporter have begun pondering what they did to deserve a season tha... More About: Night , Game , Tuesday
Tuesday Morning Headlines/Open Thread
2008-08-19 15:30:00 Marmol back in serious groove From the Trib: Going into Monday's games, Marmol led all NL relievers in opponents' batting average (.132), strikeouts per nine innings (12.03) and hits per nine innings (4.01), while ranking second in holds (22), first-batter efficiency (.107) and inherited runners stranded (84.8 percent). These numbers are more impressive when considering he was in such a slump in June and July that Cubs fans booed him off the mound during the Giants' five-run ninth inning on July 12. "You know, when he was getting three up and three down and striking out three, everybody wanted him to be the closer," manager Lou Piniella said. "Now they want him in long relief, for God's sake. We've got to find a happy balance with this." Marmol hasn't given up a run since that day, with a perfect 0.00 earned-run average since the All-Star break. What has been the difference? "I don't know," Marmol said. "I'm getting more rest this month, and I feel good." Toni Ginetti hails... More About: Open , Morning , Tuesday , Headlines , Thread
Monday Morning Headlines/Open Thread
2008-08-18 14:49:00 Nice to have you back, big guy Cubs' big inning puts away Fish From the Daily Herald: The Cubs began their seventh-inning assault against Florida starter Chris Volstad and continued it against Renyel Pinto, a former Cubs farmhand. Mike Fontenot led off with a double and scored on Alfonso Soriano's 2-run, bases-loaded double. After the Cubs reloaded the bases, Aramis Ramirez doubled home 2 more ahead of Kosuke Fukudome's sacrifice fly. Reed Johnson later cleaned up the bases with a 3-run double. "It was the same situation last night," Johnson said of the Cubs' 2-1 loss. "We had some guys on, and we just weren't able to cash in. "That was the difference today. We were able to get those guys in. Sori gets a big hit. Ramy gets a big hit. When we get those guys rolling, we're pretty tough to beat." Dempster looks good, again From the Trib: Dempster improved to 14-5, one win shy of his career high, striking out 10 and allowing two runs on five hits over six innings. He has allowe... More About: Open , Morning , Monday , Headlines , Thread
Rubber Match: Cubs @ Marlins 12:10 CT/1:10 ET WGN
2008-08-17 18:05:00 I sooo could have gone in a different direction with this The streak is over, but the dream lives on. The Marlins ended the Cubs ' 9-game road win streak last night with a 2-1 victory at Dan Marino Schula Manatee Stadium, or whatever that place is called. But no matter, today we have a chance to take 2 of 3 from the fish; no small feat, considering that we had been 0-for-Florida the last two years before this trip. Ryan Dempster will take the mound, looking for his 14 win of the season. Did you honestly think, before the season started, that Ryan Dempster would win 14 games all season? If you say yes, you are a filthy rotten liar. The correct answer is "no, i would have been surprised if Dempster was still in the starting rotation come May." Honest is always the best policy. I'm reminded of this IM exchange between myself and cubsfan2883 the first week of the season: cubsfan2883: well, i guess dempster in the rotation didn't work. me: why? cubsfan2883: 2-0 me: it's 1:22! Sigh. ... More About: Match , Rubber
Sunday Morning Headlines/Open Thread
2008-08-17 14:50:00 Cubs lose, now officially worst team in MLB From the Daily Herald: Leaving eight runners stranded over the final four innings, the Cubs fell 2-1 and saw their road winning streak end at nine. "Too many chances - early and late," said Cubs manager Lou Piniella, whose team fell to 75-48. "Never got a hit when we needed." Piniella looked to have the best intentions in mind when he stacked his lineup with four left-handed hitters in the middle against Marlins pitcher Anibal Sanchez, who had yielded a .473 batting average against lefties. Turns out that Mike Fontenot was the only left-handed batter to get 1 of the 3 hits against Sanchez in the 5 innings he worked. Piniella rested first baseman Derrek Lee and had Jim Edmonds batting third. "We rested some people," Piniella said. "And I've got some people hurt. We can't play everybody here in this hot weather in August, especially in places like Atlanta, where you play a doubleheader and then here. "You better rotate your team. We don'... More About: Open , Sunday , Morning , Sunday morning , Headlines
Cubs at F#$&ing Fish -- 7:10pm EDT / 6:10pm CDT
2008-08-17 01:21:00 Stuff about this game: Cubs lead the NL Central (look at the sidebar, Einstein) Cubs have won 10 straight road games -- the longest streak since 1945 (a streak of 12) It's on WGN Fill the rest in yourself. Go tune in. A little more: Marshall, who made 19 starts last season, is 1-2 with a 4.08 ERA in three this season. In his last start on July 6, the left-hander allowed one run and six hits in six innings of a 7-1 win over St. Louis. The aforementioned Sean Marshall has thrown six scoreless innings over his last four relief outings since giving up one run and one hit with five strikeouts in three innings against the Marlins on July 26 Mr. Marshall is 1-2 with a 4.86 ERA in three career starts versus Florida (you feel fulfilled now, don't you?) The Marlins have lost three straight and six of eight More About: Fish
Saturday Morning Headlines - 16 Aug 08
2008-08-16 17:38:00 (AP Photo/J. Pat Carter) One Hit -- Three Runs -- One Comeback Win Ward is the Hero, Ending the Florida Drought Diesel Daryle Ward Fillets the Marlins (cheesy, but appropos) From the Trib: Daryle Ward smelled like a brewery after his teammates gave him the best beer shower of his career Friday night at Dolphin Stadium. Ward's pinch-hit three-run homer off Kevin Gregg in the top of the ninth inning gave the Cubs a 6-5 comeback victory over Florida, extending their road winning streak to nine games in stunning fashion. For Ward, who'd struggled all season coming off the bench, success was something to savor. "There's been some battles," he said. "It's not going to be easy every year. Guys make adjustments on you. They've got scouting reports and videos. "It takes me time to adjust sometimes when you pinch-hit and get one at-bat. I was just so excited." So were his teammates after winning for the first time in Miami since July 10, 2005. The Cubs halted a six-game losing stre... More About: Saturday , Morning , Headlines
Game Thread: Cubs @ Marlins: 6:10 P.M. CT/ 7:10 P.M. ET: Friday Night Fish
More articles from this author:2008-08-15 22:00:00 I'd just like to take this opportunity to thank you, members of this site, for your typically well-thought-out ruminations on sports and culture. After the following exchange at work, I swear I will never take your collective wisdom for granted ever again. Co-Worker 1: The Boston Red Sox are in first place. Co-Worker 2: No, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays are in first. Me: That's right. But they're just the Tampa Bay Rays now. It will be a close race because Carl Crawford is hurt, and Evan Longoria, too. Co-Worker 2: Crawford steals a lot of bases! That's a big loss. Me: ...I guess... Co-Worker 2: Who could they get to replace him, though? Me: Barry Bonds. (stunned silence) Co-Worker 2: The Bears could go to the playoffs this year. Co-Worker 1: Why? Co-Worker 2: The Packers don't have Favre. Me: Losing a 38-year-old QB isn't that big a deal when you're a young, good team that was a field goal a... More About: Fish , Night , Game , Friday , Cubs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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