Matthias Woeckener

I'm a criminology doctoral student livin' in the South, and was drawn to the Cubs in the late '90s via WGN and Slammin' Sammy. My favorite current Cubs player is Anthony Rizzo. I hate bunts and intentional walks with a passion. Follow me on twitter (@wecknerd) for some great #content.

Postgame Pondering

Matthias WoeckenerJuly 9, 2019

All Star Score and Recap (7/9/19): NL 3, AL 4 – Pitching Rules as AL Wins 7th Straight

The stars were all in Cleveland tonight for the 90th edition of the MLB All-Star Game. In contrast to the…
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Postgame Pondering

Matthias WoeckenerJuly 6, 2019

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/6/19): Cubs 6, White Sox 3 – Five-Run Fifth Propels Cubs to Win

For the second time this season, the White Sox sent their newly anointed ace Lucas Giolito to start against the…
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Series Previews

Matthias WoeckenerJuly 1, 2019

Cubs @ Pirates Series Preview (July 1-4): TV and Game Info, Starting Pitchers, Insights

Well, that series against the Reds left much to be desired. This is clearly not the same Cincy team we’ve…
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Postgame Pondering

Matthias WoeckenerJune 16, 2019

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (6/16/19): Cubs 2, Dodgers 3 – Failure to Rally Results in Another Road Series Loss

If not for one bad inning, José Quintana‘s night probably turns out much differently. Sadly, we can’t just arbitrarily erase…
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Series Previews

Matthias WoeckenerJune 7, 2019

Cubs vs. Cardinals Series Preview (June 7-9) – TV and Game Info, Starting Pitchers, Insights

The Cubs did a great job rebounding from a sweep in a really boring city by taking two of three…
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Postgame Pondering

Matthias WoeckenerJune 4, 2019

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (6/4/19): Cubs 6, Rockies 3 – Schwarber, Báez Power Cubs as Hendricks Shines

It was a lovely night at Wrigley Field Tuesday, with the wind blowing out and the temperature at a perfect…
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Postgame Pondering

Matthias WoeckenerMay 20, 2019

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (5/20/19): Cubs 4, Phillies 5 (F/10) – Cubs Lose Tough One in Extras

It was another cold and breezy night at Wrigley, but there was much warmth for Jake Arrieta and Yu Darvish…
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Series Previews

Matthias WoeckenerMay 20, 2019

Cubs vs Phillies Series Preview (May 20-23) – TV and Game Info, Starting Pitchers, Insights

Another series, another series win, though the three-game set against the Nationals wasn’t without some drama. The Cubs had to…
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Series Previews

Matthias WoeckenerMay 14, 2019

Cubs @ Reds Series Preview (May 14-16): TV and Game Info, Starting Pitchers, Insights

After dropping the first game of last weekend’s set in lopsided fashion, the Cubs were able to extend their winning…
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Postgame Pondering

Matthias WoeckenerMay 10, 2019

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (5/10/19): Cubs 0, Brewers 7 – Offense Sputters, Pitching Falters Late

This game was a great pitchers’ duel for most of the day. Unfortunately for the Cubs, the duel ended in…
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