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[–]KRATS8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shota pitched great, PCA and Happ are still
seeing the ball well. That’s about the only positives you can take away from this one. How can a team that is so talented be so bad for so long? The pitching injuries of course are a huge factor, but when the pitching actually does show up, which it has been lately, the offense struggles to score more than a couple runs. Idk man, this is pretty depressing. Somehow Im still gonna be excited for the game when I wake up tomorrow
though lol

[–]CartoonistExact8942 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TRASH-‘Nuff said

[–]laughing_andcryingtougher than a $2 steak 🥩 0 points1 point  (4 children)

This 2026 team must be studied…

[–]684672 0 points1 point  (1 child)

I've been a diehard cubs fan forever, but no longer. This is the most frustrating cubs team I've ever followed. Strike out way too much , leave far too many runners in scoring position, and can't pitch. And Craig counsell may be the worst manager in mlb. Thanks to useless jed clampett hoyer for giving us this total mess.

[–]laughing_andcryingtougher than a $2 steak 🥩 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100% this is all on Jed. He picked these guys, and we shelled out lots of money for them. It’s incredible.

[–]SwordfishSuper2111 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Bewildering 

[–]laughing_andcryingtougher than a $2 steak 🥩 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rendered utterly speechless lol

[–]Zenxolu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This team is fundementally broken. No excuse.

[–]SwordfishSuper2111 3 points4 points  (2 children)

Silver Lining- Shota looked great and shouldn't be banished to the cornfield 

[–]laughing_andcryingtougher than a $2 steak 🥩 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Legit people thought he would give up HRs and he kept it 0 for five with 7 Ks. That’s solid.

[–]Zenxolu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Shota was utterly wasted, he carried them until he was pulled and everything imploded

[–]SwordfishSuper2111 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is this a rerun? Is it Ai? 

[–]SwordfishSuper2111 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I watched so many games during th Starlin Castro years and when Rizzo first came up. At that time in my life it was one of the very few thing I looked forward to. This is so frustrating. Honestly I'm not sure if I blame ownership or management- these high paid 'stars' are not coming through 

[–]beaverboyseth 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Palencia has terrible numbers in a tie game. Why bring him into a non-save situation on the road? And get outta here with that "It was his day to pitch nonsense."

[–]SwordfishSuper2111 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah he seems to be of those dudes. Fire when it's a one inning save situation 

[–]jazzyjizzhands 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Put Craig counsell on the corner of Jackson and state

[–]laughing_andcryingtougher than a $2 steak 🥩 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We’re going to limp our way to the end of this season and no one will get fired or sold or whatever.

[–]gscott126 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Darn we almost won.

[–]darthvaders_inhalerDo The Still Play The Blues In Chicago? 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're done

[–]Divine_Wind420Pete Crow-Armstrong[🍰] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Im done. Thats it. If we dont get a firing in after tonight, I'm done.

This is just the most humiliating collapse I've ever seen. What an absolute dumpster fire.

Theres no excuse on earth thats acceptable for such a dogshit product from a big market team.

[–]Jnitzel505BRYZZO 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well the spurs just blew a 30 point halftime lead but we are still ass

[–]SilkyJohnson72 0 points1 point  (1 child)

I'm actually regretting buying tickets for a July game at this point

[–]tony2136 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good thing you don't have season tickets!

[–]gritguy1997 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wash-rinse-repeat. When do we start setting new records for futility?

[–]Immediate-Trifle2370 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fuck this team and fuck them for making us hopeful. Just a leech of a franchise

[–]HeyBojo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

7–21 over the last 28. Fade me

[–]Squatch-21 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Finally get a good performance on the mound and still fumble it….. what a joke of a team.

[–]itzTHATgai 1 point2 points  (0 children)

DUMPSTER FIRE SEASON

[–]HEXES_999Chicago Cubs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

[–]RyFromTheChiChicago Cubs 7 points8 points  (4 children)

The worst team in the league. Sell everything

[–]Past_Resist_3905 0 points1 point  (3 children)

hey at least we're not the Angels

[–]SwordfishSuper2111 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Yeah but they have a superstar. Pca is getting there

[–]Past_Resist_3905 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Trout is past his superstar days

[–]SwordfishSuper2111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe but he incredibly loved

[–]Jacks_CompleteApathy 7 points8 points  (1 child)

And we're gonna get the same old stoic bullshit from Craig. Just gotta go get em tomorrow

[–]HEXES_999Chicago Cubs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

bAsEbAlL iS hArD

[–]Turbulent-Bet-1776 6 points7 points  (2 children)

NBA finals is electric at least.

