[Doubleheader 8/18/25] Brewers (Peralta) vs Cubs (Horton): 1:20pm ; Brewers (Patrick) vs Cubs (Taillon): 7:05pm

[Papa Cub]

LOL - this team 

[Manny Trillos Brother]

Right, that's his M.O. That's why the guy is a good pitcher, but good grief, you had the answer to the test right there. 

[DrCub]

Hats off if you had Caleb Durbin to go deep today…….

[Derwood]

12 minutes ago, Banedon said:

I missed a good chunk of yesterdays game.  Jesus people, see the bigger picture.

I would have booed him for not running hard to first. They bobbled the ball and he could've made it a close play

[profisme]

Had to strikeout Yelich twice. That is how hard it has been for this team in the Last 2 months. 

[DrCub]

3 minutes ago, Geographyhater8888 said:

Can they make it 8 straight games scoring 4 or less runs? 

Have faith brother.  Of course they can.  

[BigbadB]

Completely Useless By August. 

[mul21]

1 minute ago, Derwood said:

I would have booed him for not running hard to first. They bobbled the ball and he could've made it a close play

Yep, that's the 2nd time in 2 days he's done that.  Regardless of the slump, and probably especially because of it, you can't leave that meat on the bone for fans who are already understandably frustrated with your performance.

[chibears55]

21 minutes ago, Dfan25 said:

Tucker is horsefeathered . That FA is going to be interesting 

I asked before Tucker or Schwarber 

[Banedon]

1 minute ago, Derwood said:

I would have booed him for not running hard to first. They bobbled the ball and he could've made it a close play

lol I say look at the bigger picture and you want to boo him for a single play.  Cool.

When he signs with another team for big money next year and gets back to playing like we know he can, you and the folks that were booing can feel real good about yourselves.

[Derwood]

1 minute ago, mul21 said:

Yep, that's the 2nd time in 2 days he's done that.  Regardless of the slump, and probably especially because of it, you can't leave that meat on the bone for fans who are already understandably frustrated with your performance.

Yeah, he's officially in the "pouty and petulant and feeling sad for himself" phase of the slump, where not only is he not hitting, but he's dogging it on the base paths. I understand this is hard for him, but you're just asking to be booed

[We Got The Whole 9]

Caleb Durbin has more XBH today than Tucker does in August. He probably shouldn't be playing.

[Derwood]

Just now, Banedon said:

lol I say look at the bigger picture and you want to boo him for a single play.  Cool.

When he signs with another team for big money next year and gets back to playing like we know he can, you and the folks that were booing can feel real good about yourselves.

Well, I didn't boo him, since I'm not there, but sure, it'll be my fault. Good talk

[Cubbies1996]

How many fastballs down the middle can the Cubs do absolutely nothing with today?

[Banedon]

Just now, Derwood said:

Well, I didn't boo him, since I'm not there, but sure, it'll be my fault. Good talk

You JUST said you would!

 

5 minutes ago, Derwood said:

I would have booed him for not running hard to first.

Did I misread?

[Connor McConnor]

Ah yes.  1 hit through 5 innings.  horsefeathers these guys. 

[Papa Cub]

2 minutes ago, Derwood said:

I would have booed him for not running hard to first. They bobbled the ball and he could've made it a close play

EXACTLY! People in this chat (many, not all) coddle that guy and act like he’s irreplaceable or the savior of this franchise. He’s slumping and playing trash lately, which happens to nearly all ball players, but the lack of hustle and “woe is me” half assing things is for the bush league. 
I’m a Cubs fan that lives out near Philly - that guy wouldn’t last a friggin day with their crowd or NY teams playing like he is. Coddling him won’t help - if that’s why he walks - see ya 👋 “King Tuck”

He is a great ball player going through some rough times, but when you’re not prouducing - fans get impatient. Part of the sport. 

 

[mul21]

1 minute ago, Banedon said:

lol I say look at the bigger picture and you want to boo him for a single play.  Cool.

When he signs with another team for big money next year and gets back to playing like we know he can, you and the folks that were booing can feel real good about yourselves.

He should run his happy ass hard to first if he doesn't want to be booed.  And any player worth his salt isn't going to be mad about the booing in a situation like that because he knows he deserves it.  If you think that guy's feelings are so fragile that a little booing is going to chase him away if the Cubs offer the best deal you don't understand how athlete's brains work.

[Derwood]

Just now, Banedon said:

You JUST said you would!

 

Did I misread?

If Kyle has a presser in February saying "I signed with the Yankees because some fans made my fee-fees hurt one day in August", then I'll take all the blame

[BigbadB]

2 run leads feel like 10 run leads right now. 

[UMFan83]

I dread homestands these days.  Granted we never hit anywhere anymore, but it seems worse at Wrigley.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Even when they boot a ground ball it bounces right back into the glove. Lol

[Derwood]

1 minute ago, Papa Cub said:

EXACTLY! People in this chat (many, not all) coddle that guy and act like he’s irreplaceable or the savior of this franchise. He’s slumping and playing trash lately, which happens to nearly all ball players, but the lack of hustle and “woe is me” half assing things is for the bush league. 
I’m a Cubs fan that lives out near Philly - that guy wouldn’t last a friggin day with their crowd or NY teams playing like he is. Coddling him won’t help - if that’s why he walks - see ya 👋 “King Tuck”

He is a great ball player going through some rough times, but when you’re not prouducing - fans get impatient. Part of the sport. 

 

 

[Papa Cub]

2 minutes ago, Derwood said:

Well, I didn't boo him, since I'm not there, but sure, it'll be my fault. Good talk

If Tucker turns away from Chicago due to fans booing when he’s playing like trash, he would not last a day in Philly, or any of the NY teams.

The guy with that comment coddles old Tucker too much. Play to your level and figure it out 

[UMFan83]

Sure why not take a strike 3 right over the middle