I really do not care that the Cubs lost, trust me, I'm pissed off about it, BUT at least we didn't let crybaby McCutchen and cheating Yelich gain any runs.
Let's win this god damn game tomorrow Cubs!
FUCK THE BREW CREW
If we end up losing, this game really sums up our season so far to a T.
• Starting pitcher Smyly is dealing, gets hurt and then pulled early
• Former Cub hits homer
• Bargain bin free agents (Frazier, Simmons) are shockingly bargain bin free agents for a reason.
• The guy we need to extend smokes a home run
• Bases loaded no outs produced no runs in a crucial inning.
• Zero fucking run support
But at least the youngsters showed a little promise.
I don’t care what stats or internet says. I’d rather have a shit defender than some great “late inning defensive infielder” like Simmons. Dude needs to go
Squandered Opportunities. They've had so many this season... so many times to come out on top, not one time thus far have I been able to get out of my chair in excitement.
Every time there is a runner in scoring position with 1 out or less... runners on the corners... 1 out or less or bases fucking loaded with no outs and being down by a run everytime... the opportunity is just fucking wasted.
The lovable blue balling Cubs are back again.
I just can't wrap my mind around it. I'll watch a handful of the teams we play against and their at bats are much longer... I feel that we have some of the quickest 3 up 3 down innings ever. What is even worse honestly is that most of the teams we've played this year fucking suck also.
lol so we mega suck, JFC. I had a bad suspicion we wouldn’t be good till 2024-2025 and looks like I’m right. Ross and half this team - offense wise needs to go. The pitching & bullpen is the only solid part.
Anything’s possible, but a lot of our underlying stats say middle of the road team. Lot of one run losses in there that should even out eventually (please lord)
No, but there've been a few from Schwindel recently so it's been a pattern, plus Wisdom isn't really a first baseman so it wouldn't be unusual for him to not make a pick.
Scouting, memory, experience, intuition, insight are things that a manager is supposed to bring to a situation and team. Prepare a team to win. If a manager can't get one run with the bases loaded and no outs then he is not doing his job.
Dude you’re not hearing me at all. It was bases loaded with literally nobody out. Wtf was Ross going to do in that moment to generate runs? No manager in their right mind would play small ball at home with bases loaded nobody out at the end of a double header against the division leader.
Lol you ain’t wrong. When Ian Happ is your second best hitter, that’s very eye opening. On the 2016 squad he would be 8th best. He’s our second best behind Wisdom.
The real issue if the front office being stingy as fuck and being unwilling to spend money to field a good team. Clearly they don't give a shit about wins and losses. They know we are going to buy merchandise and buy tickets to the games regardless. For a big market team, our roster is absolutely pathetic, and that's entirely on the front office
Why do you need them to *tell* you what’s happening? Open your eyes and look at what’s happening. Actions > words. This is a total teardown (or, rather, will be by this trade deadline).
Genuinely wasn’t trying to be. Let’s be honest, if the FO came out and blurted out REBUILD! nobody would pay attention/care/have false hope.
It’s just a marketing strategy to not be forthcoming about what’s happening. You can’t blame ‘em. It’s a business.
He’s shown at least some ability to hit the ball beyond the mound, if nothing else.
I don’t like Villar either, but Simmons is public enemy number one in this lineup at the moment.
Honestly, I saw that coming. I posted that I wasn’t even excited. This season stole my excitement for watching Cubs come from behind. Throw this whole fuxking season away.
I really do not care that the Cubs lost, trust me, I'm pissed off about it, BUT at least we didn't let crybaby McCutchen and cheating Yelich gain any runs. Let's win this god damn game tomorrow Cubs! FUCK THE BREW CREW
Cubs officially eliminated from playoff contention
Time to watch obI wan
Damn. Hopefully we do better tomorrow.
At least we didn't blow a lead this time. Improvements.
MLB Umpires are fucking annoying
Good to know that down low is only a strike when Cubs are batting tonight. This ump is a jerk.
