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For various reasons, mostly to do with Duane’s continued poor health and the dismal state of the healthcare industry, he needs to step away from the virtual office and daily duties. And so, we are looking for a front page writer to take over Cub Tracks and Chicago Cubs/Baseball history unpacked. We are hoping that […]
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 clearly built this year’s team to be a strong contender, adding Alex Bregman and […]
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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’ll make room for you. There’s no cover charge. The dress code is casual. The hostess will seat you now. Bring your own beverage. BCB After […]
MESA, Arizona — Matt Halbach doubled in Scott Kingery with one out in the ninth and the Cubs had a walk-off 9-8 win over the Royals on a beautiful afternoon at Sloan Park. Those guys, of course, aren’t likely going to be playing for the Cubs this year, though Kingery might wind up at Triple-A […]
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Go get ‘em, Colin.
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The vibes at Hiram Bithorn continue to be elite and I’ll certainly share highlights from last night’s disappointing loss to Canada. First, however, we need to spend some time on former Cub and Team USA manager Mark DeRosa, who mad a mindboggling series of decisions and missteps that has the […]
Cubs 9, Royals 8: Nico Hoerner and Pedro Ramirez homer, and the Cubs bat out of order Overflow thread: Cubs vs. Royals, Wednesday 3/11, 3:05 CT First pitch thread: Cubs vs. Royals, Wednesday 3/11, 3:05 CT Cubs vs. Royals at Mesa preview, Wednesday 3/11, 3:05 CT
MESA, Arizona — Wednesday notes… Here are today’s particulars. Cubs lineup: Royals lineup: Colin Rea will start for the Cubs. Other Cubs pitchers scheduled today: Hunter Harvey, Caleb Thielbar, Hoby Milner and Jacob Webb. Mitch Spence will start for the Royals. Other Royals pitchers scheduled today: Matt Strahm, Mason Black and Frank Mozzicato. The Royals are […]
Apple TV announced its national baseball schedule through the end of June Wednesday, and three Cubs games will be featured on the streaming channel: Friday, April 24: at Dodgers, 9:15 p.m. CT Friday, May 22: vs. Astros at Wrigley Field, 1:20 p.m. CT Friday, June 26: at Brewers, 6:45 p.m. CT Here’s how to watch […]
Wow. What an evening in the World Baseball Classic. All of a sudden, Team USA is in real danger of not making it out of pool play for the first time ever. Pool A (San Juan): Canada 3, Puerto Rico 2 Puerto Rico had already qualified for the quarterfinals, but Canada can now knock them […]
39-year-old Caleb Thielbar defied Father Time to be effective for the Cubs in 2025 and is returning, hoping for more of the same. At some point he’s bound to run out of gas, but maybe not yet. He was 3-4, 2.64 last year, but hasn’t had that kind of result in the spring so far. […]
Three years ago, Cubs Hall of Famer Andre Dawson told the Cooperstown institution that he wanted the cap on his plaque changed. From Paul Sullivan in the Tribune: But more than 13 years after his induction, Dawson has had a change of heart. He’s taking one more gamble, asking the Hall to reconsider and change […]
Happy Wednesday everyone! While Team USA might be all smiles, it appears that there might be some drama brewing between Cal Raleigh and his Seattle Mariners teammate Randy Arozarena. After Raleigh skipped shaking hands with Arozarena following a game, Randy had some choice words for the All-Star catcher. Raleigh has since come out with his […]
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Welcome to your game thread for this evening’s contests in the World Baseball Classic. Here are the times, matchups and pitching details for the three games this evening. 6 p.m. CT: Israel vs. Netherlands at Miami. Pitchers: Lequeria (RHP) vs. Merite (RHP). TV: Fox App, Fox Deportes 6 p.m. CT: Canada vs. Puerto Rico at […]
I didn’t go to this game and, well, the Cubs didn’t much show up either, defeated by the Rangers 8-3. Cade Horton got cuffed around pretty good, serving up six hits, including three home runs. Horton worked 3.2 innings and threw 60 pitches. Was he working on mechanics or location? Maybe. Hopefully this is just […]
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Go get ‘em, Cade.
Overflow thread: Cubs vs. Rangers, Tuesday 3/10, 3:05 CT Rangers 8, Cubs 3: Matt Shaw homers, Cade Horton gives up homers First pitch thread: Cubs vs. Rangers, Tuesday 3/10, 3:05 CT Cubs vs. Rangers at Surprise preview, Tuesday 3/10, 3:05 CT
Tuesday notes… Here are today’s particulars. The Cubs lineup was not available at posting time. Please check BCB social media for the Cubs lineup. Rangers lineup: Cade Horton will start for the Cubs. Other Cubs pitchers scheduled today: Ethan Roberts, Ryan Rolison, Collin Snider and Vince Velasquez. Jacob deGrom will start for the Rangers. Other Rangers […]
We had a lot of great games Monday but not many upsets. Tonight, we will have a game thread for the three evening games, which are: Israel/Netherlands, Canada/Puerto Rico and Italy/USA. The thread will post at 5:30 p.m. CT. Pool A (San Juan): Colombia 4, Panama 3 Colombia scored four runs in the sixth inning […]
Ryan Perry Rolison was born in Jackson, TN 28 years ago. The 6’2” left-hander toiled for Colorado for four years before joining the Cubs, making little impact in the Major Leagues prior to coming to Chicago. The data from three innings of Spring Training ball don’t point to his continuing any further north than Des […]