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SB Nation Reacts: Matt Shaw should be in right field if Seiya Suzuki can’t go on Opening Day
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. Earlier this week I asked you in the SB Nation Reacts survey who should be in right field for […]
Another look at the Cubs’ likely Opening Day roster
It’s hard to believe, but today we stand only six days away from the Cubs’ first 2026 regular season game, which will be next Thursday at Wrigley Field against the Washington Nationals. Here’s a first look at the weather forecast: Thursday A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Honestly? That wouldn’t […]
MLB News: World Baseball Classic, Spring Breakdown, Spring Traing, Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge
Happy Friday everyone! We’ve moved on from the World Baseball Classic to some extent (though we do have some reactions to it below), and we’re now entering the final week of Spring Training (where has the time gone??). With less than a week left before we have regular season baseball, we do still have some […]
Chicago Cubs history unpacked, March 20
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Babe Didrikson* makes her pitch, and other stories. Important events in world history. Today in baseball history: Cubs Birthdays: Emil Geiss, Johnny Butler, Clyde Shoun, Jim Willis, George Altman, Manny Alexander. Also notable: Joe McGinnity HOF. Today in history: *pictured.
Jefferson Rojas and Pedro Ramirez will lead the Cubs Spring Breakout team
You’ve already seen Jefferson Rojas and Pedro Ramirez play for the Cubs this Spring Training. Both have hit well and Ramirez, in particular, has flashed some glove at third base, shortstop and second base. In 14 MLB spring games this year, Ramirez is batting .357/.429/.607 (10-for-28) with a double, two home runs, 11 RBI and […]
Here’s a possible MLB expansion and realignment idea that would work well
Last week, I wrote this article on how MLB could reduce its regular season schedule. That’s almost certainly going to happen in conjunction with expansion, which Commissioner Rob Manfred has said is likely to come after the A’s and Rays get their stadium situations settled. Which might now actually happen within the next 3-4 years! […]
Chicago Cubs news and notes — Cabrera, Horton, Palencia, Rojas, Suzuki
Game result: Diamondbacks 16, Cubs 8. Zounds! Jefferson Rojas continues to impress. He’ll need to get that BA up, though, to get to The Show. Miguel Amaya is smoking the ball. So is Matt Shaw. The pitching? The jury is still out. The third inning was troublesome for everypitcher. Knoxville sometime starter Dawson Netz closed […]
Cubs BCB After Dark: How do you feel about the experimental rules?
We’re at the end of another week here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. So glad you could join us before we go dark until Monday. Wherever you’re from, you’re welcome here. The dress code is casual. We’ve still got a few tables […]
Diamondbacks 16, Cubs 8: Jefferson Rojas hit a grand slam, but Edward Cabrera gets hit hard
Wednesday was a very hot afternoon in the Phoenix area. The temperature reached 101 degrees, breaking the record for the month: “Hot” also described the Cubs bats, at least early in the game. The D-backs came back, though, hitting Edward Cabrera hard, and won the game 16-8. The D-backs scored first, off Cabrera in the […]
Overflow thread: Cubs vs. Diamondbacks, Wednesday 3/18, 3:10 CT
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First pitch thread: Cubs vs. Diamondbacks, Wednesday 3/18, 3:10 CT
Go get ‘em, Edward.
