5/8 Cubs (Hammel) @ Milwaukee (Nelson) 7:10 CSN

[ScrubMD]

I think it's Rivero time.

[TruffleShuffle]

This is the least happy I've been after a win in a long time. I'm still just nervous and anxious and argghhhh. Our [expletive] bullpen man. It needs fixed like, yesterday.

 

i'm not really sure what is to be done to fix it, though. they've been pretty unlucky (high babip against, low LOB%). cubs were actually 4th in bullpen FIP coming into this game, and the guys who pitched like crap tonight are supposed to be two of the best relievers on the team (along with ramirez, who's hurt). grimm just got called up, rosscup has been pretty good, wada will probably be ready before long, schlitter is mercifully gone. let's face it, the relievers who are reliably good are already pitching for other teams right now. plus the brewers cobbled together a good bullpen last year largely through castoffs from other clubs. it's hard to do much at this stage of the season except for hope that guys who are pitching below expectations start getting better, and guys who are hurt start to get healthy.

[sontensei]

past 10 games or so bryant has looked so lost at the plate.

 

he needs a day off.

[DiamondMind]

Yea, and now I'm concerned Rondon has at minimum a dead arm, too.

[DiamondMind]

Unrelated, but anyone know whats up with La Stella?

[sontensei]

i dont know if they ever released any info on la stella. but it would be nice to have him back to play 3rd a little till bryant gets his head straight. even when he swings it looks weak.

[ARCubsFan]

i dont know if they ever released any info on la stella. but it would be nice to have him back to play 3rd a little till bryant gets his head straight. even when he swings it looks weak.

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[DiamondMind]

Bryant showed some frustration with his body language tonight which I hadnt seen before. He could definitely use a day off.

 

He's taking so many good pitches....I know patience is good but he's taken a TON of low 90s meatballs right down the middle lately

[Tangled Up in Plaid]

I think it's Rivero time.

hasn't he been horrible

[Guest]

I think it's Rivero time.

hasn't he been horrible

One run in his last 7 appearances, none in his last five. He walked a guy today, but had gone several straight without any walks.

 

It would be really good to see him continue to settle in for a while before counting on him, though.

[Gilby]

Bryant showed some frustration with his body language tonight which I hadnt seen before. He could definitely use a day off.

 

Eh, I'd rather him face Kyle Lohse.

[DiamondMind]

I think I need a day off myself. This last week of games has been beyond stressful.

[Sammy Sofa]

Work him like the mule he is. No rest.

[ScrubMD]

I think it's Rivero time.

hasn't he been horrible

 

Him and Edwards have both stopped sucking.

[Guest]

past 10 games or so bryant has looked so lost at the plate.

 

he needs a day off.

 

Good call.

[Guest]

Bryant showed some frustration with his body language tonight which I hadnt seen before. He could definitely use a day off.

 

He's taking so many good pitches....I know patience is good but he's taken a TON of low 90s meatballs right down the middle lately

 

Yeah good call

[Guest]

Bryant showed some frustration with his body language tonight which I hadnt seen before. He could definitely use a day off.

 

Eh, I'd rather him face Kyle Lohse.

 

Actual good call