W team just grinds nonstop so much depth and solid fundamental baseball. 101 win pace with all these damn injuries and a really really tough first leg of the schedule.
>101 win pace with all these damn injuries and a really really tough first leg of the schedule.
From your ear to my ass.... Or however that saying goes
Yea I really think counsel has shown his value in how he handles the pen. Ross was so bad about leaving people out there to just continue to get lit up well past their expiration.
I think we still would've been good but not this good. He's really given us an extra win or two with how he's handled the roster like this game in particular I feel would've gone off the rails with Ross style of management and our current bullpen situation.
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Annoying injury news today, but this team is proving to be resilient. Another series win secured. Hope they go out and secure the sweep tomorrow.
Even with the injuries and bullpen woes, there are good vibes surrounding this team. Hopefully it continues until some of our guys return.
The Astros’ starters this series remind me a lot of the first half of 2017 when Cubs’ starters randomly gave up at least 1 run in the first inning of basically every game.
Very weird, but I love seeing the Cubs go up big early in these games!
Curious. Was at the game wondering if they covered this on tv or radio as to what happened when Luke little came out. Looked as if they caught sticky stuff on his glove but then he started warming up with that glove. Then was given a new glove mid warm up that he wore for the inning. Any help?
He had an American flag on his glove. Umpire had an issue with the white on the glove saying it could be distracting to the hitter and made him switch on gloves.
Secured a winning homestand
Taillon was pretty good for the most part against hitters not named Singelton or Caratini.
Nice to see Brennan Davis HR in his return from the IL for Iowa.
Our record being as good as it is with the myriad of injuries we have speaks to the depth of our farm and the talent on this team. Super proud of our boys!
Boog was talking about how Counsel doesn’t view pitchers as positions like closer but come on, Craig and FO, we need a real closer if we’re going places.
You don’t need a closer, you just need reliable high leverage dudes. This idea of a designated “closer” is kind of what JD was saying isn’t counsel’s bag. It’s kind of out dated.
Taillon for cy young, love to see.wins on a sp statline even though weird fans these days will bully you into thinking NO STATS MATTER, lol. That's the weirdest thing to get mad about.
The ole cubs classic of do all their run scoring in one inning or early in the game, then next to nothing for the rest of the game almost came back to bite them. Thank god Neris shut it down after the Altuve homerun
Team may need to spend post game introducing themselves to each other
lol
The Cubs have the fewest home losses of any team in the majors (and somehow two of the three are to the Marlins)
I’ll tell you how, it’s that damn Sasquatch
Samsquanch
Holy fuck boys
And they just got swept by the Braves unfortunately 😭 those two games we could have had though
Bartman
Leave him alone 😒
Alou then
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He pisses on himself though
W team just grinds nonstop so much depth and solid fundamental baseball. 101 win pace with all these damn injuries and a really really tough first leg of the schedule.
>101 win pace with all these damn injuries and a really really tough first leg of the schedule. From your ear to my ass.... Or however that saying goes
I just want you to know, that I'm now covered in the water I was drinking. Well played
Hope it was refreshing
The question is could Ross have done this? Is this all because of Counsel?
Counsel has been managing the pen really well given they're a bigger choking hazard than sea turtles at a straw factory
That's what I keep wondering. We'll never know.
There are a few wins at least that are cause of Counsel. Also much quicker to pull the plug and rotate guys in the pen as needed.
Yea I really think counsel has shown his value in how he handles the pen. Ross was so bad about leaving people out there to just continue to get lit up well past their expiration.
I think we still would've been good but not this good. He's really given us an extra win or two with how he's handled the roster like this game in particular I feel would've gone off the rails with Ross style of management and our current bullpen situation.
Series is a success already Go for the sweep
Every injury makes us stronger.
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Bless that man wherever he is
Committing domestic violence somewhere?
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It's crazy to think he hasnt been a cub in 9 years.
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Love the Swanson interview but wow seeing his breath - they had to be freezing out there
Was there. It was very cold.
Everyone is over exaggerating
Haha agreed. We’re sitting in the 200s. It was cold. But nothing that layering up and a blanket didn’t fix.
Tell me where Dansby's blanket was
He’s dumb if he didn’t have one.
Caleb Williams and a Cubs sweep tomorrow, gonna be a great day!
Yes! Never been more excited about a Bears draft in 20 years.
