The Cubs have now lost two games in a row to fall to 1-3 on their West Coast swing, and the absent offense is at least partly to blame. Not that it mattered much on Wednesday, but last night’s sluggish output was counter to what we’ve seen all season. Maybe they can get things going against a righty who’s been less than sharp to this point. The same can’t be said for Shōta … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/13/24): Running Back Same Lineup, Imanaga Pitching
Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/12/24): Morel at 3B, Tauchman DH, Wicks Starting
The good thing about tonight’s game is that the picture will be crystal-clear to the point of seeming fake. The bad news is that most Cubs fans won’t be able to see it because it’s on Apple TV+ as part of the Friday Night Baseball feature. Even though I have the requisite subscription, there’s something mildly off-putting to me about streaming-only broadcasts. You have to … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/12/24): Morel at 3B, Tauchman DH, Wicks Starting
The Rundown: Padres Bomb Hendricks, Consistency Endears Busch to Teammates, Morel Working on Focus, Ohtani’s Translator Pleads Guilty
“You can’t turn back the clock… you can’t turn back the tide. Ain’t that a shame?” – Queen, These Are the Days of Our Lives To say the Padres feasted on Kyle Hendricks is putting it mildly. The Professor has given up at least five runs in three consecutive starts for the first time in his career, but that’s encapsulating yesterday’s performance in a kind way. San Diego put 21 … [Read more...] about The Rundown: Padres Bomb Hendricks, Consistency Endears Busch to Teammates, Morel Working on Focus, Ohtani’s Translator Pleads Guilty
Watch: Michael Busch Jacks Two-Run Bomb Against Cease in San Diego
Dylan Cease had been dominating this afternoon, allowing no hits until this home run by Michael Busch. Christopher Morel reached base due to an error by Ha-Seong Kim earlier in the inning. The game is now tied 2-2 in the 4th. Brand new ballgame. 😎 pic.twitter.com/MlGjJCBoJ2 — Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) April 10, 2024 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js The post Watch: Michael … [Read more...] about Watch: Michael Busch Jacks Two-Run Bomb Against Cease in San Diego
Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/9/24): Brown Gets First MLB Start, Morel at Third, Gomes Catching
Let’s just forget last night happened and move on with faith that scoring eight runs will be enough to win most games. Well, as long as the bullpen gets shored up a little bit. The pitching staff has already suffered several injuries, the latest of which was to its collective stride, but things should level out over time. Ben Brown came on in relief when he made his season … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/9/24): Brown Gets First MLB Start, Morel at Third, Gomes Catching