Tag: Chicago Cubs
What would it take for the New York Mets to actually make the playoffs?
Updated:Most New York Mets’ fans know in their heart that the team’s playoff dreams likely died on Tuesday night in…
Read more »8/29/19 Game Preview: Chicago Cubs at New York Mets
Updated:It is officially crisis time for the New York Mets (67-65). After climbing to a season-high seven games above .500…
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8/28/19 Game Preview: Chicago Cubs at New York Mets
Updated:The New York Mets (67-64) are officially mired in a losing streak, and it couldn’t have come at a worse…
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8/27/19 Game Preview: Chicago Cubs at New York Mets
Updated:The New York Mets (67-63) have had a mixed bag of a homestand so far. After coming off a high…
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Chicago Cubs facing multiple injuries to relievers
Updated:The Chicago Cubs all of a sudden are experiencing significant concerns with their bullpen. That is because over the last…
Read more »Is Joe Maddon on the hot seat in Chicago?
Updated:The Chicago Cubs are leading the National League Central at the moment, but there has been recent talk in Cubs Nation…
Read more »Chicago Cubs more comfortable at Wrigley Field than on the road
With 47 games for the Chicago Cubs in the 2019 Major League Baseball regular season, it is clear that the Cubs…
Read more »Nicholas Castellanos has six game hitting streak since joining the Chicago Cubs at the trade deadline
Updated:One of the most intriguing acquisitions at the trade deadline came in Chicago as the Chicago Cubs acquired right fielder…
Read more »Cubs acquire reliever David Phelps from the Blue Jays for prospect Thomas Hatch
Updated:The Chicago Cubs acquired relief pitcher David Phelps of St. Louis, MO in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays on…
Read more »How will Derek Holland fit in the Cubs pitching staff?
Updated:The Chicago Cubs acquired Derek Holland of Newark, OH on Friday from the San Francisco Giants for future considerations. After starting…
Read more »National League Central race very tight at All-Star break
Updated:Heading into the final 10 weeks of the 2019 Major League Baseball regular season, the division leader has a minimum…
Read more »6/23/19 Game Preview: New York Mets at Chicago Cubs
Updated:After making their fans sweat through the past few weeks, the New York Mets (37-40) delivered a rare laugher yesterday….
Read more »6/22/19 Game Preview: New York Mets at Chicago Cubs
Updated:The New York Mets (36-40) did something they rarely do yesterday: earn a win at Wrigley Field. Jeff McNeil was…
Read more »6/21/19 Game Preview: New York Mets at Chicago Cubs
Updated:The firing of Dave Eiland did little to jolt the New York Mets (35-40), who saw Walker Lockett fail spectacularly…
Read more »Walker Lockett gets shelled as New York Mets fall 7-4 to Chicago Cubs
On the same day the New York Mets fired their pitching and bullpen coaches, their replacements didn’t have much luck…
Read more »6/20/19 Game Preview: New York Mets at Chicago Cubs
Updated:The New York Mets (34-39) haven’t won a road series since April, and it feels like their season is slipping…
Read more »Cubs Reportedly Sign Relief Pitcher Craig Kimbrel
Updated:It did not take long after the June deadline for Craig Kimbrel to find a home. After spending most of…
Read more »Pittsburgh Pirates wake-up call: Pirates bats silenced by Quintana
Mike Nicastro is the author of this piece. The Pirates wasted another tremendous outing from a starter on Thursday night…
Read more »Pittsburgh Pirates wake-up call: Those darn Cubs
Updated:It was Opening Day at Wrigley Field as the Pirates took their four-game winning streak into a game against the…
Read more »Pirates offseason falling short of expectations
Updated:Michael Nicastro is the author of this article. It is 20 degrees outside in Pittsburgh today. The return of our…
Read more »What Would It Take For New York Mets To Land Kris Bryant?
Updated:The New York Mets desperately need a big bat for the middle of their batting order with Yoenis Cespedes expected…
Read more »8/29/18 Game Preview: New York Mets at Chicago Cubs
Updated:The New York Mets (58-72) will be busy today. After last night’s game with the Chicago Cubs (77-53) was suspended…
Read more »8/28/18 Game Preview: New York Mets at Chicago Cubs
Updated:The New York Mets (58-73) stepped up in weight class yesterday, and they were predictably beaten. Noah Syndergaard struggled early…
Read more »8/27/18 Game Preview: New York Mets at Chicago Cubs
Updated:The New York Mets (58-72) have had a relatively successful month of August, going 14-12 over their first 26 games,…
Read more »Cubs stun Phillies with walk-off grand slam; What should Kapler have done with Dominguez?
Well, that was a tough one. The Phillies were one pitch away from claiming a confidence-boosting series victory on the…
Read more »6/3/18 Game Preview: Chicago Cubs at New York Mets
Updated:The New York Mets (27-29) found a way to set a record in their 7-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs…
Read more »6/2/18 Game Preview: Chicago Cubs at New York Mets
Updated:Despite a strong performance from Zack Wheeler, the New York Mets (27-28) found a way to blow another game. The…
Read more »6/1/18 Game Preview: New York Mets at Chicago Cubs
Updated:Last night was a bullpen game for the New York Mets (27-27), and it didn’t go very well. Seth Lugo…
Read more »5/31/18 Game Preview: Chicago Cubs at New York Mets
Updated:The New York Mets (26-25) have weathered a challenging road trip and managed to keep their heads above water despite…
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