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For the second time this spring, the Dodgers have a split squad, and in each case both games are against the Texas Rangers and Chicago Cubs. The home game for the Dodgers on Sunday is against the Rangers, with the away game against the Cubs in Mesa. River Ryan gets the start against the Rangers […]
Earlier this week, I asked you this question via the SB Nation Reacts survey: How many games will the Cubs win this year? The overwhelming majority of those who voted in the survey said the Cubs will win at least 90 games: Eighty-five percent of you said the Cubs will win between 90 and 99 […]
Good morning, LSB. Evan Grant’s observations include Josh Smith’s hot streak and the fifth starter competition coming down to the wire. Kennedi Landry writes about Robert Garcia and the lessons learned from his Mexico teammates while pitching in the WBC. Grant also writes about Garcia and his goals for 2026, mental or otherwise. Elsewhere the […]
Cubs lose, 4-2 in the battle of Martins. A war of the worlds, if you would. *means autoplay on, (directions to remove for Firefox and Chrome). {$} means paywall. {$} means limited views. Italics are often used on this page as sarcasm font. The powers that be have enabled real sarcasm font in the comments. Food For Thought: Please be reminded that Cub Tracks and Bleed Cubbie […]
Let’s just call it a technical knockout: The White Sox have reasserted their dominance over the rival Cubs. Friday’s win, their third straight this spring over the ivy bumblers and first at Camelback Ranch, was the most pedestrian of the bunch; in other words, the White Sox clobbered only two homers in this one vs. […]
The Cubs didn’t send too many regulars to Glendale to face the White Sox — Michael Busch, Miguel Amaya (back from the WBC) and Moisés Ballesteros were the only ones among 40-man roster players, and Michael Conforto and Chas McCormick among the non-roster guys trying to make the team. Plus, it was basically a bullpen […]
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Go get ‘em, Riley.
If the Cubs are going to snap their losing streak against the White Sox, they’re going to have to do it on the road — and on a Friday the 13th on top of that. It’s a battle of Martins today, go figure: Advantage to our Davis, in every way including 2026 Cactus League performance. […]
White Sox 4, Cubs 2: Another day in the desert Overflow thread: Cubs vs. White Sox, Friday 3/13, 3:05 CT First pitch thread: Cubs vs. White Sox, Friday 3/13, 3:05 CT Cubs vs. White Sox at Glendale preview, Friday 3/13, 3:05 CT
Friday notes… Here are today’s particulars. Cubs lineup: White Sox lineup: It’s an all-Martin day! Riley Martin will start for the Cubs. The Cubs are having another bullpen game. The list of other Cubs pitchers scheduled today was not available at posting time. Davis Martin will start for the White Sox. Other White Sox pitchers scheduled […]
MESA, Arizona — The image at the top of this post shows the forecast weather conditions for Mesa next week. Arizona is a hot place. But in March… it’s not supposed to be THAT hot. The average high in the Phoenix area next week is 78 degrees, which would be perfect for baseball. But not […]
Jordan Wicks has been a bit of an enigma for the Cubs. When he first came up, he was an effective lefty starter, but those results haven’t been consistent, and he keeps getting hurt. He’s starting this season on the IL, along with Porter Hodge, who didn’t look good. Neither injury is said to be […]
The National League Central could be the most highly volatile, wide open division of the 2026 season. The Central was red hot in 2025, producing three of the six playoff teams in the NL. It looked like the year that the Chicago Cubs might finally dethrone the Milwaukee Brewers, but the Brew Crew rocketed up […]
Good morning everyone! Happy Friday. Emerson Hancock continued to look sharp last night, but the Mariners fell to the Cubs 7-4. If Hancock is indeed placed back into a starting role with Bryce Miller ailing, we’ll have to hope he can find some consistency out on the mound. My question for the day has nothing […]
This post is prompted by two things. First, the fact that MLB’s 2026 regular season will begin March 26. That’s too early, in my view, especially since the Cubs have to play in Chicago that day and for five more days before they hit the road. The second thing is this recent quote from Golden […]
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Not much happened, but what did happen was important. Happy birthday to former Cubs Mark Leiter Jr. and Keegan Thompson*. Today in baseball history: Cubs Birthdays: Mal Eason, George Gaw, Eddie Butler, Mark Leiter Jr., Keegan Thompson*. Also notable: Home Run Baker HOF. Today in history:
Hello friends, this is another #Laterecap (#Latercap? What do we like?) as your lovely blogueuse (thanks, Duolingo) is en route back to Seattle. Today was my last day in camp, and I’m sad to be leaving just as players are coming back from the WBC, but also so happy to have gotten to connect with […]
MESA, Arizona — It’s getting hot in the Valley of the Sun — over 90 degrees Thursday, when the average high is about 77 — and Edward Cabrera is heating up, too, getting ready for his spot in the Cubs rotation. Cabrera threw 60 pitches (43 strikes) in throwing until there were two out in […]
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With the news yesterday that Bryce Miller’s timeline will be delayed by at least a week, today’s Emerson Hancock start against the Cubs takes on a bit more significance. Hancock has looked sharp this spring, showcasing an improved sweeper and holding his velocity well; today he’ll be tasked to do so as a starter instead […]
Go get ‘em, Edward.
The Chicago Cubs today announced that they have removed seven players from their Spring Training roster. Left-handed pitchers Luke Little and Ryan Rolison as well as outfielder Justin Dean were all optioned to Triple-A Iowa. Additionally, right-hander Vince Velazquez, catchers Ariel Armas and Casey Opitz, and outfielder Brett Bateman were all reassigned to minor league […]
Overflow thread: Cubs vs. Mariners, Thursday 3/12, 3:05 CT First pitch thread: Cubs vs. Mariners, Thursday 3/12, 3:05 CT Cubs vs. Mariners at Mesa preview, Thursday 3/12, 3:05 CT
MESA, Arizona — Thursday notes… Here are today’s particulars. Cubs lineup: Mariners lineup: That’s former Cub Patrick Wisdom at first base, and former Cubs prospect Brennen Davis in right field. Edward Cabrera will start for the Cubs. Emerson Hancock will start for the Mariners. Scheduled relievers were not available at posting time. No TV today. There […]