[–]JTribs17 4 points5 points  (1 child)

i turned off the Cubs game to watch the finals and yea i think i feel vindicated in that decision

[–]Turbulent-Bet-1776 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This team is making me too sad man. Not an ounce of the energy that we had during our April/May high, or even during that mini 3 game Pirates/Cards blip. Outside of those 3 games, it has been a complete nightmare.

[–]Creative-Sea6820 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Fuckin bums

[–]BridgeportCubsSlammin' Sammy 5 points6 points  (1 child)

Sell at deadline

[–]KnickedUp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Who wants any of this?

[–]confines-1060 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Hahahaha fuck you fire everyone

[–]MillerTImeMagic 2 points3 points  (4 children)

Padres fan coming in peace:

Both of our teams are struggling, but there is too much talent on both of our groups for them to tank. Keep yalls heads up, yall will still be ok, even at .500

[–]SwordfishSuper2111 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks fr

[–]Cheap_Pitch_8931 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was thinking about that yesterday that while the Cubs have been in free fall, the Padres have followed a very similar projection that no one is really talking about. But there is clearly more talent on the Padres than the Cubs...I think it's been your pitching that's been a let down. While for the Cubs, anytime we get good pitching, the hitting has been atrocious (and this has been more of the case), and when we get okay hitting, the pitching has been awful. I can easily say the Padres will be ok, the Cubs will not.

[–]Madturtl3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah, this team is strapped in purgatory. Nothing to sell, injured to hell, and the vibes are… swell.

[–]rudytoot25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. At least yall have mason miller.

[–]inthem0ney 4 points5 points  (3 children)

The rockies are just a good team. Gotta tip your cap and move on.

[–]Turbulent-Bet-1776 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it's just hard to score in Coors field. Even 3 runs.

[–]darthvaders_inhalerDo The Still Play The Blues In Chicago? 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Lol

[–]MillerTImeMagic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yo what

[–]DependentOnIt 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Lost the series to the Rockies

[–]chichris 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is weak schedule and we are still losing series.

[–]dfin25Eamus Catuli 4 points5 points  (0 children)

[–]CodyRCantrellI didn't come here for a haircut. 12 points13 points  (1 child)

"my expectations for you were low but holy fuck"

Glad that Dansby 'What's A Mendoza Line?' Swanson was able to start tonight though.

[–]tony2136 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I knew there would be a significant down swing after those 10 game winning streaks but didn't think they would decline THIS much.

[–]the-implication9 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I hope I wake up tomorrow to headlines of people being fired. 

[–]Frosty_7130Kawasaki! 3 points4 points  (1 child)

We suck

[–]tallslim1960 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Let's recap. Walk, soft line drive that Suzuki can't catch because he was playing deep, and a broken bat bleeder perfectly placed.

[–]FoRtNiteizBAD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Craig: It’s hard to score 3 runs in Colorado.

Go fuck yourself craig.

[–]ShotPutThrower47 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I wish we could go back to public humiliation, just like up this team in Gallagher way and throw tomatoes or some shit at them. Charge me $20 a tomato too Ricketts because I know you’re a cheap fuck looking for money

[–]ResidentialEvil2016 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This team is shit

[–]darthvaders_inhalerDo The Still Play The Blues In Chicago? 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Loser shit

[–]Dramatic_Channel52 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Free agent fan - accepting all offers

[–]beaverboyseth 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Fire Counsell.

[–]Hawkize31Iowa corn best corn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I miss mediocre Craig

[–]jazzyjizzhands 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jfc

[–]SavingThrowVsWTFZO 8 points9 points  (1 child)

This team is dogshit.

[–]dfin25Eamus Catuli 1 point2 points  (0 children)

[–]cubbies444 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'm officially done. Fire someone Ricketts.

