New victory for Cubs, 1-0

After the passive laziness in the NL Central yesterday it was okay for the Cubs. They had it easy and slow. The 1-0 result was barely worth mentioning afterwards. No need for any drama in baseball for this much time wasting and resources spewered. Go ahead run off a mere single does it fine. The Commissioner might as well have determined an extra clause this year: add more boring ass games to the season. Plenty know who cheated while others declined with injuries. Only main highlight of the season which is late to good of anything for veteran performance was Aramis Ramirez. Nobody cares about the rest of the bull exhibited behind the scenes.

Wrigley confines find new rejuvenated ways in young talent

The homestand back hasn't been potent yet. The Cubs dropped the game last night 7-3 despite bringing up a few good call ups in Micah Hoffpauir and Tyler Colvin. Striking first to drive in 2 runs the Cubs slipped back later. Carlos Silva (10-6) got the start. He didn't get much of a lead. The other main players in the lineup got their day off with the coaching staff going to the youth for answers in the lineup.

Through mid-innings they came up empty. The lineup still has to look towards it's veterans in late moments during the game. Tuesday evening nothing happened much with run scoring due to moving players around too much. Marlon Byrd is at current the only regular Cub I believe hitting over .300. Tyler Colvin did his part with a 2-for-4 showing and 2 RBIs. All the Cubs want is to close out the series against the Astros with an advantage by taklng it and gaining ground. Allan Trammel doing okay working with hitting instructions and coaching now. The Cubs can do it and finish up at Wrigley fine before heading on the road.

A way to crawl back, Ramirez delivers with 4 RBIs

A day in Chicago helped turn it around out of no where for a sometimes riddled Cubs lineup full of randon happenings. I see enough from the scoreboard every week. Fans aren't into the fast approach with no real results. Up and down isn't how to set a tone as one great scoring outpouring doesn't make it lively enough. This bad rhythm with a sure sweep that didn't happen has pushed away good talent with momentum. 56-76 is the mark nobody in Wrigleyville expected. 14-2 score today wrapped it up on the road. Yesterday the 7-5 final didn't go the Cubs' way.

Believing in more than the same old adage and ramblings will not help when Chicago keeps to a darn good lineup and leave it that way. Hoffpauir made his return once again, penciled in the lineup. Well, it's about freaking time! He socked it good last year among the rest of the farm system turnouts. I'd put him for as long as it works. Yet I know good enough that stupid fundamentals won't come into play with poor judgement calls. Time to make it real lasting and pour on as much as possible in Wrigleyville. The Cubs can bash it good before facing Houston. Do it for the retired skipper, Lou.

Cubs wish to retain Lee, drop first game to Astros

The Cubs have not been in trade talks much this month. There were rumors going around about moving some players. Derek Lee among others had come up. After careful review management decided to keep him locked on the team. Carlos Zambrano has made it back to the roster after going through rehab and a new program advised by the Cubs front office. His appearances so far are cut short and has pitched out of the pen. Nothing as far as signings and good trades have occurred.

Wednesday the good sensation at the plate wasn't there. The 8-1 loss to the Cubs showed them slipping a bit in the NL Central. They must get more out of their lineup. Run scoring support was enough on the homestand before facing Houston. Striking for 3 runs in the 6th the Astros took advantage as the Cubs scuffled for timely hits. Ryan Theriot did go 3-for-5. No real good RBI chances though. Fukudome got the start in the outfield. Without an advance on the scoreboard in late innings the Cubs yielded another 3 runs in the 8th. It just wasn't a favorable pitcher's outing for Ryan Wells. Cubs will try to make better for the rest of the series.

Transitional possible move for Cubs: Ryno for Lou

Lou Piniella has made his decision as known for a short while to leave the Cubs after this season. He's has a short tenure in Chicago. His line of GM duties have served well. He's won Coach of the Year award for 3 separate years. His departure will be to the dismay of the Wrigley faithful. Player injuries and contract signings haven't enabled his coaching leadership to reach top goals in 2010.

With interest Ryne Sandberg is a possible replacement in management. His minor league experience in affiliate ball will pay off later. Daytona will make their decisions for restructuring and give Sandberg their blessing if all falls into place. Lou Piniella will end his valued coaching career for retirement. He's lead the Cubs to the postseason to see them get knocked out in the first rounds. Fans and him hope for a late season advance before any other new developments. At the time being the Cubs are in 4th place, looking at further changes before season end.

