By: Alex Patt June 22nd, the Chicago Cubs are tied with the Milwaukee Brewers for first place in the NL Central. They sport a +24 run differential and eight games above .500. The morning of July 5th, the Cubs return home from a 1-9 road trip and are 8.5 games back of the Brewers, sportContinue reading “This week felt like the end of this era of Chicago Cubs baseball”
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Wrigley Field this past weekend was great for our spirits and provided valuable lessons
By: Alex Patt The COVID-19 pandemic has been tough for all of us, and as a society we have been starved to get back to normal safely. This past weekend we saw the city open back up fully and Wrigley Field allowing 100% capacity in the stands. What a weekend it was for the ChicagoContinue reading “Wrigley Field this past weekend was great for our spirits and provided valuable lessons”
The Chicago Cubs are trying to sucker me back into believing…
By: Alex Patt As of June 2nd, 2021 the Chicago Cubs are in first place. A month ago, they were in last. After concluding a 9-1 homestand (the one freaking loss was the game my friend and I attended), which included a sweep of the San Diego Padres, they hit the road and continue aContinue reading “The Chicago Cubs are trying to sucker me back into believing…”
My detailed thoughts on the 2021 Chicago Cubs
By: Alex Patt While I battle the snow and cold of Chicago, Cubs pitchers and catchers are reporting to the sunny and warm baseball facilities in Mesa, Arizona. It is time to get 2021 baseball activities under way. No matter what year it is, the fresh start to a new season always feels good. TheContinue reading “My detailed thoughts on the 2021 Chicago Cubs”
I really thought this Chicago Cubs team was going to win more World Series rings
By: Alex Patt “Just one before I die!” turned into “I want more!” after Kris Bryant fielded the slow roller of Michael Martinez’s bat and threw to Anthony Rizzo on that historic night in Cleveland. At least, it did for me. When the Cubs ended their 108-year World Series drought in 2016, the team wasContinue reading “I really thought this Chicago Cubs team was going to win more World Series rings”