Cubs (Brown) vs Phillies (Luzardo): 6/11/25, 12:05pm

[mul21]

That's a really terrific play by Shaw.

[chibears55]

16 minutes ago, Rcal10 said:

I am sure Alcantara would be a better option. The problem is I think the Cubs want to get him AB. He won’t get them on the bench in the majors.

Yea, Alcantara and Caissie if not traded, one or both could be everyday guys next season depending on what happens with Tucker and the direction the new POBO/GM takes them if Hoyer isn't back.

[JHBulls]

You do wonder what the pitching coach comes out to say to a struggling starter

”You think you have one more in you, kid?”

”Yeah, I should do coach!”

* Out of the inning without further damage *

Edited June 11, 2025 by JHBulls

[UMFan83]

8 minutes ago, Brian707 said:

I thought Skenes was Friday?

Oh horsefeathers is today not Thursday? Dammit you just made my week 20% longer

[chibears55]

17 minutes ago, PeanutPunch33 said:

I always hated that stat.  No pitcher should be rewarded for giving up 3 ER in 6 IP.  That's very average 

In today's game if a SP can go 6 giving up 3 that would likely compare to back in the day when a SP would complete a game or go 8 and giving up 3 or 4.

Bullpens are relied upon a whole lot more now then before when you basically just needed a really good setup man and closer.

[PeanutPunch33]

4 minutes ago, chibears55 said:

In today's game if a SP can go 6 giving up 3 that would likely compare to back in the day when a SP would complete a game or go 8 and giving up 3 or 4.

Bullpens are relied upon a whole lot more now then before when you basically just needed a really good setup man and closer.

Very true, with guys throwing harder than ever now.  BP is more important than ever 

[Geographyhater8888]

Once upon a time, the Cubs bench was so deep that Tommy LaStella didn’t make the playoff roster.

[We Got The Whole 9]

The Cubs have a viable RH CF option in Christian Franklin. Basically has a 400 OBP, 70 pt advantage over Alcantara. 30 pt advantage in wRC+. Alcantara does not look like an MLB hitter. Not enough contact or damage against breaking pitches. 

[BKHoo]

4-1?  Feels like its 10-1. 

[mul21]

1 minute ago, BKHoo said:

4-1?  Feels like its 10-1. 

Luzardo has thrown 74 pitches and likely isn't going more than 5.  The Phillies pen hasn't been good.  I'm not sure why you'd say this.

[Derwood]

That's not helpful, Tuck

[mul21]

Grrrrrr.  Tucker has to make that catch.

[JHBulls]

Tucker is a bit of a crappy outfielder. 

[PeanutPunch33]

That has to be caught 

[PeanutPunch33]

Schwarber smash loading 

[Rcal10]

Not an easy catch BUT Tucker has to catch that one. 

[profisme]

That was a beautiful changeup by Brown.

[profisme]

Should have been out of the inning prior to that hit.  Tucker needed to help his pitcher out.

[We Got The Whole 9]

Another meatball scores 2 more. 

 

Just dandy.

[Rcal10]

Ballgame! 

[mul21]

Just now, We Got The Whole 9 said:

Another meatball scores 2 more. 

 

Just dandy.

The fastball location is problematic.  He just has no idea where it's going to end up way too often.

[Derwood]

Can't wait to hear about how Brown's xFIP was ACTUALLY...

[CubinNY]

Brown still lacks a reliable third pitch. It's hard to be a starter with only two. He will need to go to work this winter or he's a bullpen guy. 

[We Got The Whole 9]

1 minute ago, mul21 said:

The fastball location is problematic.  He just has no idea where it's going to end up way too often.

That was a curve right in the heart but yeah, that fastball is erratic

[sneakypower]

6 minutes ago, JHBulls said:

Tucker is a bit of a crappy outfielder. 

he's got a good, accurate arm but his range is pretty bad