Making the jump from college to professional ball is not easy. In fact, it’s one of the hardest things to do in sports. Playing six games a week, adjusting to wood bats is one thing, and facing better and more informed pitchers can send hitters to a tough place mentally. Outfielder Andy Garriola has taken it in stride, no matter the results. Selected by the Cubs in the 17th … [Read more...] about Outfielder Andy Garriola Still Chasing Childhood Dreams with Knoxville Smokies
The Rundown: Cubs Hoping Rest Resets Offense, Horton Tossing Baskets of Goose Eggs, MLB Promotes First Female Ump
“Now there’s a look in your eyes like black holes in the sky.” – Shine On You Crazy Diamond I-IX by Pink Floyd All Cubs fans desperately needed yesterday’s day off, for mental health reasons alone. I’d like to take this time to remind everybody that the Brewers have played at a .733 clip over their past 61 games, which is unsustainable. Secondly, if Milwaukee does continue to … [Read more...] about The Rundown: Cubs Hoping Rest Resets Offense, Horton Tossing Baskets of Goose Eggs, MLB Promotes First Female Ump
Cade Horton Saving Cubs’ Season One Short Start at a Time
Where would the Cubs be without Cade Horton? It’s a question that needs to be asked, and one that should lead more people to realize how instrumental Horton has been to a team teetering on mediocrity for a little while now. He has now thrown 23.1 scoreless innings in a row, the longest streak by a rookie in Cubs history, and his 3.18 ERA over 79.1 innings puts him in the … [Read more...] about Cade Horton Saving Cubs’ Season One Short Start at a Time
Oktoberfest Coming to Wrigley Field Campus This September
Prost! The Chicago Cubs invite fans, neighbors and visitors to experience the first-ever “Oktoberfest with the Cubs” this fall. This new three-day event will take over the Toyota Camry Lot at 1126 W. Grace St. from Friday, September 19, through Sunday, September 21, and is open to guests of all ages looking to experience an authentic Oktoberfest in Wrigleyville. “We’re thrilled … [Read more...] about Oktoberfest Coming to Wrigley Field Campus This September
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/4/25): Reds 3, Cubs 2 – Soroka Injured as Bad Luck Leads to Loss
The Cubs and Reds met in the first game of their series on a lovely night at Wrigley Field on Monday night. Chicago saw almost every break go against them and came up short in a close loss. Cincinnati went ahead when Tyler Stevenson hit a solo home run off of Michael Soroka in the top of the 2nd. Then, in a very strange development, both starting pitchers left the game with … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/4/25): Reds 3, Cubs 2 – Soroka Injured as Bad Luck Leads to Loss