Theriot Gets First Career Grand Slam To Lead Cubs

In the sixth inning of a game where the Cubs trailed 5-2 to the Marlins, Ryan Theriot came to bat with the bases loaded.  As I was watching the game, I was hoping that Alfonso Soriano would hit the three run home run to tie it, knowing that Theriot was on deck.  I'm a huge Theriot fan, and was confident [read more...]

And The Last Shall Be First….Zambrano Leads Way For Cubs

Big Z, last in the alphabet, ninth in the order, first in the heart of Cubs fans.  He lead the way in Arizona, to keep the Cubs from dropping below .500, at the plate as well as on the mound.  He was a triple short of the cycle at the plate and battled through seven innings to earn the win. He was [read more...]

Cubs Fail To Score For First Time in 2009, Fall to Reds

The Chicago Cubs were blanked by Johnny Cueto and the Reds bullpen.  For the first time this year, they failed to touch home plate even once in the game.  The team just looked flat or sluggish all night.  Defense was a problem too as Ted Lilly committed an error and had another misplay that scored as a hit.  Milton Bradley seemed [read more...]

Cubs Play the Wind to Beat Reds

The Cubs fought through the strong wind blowing in from left field to beat the Reds 7-2.  Actually, they didn't fight through it as much as they did use right field.  Imagine last year's lineup of all right handers trying to do that.  Micah Hoffpauir, left handed hitter, got things started with his first home run of the year in [read more...]

Chicago Cubs Week Two Is High On Drama

The Cubs ended week two the same way they will begin week three, with a day off.  The Sunday night game was postponed due to weather and will be made up on July 12th.  A scheduled off day Monday means a little extra rest early in the season.  They can probably use it this week after an exciting week and [read more...]

Ramirez Beats Cards With Best Soriano Impression

A day after Alfonso Soriano beat the Cardinals with a two run home run in the bottom of the eighth, Aramis Ramirez did him one better.  While Soriano's two run shot gave the Cubs the lead and the eventual win, Rami's was a walk off in the bottom of the eleventh.  Just like Soriano, Aramis was hitless up until that [read more...]

Soriano Prevents Three Game Skid With Eighth Inning Home Run

Alfonso Soriano has five home runs this year.  Two have been as the first Cub hitter of the game.  The other three have sent a game to extra innings and won two others.   Not bad for a guy who shouldn't be hitting first.  I have read this argument over and over again.  No, Alfonso Soriano isn't the typical lead off [read more...]

Cubs Drop Game Following Shutout

The Cubs had a bad habit in 2008 of losing every game following a shut out of their opponent.  The trend continues in 2009.  Following Ted Lilly's tremendous performance Monday, the Cubs lost 2-5 to the Rockies.  Rich Harden only went three innings and gave up four earned runs.  What was amazing to me was that he struck out eight.  [read more...]

Lilly Comes Oh So Close In Cubs Home Opener

After Sunday's game against Milwaukee, part of Brian Corbin's recap included the following quote regarding Soriano.  "Here’s the rub against Soriano: when he’s Hot he’s HOT…and when he’s Not he’s Not."  Well the same could be said for Ted Lilly.  He's good or he's bad.  In his first outing he earned a win while giving up four home runs.  Today [read more...]

Cubs Blow Harden’s Lead

Rich Harden...second pitcher picked on my fantasy team....scored 14 points today...but didn't get the win.  No, the Cubs bullpen blew it.  My friend Sean called it as soon as Harden was pulled and Aaron Heilman walked the first Brewer.  I tried to refute his argument, and for a couple innings it seemed to work.  Then in the ninth inning, Kevin [read more...]

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