Sean Holland

Sean was born and lives in Billings, Montana. He is a 4th generation Cubs fan. Going all the way back to when his great grandfather lived in Chicago. Having a degree in history he enjoys bringing the historical perspective to baseball. Also the history of the Simpsons is a particular area of expertise. Sean usually attends Cubs games in Denver every year he can.

Postgame Pondering

Sean HollandApril 19, 2018

CI Recap (4/19/18) – Cubs 8, Cardinals 5: Cubs Start Fast, Hang On Late

The Cubs continued their roller-coaster early season Thursday afternoon against the Cardinals. A fast start offensively combined with a quality…
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Postgame Pondering

Sean HollandApril 14, 2018

CI Recap (4/14/18) – Cubs 14, Braves 10: What Just Happened?!

This recap had to undergo a rapid rewrite, just part of the perils of recapping games. Sometimes the results change…
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Postgame Pondering

Sean HollandApril 12, 2018

CI Recap (4/12/18) – Pirates 6, Cubs 1: Pittsburgh Powers Past Cubs

The Cubs and Pirates played the rubber match of their three-game series Thursday at Wrigley Field. Despite the wind blowing…
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Postgame Pondering

Sean HollandApril 10, 2018

CI Recap (4/10/18) – Pirates 8, Cubs 5: Bucs Win Despite Baez’s Blasts

The Cubs were the last team in baseball to have their home opener, then they had to wait another day…
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Postgame Pondering

Sean HollandApril 8, 2018

CI Recap (4/8/18) – Cubs 3, Brewers 0: Series Win in Friendly Confines of Wrigley North

The Cubs looked for their first series win of the year Sunday afternoon in Milwaukee. Jose Quintana had things get…
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Postgame Pondering

Sean HollandApril 7, 2018

CI Recap (4/7/18) – Cubs 5, Brewers 2: Brewers’ Defensive Collapse Gives Cubs Comeback Win

After a hard-fought loss Friday, the Cubs looked to get back to .500 in the standings Saturday in Milwaukee. Yu…
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Game Day

Sean HollandApril 6, 2018

CI Recap (4/6/18) – Brewers 5, Cubs 4: Brewers Edge Cubs Despite Javy Magic

The Cubs looked to build off their most impressive win of the young season Friday night in Milwaukee as Kyle…
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Game Day

Sean HollandApril 2, 2018

Cubs @ Reds – Series Preview (April 2-3): TV and Game Info, Pitching Matchups, Insights

It’s safe to say the Cubs are disappointed after splitting their opening four-game series with the rebuilding Marlins in Miami.…
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Postgame Pondering

Sean HollandApril 1, 2018

CI Recap (4/1/18) – Marlins 6, Cubs 0: Hard Hit, Hard Luck

The Cubs looked to take three of four from the rebuilding Marlins in Miami Sunday. Despite ample early scoring opportunities,…
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Postgame Pondering

Sean HollandMarch 31, 2018

CI Recap (3/30/18) – Marlins 2, Cubs 1 (F/17): The Butler In The Bullpen Almost Did It

Unlike the opening game of the season, Friday’s game in Miami was a pitching duel. The quality start from Kyle…
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