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Posts tagged "Chicago Cubs"

Cubs Ordering Backup 'L' Flag Due to Wear and Tear

Cubs Ordering Backup 'L' Flag Due to Wear and Tear
(NOTE:  This is a re-post from earlier in the season.  After tonight’s loss, it feels fairly appropriate to re-hash our feelings here at Chicago Tough about this team.) CHICAGO- The first major purchase of the Theo Epstein era came late Tuesday after the Chicago Cubs’ loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. “I don’t think it’s a secret... Read more »
By Captain Meatball,
Saturday at 10:10 pm
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NASA Confirms Chicago Cubs Have 'Gone Plaid'

NASA Confirms Chicago Cubs Have 'Gone Plaid'
IN A GALAXY, FAR, FAR AWAY- Scientists at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have confirmed what many fans of the Chicago Cubs have been fearing throughout the 2012 season:  The Cubs have officially gone plaid. After the Cubs’ eighth consecutive loss on Tuesday, the Cubs moved into a place no team has gone... Read more »
By Captain Meatball,
Wednesday at 12:36 am
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Robin Ventura Feels Bad for Cubs; Leaves Handle of BP Cup for Team at Wrigley

Robin Ventura Feels Bad for Cubs; Leaves Handle of BP Cup for Team at Wrigley
(The following is a note that was left on the door of Dale Sveum’s office at Wrigley Field.  Chicago White Sox manager Robin Ventura after the White Sox swept the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.) “Hey, what’s up Dale.  I’m really sorry about this weekend.  I know this might not be consolation, but…I just thought you should... Read more »
By Captain Meatball,
May 20, 2012 at 10:53 pm
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Great Moments in Cubs/Sox Stereotype Fan History

Great Moments in Cubs/Sox Stereotype Fan History
The following is a compilation of the greatest fan moments during the annual Cubs/White Sox series. 1997- Prior to 1999, the crosstown series was only three games.  In the inagural year, in the second game of the series, Connie Napinski of Joliet became the first woman  to complete the team’s female fan triple crown: A box... Read more »
By Captain Meatball,
May 18, 2012 at 8:49 am
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Cubs and White Sox Series to Unite Fan Bases; Both Sides Vow to Pummel Any NATO Protestor that Comes Within Six Feet

Cubs and White Sox Series to Unite Fan Bases; Both Sides Vow to Pummel Any NATO Protestor that Comes Within Six Feet
CHICAGO – Normally, the annual cross-town series between the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox is filled with bitter arguments fueled by liquor and ignorance.  This year, however, the two sides will come together to celebrate their united passion: hating smelly protestors with no discernible message. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will travel to... Read more »
By Captain Meatball,
May 14, 2012 at 11:54 pm
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Carlos Marmol Inducted Into Crappy Cubs Closer Hall of Fame

Carlos Marmol Inducted Into Crappy Cubs Closer Hall of Fame
CHICAGO – In 1975, Donald Knowles and Oscar Zamora had an idea that would solidify their place in Chicago Cubs history. After combining for 25 saves and yielding a combined ERA of 5.47, Zamora and Knowles founded the CCHOF (The Crappy Cubs Closer Hall of Fame). “I was coming off three straight world championships in... Read more »
By Captain Meatball,
May 4, 2012 at 12:59 am
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Blackhawks Fan Catches Up on Cubs Season; Not Sure Who the Hell Rafael Dolis Is

Blackhawks Fan Catches Up on Cubs Season; Not Sure Who the Hell Rafael Dolis Is
CHICAGO – Hours after the Chicago Blackhawks were eliminated from the 2012 NHL playoffs, Hawks/Cubs fan Jerry Banks of Naperville thought it would be a good time to catch up on his beloved baseball team.  Like many during the final month of the Blackhawks season, Banks had little clue of who was on the Cubs... Read more »
By Captain Meatball,
April 24, 2012 at 1:45 am
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Greatest Shots to the Gut in Chicago Sports History (Another Awesome Pie Chart!)

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By Captain Meatball,
April 20, 2012 at 2:30 am
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'Go Cubs Go' Needs a Funeral

'Go Cubs Go' Needs a Funeral
I could see them from aisles away, a group of three women standing, hands clasped to each other. I was intrigued.  The passion for victory was so evident that their reactions to the plays on the field became more entertaining than the game itself. I couldn’t blame their intensity.  The game was tight.  There were two... Read more »
By Captain Meatball,
April 2, 2012 at 2:11 am
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Baseball and the Myth of the American Dream

Baseball and the Myth of the American Dream
The myth of baseball and the American dream began on Civil War battlefields.  Historians have stories of Confederate and Union soldiers stopping to play an early version of our great game; a communal experience that could bridge belief systems and promote peace. Or, at least, that’s what we want it to be. Baseball is no... Read more »
By Captain Meatball,
March 27, 2012 at 2:05 am
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