The Cubs texted me to let me know the All-Star Ballot is now live, so with the season barely a third completed, we have to once again choose who to send to the midsummer popularity contest, or else we can abstain and hope every Cubs player gets an extended rest. But it is nice to have at least some representation, …
Random Sunday Night Cubs Things
I’m currently watching the Knicks try to do something against the Pacers, who seem intent to give up their lead but it’s the Knicks so I guess that may be a challenge, just after the Mets beat the Dodgers. That means there is now a three-way tie for second best record in the National League between the Cubs, Mets, and …
Off Day Reset (5/22)
We were hoping on the last Dreamcast that the Cubs would make a sort of a run, and so far so good (albeit could’ve swept but for some dumb baseball things and the usual bullpen grumblings). As I revisited the preview I did before the season started (which still includes Japan even if we pretend that didn’t happen), I think …
Things to Think on Another Cubs Off Day
I tend to think that, whether it was by design because the Cubs slipped someone a few dollars in the scheduling committee, or if they just got lucky, the regular Thursday off day has been pretty amazing to help keep players and pitchers fresh amidst the rash of injuries the team has to weather. I suppose we should be thankful …
Dreamcast 107: Easter Eggs
I forgot today was also 4/20 but I guess the Cubs came off their high already after the Friday and Saturday games. In this episode… You can check out the podcast page or just click on the embedded players below. You can also use the sidebar to get to our Apple Podcast pages and leave a nice review and rating if it …
That Game Was Dumb as Hell, Laudatory
Especially that eighth inning, I mean what the hell (dying laughing) I was pretty annoyed at the top half like everyone else, but the bottom half made sitting in traffic seem not so bad after all. Elmo broke Twitter a long time ago, but yeah that is one hell of a wild swing and a wild game that I’m glad …
“Celebrating” Jackie Robinson
Today is April 15, which happens to be tax day (hope you remembered to file before now because who knows if you’re going to get a refund these days), and it also happens to be the league-wide celebration of one of the most iconic players in MLB history, Jackie Robinson. Robinson, of course, was officially the first Black American player …
Off Day Reset Before the Rest of the Gauntlet
The Cubs are off today, one of many this month of April which includes every Thursday up until their road finale against the Pirates in Pittsburgh on May 1. This after 15 games which includes a tough “home” (Japan)/road trip and a tough home stand prior to a tough road trip back out West. If you haven’t noticed the theme …
Dreamcast 106: Damn the Torpedoes!
The Cubs are now 7-5 with a small lead in the NL Central as they continue to battle a tough April schedule. With the Final Four underway, the jabronis talk about: You can check out the podcast page or just click on the embedded players below. You can also use the sidebar to get to our Apple Podcast pages and leave a …
Dreamcast 105: Just Start It Up Already
The Cubs are about to play games that actually matter and that we can actually watch on TV, so here’s one final pod before the “real” Opening Day to prepare ourselves for the grind of 160, and hopefully more… You can check out the podcast page or just click on the embedded players below. You can also use the sidebar to get …