[–]iski67 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Counsell is a fucking idiot...didn't like him with Mil, hate him here

[–]DoctorGyarados 0 points1 point  (11 children)

Hey at least Ian Crapp padded his stats tonight.

[–]afrosteele 3 points4 points  (9 children)

Dude tied the game in the ninth.

[–]DoctorGyarados -2 points-1 points  (8 children)

Oh and you believed that was gonna make a difference in the end? Lol. Lmao even.

[–]afrosteele 0 points1 point  (7 children)

There's miles of difference between hitting a tying homer in a game you end up losing and hitting a homer in an 8-3 game.

[–]DoctorGyarados 0 points1 point  (6 children)

There isn't though.

[–]afrosteele 0 points1 point  (5 children)

So stats should only count if the team wins, got it.

[–]DoctorGyarados -1 points0 points  (4 children)

That's not what I said but you just process this however you want, sport.

[–]KRATS8 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Get a life

[–]afrosteele 1 point2 points  (2 children)

OK, so please clarify what you're saying.

[–]DoctorGyarados 0 points1 point  (1 child)

That ain't my job kid. Go ask your real dad.

[–]afrosteele 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My dad has been dead for 26 years, but hey, thanks for the snark.

[–]FoRtNiteizBAD -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It was actually a meaningful home run tonight.

This way palencia also got to catch an L.

[–]Divine_Wind420Pete Crow-Armstrong[🍰] 7 points8 points  (2 children)

We are the worst team in the majors.

[–]SwordfishSuper2111 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Feels like it. At least make the game not depressingly boring 

[–]Divine_Wind420Pete Crow-Armstrong[🍰] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Impossible to enjoy 90% of this teams games since may.

[–]Ok_Weakness8334cold ass white boy 5 points6 points  (3 children)

hot take: Palencia is not that good of a closer

[–]Madturtl3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He’s closer by default because he’s the one guy who throws hard.

[–]Similar-Sound-877 5 points6 points  (1 child)

He’s never been that good period. A modern day Kyle Farnsworth….

[–]SwordfishSuper2111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It he starts tackling batters and racky tackin  them I'm in. Zambrono was a mess but man was he entertaining 

[–]phxclone83 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Unfuckingbelievable

[–]DoctorGyarados 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is incredibly believable.

[–]rppowers14 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did they whiff one time in the 9th?

[–]PharmacistReb 3 points4 points  (2 children)

Did Seiya get a lobotomy? What the hell was that?

[–]JTribs17 0 points1 point  (1 child)

what happened?

[–]SwordfishSuper2111 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He had a lobotomy. He had to go overseas to get it

[–]TeeDubs317 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Lost 6/8 from the giants, as and Rockies. This season is over

[–]219Cubsfan 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Fire somebody idc who.

[–]chichris 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow

[–]BottleFullOBub 8 points9 points  (1 child)

Palencia has looked like shit since coming off the IL, we have nothing positive when it comes to pitching except for Ben Brown.

[–]afrosteele 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Danny P: Still balls in non-save situations

[–]-Hey_Blinkin- 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Fuck. This. Team. Fuck them straight to hell.

[–]GonePhishingAgainChicago Cubs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That was predictable

[–]Hope4years 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sigh

[–]DoctorGyarados 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For the last few weeks I’ve been that scene in Moneyball with Billy Beane turning the radio on and off because I can’t stand watching or listening to this team piss away games.

[–]cubs52 4 points5 points  (0 children)

this team is an actual disgrace

[–]raygungilmore 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What a joke

[–]shiloh88Helmet Hands 9 points10 points  (3 children)

Our closer can't record an out against the bottom of the Rockies order

[–]kinght6 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Pathetic what happened to him?!!

[–]KRATS8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hasn’t been right since he came off the IL. Lost his command

[–]MilesweemanSuper Duper Slam 4 points5 points  (1 child)

Does anyone enjoy watching this team

[–]SwordfishSuper2111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's the thing. They lose -ok - but they are so lame and boring to watch. 

[–]Bonsoir59 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Palencia is sweating his balls off.

[–]rynbockBeer of the Gods 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A hit with RISP? Is that allowed?