Cubs use long ball to enact 11-6 win, take series

The Phillies showed up at Wrigley Field at the right time. Last night with a nice wind in the outfield the Cub bats came alive and took advantage. Geovany Soto started the hit parade off with a 2-run homer. Later Alfonso Soriano notched his 17th through mid-innings off Roy Halladay. The good news is the Cubs got to him early and padded a nice lead for starter Tom Gorzelanny. Pushing the count good he turned in a fine performance, yielding 5 walks and racking up the strikeouts. The run scoring was what needed to happen.

With the win the Cubs take 3-of-4 to finish out the series against the Phils. They're not looking good in the standings, still hanging around that 9-10 game margin behind. If Derek Lee picks up his swing (3-run double yesterday) and Aramis Ramirez they can get this team on a run. They haven't won 4 in a row all season. It's time for Chicago to exceed that goal. Lou is still experiencing with that lead-off spot, moving guys around. I'd like to see what works out there this week.

The Astros head into Wrigley for a 3-game series. They have struggled as of late. Bringing the offensive output against them will make the Wrigleyville faithful feel better. When Zambrano gets back it will bring the Cubs extra strength out of the bullpen if not the rotation. The Cubs benefit from having his gamer mentality and streaky lifts he provides. After Houston they'll see a few other NL tough opponents before meeting up with their rival Cardinals.

Cubs lose 9-7 in L.A. as it makes 2 straight

Darn these tight-fisted small leads the Cubs keep getting then lose. When they had the game cinched up the other night the Dodgers came back with a 2-run homer to beat them. Then yesterday I don't know what happened with the offense early. They trailed most of the game in the 9-7 defeat. Marlon Byrd came to hit unlike most of the others. He went 3-for-4 with a couple RBIs. Down 8-3 in later innings the Cubs managed to force in 4 more during the last two innings. A ground ball that scoring run here and an RBI triple there didn't work for the road team.

Seeing how the Cubs didn't win Game 1 the series isn't going to the favor in the least bit. Ted Lilly had a bad outing Friday night. Giving up 5 earned runs in just over 3 innings doesn't cut it. Still where and when is the problem with the offensive output. They've got to score more runs. 38-49 isn't where it's at now in the season. Okay it's nice to have an extra man available like in Koyie Hill yet the Cubs don't have the right depth still. A trade is definitely in order and I won't stop with that idea. I bet they'll still have problems until the put the best lineup out there and add a few new hitters on the bench. Got to have for the offense to really churn.

Cubs send boom to D-backs, complete sweep

It was all Cubs offense for the 3-game series in Arizona. They sent it strong to the D-backs. Compiling 23 runs in that time span the Cubs really turned on the offense. The energy was good for a change. Playing small play they got out to a 2-0 lead last night. Marlon Byrd delivered a RBI double which plated Derek Lee. Later the lineup came back again through mid-innings to score on a 2-run single by Starlin Castro. The Cubs had the offensive juices working.

Ryan Dempster had a good outing, getting the win. He advances his record to 7-7 backed by good support. He managed to get through 5 innings of work and fanned 6 batters. He helped his old cause with a bunt to get an RBI on a fielder's choice. Once he left the game the bats continue to pound away at Arizona pitching. In the 9th Aramis Ramirez cranked a 3-run shot which hit the seats in left field. That's makes his 9th homerun of the season. Finally the right components were out there on the field for the Chicago Cubs.

With the sweep this week the ball club moves up a few games in the NL Central. Both the Cardinals and Brewers lost last night. Still the Cubs aren't where they should be right now. Getting that consistency from the lineup one game after another is the key area to stick with. Nobody can stop them when they play sound fundamental ball. 10 hits were tallied against the D-backs in the 8-3 victory Wednesday. They did it with only one left-handed batter in the lineup!

They're slated to face the Dodgers to continue the road trip this week. That will be a real tough series. The way it looks the Cubs can use a few extra left-handed hitters. They do have the options with Mike Fontenot and Tyler Colvin off the bench. Still I've got to believe the market is good for them to pick up a few hitters prior to the trade deadline. Adam Dunn may be a certified candidate. Same with a few other choice selections. Thinking big then acting upon it with a real good decision is the answer. Keeping the offensive turning on all cylinders will be good for the upcoming series in L.A. Just bring the octane for the offensive firepower. Go Cubs Go!

