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Matt Lindner

@mattlindner.bsky.social

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Wrigleyville Dad. Ex-pro mascot and sportswriter. Big fan of good folks, bourbon, dive bars, and my kid. Running the 2025 Chicago Marathon to raise $$ for Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. http://bit.ly/3DJy8MY

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Matt Lindner @mattlindner.bsky.social · 2d

The No Kings protests aren’t about trying to stop elections or interfere with government business. They are at their core about reminding a government that has wholly lost sight of the fact that it is supposed to be serving the people and not itself. That’s as American as it gets

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Matt Lindner @mattlindner.bsky.social · 7d

BREAKING: Sue Lindner’s son just finished his seventh marathon overall and FIFTH CHICAGO MARATHON OH MY GOD!!!!!!!

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Matt Lindner @mattlindner.bsky.social · 9d

Marathon number 7, Chicago Marathon number 5. Forever grateful for this race, for this city, for this life.

Matt Lindner @mattlindner.bsky.social · 11d

Guys there’s a game at Wrigley Field tonight.

Matt Lindner @mattlindner.bsky.social · 13d

Things aren’t looking great for the Cubs at the moment but, I dunno man. This season has given me a greater appreciation for the ballpark, the neighborhood, the people who make it come alive, being able to experience it with my kid.

Matt Lindner @mattlindner.bsky.social · 13d

The sun is coming up over Wrigleyville this morning. There’s at least one more game to be played at the Landmark. As a Cubs fan, you’re used to holding on to some shred of hope, regardless of how irrational it might be and, that’s what we got. Good morning from Chicago.

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Matt Lindner @mattlindner.bsky.social · 15d

The marathon’s in a week, my left calf is tight enough to where pushing off it while running is a challenge but I have only missed two long runs (10 and 14) and hit most of my midweek runs so, whatever, we will just hope for the best and see how it goes.

Matt Lindner @mattlindner.bsky.social · 16d

Guys, I closed down Murphy’s last night and got El Burrito Mexicano on my way home. I have not done that in at least…nine years.

Matt Lindner @mattlindner.bsky.social · 18d

There is going to be baseball played at Wrigley Field today and, baseball gods willing, there will be baseball played at Wrigley Field next week.

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Matt Lindner @mattlindner.bsky.social · 20d

Got my breakfast beef from Murphy’s this morning. Bless.

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Matt Lindner @mattlindner.bsky.social · 20d

It’s six am and I am already so amped for playoff baseball at Wrigley today.

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Matt Lindner @mattlindner.bsky.social · 25d

My wife just informed me that my aura reeks of Italian beef and beer so I’d say last night was a success.

Matt Lindner @mattlindner.bsky.social · 26d

First time I have ever stayed up to watch Jimmy Kimmel.

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Matt Lindner @mattlindner.bsky.social · 28d

Anthony Rizzo retired, Kyle Hendricks is (reportedly) retiring, Kris Bryant is most visible not on the field but on a mural on the side of a Wrigleyville bar. Time makes you bolder and children get older and we're getting older too.

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Matt Lindner @mattlindner.bsky.social · Sep 18

Ten miles yesterday, seven this afternoon. I am exhausted and ready for this Chicago Marathon training block to be over.

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Matt Lindner @mattlindner.bsky.social · Sep 16

Fireworks — actual fireworks — have been going off in Lakeview for at least the past ten minutes. Cubs are out of town, there’s no concert at Wrigley. WTF.

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Matt Lindner @mattlindner.bsky.social · Sep 15

Hawaiian shirts are the truly elite ballpark giveaway. Real ones know.

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Matt Lindner @mattlindner.bsky.social · Sep 14

You’re going to the Cubs game or a Wrigleyville bar, I’m trying to keep my toddler from putting play doh in her ears or her mouth or on the dog or rubbing it into our couch, our days are not the same

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Matt Lindner @mattlindner.bsky.social · Sep 14

Good morning. Bears kick off against the Lions at noon, Cubs host Bill Murray bobblehead day. If you’re coming to Wrigley, get here early.

Matt Lindner @mattlindner.bsky.social · Sep 9

Guys I got tacos tonight can I get a hell yeah for Taco Tuesday

Matt Lindner @mattlindner.bsky.social · Sep 8

Guys take the rest of the afternoon off. It’s too nice outside to be tethered to a desk. Find a patio, go for a walk, get some sun, and if your boss asks you why tell ‘em Wrigleyville Man said you could.

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Matt Lindner @mattlindner.bsky.social · Sep 3

8 years ago tonight, I was gearing up to go on a birthday bender that would lead to me drunk dialing a woman I connected with on a dating app. A little liquid courage supplied by-where else?-Murphy’s lead to me asking her out and 8 years later, we’re married with a kid. Life, man

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Matt Lindner @mattlindner.bsky.social · Sep 2

$12 apiece for you and a friend to go to tonight’s Cubs game on SeatGeek. Nights in Chicago don’t get much better than this. Come on down to the neighborhood.

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Matt Lindner @mattlindner.bsky.social · Sep 1

My almost two year old made it through nine full innings at Wrigley without a meltdown. Calling this a major, major parenting win.

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Matt Lindner @mattlindner.bsky.social · Aug 31

74 degrees tomorrow plus a 3:05 first pitch means the stars are aligning for me to take my kid to Wrigley for her second ever Cubs game.