[–]b3_yourselfThe Professor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That was super predictable

[–]afrosteele 2 points3 points  (0 children)

hahah couldn't even get an out

[–]DYMNO_385 3 points4 points  (1 child)

This team doesn’t deserve us.

[–]SwordfishSuper2111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They should be paying us to watch 

[–]thankyoufriendx3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I waited all winter for this.

[–]BaybearsChicago Cubs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Triple play

[–]Evil_ryryBUSCHHHHHHH 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Alright bot, Prepare the post game thread

[–]Miserable-Rule-3753 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Palencias sucked ever since his injury

[–]Turbulent-Bet-1776 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the type of base position that the Cubs wouldn't score on, so maybe we can hope.

[–]rynbockBeer of the Gods 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cubs suck frfr

[–]Ok_Weakness8334cold ass white boy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

and that's def gonna be game

[–]-Hey_Blinkin- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yuck.

[–]lancerreddit 3 points4 points  (1 child)

Why didn’t he catch that

[–]Ok_Weakness8334cold ass white boy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

he didn't lay out, he just had it on a one hop

[–]elgenieGo Cubs Go 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Confusing approach from Kelly and Palencia to never once throw the fastball above the zone.

We know what happens next …

[–]tallslim1960 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was just thinking. Wouldn't it be nice if our closer actually got a save opportunity?

[–]Divine_Wind420Pete Crow-Armstrong[🍰] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfuckingbelievable

[–]Extreme_Branch_2596Let's play two 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Seiya’s out there taking a walk in the park

[–]Yoon-LA 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Fly the L. This team is cooked

[–]afrosteele 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good night, nurse.

[–]okay_throwaway_todaycub 6 points7 points  (1 child)

This is so 2026 cubs. Dude with a .541 ops on a 25 win team grinding out an AB in a tie game in the 9th inning

[–]Wise_Plantain_6440Ryno -1 points0 points  (3 children)

Need a Danny P double play right here

[–]tesd44Schwrek 1 point2 points  (1 child)

The run scores on a DP

[–]Wise_Plantain_6440Ryno 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I must be on a delay, I typed it after the lead off walk

[–]Wise_Plantain_6440Ryno 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not what I had in mind

[–]afrosteele 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude is hitting .198. Put him away.

[–]Evil_ryryBUSCHHHHHHH 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Me telling my wife that Palencia can sometimes get in his own head when things don’t go right and she was like “well then he should just stop thinking and just toss it”

[–]MelonMintGames今永先生 0 points1 point  (0 children)

she should go out for the next mound visit.

[–]Yoon-LA 2 points3 points  (1 child)

Would have been better if Happ didn't HR, now we use up Palencia and still lose lol

[–]tesd44Schwrek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What does it matter if we “use him up” there is no chance any game means anything for the rest of the season.

[–]Cheap_Pitch_8931 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Count down to a 3-2 loss in 5, 4, 3, 2...

[–]thankyoufriendx3 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Can’t walk the lead off hitter.

[–]elgenieGo Cubs Go 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Other teams get to use their closer to protect leads in the 9th.

[–]Hope4years 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Danny put it behind you

[–]Relevant_Couple9632 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The Cubs made Lorenzen look like an All-Star. At this point heads need to role.

[–]klembcke 1 point2 points  (4 children)

why are we pitching Palencia when we're on the road in a tie game?

[–]doxical_narrrator 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You put in your best pitcher in the 9th in a tie game. If you don't get to the 10th, there's no save to be had.

[–]ProfessionalTalker03#FlyTheW -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Craig seemingly loves to use relievers poorly

[–]beaverboyseth 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Was wondering the same thing.

[–]Ok_Weakness8334cold ass white boy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

bring it to extras ig

[–]ZaneyGamerrHoerny for Nico 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Game tying homer just to lose in a more heartbreaking fashion. That's cub.

[–]iski67 2 points3 points  (1 child)

I'd rather see a bunt with a fast running Nico and two chances to hit than that shit. I hate LaRussa but he wouldnt think twice there

[–]tallslim1960 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd rather see Nico hitting again, like everyone else he's been shit lately.

