The Cubs have their longest losing streak of the season: six. (Hint: It's probably not going to get better from here.)
Saturday's game threads can all be found right here.
Friday, I revealed my choices for the four most influential figures in Cubs history. Here's the same exercise, only with team broadcasters.
It's pretty clear to me: Dale Sveum doesn't know how to handle a bullpen. That's not the reason the Cubs lost Friday night, but it didn't help, either.
The Iowa Cubs are finally starting to click as they've now won six of seven. The Cougars swept a double header behind Almora and Shoulders. Daytona got out to a big lead and hung on to win.
The Cubs have their longest losing streak of the season: six. (Hint: It's probably not going to get better from here.)
Friday, I revealed my choices for the four most influential figures in Cubs history. Here's the same exercise, only with team broadcasters.
It's pretty clear to me: Dale Sveum doesn't know how to handle a bullpen. That's not the reason the Cubs lost Friday night, but it didn't help, either.
Here you can see all the Cubs' plans for Wrigley Field and the surrounding area. Tom Ricketts said the club might have to "consider" moving if they don't get all of this. Do you believe him?
The Cubs system won two out of four tonight.
Who are the four most important figures in Cubs history? Here are my selections. Who would you pick?
Jeremy Affeldt has had a change of heart about gay people. Jesus Montero got sent to the PCL and Ike Davis may soon join him. The White Sox always manage to stay healthy and Terry Francona is welcomed back to Boston. Also, Beer.
Great starting pitching in the upper minors today. Not nearly as good was the starting pitching in A ball, although Kane County did get some excellent relief pitching. Just not excellent enough.
It's time for the 2013 Alternative Recaps to make their season debut.
You've heard this one before. But please, dear reader, delve inside for the not-so-nice details.
A former Cub is now a Red Sock (I'm running with this as the singular form) and he's talking about time in Chicago. Could a current Sock be in Cubbie Blue next year? Be honest: that's more interesting than talking about the current team.
Albert Almora made a successful season debut in Kane County with three hits. The rest of the team didn't match his performance. Daytona won their sixth game out of seven but Iowa fell to Las Vegas.
The 37-year-old reliever won't pitch for at least 15 days; he's on the disabled list.
Should the Cubs keep Matt Garza around as they try to return to contention? Or trade him for prospects? You make the call.
Could the Cubs have won Tuesday night's game with better relief work? Yes, and part of that is on manager Dale Sveum's choices.
Alex Sanabia has a little something extra in his repertoire these days. The Don Mattingly Watch continues. A Phillies broadcaster sabotaged Aroldis Chapman. The Twins finally have a strikeout pitcher. The city of Montreal remembers one of its greats.