After losing home series Cubs sock it to D-backs

Yesterday was a nice change of pace as the Cubs won 9-4. On the road the Cubs have to fight their way into a better standing. They haven't played well on the home series nor the road. It's time to really pick it up if they want to gain any ground. Too many standed runners with lack of wlaks piles up just too many losses. Providing the boom on offense Monday against th e Diamondbacks were Alfonso Soriano who connected on his 14th homerun. Geovany Soto helped too with a 3-for-4 display and 2 RBIs. Up and down the lineup there are still weak points. Preferably towards the end there needs to be changes.


The starting is typically tuned up nice. It provides enough to hang around in close games. Tyler Colvin has played up to standard, provided pop here and there. Kosuke Fukudome also homered in the victory yesterday, making it his 7th as was positioned in the lead-off spot. Today the Cubs have to manage with Carlos Silva (89-2) pitching. The offense can;t go soft. Getting 4 runs early will be a great benefit to them. The Cubs are still working around absence players. Aramis Ramirez is need, the same with carlos Zambrano. The Cubs have to crunch out those runs if they want to succeed.

Cubs turn it around, Soriano hits 2 homeruns

I'm glad the Cubs have returned back home. They look somewhat better than their misfortune time on the road. A sweep against the Pirates won't happen since dropping the first game 2-1. I'm not sure what the guys in blue are doing on and off the field. The hitting is still lacking. Yesterday Alfonso Soriano's 2 dingers made the difference. Otherwise the Cubs would have struggled more at the plate. Tough competition is what the Cubs have face. They have yet to see the best of it though.

Ted Lilly pitched another fine-tuned game, going around 7 innings with a run allowed. He bumps his record to 3-6. His track record speaks for itself. He's been good with his record improving all season so far. The middle of the order needs to provide the run support needed for starters. Randy Wells didn't receive much either. Xavier Nady can use days off as Lou need to scratch off a few names on that lineup card. Right now the Cubs don't even average 4 runs per game. Their timing is just off at the plate. I expect more from Derek Lee, Aramis Ramirez, Kosuke Fukudome, and Alfonso Soriano.

The hitting has to be consistent. Too many stranded runners still. With the Cubs are ahead in the count the bats must respond. Since the injuries have been here and there it's for a run explosion for a series. I like the idea of Mike Fontenot hitting extra chances in the lineup. Walks have to be drawn with more patience in the box. The defense is fine for now. Whenever they get Zambrano back they better have the kinks worked out. I understand the rough patches on offense. They ought to through with those dry spells and start cranking out the runs.

Cubs take a licking, keep on going with 8-6 win

Singing praises isn't happening in Wrigleyville. The Cubs have a long way to go before they truly impress anyone. At times they've looked awful on offense. Yesterday the lineup turned it around. Tyler Colvin had a very good game at the plate. Hitting 3-for-5 with a homerun and RBI double helped big time. Derek Lee also added a few run driven in as well. The good news is Aramis Ramirez is back from his minor league rehab stint. A truly short one at that.

Ryan Dempster recorded yet another win, pitching well for 7 innings and mowing down 8 batters. He's now 6-6 with a 3.01 ERA. The run support was there Sunday afternoon. Another salvaged series for the Cubs. Alfonso Soriano lifted a homer out to left field later in the game. I'm not seeing much from Kosuke Fukudome when checking out the game on TV. Not sure if he's that healthy now.

The team still has spark and spirit. They have yet to show it as well as their best on the field. They lost the last 3 series which is only a disadvantage viewing the standings. 4th place isn't where the Cubs should be at the moment. The Brewers and Reds are playing too well for Chicago to take it for granted. Today the Cubs start a series back home with the Pirates. With Zambrano suspended indefinite another starter will be determined later. They really need to bring it strong against an NL Central opponent this time. No messing around for sure.

Cross-town not kind to Cubs, loss a downer

For a short while I thought the Cubs understood what a good streak meant. They still do in a way yet aginst the White Sox they haven't appeared to care enough about winning. Given they've had tough pitching from the opposing side. Well, the Zambrano situation happened and now he's suspended. That is a bummer. Have no idea what caused to react the way he did. This will again hurt the Cubs. I'm pretty sure he's mad about the total lack of run support. Defense generally not the problem.

