Steve Rosenbloom – Page 37

Theo Epstein just gave non-fans 2 more reasons to hate the Cubs

May 11, 2019 at 12:50 a.m.

I don't have hard data that says a majority of fans around baseball hate the Cubs for their success and stunning resourcefulness that bolsters their chances to continue that success,...

Bears outside linebacker Leonard Floyd walks out to the practice field.

Sounds like we know who had better be coaching the Bears next year

May 13, 2019 at 11:16 a.m.

Run for your lives, everybody, it's a snarknado: Earlier this week, Bears coach John Fox told WSCR-AM 670 he doesn't feel comfortable being himself in front of cameras, and I'm...

Bears quarterback Mike Glennon signs items for fans following the first day of Bears training camp at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais on Thursday, July 27, 2017.

Why are Bears scaredy cats when it comes to quarterback competition?

May 13, 2019 at 11:16 a.m.

The Bears are trying to avoid a quarterback controversy, but in the process, they've created a competition issue. There is no competition for the top spot. That's the issue. GM...

There could be a twist in the Cubs’ pursuit of Justin Verlander

May 11, 2019 at 12:50 a.m.

Some snark while waiting for the first practice of the John Fox Farewell Tour: We're dealing with just rumors, of course, so it's just talk, but it's fun talk, so...

White Sox right fielder Avisail Garcia can't make the catch on a double by the Cubs' Addison Russell in the second inning.

If you’re looking for a Cubs hero, try Carl Edwards Jr.

May 11, 2019 at 12:50 a.m.

If you're looking for a Cubs hero in their 7-2 win over the White Sox at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, then you'd probably start with Willson Contreras. The scorching Cubs...

Justin Grimm reacts after allowing a home run to White Sox center fielder Adam Engel in the sixth inning.

Quick, someone tell the Cubs that’s not how you treat first place

May 11, 2019 at 12:50 a.m.

This is not how it is supposed to work. This is not how any of it is supposed to work. The White Sox are not supposed to outhit the Cubs....

Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward catches the flyout by Cardinals left fielder Tommy Pham during the first inning.

Willson Contreras, your table is ready

May 11, 2019 at 12:50 a.m.

Willson Contreras, your table is ready. And maybe your team MVP. For now, anyway. Polls will be open for another two months. As Contreras was kissing his biceps after drilling...

It might be a good idea for the Cubs to look into acquiring Padres' All-Star lefty Brad Hand.

Filling Cubs holes is like playing Whack-A-Mole, so try these bullpen trade rumors

May 11, 2019 at 12:50 a.m.

If the Cubs would act like a defending champion and play consistent baseball, then the task of filling a hole or two would be easier. Take last year, for instance,...

The Dodgers' Justin Turner at batting practice for the All-Star Game on July 11, 2017.

Best Cubs rumor available? Sounds like Yu Darvish, not Sonny Gray

May 11, 2019 at 12:50 a.m.

Snark dipped, hot and sweet: While everyone's talking Sonny Gray and wondering how Theo Epstein can fleece Billy Beane again, the Cubs-Yu Darvish rumor has resurfaced, MLB.com reported. Rangers management...

Braves starting pitcher R.A. Dickey works in the first inning against the Cubs on July 19, 2017.

Cubs must get Kris Bryant to stop the stupid

May 11, 2019 at 12:50 a.m.

It's raining snark, hallelujah: Kris Bryant is too smart of a ballplayer to continue to do something as stupid as sliding head-first. Stop it. Stop it right now. But just...

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