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Yada Yada

By Marty Gangler

It's all Cubbie Blue gravy now.

Posted on Nov 3, 2016
Keywords: Albert Almora (Jr.), Ben Zobrist, Darwin Barney, Dexter Fowler, Dusty Baker, Jason Heyward, Javy Baez, Joe Maddon, Kyle Schwarber, Leon Durham, Steve Garvey, Will Clark

Scary Spice

By Steve Rhodes

We help the Cubs celebrate Halloween.

Posted on Oct 31, 2016
Keywords: Jason Heyward, Joe Maddon, John Lackey

All-Star Curse

By Steve Rhodes

A Kansas City Royal hit a home run in a pretend game three months ago to spoil the Cubs' storybook ending.

Posted on Oct 24, 2016
Keywords: Ben Zobrist, Chico Walker, Jason Heyward, Joe Maddon, Kyle Schwarber, Rick Monday

The Cub Factor: Joe Blows!

By Steve Rhodes

Is the magic man with the Midas touch managing tight?

Posted on Oct 17, 2016
Keywords: Aroldis Chapman, Jason Heyward, Joe Maddon

Fugoataboutit

By Steve Rhodes

The universe has a will, and it is not to be fucked with.

Posted on Oct 10, 2016
Keywords: Ben Zobrist, Bill Murray, Javy Baez, Joe Maddon, Matt Szczur, Travis Wood

Do It For Grandpa

By Marty Gangler

Who has the balls to ruin the David Ross farewell tour? Who has those balls?!?

Posted on Oct 3, 2016
Keywords: David Ross, Jake Arrieta, Joe Maddon, Ryan Dempster

Grandpa Rossy vs. Hank White

By Marty Gangler

I had to double-check this just to be correct, but he's only been a Cub since 2015. That's last year.

Posted on Sep 26, 2016
Keywords: David Ross, Henry Blanco, Joe Maddon

Time/Life Of Your Life

By Marty Gangler

That sucker is already brimming.

Posted on Sep 19, 2016
Keywords: Ben Zobrist, Joe Maddon, Metallica, Miguel Montero, Sean Doolittle, Starlin Castro

Throat Punchers

By Marty Gangler

Meaningless answers to ridiculous questions.

Posted on Sep 12, 2016
Keywords: Dave Martinez, Ernie Broglio, Joe Maddon, John Lackey, Miguel Montero

Boot 'n Scoot

By Marty Gangler

A beer league invite for Tommy La Stella.

Posted on Sep 6, 2016
Keywords: Nolan Ryan Beef, Tommy La Stella

Onesies & Wine Cork

By Marty Gangler

Jumping the shark at the best time of the season.

Posted on Aug 29, 2016
Keywords: Edwin Jackson, Jason Heyward, Joe Maddon, Kris Bryant, Miguel Montero

Marty's Hate List

By Marty Gangler

Hey Hey, Heyward.

Posted on Aug 22, 2016
Keywords: Jason Heyward, Joe Maddon, Mike Montgomery, Taco Tuesday, Tommy La Stella, Trevor Cahill

Jason Heyward Even Worse Than Bullpen

By Marty Gangler

It's time for Joe Maddon to pick his spots.

Posted on Aug 15, 2016
Keywords: Chris Coghlan, Jason Heyward, Joe Maddon, Joe Smith, Jonathan Papelbon, Mike Montgomery

All Guessed Out

By Marty Gangler

I've never just shook my head in disbelief this much in as long as I can remember.

Posted on Aug 8, 2016
Keywords: Clark The Cub, Joe Maddon, Jorge Soler, Tommy La Stella

Joe's Army Knife

By Marty Gangler

Cubs manager has all the gadgets working on his Cub army knife - even the tweezers and saw blade.

Posted on Aug 1, 2016
Keywords: Chris Coghlan, Italian Heritage Night, Jason Heyward, Joe Maddon

No Longer Lovable

By Marty Gangler

Lovable losers are gone. So too, now, are lovable winners. Now it's just about winning.

Posted on Jul 25, 2016
Keywords: Aroldis Chapman, Dan Vogelbach, Jed Hoyer, Joe Maddon, Matt Garza, Mike Montgomery, Theo Epstein, Tom Ricketts, Willson Contreras

Cub Scouts

By Steve Rhodes

Is a little grit too much to ask for?

Posted on Jul 17, 2016
Keywords: American Airlines, Jake Arrieta, Jason Hammel, Kris Bryant, Ryan Dempster

A New Kind Of Losing

By Marty Gangler

Distressed caps for everyone!

