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.

Series Previews

Matthias WoeckenerMay 28, 2018

Cubs @ Pirates – Series Preview (5/28-30): TV and Game Info, Pitching Matchups, Insights

After a rocky start to their five-game homestand, the Cubs went 2-1 in their against the Giants. They left Chicago…
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Postgame Pondering

Matthias WoeckenerMay 23, 2018

CI Recap (5/23/18) – Cubs 0, Indians 1: Lester Shines, Offense Sputters

Jon Lester pitched great tonight, allowing a run on six hits over seven stellar innings. Unfortunately, the offense could not…
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Postgame Pondering

Matthias WoeckenerMay 16, 2018

CI Recap (5/16/18) – Cubs 1, Braves 4: Offense Sputters, Bullpen Implodes in 8th

Tyler Chatwood pitched well in 5.1 innings of work, allowing only a run on four hits and walking two. The…
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Series Previews

Matthias WoeckenerMay 15, 2018

Cubs @ Braves – Series Preview (May 15-17): TV and Game Info, Starting Pitchers, Insights

The Cubs head to Atlanta for a three-game set against the top team in the National League after a successful…
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Postgame Pondering

Matthias WoeckenerMay 9, 2018

CI Recap (5/9/18) – Cubs 13, Marlins 4: Cubs Bust Out Big Bats to Complete Sweep

Kris Bryant started the party by going yard for the 100th time in his career in the bottom of the…
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Postgame Pondering

Matthias WoeckenerMay 7, 2018

CI Recap (5/6/18) – Cubs 3, Cardinals 4: Cardinals Walk-Off for Second Straight Game on Fowler’s Homer

After two 30-minute rain delays, the Cubs and Cardinals went all the way into the 14th inning before the contest…
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Matthias WoeckenerMay 4, 2018

Cubs @ Cardinals – Series Preview (May 4-6): TV and Game Info, Pitching Matchups, Insights

The Cubs had a bit of a rough ending to their otherwise successful 5-2 home stand, getting dominated by the…
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Postgame Pondering

Matthias WoeckenerApril 26, 2018

CI Recap (4/26/18) – Cubs 1, Brewers 0: Hendricks Pitches Gem as Schwarber Powers Cubs

For the second straight day, the Cubs scored a single run. For the second straight day, a Cubs starter went…
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Matthias WoeckenerApril 26, 2018

Cubs vs Brewers – Series Preview (April 26-29): TV and Game Info, Pitching Matchups, Insights

The Cubs had a pretty good road trip overall, going 3-2 against the Rockies and Indians behind stout offense and…
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Postgame Pondering

Matthias WoeckenerApril 25, 2018

CI Recap (4/25/18) – Cubs 1, Indians 4: Indians Didn’t Blow 3-1 Lead

The Cubs could not get anything going on offense tonight. They had their chances, but the big hit was elusive.…
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