Jay Kirk Baseball Thread since 2017: The 2021 season, Dodgers Repeat?

[2006Coltsbestever]

Kyle Hendricks has been lousy lately . Give him a 2 run lead and he can't hold it, jeez o peat, we can't do anything easy!

[HOZER]

What is up with Hendricks? Cubs down 3-2 in the second.

 

[2006Coltsbestever]

1 minute ago, GOZER said:

What is up with Hendricks? Cubs down 3-2 in the second.

 

I don't know, we go up 2-0 then this, it's now 5-2 Dodgers. 

[HOZER]

Goodness gracious 

[HOZER]

It’s going to be an early night for Kyle if he keeps this up, unbelievable.

[2006Coltsbestever]

Just now, GOZER said:

Goodness gracious 

This is over, it's 6-2 Dodgers. Hendricks stinks tonight. I would trade him and Darvish both to get Jake back  

[HOZER]

I’ve read some good things about this Maples kid who’s warming up, hope he shows his “stuff” tonight.

[NFLfan]

4 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

This is over, it's 6-2 Dodgers. Hendricks stinks tonight. I would trade him and Darvish both to get Jake back  

 

Phillies are contending for the division. They won't give up Jake. 

 

I'll give you Familia, Lugo, or Matz. Want any? (I like Lugo a lot.)

[2006Coltsbestever]

1 minute ago, NFLfan said:

 

Phillies are contending for the division. They won't give up Jake. 

 

I'll give you Familia, Lugo, or Matz. Want any? (I like Lugo a lot.)

I'll take deGrom, thanks. This is another loss tonight but luckily all the teams in the NL have had their stink moments so the Cubs will still have the 4th best record even after tonight.

[HOZER]

55 minutes ago, GOZER said:

I’ve read some good things about this Maples kid who’s warming up, hope he shows his “stuff” tonight.

Nasty Slider!

[HOZER]

Cubs lose, and in other Cubs news, base hits are a thing of the past.

[2006Coltsbestever]

Cubs lead 10-3 in the 7th over LA, a win today keeps the Cubs in the 4th spot in the NL. This would be a great win considering Kershaw pitched today. Rizzo clears the bases baby and Russ hits a 2 run HR! Cubs on fire today!  

[2006Coltsbestever]

Cubs blowing it open now, 11-3 in the 8th

[2006Coltsbestever]

Cubs win! Fly the flag Gozer, very nice afternoon. We get out of LA 2-2. Cubs will be at worse in the 4 spot at the end of the night in the NL Playoff race. We have had our stinkers but as long we make the Playoffs we can win it all, its sweet ol Baseball by golly 

[HOZER]

Gad Durnit!!!!! I thought game was at 10 pm again!!!! Missed the whole thing 

 

 

Oh well, at least they won!

 

 

[2006Coltsbestever]

Just now, GOZER said:

Gad Durnit!!!!! I thought game was at 10 pm again!!!! Missed the whole thing 

 

 

Oh well, at least they won!

 

 

I am glad it was an early one, nice win today. Now I can relax tonight for a change. 

[PuntersArePeopleToo]

7 hours ago, GOZER said:

Gad Durnit!!!!! I thought game was at 10 pm again!!!! Missed the whole thing 

 

 

Oh well, at least they won!

 

 

I missed the game too, I ended traveling over from Illinois to South Bend to Finally see the Cubs team. I hadnt been so it was fun. 

[2006Coltsbestever]

*A look at the Cubs last 4 seasons:

2015 = 97-65, made the Playoffs as a Wildcard, lost in the NLCS.

2016 = 103-58, won the NL Central/#1 Seed, won the WS.

2017 = 92-70, won the NL Central/#3 Seed, lost in the NLCS.

2018 = 44-35 so far, currently has the 1st Wildcard spot.

-Overall Regular Season record 336-228 (59.6% winnings)

-Made 3 NLCS and won 1 WS

 

*I figured since basically half the season is over and June is over after tomorrow, I will ask these questions:

A. Will the Cubs win the WS this season as a Wildcard team? They would currently host the NL Wildcard game as of now.

 

B. Will the Cubs win the WS this season as a Division Champion?

 

C. Will the Cubs win NL Pennant as a Wildcard team? but lose in the WS.

 

D. Will the Cubs win the NL Pennant as a Division Champion? but lose in the WS.

 

E. Will the Cubs win their Division again but lose before the WS? 

 

F. Will the Cubs miss the Playoffs?

-These are 6 questions that most Cubs fans are wondering. Choose between A-F. Can you people believe June is almost over? 2 more games left in June.

 

 

[Myles]

1 hour ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

*A look at the Cubs last 4 seasons:

2015 = 97-65, made the Playoffs as a Wildcard, lost in the NLCS.

2016 = 103-58, won the NL Central/#1 Seed, won the WS.

2017 = 92-70, won the NL Central/#3 Seed, lost in the NLCS.

2018 = 44-35 so far, currently has the 1st Wildcard spot.

-Overall Regular Season record 336-228 (59.6% winnings)

-Made 3 NLCS and won 1 WS

 

*I figured since basically half the season is over and June is over after tomorrow, I will ask these questions:

A. Will the Cubs win the WS this season as a Wildcard team? They would currently host the NL Wildcard game as of now.

 

B. Will the Cubs win the WS this season as a Division Champion?

 

C. Will the Cubs win NL Pennant as a Wildcard team? but lose in the WS.

 

D. Will the Cubs win the NL Pennant as a Division Champion? but lose in the WS.

 

E. Will the Cubs win their Division again but lose before the WS? 

 

F. Will the Cubs miss the Playoffs?

-These are 6 questions that most Cubs fans are wondering. Choose between A-F. Can you people believe June is almost over? 2 more games left in June.

