The first game of the day passed without much fanfare. The Cubs lost 8-2 and the Brewers batted their pitcher 8th for the second straight game – a tactic they plan to use most of the season. The main news of the day was that the Cubs clubhouse attendant, Yosh Kawano, announced he would retire after 65 years with the club.
Now we’re off to see if the Blackhawks can post another shutout.

This is a great time of year. The Cubs games may be cold, but you can do a double header across two different sports.
Today I will take in a Cubs game at 1:30pm with plenty of time to finish the game, nap, and then, drive to the United Center for the Black Hawks game. Plenty of time to rest, relax and change hats.
After the Hawks game, we will go to our preferred United Center post-game spot:
Beer Bistro Restaurant and Bar
It will be a …

For the first time this year, I will attend two games in one day. The Cubs are hosting the Brewers at 1:20 pm and the Blackhawks host the Red Wings at 7:30 pm tonight. Weekday afternoon Cubs games means I arrive at work as early as possible in order to get to the game on time.

Even at the earliest moments on Opening Day, there is some drama worth capturing.
We flew into from LA at 2am on Opening Day. As we drove back from our flight into Midway, we pulled into the neighborhood and I told Andrew to turn right onto Sheffield.
We slowed passed the opening in the right field wall to see the vast park…dark, covered in bunting and waiting for the next day. To our right, were the Roof Tops- silent and quiet with only a few …