Rockies (Feltner) vs Cubs (Cabrera): 6/16/26, 7:05pm

[mk49]

3 minutes ago, abuck1220 said:

hoyer’s three big offseason pick ups were bregman, cabrera and maton. truly hard to horsefeathers up that bad. 

Yeah, 100%.  For the money, Bregman should be one of the best hitters, if not the best.  I'm still OK with Cabrera, because I didn't have high expectation.  But, Maton and Harvey are totally useless.  The cheaper pen guys like Webb and Rolison have been so much better.

[Andy]

2 minutes ago, mk49 said:

But, Maton and Harvey are totally useless.  The cheaper pen guys like Webb and Rolison have been so much better.

Jed has told us every year how stupid it is to devote resources to the bullpen and by only doing so with utter catastrophes like Maton, Ryan Pressly and Hector Neris, he proves himself right over and over again

[bryzz0brist]

4 minutes ago, Andy said:

Jed has told us every year how stupid it is to devote resources to the bullpen and by only doing so with utter catastrophes like Maton, Ryan Pressly and Hector Neris, he proves himself right over and over again

"the plan" might need some wiggle room

[abuck1220]

4 minutes ago, Andy said:

Jed has told us every year how stupid it is to devote resources to the bullpen and by only doing so with utter catastrophes like Maton, Ryan Pressly and Hector Neris, he proves himself right over and over again

it’s stupid for HIM to do that because he sucks at his job. 

[mk49]

9 minutes ago, Andy said:

Jed has told us every year how stupid it is to devote resources to the bullpen and by only doing so with utter catastrophes like Maton, Ryan Pressly and Hector Neris, he proves himself right over and over again

Yeah, to me, Maton has been this year's Pressly, except he has a two year contract, which really sucks.  At least, he got rid of Pressly and Neris in the middle of the season.  I don't think he'd do that for Maton, although I think he should.  The Cubs pen depends on luck.  We need another guy like 2024 version of Porter Hodge, last year's Keller, Pomeranz, Thielbar....,.  

Edited 18 hours ago by mk49

[Tryptamine]

A 9th inning comeback being  the only thing keeping the Cubs from having lost 4 out of 5 against the Rockies.

[NorthsideAvenger]

This is just who the Cubs are this year.

With that said, I am starting to become less invested in the season with every passing injury or Bregman weak at bat. 

Edited 18 hours ago by NorthsideAvenger

[Soul]

14 minutes ago, NorthsideAvenger said:

This is just who the Cubs are this year.

With that said, I am starting to become less invested in the season with every passing injury or Bregman weak at bat. 

I heard Caleb threw a ball 75 yards in the air while sitting on the crapper.  Definitely losing interest in the Cubs this year.

[NorthsideAvenger]

Jason Kipnis said he can not figure out the Cubs offensive philosophy. You know what Jason, nobody can. 

Cubs need a new voice at hitting coach. It is that simple.

[UMFan83]

Jason Kipnis on the postgame show (I think) apparently had some pretty damning things to say about the Cubs hitting preparation, Edward Cabrera asking to come out of the game with his hand cramp, lack of leadership in the clubhouse.  The latter 2 seem harder to confirm as I don’t think he’s really around the team that much but the hitting stuff is interesting. 
 

The screenshot is one piece of it 

edit; looks like I was beaten by a minute lol

Edited 17 hours ago by UMFan83

[Tangled Up in Plaid]

looks to me like their philosophy is to annoy the bejesus out of their fanbase and it's working

[NorthsideAvenger]

12 minutes ago, Tangled Up in Plaid said:

looks to me like their philosophy is to annoy the bejesus out of their fanbase and it's working

Well then.......Mission Accomplished. 

[soccer10k]

2 hours ago, Tryptamine said:

A 9th inning comeback being  the only thing keeping the Cubs from having lost 4 out of 5 against the Rockies.

5-6 with 1 game remaining in a 12 game stretch against the two worst teams in the NL.

[Geographyhater8888]

Through 2 games the Cubs have posted .7 fWAR with a 135 wRC+ and 826 OPS. The Rockies have posted -.2 with a 73 wRC+ and a 633 OPS. The series is tied through 2 games while the Rockies have a +2 run differential. That’s impressive horsefeathers. 
 

Equally impressive how they’ve gone almost 6 weeks without a win at Wrigley without a walk off or a win by more than 1 run against teams. 

Edited 10 hours ago by Geographyhater8888

[Illiterate Scholar]

Lol, I'd love to have Kipnis, in his finest hoody, give me his take on what the other 29 teams are "working on pre game."

[BKHoo]

Nico and Dansby in a tight race for the worst hitters in the NL since May 10. 

Edited 8 hours ago by BKHoo

[BigSlick]

This team sucks man 

[chibears55]

LOB leaders, Busch is 14th with 129

Basically,  cubs 2-5 hitters, half the lineup in top 14 overall.

Happ, Swanson,  Bregman  are in top 22 with lowest Batting Average with men on base.

Edited 6 hours ago by chibears55

[soccer10k]

This Cabrera trade has been a disaster so far. I know Caissie hasn’t been good in Miami, but the fact that we gave up a legitimate asset for a guy with a 5+ ERA isn’t great.

[mul21]

2 hours ago, chibears55 said:

LOB leaders, Busch is 14th with 129

Basically,  cubs 2-5 hitters, half the lineup in top 14 overall.

Happ, Swanson,  Bregman  are in top 22 with lowest Batting Average with men on base.

Look at you leaving out important context (as usual)!

Now, Bregman has been absolute ass with RISP, but you can't just go using a raw number like that and not also include the fact that those guys have had literally the most opportunities with RISP so naturally they're going to have the most left on base.

Nico is 10th, Dansby 30th, and Seiya is tied with 5 others at 45th on this list.

Edited 4 hours ago by mul21

[Rcal10]

2 hours ago, soccer10k said:

This Cabrera trade has been a disaster so far. I know Caissie hasn’t been good in Miami, but the fact that we gave up a legitimate asset for a guy with a 5+ ERA isn’t great.

This is silly. So Cassie sucks but the trade with the Marlins is a disaster? No, Cabrera hasn’t done much since getting here, but they have him 2 more years. He is a good pitcher that is pitching poorly right now. I get being disappointed in Cabrera. I just think calling the trade a disaster is some huge overreaction. 
 

[soccer10k]

1 hour ago, Rcal10 said:

This is silly. So Cassie sucks but the trade with the Marlins is a disaster? No, Cabrera hasn’t done much since getting here, but they have him 2 more years. He is a good pitcher that is pitching poorly right now. I get being disappointed in Cabrera. I just think calling the trade a disaster is some huge overreaction. 
 

It’s not silly. Is disaster a bit harsh? Maybe. But at best the trade has been disappointing. I also said “so far”. If Cabrera turns it around then that obviously changes my opinion of it. No idea who else we could have traded for but I’m sure there are a few guys we could have acquired for a Caissie centered package who would have a ERA better than 5 right now.

[Rcal10]

20 minutes ago, soccer10k said:

It’s not silly. Is disaster a bit harsh? Maybe. But at best the trade has been disappointing. I also said “so far”. If Cabrera turns it around then that obviously changes my opinion of it. No idea who else we could have traded for but I’m sure there are a few guys we could have acquired for a Caissie centered package who would have a ERA better than 5 right now.

Cabrera’s performance up until now has been disappointing. I agree with that. I also agree there are guys they could have had who are currently having a better year. But they have Cabrera for 2 1/2 more years. I think the deal will end up fine.