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I’m doing my best to enjoy a little family time, which I guess means stepping away from the computer pretty soon. This was going to be short anyway since I just wanted to share a few little facts from yesterday’s offensive explosion. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Cubs’ eight homers were an all-time franchise record Michael Busch was the first … [Read more...] about The Rundown Ultralite: Cubs Make Homer History Against Cards

It took way too long to get here, but the Cardinals are finally visiting Wrigley Field in 2025. That it comes over the Fourth of July weekend almost makes this dumb quirk of the balanced schedule worth it. Of course, having it air on a streaming service a lot of fans don’t subscribe to is a pretty big bummer. Colin Rea will be on the mound as he looks to keep his spot in the … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/4/25): Typical Order, Rea Starting Against Cards

Back in the day when I lived on a farm, we used to have big gatherings for the Fourth of July and then later in the fall to do a hayride through the country. During one of those summer affairs, my dad accidentally set fire to the ditch bank with some fireworks. Or at least that’s how I remember it more than 40 years later. Funny how our memories are really just echoes of echoes … [Read more...] about The Rundown Lite: D-backs Don’t Want to Sell, PCA & Javy in CF, Davis Injured Again

As the MLB trade deadline looms, the Cubs find themselves in a precarious position: close enough to contend, but not quite there yet. With ace Justin Steele shut down for the season and the rotation pieced together on a weekly basis, the need for a proven arm has gone from optional to urgent. Enter Mitch Keller. The 28-year-old right-hander has emerged as one of the top arms … [Read more...] about Adding Pirates RHP Mitch Keller Would Boost Cubs Rotation

Have you ever felt like you’re trying to walk up an escalator that is moving just fast enough that you’re falling ever so slightly behind with each step? The effort and frustration make it seem at times like the best option is to simply let yourself fall back down to the ground level and seek out another option to move forward and upward. Well, I’ve got my toes on the lowest … [Read more...] about The Rundown Lite: Suzuki’s Power Surge, List of SP Targets Just Got Shorter, Barnhart Retires, Running Man Trailer