Laura Messer

Laura grew up a Cubs fan in Northwest Illinois and became an avid follower of the team during the Sosa-McGwire home run chase. Currently, she is the #1 Cubs fan in Toronto, Canada. She writes about MLB (and occasionally other sports) at farnorthsider.com. You can find her on Twitter @Troll_Hamels (personal) and @farnorthsider (blog).

Game Day

Laura MesserSeptember 30, 2021

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/29/21): Cubs 3, Pirates 2 – Contreras Ties Series Against Bucs

Kyle Hendricks took the mound Wednesday night for his 32nd and final start of the year to finishing the worst…
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Game Day

Laura MesserSeptember 23, 2021

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/22/21): Cubs 4, Twins 5 – Kepler Goes Yard Twice, 9th Inning Rally Falls Short

After dropping Tuesday night’s opener against the Twins by a score of 9-5, the Cubs had Kyle Hendricks on the…
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Postgame Pondering

Laura MesserSeptember 16, 2021

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/15/21): Cubs 5, Phillies 6 – Passed Ball Results in Walk-Off

September 15 is the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States and it was also Roberto Clemente…
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Postgame Pondering

Laura MesserJuly 29, 2021

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (07/28/21): Cubs 2, Reds 8 – Votto Homers Twice as Cincy Pounds Cubs

After Monday’s dramatic walk-off victory and Tuesday’s 7-4 loss, the Cubs’ home series against the Reds was tied at one…
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Game Day

Laura MesserJuly 22, 2021

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/21/21): Cubs 2, Cardinals 3 (F/10) – Cubs Rally to Tie, Lose in Extras

After Tuesday’s improbable comeback, the Cubs were looking to win two in a row against the archrival Cardinals behind MLB…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Laura MesserMay 16, 2021

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (5/15/21): Cubs 8, Tigers 9 (F/10) – Matt Duffy’s Heroics Dashed in Extras

Friday’s Cubs victory over the Detroit Tigers snapped a three-game losing streak begun with the defeat in Sunday’s series finale…
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Game Day

Laura MesserApril 28, 2021

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (4/28/21): Cubs 0, Atlanta 10 – Hendricks Rocked as 1st Inning Woes Continue

After losing the first two games of four against the Atlanta franchise, the Cubs needed a win to stave off…
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Postgame Pondering

Laura MesserMarch 20, 2021

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (3/20/21): Cubs 4, Rockies 2 – Homers By Bryant and Marisnick Back Solid Williams Outing

The Chicago Cubs headed into their second meeting with the Colorado Rockies in Cactus League play looking to extend their…
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Postgame Pondering

Laura MesserMarch 6, 2021

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (3/6/20): Cubs 3, Brewers 1 – Pederson HR Powers Cubs Victory

Following a 10-4 home loss to Cleveland on Friday, the Cubs looked to get back on track behind Shelby Miller,…
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Chicago Cubs News

Laura MesserFebruary 10, 2021

Javy Báez Serving Food, Community Through Growing Restaurant Chain in Puerto Rico

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Cubs icon Javier Báez and his brother-in-law, Minnesota Twins pitcher José Berríos, are preparing for…
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