Arrieta on his body of work "it's good." Jake Arrieta's walkup song is Lean On by Major Lazer and DJ Snake. Listen above. “Do you recall, not long ago We would walk on the sidewalk Innocent, remember? All we did was care for each other But the night was warm We were bold and young All around the wind blows We would only hold on to let go Blow a kiss, fire a … [Read more...] about Arrieta is the Cubs’ Guy to Lean On
Joe Maddon
It’s (Un)official: Cubs Season a Success
It is, unofficially, safe to say that regardless as to how the rest of the season goes, the Cubs have had a successful season. With the understanding that the team was built for success further down the road, most likely in the 2016 and 2017 seasons, the Cubs have done enough to garner such an evaluation. However, with the overwhelming success the Cubs have had this summer, … [Read more...] about It’s (Un)official: Cubs Season a Success
Inexperience At Its Best….and Its Worst: The Cubs Down the Stretch
[jwplayer mediaid="19279"] The perfect example of the culture change in Chicago came on a Monday evening. The Cubs gave up their three run lead to fall behind the Rockies one run, 8-7 in the top of the ninth. With Dexter Fowler on first, two outs, up came Kris Bryant to bat. For everyone working in the ballpark, who pined for their beds after the boys in blue gave up a … [Read more...] about Inexperience At Its Best….and Its Worst: The Cubs Down the Stretch
New Blue: Cubs at the Deadline
Jason Hammel’s struggles on Sunday only highlighted the Cubs need for a beefier rotation. The young Cubs were swept by the MLB worst, Philadelphia Phillies. Mr. Prolonged Relief, Travis Wood has been the temporary fix, certainly a good tool to have in the arsenal. Operating with a four-man rotation, the Cubs are clearly in need of starting pitching, according to multiple … [Read more...] about New Blue: Cubs at the Deadline
Crosstown Classic Preview: A Clash of Strategies
As the South Siders head to 1060 W Addison this weekend, with them comes a clash of expectations. Both teams pursued roster overhauls in the winter, both teams adding new starting pitching as well as some much-needed sources of run support. The Cubs focused their free agency search on a catcher and a starting pitcher. Securing the lefty batting Montero, the second-best pitch … [Read more...] about Crosstown Classic Preview: A Clash of Strategies
