The MLB has seen tremendous pitching to this point in the year, with four pitchers putting up an ERA of less than 2.o and several more following with impressive pitching. The typical big names of Max Scherzer and Corey Kluber are there, and young arms like Aaron Nola and Luis Severino are in the mix. There is one name, though, that doesn't fit either young-stud or regular Cy … [Read more...] about Jon Lester continues quiet dominance in win against Pittsburgh
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White Sox get an all-around performance in 6-1 victory over Brewers
Things haven't been easy for the 2018 Chicago White Sox. Such should be expected for a team in the rebuilding position they are in, but the likes of Wellington Castillo and Avisail Garcia, while possibly not in their long-term plans, were expected to be reliable, veteran presences on a very young team. García has not played since April and Castillo will be suspended until late … [Read more...] about White Sox get an all-around performance in 6-1 victory over Brewers
Reynaldo López Shows Both Dominance and Hope for the Future
Hope for the future is often what keeps fans interested in bad teams. When teams have the kind of seasons the White Sox are in the midst of, it can be hard to remain optimistic. Because of this, fans often look for bright spots they hope can eventually be a franchise mainstay. Through this point in his young career, and especially after Sunday's gem against the Texas … [Read more...] about Reynaldo López Shows Both Dominance and Hope for the Future
Cubs Take an Indicative Game One of 2018 Crosstown Cup
The Cubs and White Sox have taken greatly different directions since 2015. The Cubs have made three straight NLCS appearances, won a World Series, watched Jake Arrieta blossom into a Cy Young-winner, and developed Kris Bryant into Rookie of the Year and an MVP. In free agency and at the trade deadline, they've become the hunters instead of the hunted, adding … [Read more...] about Cubs Take an Indicative Game One of 2018 Crosstown Cup
Indescribable and Impossible: Cubs in the Playoffs
Indescribable and Impossible: Cubs in the Playoffs: An eerily empty Cubs scoreboard When you sit in the Chicago Cubs press conference room following a game, you can hear a whole host of different sounds. You can tell when a faucet is turned on somewhere, as the pipes whistle, when the only air conditioning in the entire stadium is turned on, and when Kris Bryant hits a … [Read more...] about Indescribable and Impossible: Cubs in the Playoffs