Venezuela wins their first World Baseball Classic championship
MIAMI, Florida — We’re going to need an entirely new lexicon to describe the celebration that unfolded at loanDepot Park as Cubs closer Daniel Palencia struck out one of Team USA’s hottest hitters, Roman Anthony to end a legendary final in the World Baseball Classic. The win resulted in the first World Baseball Championship for […]
Cubs vs. Diamondbacks at Scottsdale Wednesday 3/18 live discussion threads
Overflow thread: Cubs vs. Diamondbacks, Wednesday 3/18, 3:10 CT First pitch thread: Cubs vs. Diamondbacks, Wednesday 3/18, 3:10 CT Cubs vs. Diamondbacks at Scottsdale preview, Wednesday 3/18, 3:10 CT
Cubs vs. Diamondbacks at Scottsdale preview, Wednesday 3/18, 3:10 CT
Wednesday notes… Here are today’s particulars. Cubs lineup: Diamondbacks lineup: Edward Cabrera will start for the Cubs. Other Cubs pitchers scheduled today: Ben Brown, Gavin Hollowell and Corbin Martin. Merrill Kelly will start for the Diamondbacks. Other D-backs pitchers scheduled today: Joe Ross, Taylor Clarke, Juan Morillo, Paul Sewald and Jonathan Loaisiga. There will be a […]
WBC Wrap: Venezuela claims 1st WBC title with 3-2 win over Team USA
Venezuela is the deserving champion of the 2026 World Baseball Classic. It was Venezuela’s first-ever title. But the winner was the sport of baseball and all of its fans all over the world. Venezuela 3, USA 2 Eugenio Suárez doubled in a run in the top of the ninth and Daniel Palencia shut the door […]
Cubs 8, Angels 6: The Moisés Ballesteros and Shōta Imanaga show
MESA, Arizona — While most of you were watching Cubs closer Daniel Palencia close out the World Baseball Classic for Venezuela, Cubs catcher/DH Moisés Ballesteros and starting left-hander Shōta Imanaga put on quite a show in front of a festive St. Patrick’s Day full house at Sloan Park. Ballesteros smashed two monster home runs to […]
MLB News: WBC Final, Team Venezuela, Minor League Rule Changes, Shohei Ohtani, Gerrit Cole, Spring Training
Last night we got to see the epic conclusion of the World Baseball Classic, as two powerhouse teams went head to head in the final. Team USA and Team Venezuela squared off to see which epic roster of superstar talent could call themselves best in the world. While Team USA was heavily favored from the […]
Chicago Cubs history unpacked, March 18
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Charlie Lau passes, and other stories. Welcome to the Tokyo Dome. Today in baseball history: Cubs Birthdays: Jimmy Callahan, Hiram Bithorn, Dick Littlefield, Fernando Rodney, Trey Mancini. Today in history: *pictured.
Overflow thread: Cubs vs. Angels, Tuesday 3/17, 8:05 CT
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Cubs BCB After Dark: How concerning is Jameson Taillon?
It’s Tuesday night at BCB After Dark: the grooviest gathering of night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and join us. We’re waiving the cover charge. The dress code is casual. We still have a few tables available. Bring your own beverage. BCB After Dark is the place for you […]
First pitch thread: Cubs vs. Angels, Tuesday 3/17, 8:05 CT
Go get ‘em, Shōta.
World Baseball Classic championship game: Venezuela vs. USA
One game for the right to be crowned WBC champions! Here’s all you need to know for tonight’s game. 7 p.m. CT: Venezuela vs. USA at loanDepot park, Miami. Pitchers: Eduardo Rodriguez (LHP) vs. Nolan McLean (RHP). TV: Fox-TV, Fox Deportes. Radio: MLB Audio, Sirius XM channel 89. MLB.com Gameday Venezuela lineup: USA lineup: Here’s […]
Cubs vs. Angels at Mesa Tuesday 3/17 live discussion threads
Cubs 8, Angels 6: The Moisés Ballesteros and Shōta Imanaga show Overflow thread: Cubs vs. Angels, Tuesday 3/17, 8:05 CT First pitch thread: Cubs vs. Angels, Tuesday 3/17, 8:05 CT Cubs vs. Angels at Mesa preview, Tuesday 3/17, 8:05 CT
Cubs vs. Angels at Mesa preview, Tuesday 3/17, 8:05 CT
MESA, Arizona — Tuesday notes… Here are today’s particulars. Cubs lineup: Angels lineup: Shōta Imanaga will start for the Cubs. The only other Cubs pitcher scheduled today is Javier Assad, now back from the WBC. Looks like the Cubs might be doing a piggyback two-pitcher game as they did last night against the Guardians. Mitch Farris […]
The minor leagues will be testing some experimental rule changes in 2026
Monday, Fangraphs’ Eric Longenhagen wrote about several experimental rule changes that will be used in some of the minor leagues this year. The key here is “experimental.” Don’t expect all of these to be instituted in MLB, and even for some that might be, I would think testing will go on for several seasons. So […]
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