Pitching. Hitting. Defense. Baseball is a symphony. When the winds, the strings and the percussion sections of a symphony are harmonious, beautiful music results. But when thestrings are off, the whole performance is ruined The Cubs' symphony was almost perfect, but the silence of their bats cost them a rematch in the Divisional Round with the Milwaukee Brewers, as … [Read more...] about Cubs pay the price for offensive woes in 2018 NL Wild Card
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Michael Kopech impresses in brief White Sox debut
Michael Kopech's MLB debut had long been anticipated, and the young flamethrower did not disappoint when the lights, pressure and rain fell upon him at Guaranteed Rate Field Tuesday night. It's long been known that the trade of Chris Sale to the Boston Red Sox marked a new chapter in the Chicago White Sox' storied history: No longer would they try to tread water with talent … [Read more...] about Michael Kopech impresses in brief White Sox debut
Cubs 2018 First Half in Review
The Cubs wrapped up the first half of 2018 with a series sweep of the San Diego Padres, pushing themselves 2.5 games ahead of the Brewers in the NL Central and commanding the best record in the National League. Unlike years’ past, the Cubs enter the All-Star break riding a wave of momentum, having won seven of their last ten and finding offensive outpours in groves. Javier Báez … [Read more...] about Cubs 2018 First Half in Review
Shields, White Sox Power to 5-1 win over Tribe
The White Sox have been trending up, having gone 5-5 in their last ten games entering Tuesday night. While that record over ten games isn't necessarily "trending up" for the contenders in Major League Baseball, it's a good start for the rebuilding White Sox, who entered Tuesday with a 22-42 record. The Sox have been playing good baseball against good teams, winning a three-game … [Read more...] about Shields, White Sox Power to 5-1 win over Tribe
Cubs’ Struggles Bite Them vs Bucs, But No Need For Alarm
The Cubs entered 2018 with lofty expectations. Adding Yu Darvish and Tyler Chatwood in addition to completely overhauling your bullpen will do that. While Darvish and Chatwood ha ve disappointed to this point in the season, the Cubs have, for the most part, lived up to their billing as one of the best teams in the National League. They have the second-best team ERA in … [Read more...] about Cubs’ Struggles Bite Them vs Bucs, But No Need For Alarm