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...]

Cubs Bullpen Allows Cardinals Victory

When the pitching rotation was announced a few weeks ago, I was a bit shocked that we would throw our #5 in our first game against the Cardinals.  I realize we have to get the right guys rest, etc. but this is the Cardinals.    Fast forward to the game, and it didn't work out in our favor.  Marshall gave up [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...]

Cubs Walk To Victory Over Brewers

It wasn't pretty, and it had more to do with the poor Milwaukee pitching than it did Cubs hitting.  Either way, the Cubs will take the victory and a 4-2 road trip to start the season. After struggling through games watching his bullpen give out free passes, Lou Piniella's club was on the receiving end of ten walks.  Four consecutive walks scored [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...]

Cubs Win Season Opening Series In A Big Way

When the first seven Cubs reached base safely last night, I kind of thought this would be an easy win.  I had forgotten about Ted Lilly's propensity to give up the home run.  Boy did he help me remember by allowing four home runs to the Astros. In the end, the Cub offense carried the night in an 11-6 win that gave [read more...]

World Baseball Classic Wednesday Wrap Up

Ted Lilly and Geovony Soto wrapped up first round play in the WBC Wednesday.  Lilly threw three innings in a losing effort for the USA.  He only gave up one run, a long ball by former Cub Henry Blanco. Soto had just one base hit, but it was a two out bases loaded single in the sixth.  He is hitting .375 [read more...]

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