 

 

I'm pulling for F.   Cubs missing he playoffs.  

[2006Coltsbestever]

Joe Manure just hit a 3 HR off of Montgomery in the 1st Inning. I guess the Cubs will look manure today against a team that is 35-42 LOL. Manure has 1 HR all season. 

[2006Coltsbestever]

Cubs cut it to 3-2, then Manure just doubled in 2 Runs, 5-2 Twins now in the 4th. Manure is Mike Trout I guess? 5 RBI's, a HR, and a Double for Manure. Man we can make anyone look like a HOFamer I guess . Manure has been Bad all season, this is a bit comical.

[Jay Kirk]

On ‎6‎/‎27‎/‎2018 at 10:48 PM, GOZER said:

What is up with Hendricks? Cubs down 3-2 in the second.

 

Sometimes teams figure pitchers out after seeing them more than once , and sometimes they tip pitches . There can be many reasons its up to the pitching coach to right the ship.

[2006Coltsbestever]

Addison Russell Grandslam! Cubs lead 6-5.

[2006Coltsbestever]

Benny baby, 2 run HR. Cubs lead 8-5 in the 6th.

[2006Coltsbestever]

That was a big Strikeout, we just struck Grossberger out! He played in Stir Crazy didn't he? 8-5 Cubs to the Bottom of the 7th.

[2006Coltsbestever]

Cubs win 10-6, 45-35 now. Still hold that 4th Spot. After tomorrow half the season is over.

[HOZER]

[2006Coltsbestever]

3-3 now, it was 3-0 Twins. Nice comeback to the 4th.

[HOZER]

Cubs go up 4-3, then Chatwood gives up another 2 run HR. Cubs down 5-4 in the 5th.

[2006Coltsbestever]

7 minutes ago, GOZER said:

Cubs go up 4-3, then Chatwood gives up another 2 run HR. Cubs down 5-4 in the 5th.

It's now 7-4 Twins, never a dull moment in Cubs land.

[2006Coltsbestever]

Cubs now lead 8-7 LOL. What a wild game! We are only in the 5th.

[HOZER]

14-9 Cubs in the 8th!!!! High heat, high score!

[2006Coltsbestever]

7 minutes ago, GOZER said:

14-9 Cubs in the 8th!!!! High heat, high score!

Baez just made a fantastic Defensive play! 14-9 still, this looks like a Flag Flyer! 

[2006Coltsbestever]

Cubs win! 

[HOZER]

[2006Coltsbestever]

-The Regular Season is half over, it is flying by! July is here already now and it will be interesting to see how teams finish the season and what trades are made by teams.

 

-Here is a look at the Playoff teams and teams that have a chance to get in.

AL East

Redsox 56-28 #1 Seed

Yankees 53-27 (1 game back) #4 Seed

 

AL Central

Indians 44-37 #3 Seed

 

AL West

Astros 55-30 #2 Seed

Mariners 53-31 (1.5 back) #5 Seed

A's 46-38 (8.5 back) - They are still in the Playoff race

 

NL East

Braves 47-34 #2 Seed

Philiies 44-37 (3 back) #5 Seed

Nats 42-39 (5 back) - They are still in the Playoff race

 

NL Central 

BrewCrew 48-34 #1 Seed

Cubs 46-35 (1.5 back) #4 Seed

Cards 42-39 (5.5 back) - They are still in the Playoff race

 

NL West

D-backs 47-36 #3 Seed

Dodgers 43-39 (3.5 back) - They are still in the Playoff race

Giants 44-40 (3.5 back) - They are still in the Playoff race

 

-The teams with the 4 best records are in the AL = Redsox, Yankees, Astros, and Mariners. I still say watch the Indians in that league as they are dangerous too. In the NL there is alot of parity. If the season ended today the Nats and Dodgers would not be in the Playoffs and the Cubs would be hosting the Phillies in the Wildcard matchup. I can't imagine Cubs taking on Jake in a Wildcard matchup. Hopefully the Cubs win their Division and get that #1 Seed which is very attainable. The Cards and Giants are interesting teams as they are right there in the Playoff race as well. Now the 2nd half of the season begins, what teams will stay healthy, what teams will make trades? Baseball gets more fun to watch now. 

 

[NFLfan]

37 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

I can't imagine Cubs taking on Jake in a Wildcard matchup.

 

Cubs fans would be going nuts if the pitching match-up is Yu vs. Jake. Which one of your pitchers do you want going for you in that winner-moves-on and loser-goes-home situation?

[2006Coltsbestever]

11 minutes ago, NFLfan said:

 

Cubs fans would be going nuts if the pitching match-ups is Yu vs. Jake. Which one of your pitchers do you want going for you in that winner-moves-on and loser-goes-home situation?

Lester

[2006Coltsbestever]

Cubs win 11-10! Fly the flag Gozer. Brewers lost so now we are just a half game out of 1st place in the NL Central. Brewers are 48-35, Cubs 47-35. This makes up for last weekend. Go Cubs Go!

[HOZER]

About let that one slip away!!!!! Not a good look for Maples today, that’s too bad. Lester with a HR also!!!! Awesome!!!!