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* It’s only April 14th, for crying out loud…
White Sox off to their first 6-2 start since…..2005.
FINAL: White Sox 3, Twins 0
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) April 14, 2016
The #Cubs are off to their best start since 1985, via @MLBBruceLevine: https://t.co/4ia07WWOPC pic.twitter.com/KdTOvnGseb
— 670 The Score (@670TheScore) April 14, 2016
Sheesh.
This is a Major League Baseball open thread.
posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Apr 14, 16 @ 12:16 pm
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Hope springs eternal on both sides of town.
Comment by Stones Thursday, Apr 14, 16 @ 12:18 pm
Let’s see how both teams play when it gets above 45 degrees, LOL.
Comment by Six Degrees of Separation Thursday, Apr 14, 16 @ 12:19 pm
Ah yes, the World Champion 1985 Chicago Cubs…
Comment by Century Club Thursday, Apr 14, 16 @ 12:20 pm
It’s a good start on both sides of town. I plan to focus on the Blackhawks until after the Stanley Cup finals in June. By then, the baseball standings will actually matter and will tell us something about the Cubs and White Sox.
So until then, go Hawks.
Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Apr 14, 16 @ 12:23 pm
I’m a Cubs fan and hopeful … but it’s a long way to October.
Comment by RNUG Thursday, Apr 14, 16 @ 12:24 pm
Opening Night at Wrigley was electric.
After the 7th inning stretch, the place was as backed as when Ryno, Fergie, and Billy threw out the First Pitch.
It was loud, it was a knowledgeable (I know, right?) crowd and the team was feeding off the energy.
Yeah, I’m staying calm, lost of games left, but the pulse and vibe around the North Side Ball Club is palpable.
Even the hitting has been better than I had hoped, while starting pitching seems a bit uneven or nervous.
I enjoyed opening day, hope to catch more games live too this year. The Cubs are worth the price of admission, and tgat’s not overstated hyperbole now.
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Apr 14, 16 @ 12:27 pm
===Let’s see how both teams play when it gets above 45 degrees, LOL.===
The Cubs’ first two series were in CA and AZ respectively. They went 4-1.
Comment by Cubs in '16 Thursday, Apr 14, 16 @ 12:28 pm
CUBS - Projected 135 & 27 History Made
Comment by x ace Thursday, Apr 14, 16 @ 12:32 pm
Right now both teams have shown a lot more promise than getting a budget done in Springfield. Let us have something to cheer about!0
Comment by Nearly Normal Thursday, Apr 14, 16 @ 12:34 pm
Excuse me, 5-1.
Comment by Cubs in '16 Thursday, Apr 14, 16 @ 12:38 pm
I was in Chicago this weekend and heard one die hard Cubs fan exclaim, “the Cardinals are is last place!” Not, “the Cubs are in first,” or, “the Cubs are 5-and-1,” or “we’re off to a great start.” No, it was, “the Cardinals are in last place.” I think he’s doing it wrong. But that’s what happens after decades of constant disappointment.
Comment by Bronco Bahma Thursday, Apr 14, 16 @ 12:45 pm
===I think he’s doing it wrong. But that’s what happens after decades of constant disappointment.==
It’s probably more related to the constant needling Cubs fans have received from Cardinals fans in the last century or so.
Comment by Cubs in '16 Thursday, Apr 14, 16 @ 12:50 pm
Sox have been fun to watch, which is a huge improvement over the last two years.
But yeah, it’s April.
Comment by ChicagoVinny Thursday, Apr 14, 16 @ 12:54 pm
Health will be the biggest worry for both clubs.
Chemistry with the rosters and losing a player in the clubhouse or in the lineup might mess both clubs up mentally more than abything…
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Apr 14, 16 @ 12:56 pm
After the Blackhawks’ loss to the Blues last night we need a lil MLB magic to get us through the day.
Comment by Chicago_Downstater Thursday, Apr 14, 16 @ 12:56 pm
First they do well in Oakland, a place that always haunts us. Then, we catch the Twins to help them start out winless in 8 games. It’s a good start and it gets some lousy road venue games out of the way. Keep going.
Comment by A guy Thursday, Apr 14, 16 @ 1:17 pm
The Cubs and their fans will be led to the promised land this year by Moses Maddon and the lead float in the World Series Victory parade will be a barbecue pit with a goat on the spit. And if it so happens that the Cards are in last place at the end of the season then the Lord can come and take me because my bucket list is complete..
Comment by Mouthy Thursday, Apr 14, 16 @ 1:23 pm
Theo for Governor, and Jed for Speaker of the House, please.
Comment by Jeff Trigg Thursday, Apr 14, 16 @ 1:28 pm
Yeah I know. but we’re up 2-0 in the series with the Twinkies and ahead in today’s game the last time I checked, so happy baseball!
