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First pitch thread: Cubs vs. Royals, Wednesday 3/11, 3:05 CT
Go get ‘em, Colin.
The Short Porch is wondering what Mark DeRosa was thinking
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 vs. Royals at Mesa Wednesday 3/11 live discussion threads
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
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 […]
The Cubs will be featured three times on Apple TV through June
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 […]
WBC Wrap: Team Italy embarrasses Team USA
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 […]
2026 Chicago Cubs player profiles: Caleb Thielbar
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. […]
Andre Dawson is getting his Hall of Fame cap changed
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 […]
MLB News: World Baseball Classic, Cal Raleigh, Randy Arozarena, Tarik Skubal, Jesus Luzardo, Bobby Witt Jr.
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 […]
Chicago Cubs history unpacked, March 11
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday, Rich Hill* and other stories. Today in baseball history: Cubs Birthdays: Jack Spring, Rich Hill*. Today in history:
Cubs BCB After Dark: How many home runs for Seiya Suzuki?
Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the coolest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and sit with us. You’re always welcome here. There’s no cover charge. The dress code is casual. Bring your own beverage. BCB After Dark is the place for you to talk baseball, music, […]
World Baseball Classic Tuesday: Israel/Netherlands, Canada/Puerto Rico, Italy/USA
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 […]
Rangers 8, Cubs 3: Matt Shaw homers, Cade Horton gives up homers
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 […]
Overflow thread: Cubs vs. Rangers, Tuesday 3/10, 3:05 CT
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First pitch thread: Cubs vs. Rangers, Tuesday 3/10, 3:05 CT
Go get ‘em, Cade.
Cubs vs. Rangers at Surprise Tuesday 3/10 live discussion threads
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
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 […]
WBC Wrap: Team USA defeats Mexico for first time in 20 years
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 […]
2026 Chicago Cubs player profiles: Ryan Rolison
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 […]
An update on MLB teams’ local TV coverage for 2026
With the bankruptcy and complete collapse of Main Street Sports, which had the local TV rights for nine MLB teams (and previously others who had left the group), the local TV landscape for baseball is changing again for 2026. In past editions of this article, I’ve been able to cobble together what each team was […]
Chicago Cubs news and notes — Counsell, Imanaga, Suzuki
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Cubs BCB After Dark: Which Shōta Imanaga will the Cubs get?
It’s Monday of a new week here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest hole-in-the-wall for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Thanks for stopping by. The place seems empty without you. Come on in and join us. There’s no cover charge. The dress code is casual. The hostess will seat you […]
World Baseball Classic Monday: Cuba/Puerto Rico, Venezuela/Nicaragua, USA/Mexico
There are three World Baseball Classic games this evening, with the biggest matchup being USA vs. Mexico. Those two countries lead Pool B in Houston with 2-0 records… tied with Italy, also 2-0. Italy will play the USA tomorrow. Here are the times, TV channels and pitching matchups for the three games this evening. 6 […]
The Short Porch is living on elite World Baseball Classic vibes
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Last night’s action in San Juan was an instant classic despite more than 90 minutes of total rain delays at Hiram Bithorn Stadium. The rain didn’t put a damper the energy of the game at all. As I sat with thousands of Canadians, Panameños, Boricuas and béisbol fans from all […]
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