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PITCHERS: 13
Yency Almonte
Adbert Alzolay 
Javier Assad
Colten Brewer
Ben Brown
Kyle Hendricks
* Shota Imanaga
Mark Leiter Jr
Hector Neris 
* Drew Smyly
Jameson Taillon 
Keegan Thompson
* Jordan Wicks

CATCHERS: 2
Miguel Amaya
Yan Gomes

INFIELDERS: 7
* Michael Busch 
Garrett Cooper
Nico Hoerner
Nick Madrigal
Christopher Morel
Dansby Swanson
Patrick Wisdom

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* Cody Bellinger 
# Ian Happ
Seiya Suzuki
* Mike Tauchman 

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Kevin Alcantara, OF 
Michael Arias, P 
Pete Crow-Armstrong, OF 
Jose Cuas, P 
Brennen Davis, OF 
Porter Hodge, P 
* Luke Little, P 
* Miles Mastrobuoni, INF
* Matt Mervis, 1B 
Daniel Palencia, P 
Luis Vazquez, INF 
Hayden Wesneski, P 

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Seiya Suzuki, OF

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* Justin Steele, P   

60-DAY IL: 2 
Caleb Kilian, P 
Julian Merryweather, P
 




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Reds @ Cubs: Feldman vs Lester (Game 120)

Submitted by CTSteve on

CIN (50-71): RHP Scott Feldman (7-7, 4.43) 
CHC (63-56): LHP Jon Lester (8-7, 3.99) 
First pitch: 1:20pmCST

I don't know if Elias has weighed in, but I'm guessing that last night's game was the first in history to start off with a home-team no-out grand slam and end on a wild pitch walk-off to break a tie. To invoke crunch: neat. Also, hats off to Maddon for remembering that sometimes you need to take one for the team and get tossed.Lester takes the mound for the series finale. He gave up 3 ER in 6 innings in Arizona and took the loss on Saturday. He’s 1-0 with a 6.17 in his two starts against the Reds this season. Overall, they are 39-154 (.253) against him. Hamilton is 7-16 with 2 HR.

Feldman had a no-decision in Milwaukee his last time out (4 IP, 3 ER, 6 K, 1 BB). He’s 1-1 with a 4.66 in two starts against the Cubs this season. These Cubs are 15-64 (.234) against him. Avila is 3-6 with a HR.

It’s Arrieta (12-8) against Happ (6-8) and the Blue Jays tomorrow at 1:20pmCST.

Go Cubs!
 

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Submitted by crunch on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 08:49 pm

BARF.

Submitted by blockhead25 on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 08:49 pm

Disaster 2-2 at home against awful team is not OK.

Submitted by Eric S on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 08:53 pm

Lester continuing his snake bitten season - too bad Cubs didn't take advantage of his last two starts before this stinker.

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Submitted by VirginiaPhil on Fri, 08/18/2017 - 08:52 am

I watched this inning later and was surprised how many bloop hits there were. Plus, almost all the runs came after two out, with a borderline strike-three that would have ended the inning without much damage. All very flukey. Tough-luck game until Maddon put Grimm in. From there, you deserve what you get.

Submitted by crunch on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 08:59 pm

*facepalm* 1.2ip and done.

Submitted by Eric S on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 08:00 pm

Looks like the Eddie Butler show may be coming back to Wrigley - I think I just threw up a bit in my mouth.

Submitted by The E-Man on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 08:02 pm

If this team makes the Playoffs, and I am still not convinced they will from May, they will have to tighten so many areas. Its plugging one leak, before another springs. Situational hitting, bullpen, in deep holes early, the closer, strikeouts, defense, inability to beat last place clubs consistently.

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Submitted by blockhead25 on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 08:27 pm

I really had no expectations this year (aside from running away from the division and getting a playoff spot)...but to have such a fundamentally sound team play such an enjoyable brand of baseball, to this garbage this year is just not enjoyable to me as a fan. Even yesterday's "Uplifting" win, was only uplifting because the bullpen blew a 5 run lead in a period of two outs.

Submitted by billybucks on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 08:19 pm

OK -- uplifting win last night! Now, if Lester can just....never mind. Looked to me like Jon up and quit.

Submitted by blockhead25 on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 08:52 pm

WTF.

Submitted by blockhead25 on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 08:54 pm

Per ESPN, Lester is the only pitcher in last 30 years to allow 9 runs in one inning twice in a season.

Submitted by Transmission on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 08:12 pm

I recall thinking "seven runs will not win this game" but at 9, I was doubtful.

Reading the progression of this message board is kinda hilarious.  Joyous game to watch, which it was the once-every-three-months game I picked to do a recap on...

