Daily Dose: Whatever it takes to get more John Buchigross

Remember when SportsCenter was an essential part of our TV viewing day? Yeah, that was..yesterday..and probably today. OK, let’s try this again. Remember when you could watch SportsCenter and not cringe at things like DJ Stu Scott, or a game show within the...

Daily Dose: The bandwagon’s thrown a tire

I don’t want to sound a Cubbie alarm here, for that would just be too Chip Caray for my taste, but the Cubs are sending off that “we’re about to crash and burn into fifth place” vibe, aren’t they? This is just so Cub. They survive the...

Off My Chest

It takes a lot to inspire my contributions during the college basketball off-season. And while there’s been plenty of topics that I’ve had opinions and musings on, none seemed worthy of their own dedicated entry. So I’ve finally compiled a grab bag...

Daily Dose: It’s Lowell or bust, now

Whatever the question about third base at Wrigley Field is, Shea Hillenbrand is not the answer. Neither is Mark Bellhorn, Lenny Harris, Ramon Martinez, Ken Reitz, Steve Buchele or Vance Law. Honestly, if you want to make somebody laugh today, just start naming some of...

Daily Dose: Nineteen runs in two days? Woof.

You should know that the Pirates have a lousy offense when Steve Stone laments the loss of Jack Wilson. Jack Wilson. A key cog in the Jolly Roger attack. Yet, this pittance of offensive ability has lit up the mighty Cubs pitching staff for 19 runs in two games....