Cubs (Imanaga) vs White Sox (Houser): 7/25/25, 6:40pm

[javy knows my name]

Just now, Derwood said:

Is he tipping his pitches?

Have you seen the locations he's missing in?

[javy knows my name]

Shota needs to wear it

[Hot Sauce]

Imanaga is Imanata tonight, as in nata going far in this one.

[javy knows my name]

6 minutes ago, chopsx9 said:

Is there any reason not to pull him now?

Yes, this game is a loss and we don't have to tax the bullpen unnecessarily 

[Derwood]

1 minute ago, javy knows my name said:

Have you seen the locations he's missing in?

Yes, but he's getting zero chase on his breaking stuff. It's like they know it's coming and don't even attempt a swing.

[Dfan25]

Absolutely shelled . If he can get out of this inning , just let Flexen go the rest of the way . No point n sending him back out there . Save those pitches 

Edited July 26, 2025 by Dfan25

[UMFan83]

8 minutes ago, chopsx9 said:

Is there any reason not to pull him now?

Probably the likely bullpen game on Sunday 

[Wilson A2000]

With Brown going Sunday, Shota is going to have to eat some innings tonight. Hopefully at least 2 more innings.

[Eeyore]

I look forward to these games like I did when I was a kid. When they go out there and fill their collective pants, it's so disappointing. The self imposed payroll restrictions is my first thought. They could have been better but they didn't want to spend the money.

[Derwood]

Sure, he's given up 9 hits, but he hasn't walked anyone......right?

[gflore34]

Imanaga getting crushed is one thing it happens sometimes.  What PO's me is the continued non-competitive at bats by Tucker and Seiya, is getting tiresome and frustrating to watch.

[javy knows my name]

Just now, gflore34 said:

Imanaga getting crushed is one thing it happens sometimes.  What PO's me is the continued non-competitive at bats by Tucker and Seiya, is getting tiresome and frustrating to watch.

Its the horrendous defense from below replacement level players for me

[DYMNO]

Just now, gflore34 said:

Imanaga getting crushed is one thing it happens sometimes.  What PO's me is the continued non-competitive at bats by Tucker and Seiya, is getting tiresome and frustrating to watch.

And having Brujan on the roster, let alone in the starting lineup. 

[Geographyhater8888]

Cubs are 5 solo homeruns away from being back in this, until the Whitesox/April cubs add anther digit to the score board in the bottom half of the inning.

Edited July 26, 2025 by Geographyhater8888

[chopsx9]

4 minutes ago, javy knows my name said:

Yes, this game is a loss and we don't have to tax the bullpen unnecessarily 

I'd rather tax the bullpen than one of the few stable starters on the team you are expecting to be a workhorse the rest of the season.

[JHBulls]

The most Brujan hit of the year. 

[gflore34]

How does the umpire miss that? It's not even close.

[DYMNO]

Absolute garbage ABs. 

[Derwood]

Just now, gflore34 said:

How does the umpire miss that? It's not even close.

Umps have gotten lazy with calls knowing that replay exists

[chopsx9]

6 minutes ago, Derwood said:

Yes, but he's getting zero chase on his breaking stuff. It's like they know it's coming and don't even attempt a swing.

In the first one of the batters who scored stopped and talked to the batter waiting on deck...could be anything though.

[Derwood]

Broke up the no-hitter, though!

[Cubbies1996]

Cubs need to wake tf up. Lucky the Brewers lost today. Get on the phone Jed and make it happen

[BigSlick]

You know the best thing I can say is this is preferable to a game that’s competitive we blow late 

[Hot Sauce]

2 minutes ago, gflore34 said:

Imanaga getting crushed is one thing it happens sometimes.  What PO's me is the continued non-competitive at bats by Tucker and Seiya, is getting tiresome and frustrating to watch.

Other than the corner infielders it seems like the rest of the lineup has played a ton. Not sure if that’s by design or a result of a weak bench. 

[Eeyore]

A whole hit