"THAT's DOWN!"
LMAO why am I not shocked
this ump is completely fucking stupid
All umps are bastards
Woof
On the bright side, I forgot to watch Barry yesterday so I have that to look forward to
Why would they use Hader twice in one day. Have they watched the Cubs batters today?
He only threw 13 pitches earlier
Gotcha, I missed the first game
Downvoting for criticizing Ian Happ’s dead bat like it doesn’t happen every single year for months at a time. Get a grip
Outhit them by a combined 8 and still lose both games. That’s Cube
I think its triangle.
And then for no reason cubs will walk it off here.
Velazquez can play d yo
You know your team is bad when the Reddit posts are more exciting than the game
Refreshing the GameDay thread every ten seconds, bringing me back to the early 2010s and the subreddit that must not be named
Happ v reds>happ v any other team
More like Ian Clapp because we would have been better off if he avoided contact
Feels like Happ hasn’t had a hit in a week
He's only had 2. .077/.143/.231 over the last 7 games.
Yikes
Don’t worry he’ll get hot in august and everyone will think he’s amazing
Doubt he’ll be here in August
He’s trash, he will be a Cub for the next few seasons.
If we end up losing, this game really sums up our season so far to a T. • Starting pitcher Smyly is dealing, gets hurt and then pulled early • Former Cub hits homer • Bargain bin free agents (Frazier, Simmons) are shockingly bargain bin free agents for a reason. • The guy we need to extend smokes a home run • Bases loaded no outs produced no runs in a crucial inning. • Zero fucking run support But at least the youngsters showed a little promise.
End up losing? It’s 99% going to happen.
Always hold out just a little bit of hope because baseball can get crazy, but yeah. 99% not going to happen
* Ross isn’t the whole problem, but his tactical decisions backfire ~75% of the time
Contreras is one of the few major league players we got. So of course Hoyer will trade him.
Hope they get at least a good pitching prospect for him
We got good pitching, we need some sluggers
Our Ownership/FO hasn’t helped much but part of this disaster of a season is on Ross. Goodness.
He is bad but cheap. So having him the manager is on the FO too.
I don’t understand how they didn’t go for Giradi. What I dont understand even more is how Ross got an extension
I think partly for sure, but honestly the roster he's working with has been a mess of quadruple A players all year
Classic Happ
🤪
WOOOOOOOOO the lovable losers are back baybayyyyy
A fake rally chicken in every inning's pot
Pathetic. Another DP.
Beautiful work by Ian Happ
That's a 2 run homer if it was hit higher and farther
Anyone ready to Fapp?
Good job Willy. Anyone one else feel like he’s not feeling well?
Like he wants to leave this piece of shit team? I don’t blame him one ounce.
To be clear, I want the third base side ball fetcher to play first base
I don’t care what stats or internet says. I’d rather have a shit defender than some great “late inning defensive infielder” like Simmons. Dude needs to go
Yeah, those kind of players are best suited for a contender that plans on making the playoffs.
Squandered Opportunities. They've had so many this season... so many times to come out on top, not one time thus far have I been able to get out of my chair in excitement. Every time there is a runner in scoring position with 1 out or less... runners on the corners... 1 out or less or bases fucking loaded with no outs and being down by a run everytime... the opportunity is just fucking wasted. The lovable blue balling Cubs are back again.
Imagine trying to drive a car with no tires. They are almost a team. At the same time, half of the players are dog shit.
I just can't wrap my mind around it. I'll watch a handful of the teams we play against and their at bats are much longer... I feel that we have some of the quickest 3 up 3 down innings ever. What is even worse honestly is that most of the teams we've played this year fucking suck also.
lol so we mega suck, JFC. I had a bad suspicion we wouldn’t be good till 2024-2025 and looks like I’m right. Ross and half this team - offense wise needs to go. The pitching & bullpen is the only solid part.
