Filed under: Chicago Cubs game threads First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Pirates, Monday 7/23, 6:05 CT By Al Yellon@bleedcubbieblue Jul 23, 2012, 6:05pm CDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share this on Reddit Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Pirates, Monday 7/23, 6:05 CT Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email Starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija of the Chicago Cubs delivers during the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Brian Kersey/Getty Images) Getty Images Go get 'em, Shark. More From Bleed Cubbie Blue Cardinals 7, Cubs 2: And now, for real A few thoughts about Shohei Ohtani’s news conference Cubs finalize Opening Day roster Cardinals 6, Cubs 3: Seiya Suzuki is ready for the season Cubs vs. Cardinals at Mesa preview, Tuesday 3/26, 2:05 CT Cub Tracks’ Seiya sooner