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 WoeckenerApril 17, 2018

CI Recap (4/17/18) – Cardinals 5, Cubs 3: Cardinals’ 3-Run Eighth Dooms Cubs

The pitchers were wild, but neither offense could take advantage for the most part. The Cardinals scored two runs in…
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Game Day

Matthias WoeckenerApril 17, 2018

Cubs vs Cardinals – Series Preview (April 16-18): TV and Game Info, Pitching Matchups, Insights

Well, that series against the Braves sure was epic! After being shut out in the first game 4-0, it sure…
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Game Day

Matthias WoeckenerApril 13, 2018

Cubs vs Braves – Series Preview (April 13-15): TV and Game Info, Pitching Matchups, Insights

The Cubs just finished their first series at Wrigley against the Pirates, winning decisively and driving the ball all over…
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Postgame Pondering

Matthias WoeckenerApril 11, 2018

CI Recap (4/11/18) – Cubs 13, Pirates 5: Baez Leads the Way as Cubs Clobber Pirates

Jon Lester pitched fairly well, the bullpen shut the Pirates down, and the offense was able to bunch hits together…
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Postgame Pondering

Matthias WoeckenerApril 5, 2018

CI Recap (4/5/18) – Cubs 8, Brewers 0: Lester Shines, Javy Slides as Cubs Overpower Brewers

Jon Lester looked excellent, pitching six strong shutout innings of three-hit ball while walking only one man and striking out…
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Postgame Pondering

Matthias WoeckenerApril 2, 2018

CI Recap (4/2/18) – Cubs 0, Reds 1: Cubs Shut Out for Second Straight Game

The Cubs headed into Cincy with hopes that they could get their offense on track. Unfortunately, they were befuddled by…
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Postgame Pondering

Matthias WoeckenerMarch 29, 2018

CI Recap (3/29/18) – Cubs 8, Marlins 4: Cubs Power Their Way to Opening Day Win

Welcome back, fellow Cubs fans! The season began with a bang for the, as Ian Happ hit a long bomb…
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Spring Training

Matthias WoeckenerMarch 27, 2018

CI Recap (3/27/18) – Cubs 2, Red Sox 4: Cubs Close Out Spring Schedule, Next One Counts

Jose Quintana pitched well and Kris Bryant closed the spring on a hot note, but the Cubs offense could not…
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Spring Training

Matthias WoeckenerMarch 24, 2018

CI Recap (3/24/18, SS Game 1) – Cubs 3, Mariners 7: King Felix, M’s Too Much for Young Cubs

It was the Mariners A squad vs. the Cubs B squad with King Felix Hernandez squaring off against Eddie Butler…
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Spring Training

Matthias WoeckenerMarch 21, 2018

CI Recap – Cubs 5, Rangers 1: Darvish Continues Strong Spring, Bryant Homers

The Cubs scored five runs early and Yu Darvish pitched great today. (Box score) Why the Cubs Won Darvish looked…
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