At this writing, the Cubs' bullpen is shaming itself in the 10th inning of a game the Cubs should have salted away in the 8th.

As is, I can't commit to either a piece that speaks to the joy of victory, however weak the opposition or flawed the effort, or one that decries the misery of losing to the Pittsburgh Pirates, under any conditions. Ever.

In the meantime, check out the sparkline.