Pirates (Mlodzinski) vs Cubs (Assad): 8/17/25, 1:20pm

[Brandon Glick]

Despite all their recent struggles, if the Cubs win today, they'll be just the sixth team in baseball to reach the 70-win barrier this year.

[Tangled Up in Plaid]

What's a Mlodzinski?

[Chicago Al]

11 minutes ago, Tangled Up in Plaid said:

What's a Mlodzinski?

A Polish omelette.

[Derwood]

 

Caissie Not At the Bat

[Wilson A2000]

15 minutes ago, Derwood said:

 

Caissie Not At the Bat

Keep batting your hottest hitter 9th

[Geographyhater8888]

In 26 games this month, Cubs have hit 12 homers total 

Edited August 17, 2025 by Geographyhater8888

[Michael Busch Light]

Who do I have to blow to get Busch out of the leadoff spot. 

[Hortonhearsawho]

1 hour ago, Tangled Up in Plaid said:

What's a Mlodzinski?

The next Cy Young. 

[Lagartijo]

51 minutes ago, Derwood said:

 

Caissie Not At the Bat

No, remember everything is fine, according to Counsell, and there is no room for Owen Caissie in this powerful lineup 

[squally1313]

I can’t even begin to stress how much the people who hate on Dansby, Happ, etc will hate even a successful Owen Caissie offensive profile, let alone the one that likely struggles for half a season. 

[chibears55]

2 hours ago, Tangled Up in Plaid said:

What's a Mlodzinski?

A bad pitcher that will probably pitch 6 innings and give up 1 run to the Cubs today

🤣

[chibears55]

1 hour ago, Derwood said:

 

Caissie Not At the Bat

Cubs coaching staff has him studying the Brewers all weekend so he can be ready to lead a 5 game sweep against them 

🤣🤣

[Stratos]

1 hour ago, Michael Busch Light said:

Who do I have to blow to get Busch out of the leadoff spot. 

Craig Counsell

[javy knows my name]

26 minutes ago, squally1313 said:

I can’t even begin to stress how much the people who hate on Dansby, Happ, etc will hate even a successful Owen Caissie offensive profile, let alone the one that likely struggles for half a season. 

LOUDER

Owen Caissie is going to be a very difficult player to root for

[PeanutPunch33]

29 minutes ago, squally1313 said:

I can’t even begin to stress how much the people who hate on Dansby, Happ, etc will hate even a successful Owen Caissie offensive profile, let alone the one that likely struggles for half a season. 

Why wouldn't they just trade him then a few weeks ago?  And get someone here that can make an actual difference instead of the "2032 Cubs" 

[javy knows my name]

7 minutes ago, PeanutPunch33 said:

Why wouldn't they just trade him then a few weeks ago?  And get someone here that can make an actual difference instead of the "2032 Cubs" 

Repeating stupid things doesn't make them more true or more powerful

[Rcal10]

7 minutes ago, PeanutPunch33 said:

Why wouldn't they just trade him then a few weeks ago?  And get someone here that can make an actual difference instead of the "2032 Cubs" 

I don’t think squally is suggesting Cassie won’t be a good player. I think he is saying the fan base who loves to bitch about good players whose profile might be high K’s will complain about Cassie once he is a Cub. Look what they do to Swanson and Happ, who are both good players. 

[Rcal10]

1 minute ago, javy knows my name said:

Repeating stupid things doesn't make them more true or more powerful

Our country is run by someone who thinks otherwise! 

[I owned a Suzuki]

Just now, Rcal10 said:

I don’t think squally is suggesting Cassie won’t be a good player. I think he is saying the fan base who loves to bitch about good players whose profile might be high K’s will complain about Cassie once he is a Cub. Look what they do to Swanson and Happ, who are both good players. 

Who didn't the Cubs get that would currently improve the offense?

[javy knows my name]

2 minutes ago, Rcal10 said:

Our country is run by someone who thinks otherwise! 

Excellent

[Rcal10]

3 minutes ago, I owned a Suzuki said:

Who didn't the Cubs get that would currently improve the offense?

Not sure why you quoted me, but honestly I don’t see anyone moved that would have helped the Cubs offense. 

[PeanutPunch33]

5 minutes ago, Rcal10 said:

I don’t think squally is suggesting Cassie won’t be a good player. I think he is saying the fan base who loves to bitch about good players whose profile might be high K’s will complain about Cassie once he is a Cub. Look what they do to Swanson and Happ, who are both good players. 

Oh, makes sense.  Well if Swanson and Happ were belting 40 bombs a year as what Caissie could probably do in the future if he pans out, I don't think people would complain about those 2 as much 

[PeanutPunch33]

7 minutes ago, javy knows my name said:

Repeating stupid things doesn't make them more true or more powerful

Well considering that it's the actual GM of this team that made that comment, publicly, maybe he shouldn't have a job 🤷‍♂️ glad you agree it was stupid of him to say it 

[Eeyore]

I was going to watch the whole Saints game but that's worse than watching the Cubs lose. 

[I owned a Suzuki]

3 minutes ago, Rcal10 said:

Not sure why you quoted me, but honestly I don’t see anyone moved that would have helped the Cubs offense. 

Oops, quoted the wrong thing i guess