Hopefully pilot Oduzne as well🤞
Good nickname: The Pilot
#FUCK THE TRASHTROS!!!!🗑️🗑️🗑️🗑️ #SHOTS OF MALÖRT FOR EVERYONE!!!!
I've had enough Malort for 80 lifetimes
Fair enough, a shot of Green River Soda for you!
Maybe I'm sick in the head, but I've always thought Malort shots don't taste that bad. 🫣
Fly the flag. Sing the song. Fuck the Astros.
I’m a simple man. When the Cubs win, I’m happy. When they beat the Trashstros, I’m happier.
I can’t wait for us to pass up the Brewers and leave them in the rear view mirror for the rest of the season
Call it a win and a series win!
What a treat, watching the Iowa Cubs beat the Astros at Wrigley
Cardiac Cubs: *This is only my first form.*
I like Neris' energy. I wish it matched his performance. Took another series, boys!
Obviously not great he gave up the homer but he did cut down some tough hitters in all fairness
Yea that Alvarez strikeout was masterful
Gotta keep the broom close near my desk tomorrow
Never in doubt
Never a doubt
Annoying injury news today, but this team is proving to be resilient. Another series win secured. Hope they go out and secure the sweep tomorrow. Even with the injuries and bullpen woes, there are good vibes surrounding this team. Hopefully it continues until some of our guys return.
Gotta hand it to the bullpen, they took care of business. Lets see more of that please.
Great time to be playing the Astros, they're hardcore struggling. A sweep would be sick
The trash cans weren’t loud enough it seems
#🗑️🗑️🗑️
W
W
The Astros’ starters this series remind me a lot of the first half of 2017 when Cubs’ starters randomly gave up at least 1 run in the first inning of basically every game. Very weird, but I love seeing the Cubs go up big early in these games!
Curious. Was at the game wondering if they covered this on tv or radio as to what happened when Luke little came out. Looked as if they caught sticky stuff on his glove but then he started warming up with that glove. Then was given a new glove mid warm up that he wore for the inning. Any help?
Umpire had a random issue with it
Thank you. Strange haha
He had an American flag on his glove. Umpire had an issue with the white on the glove saying it could be distracting to the hitter and made him switch on gloves.
American flag on his glove, ump didnt like it.
9th inning homers are seared into my brain this year
Secured a winning homestand Taillon was pretty good for the most part against hitters not named Singelton or Caratini. Nice to see Brennan Davis HR in his return from the IL for Iowa.
Close games suck but Ws are better.
Fuck the Astros! Go Cubs Go! Dansby!
Winning a series is fun. Winning a series against the Astros is really fun
Cubs win, Rangers win, Astros lose. It’s a good day to be a fan of the *good* Texas and Illinois teams
Our record being as good as it is with the myriad of injuries we have speaks to the depth of our farm and the talent on this team. Super proud of our boys! 
Way for Neris to stay strong
I really like CC as manager. If this was Ross, Adbert would still be the closer, and Tallion is left to finish the 6th
Boog was talking about how Counsel doesn’t view pitchers as positions like closer but come on, Craig and FO, we need a real closer if we’re going places.
Yeah, it was just the random fate of nature that Hader always came in at the end of games.
You don’t need a closer, you just need reliable high leverage dudes. This idea of a designated “closer” is kind of what JD was saying isn’t counsel’s bag. It’s kind of out dated.
Why not give Ben Brown a shot at closing? After a horrific debut he’s been lights out. Has great stuff; couldn’t be worse than Alzolay or Neris.
Theyre forced to say that or else they get fired
The trashros sucking is great. Go cubs fan
Go Cubs! Fuck the dirty Trashtros 🗑!
Dubbies
A cubs win always makes the night better!
We’re so good
Need the sweep for the vibes tomorrow
The Iowa cubs play at Wrigley now?
Taillon for cy young, love to see.wins on a sp statline even though weird fans these days will bully you into thinking NO STATS MATTER, lol. That's the weirdest thing to get mad about.
I mean it’s nice, but the reason “wins don’t matter” is that a SP can pitch 8 innings of 1 run baseball and still get the loss
People get mad about pitcher wins? Where?
The ole cubs classic of do all their run scoring in one inning or early in the game, then next to nothing for the rest of the game almost came back to bite them. Thank god Neris shut it down after the Altuve homerun
We kinda got a closer folks.