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Adbert Alzolay makes some memories on an otherwise forgettable night for the Cubs June 26, 2019

The Cubs lost an entirely forgettable game on Tuesday night, dropping the second of their four games against the NL East-leading Braves by a score

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Cubs Talk Podcast: Ryne Sandberg: Part 1 June 26, 2019

Luke Stuckmeyer sits down with Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg for a wide-ranging conversation centered around the infamous "Sandberg Game."Ryne gives insight into his feelings upon

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'He belongs here': What to expect from top prospect Adbert Alzolay's first major league start June 25, 2019

A big part of the Cubs MO during the Epstein Era has been the teams reliance on veteran pitchers. Whether its Jon Lesters cutter, Cole

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Willson Contreras, Jon Lester carry Cubs to eventful win in the first game of the series with Atlanta June 25, 2019

The Cubs and Braves got through roughly one inning of Stranger Things Night at Wrigley Field before Willson Contreras made the evening his own. The catcher

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Bears rookie WR Riley Ridley motivated by older brother, family name June 26, 2019

Bears fourth-round pick Riley Ridley knew what to expect coming into the NFL thanks to his older brother Calvin.

Akeim Hicks thought he would play whole career with Saints June 26, 2019

When Ryan Pace and the New Orleans Saints drafted Akiem Hicks in the third round of the 2012 draft, the young defensive lineman couldn’t have been happier going to a perennial contender. “I thought I was going to be a Saint for life,” Hicks told The Athletic. “I’m going to play here for 10 years […]

Is Khalil Mack a lock for 10 or more sacks in 2019? June 26, 2019

Chicago Bears edge rusher Khalil Mack took the NFC North by storm last season when he began the year like a one-man wrecking crew on national television against the Green Bay Packers. And if it wasn’t for a mid-season ankle injury, who knows how many sacks he would’ve totaled. But even a hobbled Mack is […]

Matt Nagy frequently shows players end of Bears' playoff loss to Eagles June 20, 2019

The Chicago Bears lost their playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles last season in heartbreaking fashion, and head coach Matt Nagy is making sure players never forget it. The Bears were upset at home during the NFC wild-card round by the Philadelphia Eagles by a score of 16-15, and the manner in which the team […]

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Pre-Pre-K School Tour

August 1, 2018SamuelLeave a comment

Yesterday despite a raging, horrible headache I had to go tour the Pre-Pre-K school I signed the boys up for. I wanted to see the whole place to make sure it’s the right one. Registration is on the 3rd and …
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They are 2 and I’m getting old

February 18, 2018SamuelLeave a comment

Yesterday was our small family birthday party for my twins Heston and Alex. It’s still too soon to have a bunch of people in our home with Talon so we are waiting to do a bigger party for them in …
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2 sick kids, time to move out

October 1, 2017SamuelLeave a comment

My wife left earlier today. Friday night the boys decided to have a poopfest all night. I really thought it was just something they ate. By Saturday afternoon I had them into the clinic to see what was going on. …
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2 weeks of Peace

August 7, 2017SamuelLeave a comment

2 weeks ago today our precious baby daughter was born. It’s flying by. She is so sweet and quiet. She barely makes a fuss. Having a daughter in the house changes the whole dynamic. Both of the boys and myself …
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Samuel Jacob Cooper

Single dad of 3 beautiful kids, Heston & Alex my twin boys, and my daughter Peace. Dad of 2 angel babies in Heaven, Ryan and Talon. Divorced. Semi-retired app developer, business partner, Commercial Real estate investor, Chicago Bears & Chicago Cubs fan, vegan, lifelong Catholic, voting independent party member, guitar playing singer who owns a dog, 2 cats, and 2 parakeets. We live in beautiful Lake Forest, Illinois and Denver, Colorado. I started my first blog Janaury 1st, 2012. Official owner of NotBatmanYet.com and @notbatmanyet Twitter account.