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

[CP1708]

W. 34-14

Face the Dodgers for 4, and miss Kershaw. Need to take 3 outta 4 at least.

 

[CP1708]

Cubs win

Pirates lose
Cardinals lose

It was a good day.

 

[sportsjunkie]

a great sweep and we don't have to face Kershaw the next 3 games. i wanna sweep the Dodgers too but taking 2 outta 3 is cool too.

 

[CP1708]

W. 35-14

1 hitter. Last 25 batters retired in a row.

Arrieta tomorrow.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

Rack up another W!

Hopefully Hammel doesn't have any problems with his hammy and it was just cramping on him.
Even though we all love this hot start, we just want everyone healthy and primed come September.

 

[sportsjunkie]

Rack up another W!

Hopefully Hammel doesn't have any problems with his hammy and it was just cramping on him.
Even though we all love this hot start, we just want everyone healthy and primed come September.

Maddon stated he shouldn't miss a start, however our bullpen was lights out on yesterday. Arrieta today and Lester tomorrow. Both on ESPN. Lets Gooo!!!!!!!!!

 

[CP1708]

Bryant and Fowler both CRUSHED balls, only to die at the wall.

Hurry the **** up summer.

 

[CP1708]

7 shutout innings for Arrieta, Maddon pulls him for Clayton Richard, 3 straight hits later.......

Richard has to go. He's been a gas can all year. Was great last year, garbage this year tho.

 

[CP1708]

Wasting Jake starts vs a light hitting team.

Letting Kazmir hold us in check.

Rizzo needs to wake up already. He was flames a few weeks ago, now he's scuffling bad.

Clayton Richard in a 0-0 game. Joe.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

Such a disappointing loss.
Completely flushed a solid Jake outing down the toilet. (7 IP - 0 ER - 8K - 2H)
Clayton Richard was hot garbage out there, cant believe Joe left him out there.

 

[CP1708]

Arrieta's last loss 7/25/2015 5-0, 0 hits.

Tonight: 5/31/2016 5-0, 1 hit.

I know how to beat Jake Arrieta!!!!


Clayton Richard.

 

[CP1708]

The Cubs are off to their best start other than 1907, and there's another way to measure their success so far this season: five leaders in the first National League voting update during the ongoing 2016 Esurance MLB All-Star Game Ballot campaign.

Only time will tell whether the starting infield at the 2016 All-Star Game presented by MasterCard on July 12 in San Diego will be the same one seen routinely at Wrigley Field, but as of Wednesday's announcement by Major League Baseball, it would include first baseman Anthony Rizzo, second baseman Ben Zobrist, shortstop Addison Russell and third baseman Kris Bryant.

Add center fielder Dexter Fowler, who is among the three NL outfield vote leaders, and it's a Cubs quintet. And that doesn't even include right-hander Jake Arrieta, who could be a sixth starting Cub if things continue to go his way on the mound. Fans vote for starting position players, and the pitcher will be up to NL manager Terry Collins of the Mets and MLB.

Fans can cast their votes for starters at MLB.com and all 30 club sites -- on their computers, tablets and smartphones -- exclusively online using the 2016 Esurance MLB All-Star Game Ballot until Thursday, June 30, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Vote up to five times in any 24-hour period for a maximum of 35 times.

Rizzo was the NL's starting designated hitter last year in Cincinnati, his second straight All-Star selection, but this time he is in line to start at first base. His 37 RBIs lead all NL first basemen. Brandon Belt of the Giants has the best OPS (.890) in this particular race, and he is second in the early tally. They are followed, respectively, by five-time All-Star Adrian Gonzalez and last year's NL starter at first, Arizona's Paul Goldschmidt.

Zobrist was an All-Star reserve in 2009 and '13 with Tampa Bay, but in the first update he is ahead of Daniel Murphy of the Nationals and Neil Walker of the Mets, respectively. Zobrist leads the Majors with a .445 OBP and ranks fourth with a .345 average. It could be a torrid race, given Murphy's .397 average and Walker's 13 homers.

Russell leads at shortstop in his first full season there for the Cubs, and entering Wednesday he ranked second among NL shortstops with 30 RBIs and 22 walks. Rockies rookie Trevor Story is right behind him, riding his historic start to several category leads (including 14 homers and 36 RBIs) among regular NL shortstops.

Bryant was a rookie All-Star reserve last year after breaking out in second place behind Matt Carpenter and then being leapfrogged by Todd Frazier for the starting job. This time, Bryant leads at NL third base in the first update. He entered Wednesday tied for second among all NL players with 37 runs and 37 RBIs. Ahead of him with 43 RBIs is Nolan Arenado, who is second in voting at third base.

Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina has the Majors' longest active streak with seven All-Star selections, and he is in line for No. 8 after the early voting returns. So far, it's a familiar battle with Buster Posey of the Giants.

Washington's Bryce Harper, who last year set the all-time single-season NL voting record, leads an NL outfield trio that also includes Fowler and Yoenis Cespedes of the Mets. And don't look now, but the three after them include two more Cubs: Jason Heyward and Jorge Soler.

