Official 2023 Chicago Cubs Season Thread Vol: (17-17)

[illmatic34]

Finally, a much needed win. Bullpen was stellar and the offense came through, despite leaving a lot of runners on base again.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

Finally!!
We needed this W.
Just glad we didn't get swept.

 

[arstyle27]

Shocked we weren't swept. Players to need to rest up. Come back mentally ready.

 

[CP1708]

Eloy. Jimenez.

 

[eentegra]

^ saw that too.


anywho the cubbies got a win that they need. it'll be an interesting 2nd half for sure.

 

[CP1708]

This is the rest of July's schedule. First half, we played 48 on the road, and 40 at home. So we have a home heavy second half, plus we should get better health, plus we should see a deal or two to shore up the roster for the stretch run.

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[CP1708]

Kris Bryant.

 

[CP1708]

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[Lake Shore Drive]

To all my Cubs fam, here's hoping to a successful second half of the season!
My wish is to have us primed, healthy, and hot going into the playoffs...lets get it fellas!

 

[sportsjunkie]

To all my Cubs fam, here's hoping to a successful second half of the season!
My wish is to have us primed, healthy, and hot going into the playoffs...lets get it fellas!

Texas Rangers are on the clock!!!!

 

[CP1708]

W. 54-35

Maddon setting the rotation to give Lester and Arrieta the most rest thru the break he could.


Hendricks
Hammel
Lackey
Lester
Arrieta

 

[sportsjunkie]

Nice way to start the 2nd half. That kid out in CF can really play. LOL

 

[CP1708]

Cubs win, Pirates and Cardinals lose.

 

[CP1708]

Wonderful start today. Yu Darvish was flames but the Cubs worked his pitch counts like crazy and got him out at 90 with only one out in the 5th, WITH the lead.

Now please pour some more on.....

 

[CP1708]

W 55-35 Series won, now try for the sweep in front of Lester/Arrieta.

 

[chasekaboom]

Cubbies a lock to take home the title. I just put down 500 to win $1500

 

[CP1708]

Incredible bad luck. Contreras/Russell single to start the 7th, Heyward absolutely DESTROYS a baseball.....right at the first baseman, who doubles off Russell.

Just tip your cap on that kinda luck.

 

[CP1708]

Tough loss, but won the series and Cardinals lost too, so no ground lost.

Lester/Arrieta need to make statements for second half.

 

[sportsjunkie]

LOL at the dudes in the MLB Thread for thinking Theo is going to trade Scwarber for Chapman.

 

[CP1708]

But here are some other numbers to chew on.

2017: 4.3

2018: 4.6

2019: 4.4

2020: 4.4

2021: 4.0

Those are Baseball Prospectus’ year-by-year WAR projections for Kyle Schwarber until he hits free agency. That’s 21.3 wins. More than Addison Russell, more than Willson Contreras, more than Jason Heyward, more than Jorge Soler – more than everyone but Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo, each of whom will finish in the top 5 of NL MVP voting this season.

 

[CP1708]

Quietly, Javier Baez is now hitting .283 and tied for the team lead in steals at 8 outta 9. While playing Gold Glove caliber defense at 3 infield positions, and backing up 2 others if/when needed. And he's cut down on the strikeouts quite a bit from his rookie year.

And he's still only 23.

 

[CP1708]

Rizzo


Matz at 60+ pitches and it's still in the 3rd.

 

[Sonny Corinthos]

I hate the Mets

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

Payback

 

[sportsjunkie]

Great pitching dual tonight. Great thing the game tonight and tomorrow are on ESPN.


I am glad Theo was patient with Javier because I thought he was going to get traded. he becoming one of my favorites.