Submitted by crunch on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 08:21 pm

cubs HRs vs cubs hitters diving head-first into 1st base...which will be more by the end of the game

Submitted by blockhead25 on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 08:24 pm

WTF.

Submitted by Eric S on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 08:30 pm

Both Duensing and Davis threw just 10 pitches yesterday - believe both should be available today.

Submitted by billybucks on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 08:48 pm

Ervin was hitting .256 with 7HR at AAA before getting called up. Cubs have turned him into Babe effing Ruth.

Submitted by blockhead25 on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 08:59 pm

Wow, that was an absolutely horrible pitch by Grimm for the homer. Missed the spot by a foot, left it right up in the zone.

Submitted by blockhead25 on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 08:08 pm

When an infield pop out goes to the warning track, you know it is an interesting day at Wrigley.

Submitted by blockhead25 on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 08:15 pm

Of course Wilson walks the first batter. Of course. Second verse, same as the first.

Submitted by Eric S on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 08:17 pm

I assume Strop had an arm amputated earlier today. Grimm and Wilson? Joe is a sadist of the worst fashion.

Submitted by Eric S on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 08:43 pm

Oh God, Rondon. I think this is just a ploy by Joe to shake a trade for more relievers out of Jedstein. Grimm, Wilson, Rondon: the holy trinity of suck.

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Submitted by VirginiaPhil on Fri, 08/18/2017 - 08:01 am

"Epstein problem" I'm sure there's a math formula that Theo uses, but sometimes you just look at a guy, look at his mechanics, and then you don't go near Justin Grimm. Here's a formula: don't touch a guy that can't throw a fastball from the same arm slot twice.

Submitted by blockhead25 on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 08:03 pm

Not coincidentally, the 3 lead off walks by our relievers each scored. Good educational tape for high school pitchers.

Submitted by The E-Man on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 08:12 pm

See if I nail this before we see Joe: "I thought Grimmer was gonna do it there - he's been throwing the ball really well. It just didn't play out."

Submitted by billybucks on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 08:14 pm

Felt the mojo turn when KB lined out to the pitcher for a DP with the go-ahead run on 2nd. Also, when I saw Grimm come in and begin the parade of walks. Cubs need to stop winning series openers by 10+ runs. Those series always end in disappointment.

Submitted by billybucks on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 08:17 pm

Cubs began the week having played 4 fewer games than the Brewers. They played 2 extra games Mon & Thursday. Split 'em, so nothing gained or lost, although it always feels like a bad loss when you don't win a series at home vs. the Reds. The Tuesday bad-luck loss really stings.

Submitted by The E-Man on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 08:45 pm

Are there any reasonable alternatives in AA or AAA for the bullpen that won't burn a last option prior to September? Man, Dylan Fucking Cease...

Submitted by blockhead25 on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 08:39 pm

Cubs have lost 4 of last 7 to Reds, and 12 of last 21 at home overall. Cubs were mediocre against good teams last year, but absolutely dominated bad teams and dominated at home

Submitted by crunch on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 08:46 pm

Patrick Mooney‏ @CSNMooney Jon Lester left Wrigley Field and is scheduled to meet with Dr. Gryzlo in downtown Chicago bleh. looks like montgomery will get another rotation shot.

Submitted by chitownmvp01 on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 08:34 pm

Joe said he was trying to avoid using Strop and thus used Grimm in that situation. My guess for the reason was because the bottom of the order was coming up, but that Ervin guy looked like a stud in the series. I was at the game and I knew something wasn't right with Lester after pitch #1. 90 MPH fastball just didn't seem right. Hope he is okay.

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Submitted by chitownmvp01 on Fri, 08/18/2017 - 08:16 am

@Eric S Joe actually said he wanted to avoid Strop this game. Idk why, he should have been available. Minor injury? Likes matchups for him in TOR series? Otherwise, idk. Prob doesn't affect game anyways because you have to use 1 of Grimm/Wilson anyways. Duensing against Votto. Prob expect Lester to be placed on DL, Pena called up tomorrow. Or maybe Maples. With Uehara on the DL, it suddenly feels like Joe can't trust many of his relievers when the bullpen has been a strength for most of the season.

Submitted by chitownmvp01 on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 08:08 pm

Someone should start a petition on change.org to ban all Justins from the Cubs bullpen.

Submitted by chitownmvp01 on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 08:10 pm

Funny that last week I believe I posted something in which I saw a something like a 12-10 game coming, but in the Lackey vs. Bailey matchup. 13-10 today, but wrong game, lol.

Submitted by RichK on Fri, 08/18/2017 - 08:36 am

I hear Happ wants to get into the home run derby next year with Grimm as his pitcher. Only problem is that walks don't count. So he may go with Lackey instead.

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  • TarzanJoeWallis (view)

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  • Childersb3 (view)

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