If words could only convey how I felt about the game telecast yesterday. This stranded runners business has GOT to stop!! What in the world has to sink in for this 2010 team to put hitting streaks together? I'd just assume wrapped the contest up after 5 innings because no happened good for the Cubs. Now blaming it on the weather or pitching faced isn't right either. I doubt that was it Friday afternoon. The team can't ill-afford to keep slipping. Before we know it as Cub fans they'll be toward the problem of the division.

I'm wondering how long it's going to take. To let it sink quick enough. Hitting win tight ball games and good timing is getting too seldom for them. Coach Piniella has got to find a way to get more than inspiration to the men in blue. If only walks worked to the Cubs' favor. Patience is key too. Removing a few young bats from the lineup may help. Tyler Colvin is a problem solver, that's what I can tell you. Should the franchise top heads be concerned with holes in the lineup?

Damn right the Cubs got offense issues. They better be caring in the clubhouse after these pitiful games with scoring droughts. No one can feel sorry for a team that has exceptional talent yet can't combine efforts together enough to win. I'm sure on days a spectator can take a cinder block and toss it further to the outfield than the Cubs can't hit a baseball. I'm looking for the good approach where accomplishs occur. No doubt the franchise has wheels turning in the wrong direction. The Cubs need to learn to fight and scrape out runs again. Good luck in Saturday as

Another slide occurs, Cubs lose big in Seattle

All isn't well in Wrigleyville Cubs' fans. The lineup looked rough for the last 3 series. The struggle for balance again with the offense continued in Safeco Field last night. 8-1, the final summed up the lack of timely performance. Derek Lee tried in the early innings to help to no avail. One thing is sure; the Cub bats have to stop swinging so soon in the count. They also have to relieve the starter of mass run production before the mid-way through. The young batters looked bad going after bad pitches.

The Cubs do have tough pitchers to face such as with Cliff Lee Wednesday night. Stranding a numerous amount of runners isn't always horrible. After a later point they had good chances with runners in scoring position. Instead of delivering they came up empty. How the heck can they continue to happen? Soriano is doing okay for now yet still need to help propel the offense. The top guys right now for the Cubs I believe are Derek Lee, Aramis Ramirez, Alfonso Soriano, and Ryan Theriot. Forget Xavier Nady for now as most of the prospects too.

Later in towards the end of the month if Chicago is more than 10 games out of first place then it's still not good with the lineup. Coming up with a higher-powered lineup card is the answer. I feel trades and waivers are in orders right now! There is no sense in having a bunch of players on the bench not contributing and only filling space in a lineup. Sure, Randy Wells didn't pitch well either in the loss to the M's, allowing 10 hits and 2 walks for 6 earned runs. Still the offense has to produce and the energy surge has yet to appear. I have no idea what is going to become of the infield. Keep something the same there. Who knows what in the world Lou is planning to do.

Cubs spank Angels 12-1, salvage series

Well, what do you know? The Cubs actually brought out the lumber and whooped up on the Angels. They enacted a little redemption after getting shutout the prior day. All I can repeat is lets see this hitting more often. Derek Lee had a good game, 4 RBIs. Geovany connected on his 10th homerun. What a performance from Big Z too! Not only did he manage to fan 7 batters with a sole run allowed, but also went 2-for-4 with a RBI. That prime time for Zambrano. The game worked out well for the Cubs.

Also, getting in on the hitting was Alfonso Soriano (2-for-5) and Ryan Theriot (3-for-4, 3 runs). I'm impressing with that showing. Chicago gears up to face Seattle in the next series to played on the road. They'll face tough opposing pitchers. The opposite ends game might help. When the Cubs play strong time-consumed hitting and are totally different in the batter's box than the other team it work wonders. Despite yielding 8 hits Big Z was the top player yesterday. Sure the ERA is over 5 and needs drop down. I want those bats to come around again big and stay that way.

Cubs cinch win, 3-2

All isn't unwell for the Cubs. Sure they looked kinda bad against the White Sox yet made good in the series with the A's. The 3-2 victory was nice yesterday. Still they're 6 under .500. A few sweeps with adjustments at the plate, given the long ball occurs sometimes, it's going to be favorable for them. The Cubs finished the game Thursday with a game-winning hit by Fukudome after a few hits and walks tallied. Right now Chicago is 30-36 with room to grow. Lou may want to put less in the starting lineup with the young talent and add a few more left-handed or veteran bats to the mix. Look for that to aid the offense. Keep it up Cubs!

