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That was an ugly inning after a promising start. Sometimes Happ tries to become the big man instead of taking the walk like a lead off man should. Bryant has bright spots then he goes back to going after pitches in the dirt. Team needs to be better than that.

Couldn’t agree more. Both were as a result of politics.

I believe that Ian Happ has now struck out 8 consecutive at bats.

I am not sure how much longer the Cubs can go with a 2 man pitching rotation. I don’t count on Lester anymore. Apparently our farm system was depleted of quality pitchers the passed few years both starting and relief. Even with 15 games remaining this team has not consistently hit or pitched to put ...

They should and probably will.

We could have played this year, panic struck early and ended it.

Upset my granddaughter, who is a Redbird fan, but good move for the Cubs.

Two things about the loss. You cannot start Almora, batting .167 he struck out twice with one out and runner on third. Looked bad on every pitch. And two, give the ball to Jefferess with game on line. Forget Kimbrel was ever a closer, period. Rossi didn’t manage that game well, turning a sure win in...

Any auditions for the bullpen? I know it’s a short season, but they have been bad since day one. Imploded again tonight.

It is probably better without fans at this point. Think they would be tired of Hamlin and Harvick dominating the races this year. There really haven’t been many exciting finishes. Although commentators really have been pushing for Jimmie Johnson to get into playoffs. He will have to do it on his own...

Come on David Ross, fans or no fans ,you absolutely cannot allow a White Sox player, your Chicago rival, to hit 3 home runs in Wrigley Field.

See where Big Ten players now want a season. Wasn’t it Big Ten players who demanded certain things before taking the field?? At least that was what I thought. If so they kinda messed up themselves. And apparently AD’s had no input into the decision? According to media, Chancellors and Presidents mad...

Season is about a third over and honestly I just don’t watch a lot of it. Not exciting without fans present. As a fan, canned and piped in noise doesn’t do much for me. There will always be asterisks for this season.

Their offense has been Rizzo and Happ. Need production from others.

Cubs with best record in baseball, but Schwarber is striking out at better than a 40% clip. He still can’t catch up to a 95 mph and constantly swings at bad pitches. Regressing to say the least.

Might be transfer rule in effect? Means he would be eligible in 21-22? Otherwise he could fill Sean Houpts spot as a preferred walk on this year.

We shouldn’t shut the world down, but some are sure trying here in the USA. We need some normalcy back in our lives. College football gives us that.

IMO Kimbrel isn’t missing zone that much. If he can just locate his pitches he should be fine. Still throwing 95-97. I am concerned about Schwarber bat.He is striking out at a 35% clip and his bat speed is not catching up to a low 90 mph fastball. Definitely a concern.

Did I hear right Cardinal players went to a casino after their game?

This team will be compared to the 1989 and 2005 teams. Let’s hope that they have a season to play.

What a cluster. The IDPH was suppose to take the lead, yet it appears the IHSA had to wait and follow Gov Pritzker and his guidelines. No offense, but what does his office know about scheduling sports. Nothing, and reading the PJS take it has only added to the confusion. Like, who’s on first?!

Not surprising. A streak shooter that plays no defense won’t make it in the NBA. NIU will have scorers however, as one of the freshman coming in is another Greene. Interesting conference matchups this year, if we play.

My only question is why the IESA went and took everything away in the fall. Same sports, different decisions. Don’t understand that at all. The kids will miss out jr high, then go directly into high school.

Early on, bats are really good, starting pitching ok, but bullpen is really bad. Cure is a short season. Yeah!

Great read in PJS today. It is really hard to fathom that the IESA looked for guidance from Governor’s office and the IDPH, but got virtually no help. On the other hand, it said “emailed” them. A decision that affects so many and they emailed. And Blue, I do apologize for the remarks about referenci...