Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Cubs Series Recap: To Dusty, We Lose Two

Article first published as Cubs Series Recap: To Dusty, We Lose Two on Blogcritics.

The first of two huge series for the Chicago Cubs (15-18) came and went as the team dropped two of three to the Cincinnati Reds (19-16). There's still reason to hope for the team, and with the Chicago weather heating up a bit, so too will the bats, or so we hope.

Friday, May 6, 2011

Cubs Series Recap: Capping Off a Winning West Coast Trip

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The Chicago Cubs (14-16) finished a seven game West Coast trip with a victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers (15-17) which solidified a winning record on the trip as the team comes home for two straight divisional series against the Cincinnati Reds and then the beloved St. Louis Cardinals. First, a look at the good that came out of the trip to L.A.

Monday, May 2, 2011

Cubs Series Recap: Hot and Cold in the Desert

Article first published as Cubs Series Recap: Hot and Cold in the Desert on Blogcritics.

The Chicago Cubs (12-15) finished their season series with the Arizona Diamondbacks (12-15) by splitting a four game set, though the team had a chance to take 3-of-4 in the finale.  After winning two of three in an earlier series, they finish 4-3 on the season against the D-Backs.