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).

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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Game Day

Laura MesserSeptember 30, 2020

Cubs vs Marlins Wild Card Series Preview (September 30 – October 2): TV and Game Info, Starting Pitchers, Insights

It’s been a bumpy ride, but the Chicago Cubs are your 2020 National League Central Division champions and the No.…
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Postgame Pondering

Laura MesserAugust 26, 2020

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/26/20): Cubs 6, Tigers 7 – Bullpen Blows Lead, Late Rally Falls Short

The Cubs took the field for the final game of their series against the Detroit Tigers amid walkouts in solidarity…
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Postgame Pondering

Laura MesserAugust 24, 2020

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/24/20): Cubs 9, Tigers 3 – Cubs Open Road Trip with 11,000th Regular Season Win

The Cubs have been through a dismal stretch recently, going 5-7 during their homestand and barely salvaging their weekend series…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Laura MesserAugust 22, 2020

Lack of Production from Javy Báez, Other Stars Weighing Cubs Down

After a torrid start to the 2020 season, the Cubs are 4-6 over their last 10 games and have won…
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Game Day

Laura MesserAugust 11, 2020

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/11/20): Cubs 7, Cleveland 1 – Cubs Roll Behind Lester’s Strong Start

After their weekend series in St. Louis was postponed due to the Cardinals’ COVID-19 outbreak, the Cubs headed to Progressive…
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Game Day

Laura MesserAugust 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 MesserAugust 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 MesserJuly 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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