Month: August 2015
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Postgame Pondering
A Tip of the Recap – August 31st
The Cubs played probably their worst game of the 2nd half and frustratingly dropped the first of a 3 game…
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Chicago Cubs Trades and Free Agent Signings
Cubs Acquire Austin Jackson from Mariners to Bolster OF for Stretch Run, DFA Mike Olt
The news has already been making the rounds on Twitter, but the Cubs have agreed to acquire outfielder Austin Jackson…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Ground and Pound: Arrieta Has Beaten August Opponents into Submission by Keeping Them Out of the Air
Jake Arrieta has had a great 2015 season, but what he just did in August was almost otherworldly. For the…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Jess Mendoza a Refreshing Change For ESPN’s Baseball Coverage
I don’t like it when the Cubs are the national game on ESPN. A recent change at the Four-Letter, however,…
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Cubs Injury News
The Rundown: Jake Arrieta Throws First Cubs No-Hitter Since 2008, Neil Ramirez Begins Rehab in Double-A, Baez Picks Up 4 Hits
In a season of so many amazing moments, we can now add another one to the mix — probably right…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Now THAT’S How You Stop a Losing Streak: Jake Arrieta No-Hits the Dodgers
If the rest of the baseball world didn’t already know just how good Jake Arrieta is, they sure do now.…
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Postgame Pondering
A Tip of the Recap – August 30th
Jake Arrieta threw the 14th no-hitter ever by a Cubs pitcher on the way to a big 2-0 victory over the…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis
Who Has Been the Cubs’ Most Valuable Player Thus Far in 2015?
I often draw inspiration from conversations I have with others or that I observe from the safe distance afforded by…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News
The Rundown: Cubs Drop 4th in a Row, Javy Baez Expected to be Called Up on Tuesday
A rough 7th inning was the deathblow to the Cubs last night, as they dropped their fourth straight game. Jon…
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Postgame Pondering
A Tip of the Recap – August 29th
The Cubs couldn’t capitalize on chances to score and they ended up dropping their 4th game in a row to…
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