That full beard is not a good look for AJP

Rizzo with a 3 run HR off Folty. The HP umpire has been absolutely brutal in the first 3 innings. Already has missed about 12-15 calls.

 

Can't complain about Doug Eddings ever

Not even mad about Cubs winning tonight. Insane pitching matchup advantage

Can't complain about Doug Eddings ever

Not even mad about Cubs winning tonight. Insane pitching matchup advantage

 

Very true. Love Folty, but I think he'll make a damn good closer.

Very true. Love Folty, but I think he'll make a damn good closer.

 

Fly ball pitcher with bad control and wind blowing out vs this Cubs lineup was not promising

I miss the Tigers offense

Jim Deshaies just said he doesn't remember the AJP drop 3rd play

Jim Deshaies just said he doesn't remember the AJP drop 3rd play

 

One of, if not the, worst color announcers in all of baseball. Not because of the above, but cuz he is very bad. He really adds little to a game and it's awkward when he tries to make a joke and that's even worse than his analogy.

Cubs in good shape to sweep their 3rd four game series in the last four weeks. The Braves lineup is terrible.

Had the game on yesterday afternoon, Simmons made a nice play and I told my dad, "Apparently that's the best defensive shortstop in baseball ". Literally the next batter up, he proceeds to commit an error that leads to an unearned run.

Interesting match-up today with Haren, who can't keep the ball in the park, pitching with a huge wind out to LF against the team with far and away the least power in all of baseball.

there's one for Dirty 30

Fowler annoys me. It used to be his nonchalant catches but now he's also on fire the past month.

Fowler annoys me. It used to be his nonchalant catches but now he's also on fire the past month.

 

Since the ASB, one of the best players in all of baseball. Another incredible trade for the Cubs.

Man, this starter for the Braves is awful. Missing his spot on nearly every sinker he throws.

Lots of basket shots lately.

The way this Cubs offense is, they are just incredible if the wind is blowing out. Lots of base runners with a lot of power.

Just as every replay goes against the Sox, the Cubs continue to get the benefit on so many close replays. The guy blatantly reached over the yellow line...same thing that happened earlier this week with Miggy's homer that was overturned.

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Just get rid of the baskets already. People are reaching over them so what's the point?

Jackson finally helps Cubs win. Braves are a disgrace, they have lost 21 of last 23 on road.

Jackson finally helps Cubs win. Braves are a disgrace, they have lost 21 of last 23 on road.

 

Isn't that kind of a conflict of interest? Jackson would get a playoff share from the Cubs, he obviously won't get one from the Braves.

 

This NL Central reminds me of the 2006 AL Central when the Sox finished third with 90 wins.

Lot of really s***ty teams in the NL, but you have to give the Cubs credit for beating them. That's 12 out of 13 from the Rockies, Brewers, and Braves. Would love if the Sox could have that kind of stretch against Seattle, Boston, and Minnesota right now.

Lot of really s***ty teams in the NL, but you have to give the Cubs credit for beating them. That's 12 out of 13 from the Rockies, Brewers, and Braves. Would love if the Sox could have that kind of stretch against Seattle, Boston, and Minnesota right now.

 

No we need a draft pick; a good one.

Lot of really s***ty teams in the NL, but you have to give the Cubs credit for beating them. That's 12 out of 13 from the Rockies, Brewers, and Braves. Would love if the Sox could have that kind of stretch against Seattle, Boston, and Minnesota right now.

 

How many times did the Sox potentially lose a playoff berth due to the inability to beat last place teams? Those 116 loss Tigers of last decade come to mind.

Another 2 homers in the first for the Cubs today. Seems like everyone in their lineup is currently on fire. Hopefully Cardinals remember how to score, as Cubs/Pirates are quickly closing on the NL Central lead.

Do the Cubs hit 90% of their HRs at home? Feels like it.