by James Finn Garner
A foul tip off the bat of Cub Happ
Made a trip into Iván Herrera’s lap
He wasn’t maimed
Even finished the game
Though later his pips were bubble wrapped.
The Foul Pole
by Jim Siergey
Originally appeared in The Chicago Baseball Magazine.
Skenes Zero-hitZ CubZ
by Dr. Rajesh C. Oza
Inning 1: Zero hits off pitching phenom Paul Skenes;
Three Cubs go down swinging.
Inning 2: Praise the name pronounced Skeenz;
Three more Ks: Ka-ching, Ka-ching, Ka-chinging.
Inning 3: He throws the ball 100 miles per hour;
“Only” one strikeout, but Cubs still have no hits.
Inning 4: From where does the kid get that power?
Two more strikeouts; batters flailing like twits.
Inning 5: Pitch after pitch, Skenes dominates;
A walk spoils his bid for perfection.
Inning 6: Comparisons whispered about all-time greats;
Quick-hook manager says, “You’re done, son.”
Innings 7, 8 and 9: Wrigley Field turns bitter;
Pirates fans grumble, “Coulda been a no-hitter!”
My New Hero
by James Finn Garner
Asked to name what was surprising
In the U.S., Shōta, surmising,
Said that by far
‘Twas while in the car
You can turn right on red while you’re driving.
“Shota, what has been the most surprising thing about life in America off the field in your short time here in the USA?”
Shōta: “The biggest surprise for me has been that even on a red light, I can take a right.”
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— Cubs Zone (@CubsZone) May 2, 2024
The Old Man and the Suds
by Stuart Shea
Here’s something that freaks me
More than just slightly—
Bob Uecker is ninety!
At an age when few people
Are vivid or lively,
Bob Uecker is ninety!
“I must be in the front rooooow…”