Recent content by IanKEvans2

He's so damn good that the Mariners were 3rd last in MLB in runs scored and 4th last in OPS. Just because someone learns under one of baseball's greatest hitters doesn't mean that will translate to success. I don't disagree that the Cubs need to a change at hitting coach, but looking to...

I'd personally avoid any coach connected to the 2026 Mariners.

Haha, thank you for saying this. It's been a fun logical fallacy to watch unfold. "The Cubs need a significant return on an insignificant player!"

There will be many speculative articles "connecting Skubal to the Cubs" which will generate plenty of clicks and advertising revenue for sports writers/gossipers, but I'd put the chances of him signing with the Cubs at under 1%.

Agreed. Felt a lot like the 2007 Cubs with a mediocre team that made the playoffs and got handled with ease in the playoffs. It'll be an interesting offseason with a lockout looming and a roster that will look much different in 2027 or 2028.

No Thornton, Thielbar, or Cabrera on the playoff roster this round.

Sure, PCA would thrive playing small ball. What I can't fathom is why anyone would want him to? He's quite literally the best baseball player on the planet right now as is. Adding onto that, offense isn't the issue for this team. This dialogue is a clear recency bias of the last two games going...

Especially when contrasting the West divisions of each league. Texas and Houston are tied for 1st in the AL West at 78-79. Yeesh.

Shaw continues to disappoint.

I'm with you fully. This team is a known entity. A league MVP, potent offense, elite defense, starting pitching that *can* win games, and a bullpen that will likely give a few pacemakers their money's worth come October. I say let it ride!

Never a doubt! :-)

*7-3 lead. Submitted right after the Yastremski home run.

Great performance on the hill tonight by Peterson tonight against Atlanta. I also continue to be impressed by Bregman's defense. Made some incredibly complex plays look simple tonight. Hope the bullpen can hold the 7-1 lead.

"I'm getting a little annoyed." -Jim Deshaies

Matt Shaw continues to disappoint. What a sad sequence of events in their at bat in the 9th. Misses the bunt twice, strikes out looking, and loses a challenge because frustration got the best of him. Edit: Kelly bails him out! What an at-bat. Worth the rewatch.