MLB: ***Official 2017 Chicago Cubs Season Thread***

[CyJack13]

So close to a crushing four game sweep but three out of four still wraps up the division in all reality.

 

[chuckd4735]

Magic number is 2.

And the Cubs cannot clinch tomorrow since the Brewers don't play. Hopefully they win tomorrow and reduce the number to one. That way we will know the next win does it. Going to be beautiful celebrating on the Cardinals field.

 

[Cyched]

Magic number is 2.

Is that good?

 

[ISUCubswin]

Rockies are up 5-2 right now...

My bad. Looked at the "Streak" column and assumed they had played already.

You know what happens when you assume.

You look like DaHiltonHaus

 

[CycloneErik]

My bad. Looked at the "Streak" column and assumed they had played already.

You know what happens when you assume.

You look like DaHiltonHaus

Let us do the insulting of you. And that was harsh. Sick self burn.

 

[ISUCubswin]

I really, really hope we clinch because of a win and not because the Brewers lose. Much more fun to see the field celebration.

 

[chuckd4735]

I really, really hope we clinch because of a win and not because the Brewers lose. Much more fun to see the field celebration.

Thats why winning tomorrow is key, and getting the number to 1.

 

[VeloClone]

Magic number is 2.

 

[chuckd4735]

I'll bet you on division winner. I'll take the Cubs, you take the field. If you win, I'll change my avatar to the Cardinals until the start of the 2018 season, if you lose you do the same with the Cubs logo. I'm even willing to take this bet knowing you'll probably be banned by then.

The hell with it I accept. I don't know you but I assume you are a Cubs fan. You got Cubs, I got Reds, Pirates, Brewers, and the Cards.
Bet is.......... ON!

@DaHiltonHaus1

 

[CycloneErik]

@DaHiltonHaus1

Did he quit?

 

[chuckd4735]

Did he quit?

This will stir @DaHiltonHaus1 blood...

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/...is-arch-rival-cardinals?ex_cid=espnapi_public

 

[CycloneErik]

This will stir @DaHiltonHaus1 blood...

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/...is-arch-rival-cardinals?ex_cid=espnapi_public

That's awesome!

Well. @DaHiltonHaus1 , what babble you?
Also, congrats on your chance to see a real champion come to town,

 

[CyJack13]

Rockies win! Brewers have quite the uphill climb for the wild card this week.

 

[chuckd4735]

Rockies win! Brewers have quite the uphill climb for the wild card this week.

With how the Rockies have been playing, winning 5 of this last 6 should in the very least put them in a tie. Win all 6 and they win it outright.

So yeah, uphill climb.

 

[CyJack13]

With how the Rockies have been playing, winning 5 of this last 6 should in the very least put them in a tie. Win all 6 and they win it outright.

So yeah, uphill climb.

Fangraphs gave them a 13% chance going into today, probably well under 10% now.

 

[chuckd4735]

Fangraphs gave them a 13% chance going into today, probably well under 10% now.

13% being 1 GB. That's laughable.

 

[CyJack13]

13% being 1 GB. That's laughable.

Not with seven games left. You seem to really overestimate how easy it is to make up games. I mean you thought the Cubs had a good shot to make up 9 games on the Nats in like a month too

 

[Bobber]

And I get to go to Busch Stadium for the first time Tuesday! How sweet a trip that will be if we clinch that night!

 

[chuckd4735]

Not with seven games left. You seem to really overestimate how easy it is to make up games. I mean you thought the Cubs had a good shot to make up 9 games on the Nats in like a month too

Never once said they had a good shot. I said it was possible, and the only way it would happen was if they made up 3 games every two weeks. But to give them a 13% chance when they were down 1 game with 7 left is way too low. Brewers had the pitching advantage today and Padres did as well. It didn't work out for either obviously, but if the Brewers and Rockies are currently tied, advantage Brewers.

 

[chuckd4735]

And I get to go to Busch Stadium for the first time Tuesday! How sweet a trip that will be if we clinch that night!

My cousin is going and I'm seriously considering going. If they win tomorrow, I'll likely go...