Comment by Amalia Thursday, Apr 14, 16 @ 1:45 pm
Our $7M tax payer provided video board at the Cell has made all the difference.
Comment by Jose Abreu's next homer Thursday, Apr 14, 16 @ 1:54 pm
Some hot bats last night again for the Cubs. It’s exciting to watch.
Comment by Bull Moose Thursday, Apr 14, 16 @ 1:59 pm
HA! I have absolutely no intention of calming down at this point in time. Maybe once we’re 80 games or so into the season I will be a little calmer, but right now, my life revolves around what time the Cubs game starts!
Comment by L.A. Thursday, Apr 14, 16 @ 2:06 pm
Bring back Ribbie and Roobarb!
Comment by Ducky LaMoore Thursday, Apr 14, 16 @ 2:09 pm
I hope my Royals ok this year.
Comment by FormerParatrooper Thursday, Apr 14, 16 @ 2:09 pm
Last weekend against the Sox, one of the Indians hit a high fly ball to left. Hawk called out his signature phrase, “can o’ corn” as the ball landed eight rows deep into the left field seats.
So Hawk is already in mid-season form.
Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Apr 14, 16 @ 2:12 pm
Such a bummer about Shwarber. Hoping for a good recovery. That said Cubbies are tearing it up this year.
Comment by Bob Lafollette Thursday, Apr 14, 16 @ 2:15 pm
Only fans of teams who have actually been there before should be expected to “act like they’ve been there before.” 97 wins and LCS last season. 7-1 to start this year, and none of it by luck. We Cubs fans are excited. You’ll just have to excuse us. I’ll let White Sox fans speak for their side…
Comment by JB13 Thursday, Apr 14, 16 @ 2:23 pm
Sox fan here. what’s not to like about the Sox so far? bats are hotter than usual, pitching is doing just fine including the pen, we actually have the closer we thought we were getting last year, new announcer for home games. We are just fine!
Comment by Amalia Thursday, Apr 14, 16 @ 2:47 pm
1985. Pretty good year for the Cards. No WS win that year (arguably should have been but whatever), another pennant on that long list. After a tough series against a good Pirates club, STL is looking pretty good. 162 games. Let’s not get too carried away over one week. This Cards fan is liking the looks of the team so far.
Comment by Anon Thursday, Apr 14, 16 @ 2:49 pm
Awesome Twinkie Sweep! 2 Avi bombs and a great play by Frazier to end the game. Go Go White Sox!!!!!!!
Comment by Amalia Thursday, Apr 14, 16 @ 3:14 pm
What 47th said.
Comment by Nick Danger Thursday, Apr 14, 16 @ 3:50 pm
It’s good that Cub fans are excited about this years team. However, Sept 30 is a season away so Cub fans should begin hoping that Rizzo doesn’t blow a knee, bullpen lives up to expectations, one or two starters don’t require Tommy John surgery, an outfielder breaks an ankle and on and on. I bet Madden is.
Comment by Slippin' Jimmy Thursday, Apr 14, 16 @ 4:06 pm
-lost of games left-
OW is that a Freudian moment!
lol
Go Cards!
Comment by WhoKnew Thursday, Apr 14, 16 @ 4:19 pm
===OW is that a Freudian moment!===
I don’t think so, might have been the sun in my eyes as I was typing outside, enjoying day, going between laptop and phone.
I like this Cubs Club, I have to think more wins than loses this year.
Hopefully.
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Apr 14, 16 @ 4:25 pm
It’s not fun if you can’t hope. Go Cubs!
Comment by Wensicia Thursday, Apr 14, 16 @ 4:27 pm
It is very, very early in the season and I love this game, but trust me the Cards will be in the mix come September and hopefully October. Would love to see a Chicago/St.Louis playoff or Series.
May the better teams prevail! OK, enough for this distraction - lets get back to politics - just kidding!
Comment by illini Thursday, Apr 14, 16 @ 4:40 pm
It is just the Twins. I think the entire organization got called back the Triple A.
Comment by Lucky Pierre Thursday, Apr 14, 16 @ 5:02 pm
it’s never “just the Twins.” see, for example, the “blackout” game.
Comment by Amalia Thursday, Apr 14, 16 @ 5:51 pm
the goat will strike when he is ready
Comment by foster brooks Thursday, Apr 14, 16 @ 8:02 pm
“Would love to see a Chicago/St.Louis playoff or Series.”
A repeat of last year would work for me!
Comment by Politix Friday, Apr 15, 16 @ 8:29 am
How many of us Sox fans thought they could take 3 out of 4 in Oakland and Sweep the Twins. Lets enjoy the moment.
Comment by cpd duhawk Friday, Apr 15, 16 @ 1:37 pm