Archive for October 2015

Names In Haiku: Everything new is old again

Names In Haiku: Everything new is old again
The Cubs In Haiku Chicago Sports In Haiku The Cubs In Haiku You’ll notice a slight change at the top of this blog starting today. There’s a different avatar and a different name. Chicago Sports In Haiku has returned to its original identity as The Cubs In Haiku. Check out the “About The Cubs In... Read more »
By Ed Nickow,
October 24, 2015 at 9:43 pm • 

Haiku emotions: The Cubs postseason in 17 syllables

Haiku emotions: The Cubs postseason in 17 syllables
Exhilaration. Disappointment. Gratitude. Anticipation. As the final week of the extended 2015 season dragged on, Cubs fans had time to think about what happened this season. And what it was like to ride the emotional roller coaster that was the Postseason. Exhilaration This was supposed to be the penultimate (or possibly ante-penultimate) year of a... Read more »
By Ed Nickow,
October 22, 2015 at 9:12 am • 

NLCS Game 3: The (Short Term) Future Isn't So Bright

NLCS Game 3: The (Short Term) Future Isn't So Bright
Back to the future? I’d prefer back to the past. August? September? Today is “Back To The Future Day “, the day to which Marty McFly traveled in the second installment of the popular movie trilogy and learned, among other things, that the Cubs had won the World Series. But with the Mets leading the... Read more »
By Ed Nickow,
October 21, 2015 at 9:13 am • 
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NLCS Game 2: A Cold Slap In The Face

NLCS Game 2: A Cold Slap In The Face
Cold night in New York Arrieta’s stuff lukewarm Cubs can’t catch a break Maybe Jake Arrieta should have worn long sleeves in the New York cold, because he certainly wasn’t throwing heat to start game two of the National League Championship Series Sunday night against the Mets. He settled down after Daniel Murphy’s home run... Read more »
By Ed Nickow,
October 19, 2015 at 10:04 am • 

NLCS Game 1: No reason to worry

NLCS Game 1: No reason to worry
It’s worth recalling Game one of NLDS Cards four Cubs zero It might seem strange, in the wake of Saturday’s loss to the Mets, to bring up the only other Cubs loss in more than a dozen games. But last night’s loss gives Cubs fans no reason to worry about the team’s chances to reach... Read more »
By Ed Nickow,
October 18, 2015 at 9:31 am •