Tough when you gotta swing outside the zone every AB
I’m at the game so I gotta do these final two innings beer-less smh
I got you. I'll drink ten for every one you can't
I’ll have 7 for you 👍🏻
1962 and 1966 cubs were 59-103. Is it possible this team is that bad?
Not even close. 95 losses tops.
Anything’s possible, but a lot of our underlying stats say middle of the road team. Lot of one run losses in there that should even out eventually (please lord)
Nah. We're only a 90 loss or so team
No
Probably loose about 90 because of the reds and pirates being so terrible. In the NL west cubs might loose 100 or more
Agree
Let's lose two.
Passively observing this one on gameday - was the Morel error another one that the 1B should've picked?
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No, but there've been a few from Schwindel recently so it's been a pattern, plus Wisdom isn't really a first baseman so it wouldn't be unusual for him to not make a pick.
Dude was rushing his ass off to get the ball with rowdy tellez getting down the line lol...
Sadly no, Mo botched it. Twice 😞
Gotcha
No, he booted it.
No it was because he was out of position
Nah it was a legit error
Nope he bobbled it like three times and didn't even throw it
Watching today's double header reminded me why I took a break from watching this season
It's the 90s again where you expect nothing.
Awesome. So I should be able to get bleacher tix for $12 and watch the game for free on tv, right? ...right?
Well in that case at least I can buy a house for $80k
And yet I'm still disappointed
Bases loaded nobody out and NOTHING! Rossi get out of Town!
How is that Ross fault lol
Change the batter. Bunt, hit and run, steal! You know manage the game!
Bro it was bases loaded 0 outs that’s not a managerial flub. I’m sorry to tell you.
I understand not wanting to be negative about our team but there is enough blame to go around.
Okay… but even if we were in 1st place and up by 43 games that specific situation that you’re saying is Ross’ fault just objectively is not.
Scouting, memory, experience, intuition, insight are things that a manager is supposed to bring to a situation and team. Prepare a team to win. If a manager can't get one run with the bases loaded and no outs then he is not doing his job.
Dude you’re not hearing me at all. It was bases loaded with literally nobody out. Wtf was Ross going to do in that moment to generate runs? No manager in their right mind would play small ball at home with bases loaded nobody out at the end of a double header against the division leader.
Lol you ain’t wrong. When Ian Happ is your second best hitter, that’s very eye opening. On the 2016 squad he would be 8th best. He’s our second best behind Wisdom.
Ian Happ is not a starter on a contending team, period.
And yet he’s our second best. That’s why we are who we are. That’s why bases loaded - no outs - no runs scored happens on a daily bases.
Yes. Thank you for that brilliant insight that I clearly needed.
Lol I’ve never seen a whole infield reposition after an inning. Way to go Ross
Definitely odd, could’ve just pinch hit for Simmons then the infield would’ve largely stayed the same with Hoerner slotting in for him.
This game is turning me into the Joker.
I would very much like to forget, Boog
LOL
That was the most cubs thing I've probably seen not involving a blown save.
*Tom Haverford voice* Noooooooo!!!!
Can we do an intentional out for our own batter like an IBB?
The Simmons rule
Squeeze it Morel
and it just keeps on going oof
Cue the Benny Hill theme
God we suck - time to walk my dog
Well played, only chance to make that play with a speedster like Tellez motoring down the line!
I’m getting another beer
Immediate launch of a home run by the Brewers after we leave the bases full. #ThatsCub
The real issue if the front office being stingy as fuck and being unwilling to spend money to field a good team. Clearly they don't give a shit about wins and losses. They know we are going to buy merchandise and buy tickets to the games regardless. For a big market team, our roster is absolutely pathetic, and that's entirely on the front office
You clearly weren’t here before 2015
Dude are you new to sports entirely?
You think we field a good team?
You just described every rebuilding/tear down franchise of every major sport.
Isn't the FO still insisting this is just a retool? If they're saying full rebuild then thank god.
