9/28 Royals (Ventura) @ Cubs (Hendricks), 7:05, CSN

[Bryants Disco Ball]

It would actually make me feel good for some reason.

 

Jake Arrieta, Addison Russell, Kris Bryant, Joe Maddon's player usage, the organizational philosophy of elite hitting and pitching from every possible source.

 

Excellent. Thanks.

[Hairyducked Idiot]

Arrietta is totally going to go Kerry Wood and homer in the playoffs this year. Damn, that's going to feel good.

 

In Game 3 of the NLDS against the Cardinals to seal their fate.

[Guest]

how's the kid handling the new surroundings

 

He's taken to the pool amazingly well. Jumped off the diving board after seeing his cousins doing it, which is exciting because one of the biggest points was having him around them and see if that sparks him like that.

 

that's extremely awesome

[weis21]

best of luck, kyle. hope the move makes a big difference in your boy's development.

[Fred Hornkohl]

CUBS are seeing 3.56 P/PA.... Royals are seeing 4.00 P/PA through 3 innings.

 

 

Go CUBS !!

[weis21]

Arrietta is totally going to go Kerry Wood and homer in the playoffs this year. Damn, that's going to feel good.

 

In Game 3 of the NLDS against the Cardinals to seal their fate.

See? I send love your way without even seeing this first. Is this a new Kyle?

[Schwarber Fan]

The offense really needs to start hitting again.

[weis21]

I also like it when I post directly after David because a small part of me holds out hope that he secretly has a tiny bit of a soul and feels bad seeing poor Starlin&. but then again robots/no emotions/etc etc

[weis21]

The offense really needs to start hitting again.

as long as it's a week from Wednesday, I don't really care much otherwise

[Fred Hornkohl]

CUBS are 15-1 (.938) when they don't allow any extra base hits.... 75-64 (.540) when they do

 

 

Go CUBS !!

[Schwarber Fan]

How can that be a fair ball?

[Gilby]

Sal Perez makes Starlin look like Kevin Youkilis.

[Careless]

So how has Hendricks looked?

[weis21]

is there an easy explanation to hendrick's big jump in his K/9 rate this year? I think earlier in the year I read he tacked a mile or two on his FB and that - coupled with his excellent changeup - will certainly help. Just didn't know if there was something else in his pitch usage or stuff that seems a logical explanation.

[weis21]

So how has Hendricks looked?

I missed the first but pretty solid, I'd say. Some hard hit balls but also missing plenty of bats.

[Fred Hornkohl]

CUBS are 3-2 (.600) when Coghlan hits in the second spot

 

 

Go CUBS !!

[UMFan83]

Am I the only one that wants to believe the offense slumping the last week means they will get it together in time for the playoffs?

[Fred Hornkohl]

CUBS are seeing 3.75 P/PA.... Royals are seeing 4.13 P/PA through 3 innings.

 

 

Go CUBS !!

[ARCubsFan]

Let Arrieta hit

[Schwarber Fan]

Ventura gonna throw a perfecto in a game that could have never happened?

[Aaron_Kennelly]

Ventura gonna throw a perfecto in a game that could have never happened?

 

Ventura gonna lose a game against Kyle Hendricks that could have never happened?

[Sammy Sofa]

Ventura gonna throw a perfecto in a game that could have never happened?

 

Sure, that's the logical, measured response to take at this point in the game. You never let us down.

[UMFan83]

Hendricks is coming around at the right time the last couple of starts

[muntjack]

Oh my. Ventura's reaction to that strike 3 call was priceless.

[Gilby]

I'm going to have a difficult time being able to handle the umpiring if the Cubs make an extended run the playoffs, especially if the channels have the strike zone on screen.