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I don't like Morel in this situation. Prove me wrong

Bunting with 2 strikes there... Ok.

Wesneski struggling with the vaunted bottom of the Mets order.

Swanson trying to do too much there.

Wesneski starts him out with a pitch right in the edge of the zone... Ball 1

Wrong thread

Is it optional for Cubs broadcasters to travel with the team now? Pat, Ron, and JD are all MIA tonight.

As promising as that inning started, that was a real turd of a finish.

Eh, it's more creative than most baseball nicknames. Better than "PA" or "Lonso"

Bellinger is unreal.

I'm not seeing it. The 2015 team was on a clear upward trajectory, with year-to-year improvement expected based on organic growth alone. The 2023 team, while competitive and fun to watch, has some significant issues going into next year. They will be starting the offseason at a deficit, losing (probably) Bellinger and Stroman, and will have to replace that production to even get back to where they were. There is a lot of money to spend, but no guarantee that they will be able to sign the right talent to be able to take a step forward. The starting rotation is a huge question mark and is relying very heavily on Steele continuing to be a top-of-rotation-ish starter. There are a some non-ideal position players locked up for several years, including a Left Fielder with limited power and a Right Fielder who hasn't been able to put anything together offensively. There are no immediate answers in the Minor Leagues who are ready to contribute and impact the Major League team. The 2015 team had a clear path to sustained success, while this year's team is going to need a lot of work to even remain competitive. Right now it is anyone's guess what next year's team will look like. They might be better, they might be worse, or they might be right around .500 again. What they won't be, is anything like the 2016 team.

If you're going to lose, it might as well be like that. The reliable bullpen arms should all be ready to go again tomorrow. Forget about this one and go get the next two games.

Palencia back to Iowa tomorrow? Who else is available to come up?

I would go with Palencia for two innings.

This is purely anecdotal and without any statistical backing, but it feels like teams rarely come from behind after extended rain delays. That said, I don't count the Cubs out here.

Why is Killian here if not to eat innings in situations just like this?

No, I'm a traditionalist in that sense as well. I liked when the leagues were completely separate, which also created some added intrigue for the All-Star game. I also liked the unbalanced schedule, where teams played significantly more games in the division. I understand why those things don't work anymore, but I'm still not a fan of the new schedule where everybody plays everybody.

He gets the Vin Scully treatment.

Never any doubt!

I don't ever want to see Patrick Wisdom attempt a stolen base again.

That, my friends, is a 1-2-3 inning!

Reds lose.

Well done by Cuas. I'm not sure the plan was for him to come in and immediately be a high leverage late inning reliever, but whatever works!

Just when I thought a 1-2-3 inning was in reach...

Marlins trailing 5-0 in the 7th. Believe it but not, a win here could very likely put the Cubs tied for a Wild Card spot.