Busch Stadium St. Louis, MO May 5, 2015 The Cubs face the Cardinals in game two of their series with the Redbirds. Tonight’s game features Jake Arrieta (5-1) against Carlos Martinez (4-2). Both pitchers are strikeout hurlers so runs may be at a premium this evening. Dexter Fowler continues his…
Busch Stadium St. Louis, MO May 4, 2015 Tonight the Cubs travel to St. Louis for the first time this season and face the Cardinals. The last time they saw this team was on opening week, where they took the two game set 2-0. Unfortunately this meeting finds the Cubs…
Today’s game features Jimmy Nelson and Kyle Hendricks. The Brewers have been pretty bad so far, but the Cubs have been struggling a bit of late. Milwaukee jumps on Hendricks right from the start. Ryan Braun, easily the best player on the team so far draws a one out walk.…
Wrigley Field Chicago, IL May 2, 2015 Fresh off of last night’s victory the Cubs face the Brewers in the second game of this series. Today sees Jorge Lopez and Jon Lester match up. Lester, fresh off a solid performance last time makes quick work of the Brewers and the…
Tonight’s game is the first in a three game set with the lowly Brewers. Former Cub Matt Garza faces Jake Arrieta in what looks like a lopsided matchup. The Brewers, who have really struggled offensively get a two out rally in the first. Khris Davis slips a single to right…
The Cubs and Pirates meet again as the Pirates look to continue their winning ways after yesterday’s solid victory. Tonight’s game sees Jay Happ against Kyle Hendricks. The Pirates jump on young Kyle instantly. Gregory Polanco, who has feasted on Chicago pitching so far this year gets a single and…
Wrigley Field Chicago, IL April 27, 2015 The Cubs return home after a terrific home stand and face the Pirates in the opening game of the series. Tonight’s game features a solid matchup between Gerrit Cole (2-1) who lost to Chicago last time out on an Anthony Rizzo homer late…
Great American Ballpark Cincinnati, OH April 26, 2015 The Cubs conclude their eastern road trip today as Jake Arrieta (3-1) faces Jason Marquis (1-3). The Reds bats have been extremely quiet this season, and while Chicago has a great start going, but despite their excellent defensive ratings across the board…
Great American Ballpark Cincinnati, OH April 24, 2015 The Cubs come to Cincinnati having moved into first place after the Dodgers loss last night. Tonight Travis Wood (1-1) faces Anthony DeScalfani (1-2), who beat the Cubs earlier this year. The Cubs get things started quickly as leadoff hitter Dexter Fowler…
PNC PARK Pittsburgh, PA April 23, 2015 The Cubs face the Pirates in the final game of their four game set. Today’s matchup heavily favors the Pirates as Garrett Cole faces Kyle Hendricks. The Pirates have had a good season in the early going, and with a win will salvage…