9/17 Cubs (Hendricks) @ Pirates (Morton) 11:35 CDT, WGN/MLBN

[Andy]

Gotta love the games that you didn't even know were happening and you happen upon a 9-4 lead.

 

ETA: make that 9-5 because Clayton Richard may be a useful emergency starter, but he's basically Phil Coke as a reliever.

He did pretty darned good work today, actually.

I'll give him a pass because he likely didn't look at the box score, but yeah, Richard was terrific.

 

Grimm, on the other hand

[UMFan83]

And Rondon is almost certainly unavailable today. Gotta get this through 8 innings so Strop can close it out. Joe doesn't look happy

[Andy]

What the [expletive] is wrong with Grimm lately? And now schwarber is going to hurt himself again

Schwarbs got lifted for defense that was Denorfia

[Guest]

this started happening when SCS showed up. we must shun him.

[ctcf]

Also, I know Neil is back up and was rehabbing in TEN. Is he still alive?

[Fred Hornkohl]

CUBS are 67-4 (.944) when they lead at the end of the 7th inning.... 17-57 (.230) when they don't

 

 

Go CUBS !!

[weis21]

Give Grimm another inning to see if he can get his mojo back (unless he's slated to hit)

[UMFan83]

this started happening when SCS showed up. we must shun him.

 

About 4 years ahead of you there

[weis21]

Also, I know Neil is back up and was rehabbing in TEN. Is he still alive?

yes but apparently his velocity is way down (88-90 fb from what I recall). I don't think he would be very effective this year. Just have to hope he rests this offseason and comes back as 2014 NR next year.

[Sammy Sofa]

Also, I know Neil is back up and was rehabbing in TEN. Is he still alive?

 

He might as well be dead; his velocity was way down and didn't get better.

[UMFan83]

Give Grimm another inning to see if he can get his mojo back (unless he's slated to hit)

 

I believe it's 3-4-5 due up and the pitchers spot is still 8th

[Fred Hornkohl]

Think dongs !!

[weis21]

Give Grimm another inning to see if he can get his mojo back (unless he's slated to hit)

 

I believe it's 3-4-5 due up and the pitchers spot is still 8th

thanks, trying to work just enough to give off the appearance that i'm actually being productive. plus i've had a few student appointments here and there.

[PrimeTime]

What the [expletive] is wrong with Grimm lately? And now schwarber is going to hurt himself again

Schwarbs got lifted for defense that was Denorfia

 

Ok thanks. Glad I was wrong. Thought it was Scwarbs and freaked out when I thought it was himbelly flopping on the warning track

[Guest]

I'm so conditioned for failure from the Cubs I cannot enjoy this game. It's on me, and I hate it.

[UMFan83]

For Hawks fans, apparently Patrick Kane will be speaking live within minutes on CSN+

[Aaron_Kennelly]

RESPECT 180

[weis21]

is that a double?

[illiniguy]

I really like watching Kris Bryant play.

[Old Style]

Krissy Hustle

[jersey cubs fan]

For Hawks fans, apparently Patrick Kane will be speaking live within minutes on CSN+

camera is focused on a doorway with a crucifix right next to it

[Andy]

The way Bryant hustles is just so [expletive] awesome

[Fred Hornkohl]

CUBS are 5-1 (.833) when they get 7 or more extra base hits.... 79-60 (.568) when they don't

 

 

Go CUBS !!

[Fred Hornkohl]

CUBS are 43-17 (.717) when they draw 4 or more walks.... 41-44 (.482) when they don't

 

 

Go CUBS !!

[Fred Hornkohl]

CUBS are 3-0 (1.000) when the opponent commits at least 3 error.... 81-61 (.570) when they don't

 

 

Go CUBS !!