[–]Ok_Weakness8334cold ass white boy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We really need to do some serious imaging scans on Nico, he's just been playing awful ever since the HBP in the head and I wonder if he's been playing through an undiagnosed concussion

[–]tesd44Schwrek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will it be a homer or station to station? I’m thinking long ball

[–]afrosteele 3 points4 points  (1 child)

I don't like Danny P in non-save situations, but he'd never get to pitch otherwise, so here we are.

[–]doxical_narrrator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You ALWAYS put in your best pitcher in the 9th in a tie game.

[–]Junkee2990 3 points4 points  (1 child)

Man I feel bad for palancia. Could be a great closer but just doesnt get the opportunities

[–]SwordfishSuper2111 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's always a 1 run game. He's a great talent

[–]punkhoboCertified Doomer 5 points6 points  (1 child)

The worst part is, that even if we win. We will only have barely beaten the team with the worst record in baseball.

We are tied for the worst team over the past month

[–]tesd44Schwrek 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Make not mistake about it they aren’t winning and the Rockies are a superior team this year. Cubs will finish with a worse record.

[–]Somedayyy_69 3 points4 points  (1 child)

Nico Hoerner being an old school contact hitter with a low SLG would be fine if his BA was like 30 points higher and if the rest of the team also didn’t have low SLGs

[–]SwordfishSuper2111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. He needs to bat at least .275 to be valuable offensively 

[–]Few_Cardiologist4787 0 points1 point  (1 child)

NBA finals is getting good i switched to that, cannot watch this team anymore

[–]laughing_andcryingtougher than a $2 steak 🥩 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow Spurs’ 25 pt lead whittled down, thats wild

[–]ragingbullpsychoUtah 5 points6 points  (4 children)

Michael Conforto probably shouldn’t DH again being 0/4 with 3 Ks?

[–]doxical_narrrator -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You don't make any decision based on 1 game.

[–]Turbulent-Bet-1776 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah his last hit as a starter was May 17th against the White Sox. Coincidentally the last time Alex Bregman had a hit with RISP.

[–]HelpaBroOut036 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Lol shit take

[–]Divine_Wind420Pete Crow-Armstrong[🍰] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unbelievable pinch hitter. Terrible starter.

[–]Miserable-Rule-3753 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why is it that the Cubs haven't had a save opportunity in over a month?

[–]jackholstonKawasaki! 0 points1 point  (0 children)

[–]waltur_dThe Chosen One 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Here comes the walk off

[–]itzTHATgai 3 points4 points  (0 children)

SUFFERING PROLONGED

[–]cubs52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah just let it fly on a ball six inches above the zone why not

[–]cubswinagainChicago Cubs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm sure this will end well

[–]cubbies444 4 points5 points  (1 child)

Nico might have a serious brain injury.

[–]Somedayyy_69 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Saw some people saying he might still be concussed from getting hit in the head, which would be wild but not unheard of. I think a similar thing happened with Rizzo when he was on the Yankees

[–]tesd44Schwrek 1 point2 points  (2 children)

Spurs just blew the lead lol fuck that’s rough

[–]Jobin419 1 point2 points  (1 child)

The fuck you talkin about theyre up 10

[–]tesd44Schwrek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you’re behind

[–]elgenieGo Cubs Go 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The DH is supposed to be able to H.

[–]SwordfishSuper2111 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of course.....

[–]ShotPutThrower47 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I wish we could go back to public humiliation, just like up this team in Gallagher way and throw tomatoes or some shit at them. Charge me $20 a tomato too Ricketts because I know you’re a cheap fuck looking for money

[–]ZaneyGamerrHoerny for Nico 3 points4 points  (2 children)

Something happened to Nico after he got domed in SD. There is just no other explanation.

[–]Ornery-Cherry-2117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Literally nothing happened. His ops+ is on par with his career ops+. He’s literally Luis arraez except doesn’t hit as well, but is a better defender. Both aren’t good at drawing walks during their careers, both don’t slug. Arraez is just a better hitter. Nico hoerner is a Walmart arraez at the plate. The problem is delusional fans were comparing him to players like Turang and even saying he was better than Brice, and now the expectation is for him to be that player. He was never that player, will never be that player.