Real hope for the future cushions the Cubs' fall in the NLCS CHICAGO — All climb until the sudden and final plunge, the wild and unexpected ride of the 2015 Chicago Cubs came to a full and complete stop on Wednesday night. The journey ended a surprising total of 101 victories from where it started, rejuvenating the fans at Wrigley Field and validating the plan that team president Theo … [Read more...]
Mets sweep Cubs to earn trip to World Series
Mets sweep Cubs to earn trip to World Series CHICAGO -- On Wednesday night, the Mets beat the Cubs 8-3 (box score) and in doing so clinched an NLCS sweep and a trip to the World Series. Now let's have a look at some key takeaways ... 1. The Cubs were overmatched by Mets pitching. The Cubs had a good offense in the regular season -- sixth in the NL in runs scored per game and even better than that … [Read more...]
Daniel Murphy homers in sixth straight playoff game, easily wins NLCS MVP
Daniel Murphy homers in sixth straight playoff game, easily wins NLCS MVP The 2015 New York Mets did the unbelievable and Daniel Murphy, their postseason sensation, accomplished the unthinkable. The Mets are headed to the World Series, sweeping the Chicago Cubs in the NLCS with an 8-3 win Wednesday night at Wrigley Field, and two of those runs came on yet another homer by Murphy. That's six … [Read more...]
NLCS Game 4: Mets complete sweep, reach first World Series since 2000
NLCS Game 4: Mets complete sweep, reach first World Series since 2000 The New York Mets wasted no time finishing off the Chicago Cubs, winning Game 4 of the National League championship 8-3 to complete a rather stunning sweep. That means New York has punched its ticket to the World Series for the first time since 2000. They will now await the winner of the ALCS between the Kansas City … [Read more...]
Hector Bellerin overcomes shaky first half to help bury Bayern Munich
Hector Bellerin overcomes shaky first half to help bury Bayern Munich Heading into Tuesday’s Champions League clash between Arsenal and Bayern Munich, few people expected the Gunners to take home a victory. The match began as a very entertaining one for fans of either club (or neutrals), as both clubs had their chances to go ahead in the the first half […] Heading into Tuesday’s Champions … [Read more...]
OTL: Pro hoops league founder's ID questioned
OTL: Pro hoops league founder's ID questioned Jeff Goodman Close ESPN Insider Joined ESPN as a college basketball Insider in June 2013 Previously wrote for CBSSports.com and FOXSports.com Paula Lavigne Close ESPN Staff Writer Data analyst and reporter for ESPN's Enterprise and Investigative Unit. Winner, 2014 Alfred I. duPont Columbia University Award; finalist, 2012 IRE broadcast … [Read more...]
Catcher David Ross loses track of count, brings levity to Cubs’ misery
Catcher David Ross loses track of count, brings levity to Cubs' misery It doesn't matter if we're talking about a regular-season game or a miserable do-or-die Game 4 of the NLCS, the situation Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross found himself in Wednesday night was hilarious. [Related: 'Henry Rowengartner' showed up at Wrigley Field to support the Cubs] He caught strike two from pitcher Travis … [Read more...]