Cubs (Taillon) vs Braves (Sale): 9/10/25, 6:15pm

[squally1313]

1 minute ago, mk49 said:

The Brewers were swept by the Rangers.  Since the first 5 game series against the Cubs, the Brewers were actually a few game below .500.

Yeah it’s not hard to come to the conclusion, given their recent performance, that this is going to be a one and done team. Unsustainable hot streak early in the season. 

[mk49]

Nico seems to be a Chris Sale killer.

[profisme]

Nico is locked in.

[mk49]

Jeez, Santa is like 0 for 13 as a Cub.

[chibears55]

33 minutes ago, itisallpartoftheplan said:

Will Carlos Santana ever pass Jose Martinez on the Cubs all time hit list?

Hes reminding me of the guy they picked up a couple years ago, i believe at the deadline and didn't get a hit at all with them 

[Neuby]

Get the guy a new Helmet already christ.

[We Got The Whole 9]

Out of all the pitches you choose not to swing at, Nico

[chibears55]

Lol..

Everytime JD mention Nico is tough to strikeout, seems like he always strikes out on the next pitch.

😅

[mk49]

Looks like Hodge's velocity is back.

Edited September 11, 2025 by mk49

[Tangled Up in Plaid]

Damn, Hodge with the knockout sword on Albies.

[mk49]

Hodge is looking great, which is great, indeed.  

[squally1313]

I had a thought that Nico was either striking out more lately (actually down in the second half) or that they were just sticking out more to me because they came in bigger situations but then I remembered how clutch he’s been. This is a pretty amazing split of stats for him. 

[Tangled Up in Plaid]

Just now, squally1313 said:

I had a thought that Nico was either striking out more lately (actually down in the second half) or that they were just sticking out more to me because they came in bigger situations but then I remembered how clutch he’s been. This is a pretty amazing split of stats for him. 

They need to extend him.

[Hortonhearsawho]

The good version of Hodge would be very welcomed especially after what happened to Palencia. 

[Rex Buckingham]

26 minutes ago, chibears55 said:

Hes reminding me of the guy they picked up a couple years ago, i believe at the deadline and didn't get a hit at all with them 

[mk49]

3 minutes ago, Hortonhearsawho said:

The good version of Hodge would be very welcomed especially after what happened to Palencia. 

Yeah, that's exactly what I was thinking.  If Hodge can pitch like last year, he would be better than Palencia.  I think he's been really great in the last 3 games.

Edited September 11, 2025 by mk49

[Irrelevant Dude]

I hate the Marquee Network backdrop in the booth.  It makes it seem like the announcers are sitting in a home studio rather than actually being in a ballpark broadcast booth.

[chibears55]

Up to the bullpen, again....

[Irrelevant Dude]

Someone give me the stats showing Carlos Santana is just getting unlucky and isn't actually terrible. 

Yeah, I know, incredibly small sample size with the Cubs, but they have so many better options.

[mk49]

I don't think it will go like this, but I just had a thought.  Keller for the 8th and Brown for the 9th inning.  And, I don't want to see that.

Edited September 11, 2025 by mk49

[Tangled Up in Plaid]

Just now, mk49 said:

and Brown for the 9th inning.  

Sure, if the Cubs add 5 more runs.

[Irrelevant Dude]

Just now, mk49 said:

I don't think it will go like this, but I just had a thought.  Keller for the 8th and Brown for the 9th inning.  

Send that thought back from whence it came.

[chibears55]

10 minutes ago, Tangled Up in Plaid said:

They need to extend him.

Agree, he'll only be 29 after next season, zero reason not to cement him at 2B for another 5-6 years.

[Derwood]

4 minutes ago, Irrelevant Dude said:

Someone give me the stats showing Carlos Santana is just getting unlucky and isn't actually terrible. 

Yeah, I know, incredibly small sample size with the Cubs, but they have so many better options.

I don't have stats, but he has smoked several balls right at the 1B over the last few games

[mk49]

I think Nico should be with the Cubs for the rest of his life.