“Plop, plop, fizz, fizz…” – Alka-Seltzer commercial, 1976 If I started with an actual song based on yesterday’s bullpen implosion, I probably would have chosen “Same Old Song and Dance” by Aerosmith. You’re not alone if you watched Sunday’s game and felt like it was 2023 or 2024. This has to be some kind of curse. Eli Morgan gave up six earned runs in less than one inning to … [Read more...] about The Rundown: Repugnant Bullpen Costs Cubs Another Win, Boyd Impressive in First Start, Yanks Blast 15 Dingers in Weekend Onslaught
Watch: Kyle Tucker Clobbers a Three-Run Home Run
Kyle Tucker hit his first home run as a Cub in Saturday’s win against the Diamondbacks, continuing his strong start to the 2025 season. He did it again on Sunday with a three-run homer that gave the Cubs a four-run lead. Tucker has now homered in two straight games, proving why he is one of the best hitters in baseball. All hail the King (Tuck). pic.twitter.com/Szm9mF6uP5 — … [Read more...] about Watch: Kyle Tucker Clobbers a Three-Run Home Run
Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/29/25): Workman at 3B, Berti at 2B, Imanaga Starting
It only took about 24 hours for the honeymoon to end, and now it’s up to Shōta Imanaga to save the season. Since no team has ever made the playoffs after starting out 1-4, this is perhaps the most critical game the Cubs will play. Or maybe I just made all that up and this one is really only consequential in the fact that banking early losses isn’t very helpful. A day after … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/29/25): Workman at 3B, Berti at 2B, Imanaga Starting
MLB Opening Day Debacle: What Went Wrong and Why?
Baseball has been America’s pastime for over a century, but you wouldn’t know it with the way MLB orchestrated this year’s Opening Day. The landmark that traditionally transitions fans from winter to spring once offered non-stop coverage from 10am to midnight. Not this year. Thank you very much, Rob Manfred. A tentpole event like Opening Day should dominate the sports news … [Read more...] about MLB Opening Day Debacle: What Went Wrong and Why?
Chicago Cubs Finalize Roster, Including a Few Surprises
The second opening day for the Chicago Cubs is just one day away, and that means the 26-man roster needs to be finalized as the real season gets underway. The Cubs and the Dodgers are both in unique situations, as their rosters had to be set last week before the two teams squared off in Tokyo, Japan. However, a few additional changes have been made now that the teams are back … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Finalize Roster, Including a Few Surprises