The 87th All-Star Game, in San Diego, will be televised nationally by FOX, in Canada by Rogers Sportsnet and RDS, and worldwide by partners in more than 160 countries via MLB International's independent feed. ESPN Radio and ESPN Radio Deportes will provide national radio coverage of the All-Star Game. MLB.com, MLB Network and SiriusXM will also provide comprehensive All-Star Week coverage. For more information, please visit allstargame.com.

NATIONAL LEAGUE ALL-STAR BALLOTING LEADERS

CATCHER
1. Yadier Molina, Cardinals: 517,825
2. Buster Posey, Giants: 439,239
3. Miguel Montero, Cubs: 286,494
4. Welington Castillo, D-backs: 249,159
5. Wilson Ramos, Nationals: 209,949

FIRST BASE
1. Anthony Rizzo, Cubs: 874,471
2. Brandon Belt, Giants: 271,670
3. Adrian Gonzalez, Dodgers: 253,529
4. Paul Goldschmidt, D-backs: 217,186
5. Lucas Duda, Mets: 153,803

SECOND BASE
1. Ben Zobrist, Cubs: 732,519
2. Daniel Murphy, Nationals: 488,468
3. Neil Walker, Mets: 269,125
4. Joe Panik, Giants: 192,141
5. Josh Harrison, Pirates: 163,314

THIRD BASE
1. Kris Bryant, Cubs: 776,107
2. Nolan Arenado, Rockies: 593,691
3. David Wright, Mets: 190,282
4. Matt Carpenter, Cardinals: 173,997
5. Matt Duffy, Giants: 164,233

SHORTSTOP
1. Addison Russell, Cubs: 544,240
2. Trevor Story, Rockies: 534,290
3. Asdrubal Cabrera, Mets: 247,954
4. Brandon Crawford, Giants: 246,390
5. Zack Cozart, Reds: 231,502

OUTFIELD
1. Bryce Harper, Nationals: 838,599
2. Dexter Fowler, Cubs: 797,160
3. Yoenis Cespedes, Mets: 792,395
4. Jason Heyward, Cubs: 476,595
5. Ryan Braun, Brewers: 448,717
6. Jorge Soler, Cubs: 312,645
7. Andrew McCutchen, Pirates: 306,123
8. Michael Conforto, Mets: 244,073
9. Hunter Pence, Giants: 238,407
10. Starling Marte, Pirates: 217,308
11. Carlos Gonzalez, Rockies: 212,112
12. Giancarlo Stanton, Marlins: 208,067
13. Curtis Granderson, Mets: 191,734
14. Stephen Piscotty, Cardinals: 162,976
15. Angel Pagan, Giants: 155,507

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

^
Yeah I was reading that earlier today and I couldn't help but smile and point my finger at C CP1708 , @arstyle27, and sportsjunkie for all those damn votes
I won't lie though I threw in some myself, but to have Soler ahead of Cutch is just
I'm definitely down/agree with a all Cubs infield


Let's keep voting bros!!

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

W!
36-15

Lester threw a helluva game. Complete game allowing only 1 run, thankfully Bryant had that 2 run shot that put us on top.

 

[CP1708]

Lester

 

[sportsjunkie]

Lester

Lights Out

 

[sportsjunkie]

^
Yeah I was reading that earlier today and I couldn't help but smile and point my finger at C CP1708 , @arstyle27, and sportsjunkie for all those damn votes
I won't lie though I threw in some myself, but to have Soler ahead of Cutch is just
I'm definitely down/agree with a all Cubs infield


Let's keep voting bros!!

LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!! my right hand is numb right now for voting so much.

 

[CP1708]

Javier Baez.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

Cubbies unleashed a can of whoop @ss on the Dodgers today.
Good to see Rizzo snapping out of it.

 

[CP1708]

W. 37-15

D-Backs next. Keep grinding.

 

[CP1708]

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[CP1708]

W. 38-15

Starting pitching this season.

 

[sportsjunkie]

Lackey was dealing today.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

Through the first 53...
Bryant 13 HR - 40 RBI
Rizzo 12 HR - 39 RBI

Pitching staff has been phenomenal thus far

 

[CP1708]

Christopher Kamka ‏@ckamka 2h2 hours ago
If the only #Cubs wins you counted were ones by 5+ runs,
they would be 20-15 (.571)... which would STILL be best win% in NL Central

Christopher Kamka
‏@ckamka
2.33 ERA by #Cubs starting pitching this season is lower than 72 of the 110 Cy Young winning seasons in MLB history

Christopher Kamka ‏@ckamka 3h3 hours ago
#Cubs starters in last 8 games:
0.98 ERA, 55.0 IP, 30 Hits, 56 K, .161 Opp BA, 0.800 WHIP

Christopher Kamka ‏@ckamka 3h3 hours ago
#Cubs starting pitching this season
2.33 ERA (!!), 340.0 IP, 239 Hits, 321 K, .199 Opp BA (!!), 0.985 WHIP (!!)

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