Cubs drop lazy game 9-5, put off by weather

The outside conditions took their effect with unfavorable weather last night. What in the world has got into the Cubs' bats? Again they fail to deliver in tighter run scoring situations. I'm not about watching this team lose big games before the All-Star break. The talent is clearly there. Carlos Zambrano also needs to get it in gear. The opposing runs were not his fault for the most part yesterday though. Those walks do come back to bite the Cubs. The main dilemma still remains run support. As I look down the lineup there are holes identifiable.

Derek Lee went 0-for-4 as Ramirez still remains out. Chad Tracy serves as the replacement at third. I'm not sure why though. A few good pinch hitters are there. However, it's nothing stellar about the Cubs' starting lineup. I don't see it getting better until the outfield situation is resolved. Putting in too many young guys who are still prospects so to speak isn't the answer either. Kosuke Fukudome has got to pick up the pace too. He'll have his days on the bench too.

9 hits tallied in the boxscore for the Cubs. How can they not rebound from their previous experience in the home stand? There is no sense in the franchise not noticing the constant misplacement of it's best talent. I believe finding the right group in the outfield defense is worthwhile. I can't speak for every Cubs' fan, but 28-36 isn't what I anticipated. Third place in the NL Central is okay for now. The A's got the first game of the series and can't be their difficult to beat.

Dempster takes the mound tonight in Chicago. Lou might as well set up a consistent lineup for a short while and let the top hitters swing away instead of for the fences. It's irrelevant how the team scores yet can prove successful when they do. If it takes rubbing bats with pine tar then go with it. Slumping is the problem with games played. It's still lack of good constant contact at the plate with runners in scoring position. One thing is certain when the men in blue at Wrigley hit homeruns the results are typically good. Marlon Byrd is helping in that regard yet may need a little time off when the other star hitter (Aramis) returns. Keeping refreshed and energizing bats is best for now.

Lilly nears no-hit bid, Cubs prevail 1-0

What a quick game it was yesterday. Ted Lilly had a sensational performance on the mound. He etched in a 1-hitter! Definitely had a no-hitter wrapped up until the freaking 9th frame. I don't get it with the pushing your luck theme still with the Cubs dugout. How many times can they leave it up to switch-a-roos and chance to not to score efficient runs? I like how Marmol maintained his control in the last inning to uphold the meager lead. Lilly finished the game with 8 innings pitched and 3 K's to his totals.

The young prospects are getting their time to contribute early in June. Yet haven't showed too much yet in the time through the starting lineup. The up and down type of mentality with the young energy has to change as well as with the veteran leadership. I believe the Cubs needed to take the series 2-of-3 because gaining a step up in the Central is important. As far as a defined outfield situation I have no idea with Lou will do until after the break period in July. If good sense and planning fall in place GM management and all can look to getting somebody like Jason Bay or Brandon Inge. Those guys will be wise investment. Until Wrigleyville has to see the team gaining vital ground in the division.

Back at it with Interleague Play, Cubs fall in opener

Hello again Cubs fans and visitors!

A long time back I updated this page. Whew! It's enough hassles I've experinced since then. Anyway, looking at the boxscores and catching the action on the field sometimes I see the Cubs are slumping again. Also noticed the trades which occurred. Losing to the White Sox wasn't good in any shape or form yesterday, 10-5. So the management team decided to bring in Xavier Nady and few other players. Not too bright when the starting lineup isn't settled yet.

I can't believe the pitching let the game get away from the Cubs at Wrigley Field Friday. They've still to work out discrepancies with the pen situation. Sean Marshall I presume is still available. Don't know much about the new acquisition in Randy Wells. Find other talented guys have been moved. Whenever the Cubs manage to hit at 4-5 runs early it's typically a good sign. They got to get control the starting rotation though. Wells fell to 3-5 with the loss as Soriano drilled his 10th homerun to reach a milestone 300.

Too many lead changes is never too good for Chicago. With the WhiteSox in town for 4-game series it to come clear to the Cub bats' to get runs in the early going. Having Kosuke Fukudome struggle as well as other potent hitters has to end. For a while the Cubs will licking the outskirts in third or fourth place. Lou Piniella may decide to get in on the trade talk before the All-Star break. Working out the differences in the infield and outfield rotation is still extraordinary significant. Dragging through games is never the answer. Time for the energy to surge sometime from the Cubs' starting lineup. Until that happens, bare and grin it.

Go Cubs Go!