Posted on Jul 11, 2016
Keywords: Fernando Rodney, Jake Arrieta, Joe Maddon

Weekend At Mr. Met's

By Marty Gangler

You did things you aren't proud of.

Posted on Jul 4, 2016
Keywords: Anthony Rizzo, Carlos Marmol, Chris Coghlan, Joe Maddon, Kris Bryant

Hell Week

By Marty Gangler

Partied like 2009.

Posted on Jun 27, 2016
Keywords: Chris Coghlan, Darwin Barney, Joe Maddon, Willson Contreras

The L

By Steve Rhodes

He shall so be nicknamed.

Posted on Jun 20, 2016
Keywords: Chris Coghlan, Clayton Richard, Darwin Barney, Joe Maddon, Willson Contreras

Get On Board, Son

By Marty Gangler

Baseball finally on Cub Factor kid's radar.

Posted on Jun 13, 2016
Keywords: Albert Almora Jr., Bill Murray, Donald Trump, Dusty Baker, Ferris Bueller, Joe Maddon, Matt Szczur, Sammy Sosa, Terence Mann

Nerds & Track Suits

By Marty Gangler

I'm wearing them now.

Posted on Jun 6, 2016
Keywords: Jake Arrieta, Jason Marquis, Joe Maddon, John Rocker, Jon Lester, Jorge Soler

Naperville vs. Rickettsville

By Marty Gangler

Wrigley Field still has a nostalgic "it" factor, but sheesh, I'm waiting for the troughs to have a sponsor.

Posted on May 31, 2016
Keywords: Clark The Cub, Joe Maddon, Jorge Soler, Shane Victorino, Tim Federowicz

Slump Busters

By Marty Gangler

We have some ideas.

Posted on May 23, 2016
Keywords: Clark The Cub, George Sun, Joe Maddon, Koyie Hill, Mark Grace, Tim Federowicz, Tyler Colvin

There Goes The Sun

By Marty Gangler

Jorge Soler shining about as bright as Dusty Baker.

Posted on May 15, 2016
Keywords: Brett Jackson, Dusty Baker, Joe Maddon, John Lackey, Jorge Soler, Ryan Braun

Busting Dusty

By Marty Gangler

Bologna has a first name, D-U-S-T-Y. Bologna has a second name, B-A-K-E-R.

Posted on May 9, 2016
Keywords: Bryce Harper, Chris Coghlan, Dexter Fowler, Dusty Baker, Matt Szczur

Crushing The Copycats

By Marty Gangler

The Plan has another helpful subplot playing out.

Posted on May 1, 2016
Keywords: Clark The Cub, Dusty Baker, Jorge Soler, Ron Cey

Laughably Historic

By Marty Gangler

The last time the Cubs were this good we were still at World War 0.

Posted on Apr 25, 2016
Keywords: Jake Arrieta, Javy Baez, Jorge Soler, Ron Santo, Starlin Castro, Tommy La Stella

Scar Tissue

By Marty Gangler

If the rest of the season keeps going like this, how can any fan hold on to that anger of the past?

Posted on Apr 18, 2016
Keywords: Darwin Barney, Joe Maddon, Joey Votto, Jorge Soler, Kris Bryant, Kyle Schwarber
The White Sox Report

Pitchers Can't Catch

By Roger Wallenstein

Once the season begins, the other eight defenders are given instruction and practice during pre-game drills. Not so with pitchers, and it shows.

Continue reading "Pitchers Can't Catch" »

Posted on Aug 10, 2020

TrackNotes: 22-Year Temper Tantrum Approaches Endgame

By Thomas Chambers

The (physical) jewel of American racing will soon become another array of condos, apartments and strip shopping that has already made Arlington Heights just so special.

Continue reading "TrackNotes: 22-Year Temper Tantrum Approaches Endgame" »

Posted on Aug 5, 2020

Forced Sports Timeout Puts Squeeze On College Coffers, Scholarships And Towns

By Mark Kreidler/Kaiser Health News

The reality of a fall without sports is sinking in.

Continue reading "Forced Sports Timeout Puts Squeeze On College Coffers, Scholarships And Towns" »

Posted on Aug 5, 2020

Why A Canadian Hockey Team's Name Recalls U.S. Civil War Destruction

By Christopher J. Young/The Conversation

Sherman's "March to the Sea" commemorated on a hockey jersey.

Continue reading "Why A Canadian Hockey Team's Name Recalls U.S. Civil War Destruction" »

Posted on Aug 4, 2020