August 22, 2023: 47
Joey Browner. When I think of the number 47, that’s who comes to mind; that’s kind of random. I have to be missing somebody, something that relates to this number. I think of 47th Street… I passed by this street … Continued
August 21, 2023: Familiar Face
When the Cubs started their series in Detroit on Monday night, there was a familiar face across the diamond. Yes, believe it or not, this was the first time the Cubs have met ex-Cub Javy Baez; remember him? How can … Continued
August 20, 2023: 3 v 3
For all the MLB action, and NFL preseason games, at the end of the day, it was a basketball weekend. It was the Bulls Fest and for the first time, we were in attendance. More than that though, my son … Continued
August 19, 2023: Milestone Reaching
The NFL Preseason was in full mode this week, especially on Saturday with a full slate of games. We’re continuing to gather information on MLB games with over 500 records, trying to find some sweet spots. After a successful Friday, … Continued
August 18, 2023: Second Home
I’ll never forget my first home, the house I grew up in, the house my parents still live in to this day. I lived there for the first 21 years of my life until I moved into my own apartment … Continued
August 17, 2023: Whoa Nellie
I don’t know why this Keith Jackson phrase came to me after Christopher Morel hit the game winning home run to beat the White Sox on Wednesday night at Wrigley, but it did. I think it appropriately matches this unbelievable … Continued
August 16, 2023: Highlight of the Year
When Luis Robert hit that home run on Tuesday night at Wrigley, turned his back, and did his little trot down the first base line, returning to home plate, putting his finger to his mouth, while some Cubs fans flipped … Continued
August 15, 2023: Faith in Humanity
Driving to work on Tuesday morning, I made a decision; let’s get on the inbound Kennedy. This expressway is under construction and traffic is absolutely ridiculous, but I figured I’d try it anyways. Well, it was a slow moving parking … Continued
August 14, 2023: That’s the Discipline
There are many famous movie lines; many that I have quoted over the years. One of my favorites is: That’s the Discipline. Do you know what movie that’s from? One of my favorites… I’ll give you a second to think … Continued
August 13, 2023: To Sweep or Not To Sweep
Entering Sunday, both Chicago baseball teams were in position for the sweep. The Cubs took the first two games against the Blue Jays in Toronto, while the Sox dropped the first two to the Brewers at the Cell. How would … Continued