Paul Sullivan: After a brief lull, we now return to our regularly scheduled baseball season
After chilling out the last few days - whether at home, the All-Star Game or their favorite hideaways - the Cubs and Cardinals are back on the clock Thursday night in the second-half opener at Wrigley Field.
ESPN has turned it into a thing, of course, making the Cubs and Cards end their breaks early for a national TV audience thirsting for baseball after a one-day lull following the All-Star Game. They can't complain about it because they play baseball for a living. Suffice to say everyone would appreciate an extra day of rest after 3 1/2 months of work, but they're glad to
