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The Rundown: Everybody’s Doggin’ Cubs, Game 1 Start Leaves Boyd Emotional, Bochy Among Three Pink-Slipped Managers

Related Topics: Bruce Bochy, Chicago Cubs, Matt Boyd

“When I’m enraged or hitting the stage, adrenaline rushing through my veins, and I’d say we’re still kicking ass.”Kickstart My Heart by Mötley Crüe

The playoffs are here and I, for one, am excited, though a quick perusal of social media indicates that about 60% of Cubs fans think it’s a foregone conclusion that our hometown heroes are likely to be swept. I sort of understand the pessimism given the North Siders’ history, but sometimes you just have to let your inner fan flag fly. I mean, if the postseason hype video narrated by Anthony Rizzo didn’t stir up the tiniest bit of hope, you’re too cooked to be a Cubs fan.