Matt Abbatacola
Matt Abbatacola has been the Executive Producer of “The Boers and Bernstein Show” since 2003. He joined the station as a production intern in 2001.
Abbatacola: Cubs Lose It Again For Garza
Cubs lose 4-2 despite another quality start from Matt Garza who went 7+ allowing only 1 ER on 4 hits.
Abbatacola: Hendry Downplays Zambrano’s 35th Pitch
Cubs’ GM, Jim Hendry, spoke to reporters before game one of the Crosstown Classic at Wrigley Field. “We’re going to put Z on the DL,” Hendry said.
Abbatacola: Zambrano Leaves Game after 34 Pitches
Carlos Zambrano left Thursday’s game in the second inning with lower back soreness.
Abbatacola: Wood Creates Foundation To Help Chicago Children
“I believe it’s important to make a difference in a child’s life.” – Kerry Wood
Abbatacola: Hendry Insists No Fire Sale Coming
“The bantering that goes on about how many people will be out of here is foolish.” – Jim Hendry
Abbatacola: Cubs’ Pitching Is The Problem
There are many reasons to explain the Cubs’ 32-47 record. The main reason in this lost season is the Cubs’ starting pitching.
Abbatacola: Cubs Playing Better But With Same Results
Despite losing the series to the White Sox, the Cubs are playing much better baseball as a team.
Abbatacola: Rain Ends Garza’s Night; Cubs Lose
The Cubs sat through a one hour and 54 minute rain delay before losing game two of the Crosstown Classic 3-2.
Abbatacola: Zambrano Leads Cubs To Victory
The story before the game was how would Carlos Zambrano react to his welcome at U.S. Cellular Field. Turns out, it wasn’t a problem at all.
Abbatacola: Cubs Pound Brewers 12-7
The Cubs hadn’t won a series since the end of May when the Mets were at Wrigley. The pitching duel turned out to be a slugfest as the Cubs took three of four from Milwaukee.
Abbatacola: Cubs Fall To Brewers 9-5
With Carlos Zambrano on the mound, the Cubs fail once again to win three games in a row as they fall to Milwaukee 9-5.
Abbatacola: Ricketts Backing Hendry, Quade ‘100 Percent’
On a wet and gloomy Wednesday afternoon, Tom Ricketts, the Chairman of the Chicago Cubs, met with the media.
Abbatacola: Cubs Rally To Win In The 10th
“We won today. If we win tomorrow, that’s two in a row. If we win the next day, that’s called a winning streak. It has happened before.” – Lou Brown, ‘Major League’
Abbatacola: Cubs Swept By Last Place Houston
The Cubs lose 3-1 to Houston and leave Wrigley after their 3-6 homestand.
Abbatacola: Astros Rally Against Marmol
Carlos Marmol gave up six runs in the ninth inning as the Cubs lost their second consecutive game to last-place Houston.
Dunn’s Struggles Have Been ‘Very Bizarre’
Adam Dunn’s struggles at the beginning of the season were chalked up the slugger being unfamiliar with American League pitching and the adjustment to being a full-time designed hitter.
Abbatacola : Cubs Lose Opener To Pittsburgh
Cubs lose opener 4-2 as Soriano goes deep late, but offense falls short.
Abbatacola: Zambrano’s Arm and Bat Beat The Mets
Cubs win 9-3 and take the series from the Mets behind Z’s pitching and bat.
Abbatacola : Cubs Lose In Rain Shortened Game
Cubs lose in a rain shortened game 7-4. After a 41 minute rain delay, the game was called in the top of the 7th.
Abbatacola: Cubs Win; Quade Makes Risky Move
Cubs win 11-1 to open homestand against the New York Mets.
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