The latest ep has John, Lisa, and Brian firmly ensconced in the season. Which season, you ask? So many possible seasons! Football (which doesn’t come up), soccer (which also doesn’t come up, weirdly), baseball (which does)… but special guest Travis Tate takes us up and down the court, so basketball it is.
What's up with Cubs as they try to defend their crown? Bleacher Nation's Michael Cerami provides analysis. Plus, what's up with U.S Soccer? And Men's College Basketball? And runaway cows?
Minor league baseball players are suing Major League Baseball, claiming unfair pay. But a new proposal in Illinois would protect independent leagues from a similar lawsuit.
On the 21st: We talked to Cubs broadcaster David Kaplan and former reporter George Castle about the Chicgao Cubs' first trip to the World Series in 71 years. Plus, we heard from fans about what playing for a championship means to them.
Cursed by a Billy Goat, bedeviled by Bartman and crushed by decades of disappointment, the Chicago Cubs are at long last headed back to the World Series. Kyle Hendricks outpitched Clayton Kershaw, Anthony Rizzo and Willson Contreras homered early and the Cubs won their first pennant since 1945, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0 Saturday night in Game 6 of the NL Championship Series.
