Northside Archives: Persona Non Regatta
Since being dropped from the 40-man roster, Ian Stewart has been accused of many things. Perhaps unjustly. But the Archives has no use for him anymore, and wants to show you why – in Stewart’s own words.
Game 45- The Clutch Needs Replacement
The Cubs continue to leave wins in scoring position. Shark dominates and another good start is spoiled. Are these cubs missing the clutch?
Full Story »Recapping the Random – 05/22/2013
Are the Cubs turning a corner or just saddling up the horse? Is Don Mattingly going to lose his job? Will Miguel Cabrera win the triple crown again? Is there a situation where Wins might be a valid stat for evaluating a pitcher? Can somebody come up with a better name for this bi-weekly post?
Full Story »Game 44 – Garza Returns!
Matt Garza returned to the Cubs after a 10-month absence. He looked great on the mound (and at the plate!), taking a no-hitter into the fifth. In what is becoming a theme, the bullpen let the game slip away as the offense couldn’t generate enough runs late.
Full Story »Bleacher Bums
The Bleachers at Wrigley Field are home to some of the most loyal, vocal, and interesting fans in baseball. A couple of them grabbed some notoriety this past Sunday over a homerun and spilled beer.
Full Story »Deconstructing the Development of Starlin Castro
Michael Jimenez checks in with a look at the progress Starlin Castro has made and the reevaluation of his potential to come.
Full Story »Closers – Can’t We All Just Get Along?
As I was racking my brain as to what to write about this week, I heard a discussion on sports radio regarding closers and it gave me the inspiration for my rant.
Full Story »Game 43 – Wood Not Enough
Travis Wood had yet another solid start. He also did the bulk of the damage for the Cubs at the plate. But on Sunday it wasn’t quite enough. The Mets left town with a 4-3 victory and two wins in the three game series.
Full Story »Game 42 – A Horselike Performance on Preakness Day
Cubs knock in eight runs to defeat the Mets today, who only brought two across against Hector Rondon in the late innings. Scott Feldman dominated and Rizzo and Schierholtz knocked in solo homers. DeJesus and the aforementioned dominating Feldman led the way with two RBI a piece.
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