Three Up, Three Down
In this week’s edition of Three Up/Three Down, Norm looks at three “Down” Iowa players, a couple of Kane County hitters, and the first repeat on the “Up” list…someone who didn’t make an appearance on any Top Prospect list this year yet has arguably become the top pitching prospect above A ball in the system.
The Cubs Way – Rotation Management
Joe Aiello gets on his soap box once again, this time sounding off about statements Dale Sveum made over the weekend about the plan for the rotation once Matt Garza comes back.
Full Story »Game 37 – A Hard Earned Series Win
I had a thought that if we could get out of the series with at least one win, I’d consider it a success. Instead, we leave with a series win after dropping the first game on Friday. Not a bad way to finish the weekend.
Full Story »Game 35 – Desmond Harpoons Samardzija
Ian Desmond beat up on Jeff Samardzija all night – and so did a few of his teammates. On a night where the Cubs actually tagged a LHP for some early runs, Samardzija could not keep the Nationals at bay. Another short appearance for him; another loss for the Cubs.
Full Story »Northside Archives: May Days
It’s an off-day for the Cubs – the Archives will use it as an opportunity to review the month of May in Cubs history.
Full Story »Game 34 – Doing All The Little Things Wrong
The Cubs couldn’t hold onto an early lead Wednesday, and their fatal flaws (no bullpen, no hitting with RISP) proved once again to be, well, fatal.
Full Story »Recapping the Random – 05/08/2013
I watch a lot of “other” baseball. ”Other” meaning teams besides the Cubs. It started years ago when I purchased the ridiculously expensive Extra Innings package on DirecTV. I feel [...]
Full Story »Game 33: Schier Joy
Katie sends her deepest apologies for the late post, as she was in attendance of the game last night and got a late start on the recap.
Full Story »Ian Stewart’s Lost Weekend
After being optioned to the minor leagues late last week, Ian Stewart decided to take the weekend off and skip out on his team. Is this the beginning of the end of his career? Jeremiah thinks so.
Full Story »Game 32 – Another Feldman Gem
On a night where the Bulls stole the attention of the city with an upset win in game one of their series with the Heat, it was Scott Feldman and the Cubs who completed a series win over the Rangers in a laugher.
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