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 Messer August 6, 2020

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/6/20): Cubs 2, Royals 13 – Cubs Rocked by 6-Run Inning

The Chicago Cubs came into tonight’s game looking for a sweep. Tyler Chatwood, who had previously only allowed one earned…
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Game Day

Laura Messer August 4, 2020

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/4/20): Cubs 5, Royals 4 – Cubs Play Longball, Survive Late Rally

The Cubs headed into Tuesday night’s contest against the Kansas City Royals riding high with an 8-2 record buoyed by…
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Chicago Cubs News

Laura Messer July 16, 2020

Victor Caratini Has Earned Bigger Role in 2020

After struggling to replicate his minor league success in Chicago over parts of two previous seasons, backup catcher Victor Caratini…
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Cubs Video Highlights

Laura Messer April 25, 2020

Relive the 1998 NL Wild Card Tiebreaker on YouTube

MLB recently added another classic Cubs game to its video archive available on YouTube with a #MLBAtHome livestream of the…
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Cubs Video Highlights

Laura Messer March 18, 2020

10 Iconic Cubs Games to Watch on YouTube in Absence of Live Baseball

With Major League Baseball competition not likely to begin until late May at the earliest thanks to public health advisories…
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Cubs Video Highlights

Laura Messer March 15, 2020

6 Baseball Docs to Watch While You’re Stuck at Home

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, public health advisories and service shutdowns have forced people around the world to…
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Game Day

Laura Messer March 7, 2020

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (3/7/20, AZ SS): Cubs 8, Indians 5 – Cleveland Blows Another 3-1 Lead

After a 6-3 loss to the White Sox on Friday, the Cubs split squads for the weekend. Kyle Hendricks and…
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Game Day

Laura Messer February 29, 2020

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (2/29/20): Cubs 3, Brewers 4 – Crew Plays Longball, Pelham Works 1-2-3

Presumed Opening Day starter Yu Darvish took the Leap Day 2020 ball for the Cubs, who were looking to snap…
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Chicago Cubs News

Laura Messer January 25, 2020

Cubs Milestones to Watch for in 2020

The Cubs didn’t have what you’d referred to as a memorable season and they’ve done little of note this winter.…
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Chicago Cubs News

Laura Messer January 9, 2020

José Quintana Trade May Be Cubs’ Most Realistic Option This Winter

The Cubs’ apparent willingness to make a splash by trading one of their core players has been the subject of…
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Laura Messer

Laura Messer

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/6/20): Cubs 2, Royals 13 – Cubs Rocked by 6-Run Inning

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/4/20): Cubs 5, Royals 4 – Cubs Play Longball, Survive Late Rally

Victor Caratini Has Earned Bigger Role in 2020

Relive the 1998 NL Wild Card Tiebreaker on YouTube

10 Iconic Cubs Games to Watch on YouTube in Absence of Live Baseball

6 Baseball Docs to Watch While You’re Stuck at Home

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (3/7/20, AZ SS): Cubs 8, Indians 5 – Cleveland Blows Another 3-1 Lead

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (2/29/20): Cubs 3, Brewers 4 – Crew Plays Longball, Pelham Works 1-2-3

Cubs Milestones to Watch for in 2020

José Quintana Trade May Be Cubs’ Most Realistic Option This Winter

Which Cubs Prospect Has Next Once Nico Hoerner Officially Graduates?

Cubs Release Derek Dietrich, Player Pool at 59