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Before I begin, I should let you know that this article is mostly just venting. Major League Baseball hasn’t listened to me when I’ve written on this topic before and I’m pretty sure they’re not going to listen now. Nevertheless, I persist. March 26 is too early to play baseball in northern cities. Period, full […]
The early formula for this team has been get a good start and win. Get a rough one and lose. The difference so far has been striking. The two previous wins were both by way of Quality Starts. The Cubs remain 2-0 when getting a QS. But they’ve moved to 1-3 when not getting one […]
Matthew Boyd started against Yusei Kikuchi . The Cubs went hitless until the third, when they batted around and scored five runs. Jeimer Candelario did not have his best day at first base. Nico Hoerner lined a couple of tw0-baggers, scored, stole a base, and singled to boot. Boyd had it going on. Ten strikeouts […]
It’s Wednesday night here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and sit with us. We’re all in a good mood this evening. Glad you could join us. There’s no cover charge. The dress code is casual. Bring your own beverage. […]
On an extremely cold and windy afternoon at Wrigley Field that really wasn’t suitable for baseball, Matthew Boyd looked like the Boyd of 2025 in getting to the sixth inning and striking out 10 Angels hitters. That, some solid relief and timely hitting by the Cubs led to a 6-2 victory and a series win […]
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Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs broke the Louisville Bats (Reds), 12-7. The game started out poorly for Iowa as starter Connor Noland gave up a grand slam to Rece Hinds, the fourth batter of the bottom of the first. But he settled down after that and finished the day after 4.1 innings, allowing the four […]
Go get ‘em, Matthew.
Wednesday notes… The Cubs lineup was not available at posting time. Please check BCB social media for the Cubs lineup. Angels lineup: Matthew Boyd, LHP vs. Yusei Kikuchi, LHP Matthew Boyd did not have a good Opening Day start. Nope, not at all. So let’s hope he’s flushed that one and moving on. Boyd has […]
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 6 Cubs 6, Angels 2: Matthew Boyd mows ‘em down Cubs vs. Angels, Wednesday 4/1, 1:20 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Los Angeles Angels preview, Wednesday 4/1, 1:20 CT
If your concern about the Cubs would be that the offense wouldn’t be potent enough in 2026, it’s a fine time to express some concern about where this season is headed. Though as you do so, note that while losing three of their first five games, they have managed to plate 24 runs or 4.8 […]
So if you saw the preview for this game yesterday, you read this: José Soriano was the Angels Opening Day starter. I daresay he wouldn’t have had that role for most other teams. He’s good, no question, but that good? Well… I dunno, but maybe Soriano is that good? He absolutely baffled Cubs hitters for […]
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It’s Tuesday night here at BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in out of the cold. We’ve got a fire going in here. There’s no cover charge. We can check your coat for you. Bring your own beverage. BCB After Dark is the […]
The Cubs have released a ton of players over the weekend as they clear the rosters and we prepare for the start of the rest of the minor league season. I hope I’m getting all of them here. RHP Tyler Beede RHP Walker Powell RHP Ben Heller RHP Dominic Hambley RHP Joel Sierra RHP Ronny […]
Go get ‘em, Jamo.
There’s a pretty good chance of rain this evening in Chicago (weather forecast link below). Here’s the local radar to keep handy. Tuesday notes… Cubs lineup: Angels lineup: Jameson Taillon, RHP vs. José Soriano, RHP Jameson Taillon had a horrid spring: 17.55 ERA, 10 (!) home runs allowed in 13.1 innings, also nine walks. Awful. […]
Angels 2, Cubs 0: The Cubs didn’t score any runs, so this space is also left blank 2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 5 Cubs vs. Angels, Tuesday 3/31, 6:40 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Los Angeles Angels preview, Tuesday 3/31, 6:40 CT
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cubs fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Cubs have played just four games, and won two of them, looking good in those wins. […]
It’s safe to say we are on the roller coaster ride that is the baseball season. This early season has been filled with ups and downs. It’s fun that no matter how baseball changes, how many ways we can analyze it, it’s still a lot the same game. Oh sure, if this were 50 or […]
Some of you might have taken note of Owen Caissie’s two-run walk-off homer for the Marlins on Sunday. The other part of that deal, Edward Cabrera coming to the Cubs, also had a very good game for his new team. Cabrera was dominant over six innings, allowing just a walk and a fourth-inning single (and […]
Edward Cabrera started against the Angels’ Ryan Johnson, a comparatively inexperienced player (overall #74 in the 2024 draft). Neither have pitched yet this season. The Ryan Johnson Express derailed; Cabrera was as advertised. Ian Happ homered. What did I tell you? Ryan will have better days. Dansby Swanson got his first hit of the season […]
It’s Monday here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and join us. There’s always room for one more. The dress code is casual. We have a few tables still available. The hostess will seat you now. Bring your own beverage. […]
Go get ‘em, Edward.