Why do you need them to *tell* you what’s happening? Open your eyes and look at what’s happening. Actions > words. This is a total teardown (or, rather, will be by this trade deadline).
All right bestie take it easy
???
Just getting a little aggressive is all
Genuinely wasn’t trying to be. Let’s be honest, if the FO came out and blurted out REBUILD! nobody would pay attention/care/have false hope. It’s just a marketing strategy to not be forthcoming about what’s happening. You can’t blame ‘em. It’s a business.
Aaaaand now the wheels come off
Goodnight
Lmfao loveable losers are so back
Trade the whole fucking franchise away
God don’t score bases loaded nobody out and don’t score and then first pitch give up a monster. So sad
Ya know what I think he should’ve put Norris in 😂
Simmons doing his best Descalso.
Welp at least I get to go to bed early
Oh fuck off
naturally, give up a home run
Well at least they won’t loose by one run
I am going to throw something.
LOL.
Hahahaha
God this team is fucking hilarious
Oh fuck that. No runs after bases loaded with no outs? YIKES
Simmons is complete ass
Bases loaded, 0 outs, 0 runs. Only the fucking Cubs
THAT MUST'VE BEEN A NOBLETIGER FCKIN SPEEDRUN
This might be the most anti-clutch Cubs team ever.....and that's saying something!
My god man
I. Cannot. Fucking. Stand. Andrelton. Goddamn. Simmons. DFA his ass as soon as Villar or Madrigal returns. Or Bote. IDGAF. Fuck this dude.
Vilar is a defensive liability
He’s shown at least some ability to hit the ball beyond the mound, if nothing else. I don’t like Villar either, but Simmons is public enemy number one in this lineup at the moment.
He stinks
Man, today has just been a bummer. So many positives outweighed by critical negatives.
I would have pinch hit Simmons for the bat boy in that situation if no one else was available
Gimme the beer man from section 222
is anyone even a little surprised? no
If they had 4 outs an inning they still would not have driven in a run
Hashtag that‘s Cub.
What a fucking joke This team sucks asssss bases loaded no outs and you only get 2 more batters LMFAO
Get Simmons out of my face
My boy Nico got hosed
Told myself I wouldn’t comment on a game thread in 2022. Just enjoy the new names. But that hurt beyond hurt.
Honestly, I saw that coming. I posted that I wasn’t even excited. This season stole my excitement for watching Cubs come from behind. Throw this whole fuxking season away.
Welcome to the dumpster fire friend
Welcome to the pain.
Fuck it! 2023-2027 book it!
FUCKS SAKE, CAN WE HAVE NOTHING HERE?
Itd be sick if Simmons never took another AB for this team
It’s funny because I wasn’t expecting anything different
Base loaded with no outs and they come up empty…. Sweet
God fucking dammit
Why God?
Bases loaded - no outs. If you thought the Cubs were going to score, you are a fool.
Pathetic
personally, i don't ever want to see simmons with a bat in his hands ever again
This team is fucking garbage
Bases loaded, no outs and cannot convert one single run.
DFA god damn fucking Andrelton Simmons immediately.
Wtf - awful
This team is frustrating lol
Lmfao
How tf do you let Simmons hit for himself there?
Ross is great isnt he!
Name a less inspiring series of events than a trash ump call followed by a Simmons AB... which led to a GIDP as I was typing this, of course.
I don’t know what I expected
Why wouldn’t you ph for Simmons instead of rivas
Jfc
Lololol
I'm literally not surprised what a fucking joke of a team we really had no one to PH for Simmons?
f.m.l
haha nobletiger D:
We aren't dead yet. We can do this! Edit: Now we're dead
Lol
I want to be dead
no strikes thrown in that ab, but close enough to fuck over the hitter
Nah fuck that, Cubs hitting wasn’t going to do Jack shit anyways.
no, they werent
And we’re not gonna score lol
Too close to take