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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 […]
SB Nation Reacts survey: Who should replace Seiya Suzuki if he’s out for a while?
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. As you know, Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki suffered some sort of knee injury playing for Japan […]
WBC Wrap: Venezuela advances to final with 4-2 win over Italy
We had another great game today and this time, there was no controversy. Venezuela 4, Italy 2 Italy took an early lead, but Venezuela rallied with a three-run seventh inning to end Italy’s magical run in the World Baseball Classic. Italy actually broke out to an early lead when Tigers pitcher Keider Montero struggled to […]
Cubs 5, Guardians 2: While you were watching the WBC, Cade Horton was striking out 10
I’ll make this one fairly short because I know most of you were watching Venezuela’s 4-2 win over Italy in the WBC semifinal, closed out by Cubs closer Daniel Palencia. (I was watching it, too!) While that was going on, Cubs right-hander Cade Horton was mowing down Guardians hitters. Horton struck out 10 in five […]
Chicago Cubs news and notes — Horton, Palencia, Taillon
Game result: Cubs 5, Cleveland 2. Cade Horton looked damn good, throwing 10 Ks in five innings of work. The Cubs that were willing to ride the bus or unable not to did a good job, with Scott Kingery swatting a two-run homer and Matt Shaw making good contact. Brett Bateman made good contact as […]
Overflow thread: Cubs vs. Guardians, Monday 3/16, 8:05 CT
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Cubs BCB After Dark: Is Ben Brown a starter or reliever?
Welcome back to another week at BCB After Dark: the hippest hot spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and sit wit us. No matter if the weather is hot or cold out there, the vibe in here is cool. There’s no cover charge. We still have […]
First pitch thread: Cubs vs. Guardians, Monday 3/16, 8:05 CT
Go get ‘em, Cade.
World Baseball Classic semifinal: Venezuela vs. Italy
This should be quite the battle, with a strong Venezuela lineup facing a team that no one gave much of a chance when this tournament began. Italy is undefeated in this tournament, going 4-0 in pool play and winning a quarterfinal game against Puerto Rico. The winner will face Team USA in the WBC championship […]
Cubs vs. Guardians at Goodyear Monday 3/16 live discussion threads
Cubs 5, Guardians 2: While you were watching the WBC, Cade Horton was striking out 10 Overflow thread: Cubs vs. Guardians, Monday 3/16, 8:05 CT First pitch thread: Cubs vs. Guardians, Monday 3/16, 8:05 CT Cubs vs. Guardians at Goodyear preview, Monday 3/16, 8:05 CT
Cubs vs. Guardians at Goodyear preview, Monday 3/16, 8:05 CT
Monday notes… Here are today’s particulars. Cubs lineup: Guardians lineup: Cade Horton will start for the Cubs. Other Cubs pitchers scheduled today: Colin Rea. Gavin Williams will start for the Guardians. Other Guardians pitchers scheduled today: Connor Brogdon, Peyton Pallette, Trevor Stephan and Tim Herrin. Today’s game is on Guardians TV. There will be a radio […]
Not with a bang, but a missed call — A disappointing end to a World Baseball Classic gem
MIAMI, Florida — An elite match up between two baseball juggernauts didn’t deliver a lot of offense last night in Miami at the World Baseball Classic. But how could it? Both pitching staffs were dealing and even two of the best offenses ever assembled by the United States and the Dominican Republic struggled to put […]
2026 Chicago Cubs player profiles: Ben Cowles
26-year-old Ben Cowles has been on the Cubs, the Blue Jays, and the White Sox so far this year. The aim is obvious, to get him off the 40-man roster and onto the Triple-A team. If he gets put on waivers, someone claims him, and the circus is back in town. Cowles can play a […]
WBC Wrap: Team USA advances to final with 2-1 win over Dominican Republic
We were expecting a terrific game and we got it. We were expecting a slugfest and we got a pitcher’s duel. It also ended on a terrible call. USA 2, Dominican Republic 1 Team USA hit two solo home runs and Team Dominican Republic only had one as the United States advanced to the World […]
Here’s a way to make the World Baseball Classic even better
This year’s World Baseball Classic has produced some tremendous upsets and compelling baseball. That’s true even if no game should ever end this way: Come on now, plate umpire Cory Blaser. That’s not even close to being a strike! At least we know that egregious bad calls like that during the regular season can be […]
MLB News Outside The Confines: Italy is living La Dolce Vita
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Chicago Cubs history unpacked, March 16
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Bill Veeck, Sammy Sosa, and Hee-Seop Choi. Today in baseball history: Cubs Birthdays: Cubs birthdays: Walt Kinzie, Vic Keen, Ken O’Dea, Vern Olsen, Hobie Landrith, Hee-Seop Choi**. Also notable: Lloyd Waner HOF. Today in history: **pictured.
Dodgers 14, Cubs 8: Jameson Taillon did not shine
MESA, Arizona — I know most of you are focused on the USA/Dominican Republic World Baseball Classic semi-final this evening, and the Cubs’ 14-8 loss to the Dodgers ran real long largely because of a ridiculous ninth inning that I’ll get to in a bit. The most important story of this game was Jameson Taillon, […]
World Baseball Classic semifinal: USA vs. Dominican Republic
This should be quite the battle, with one of the best pitchers on the planet facing one of the best lineups on the planet. The winner will face the winner of tomorrow’s Venezuela vs. Italy semifinal in the WBC championship game on Tuesday. The D.R. gets the slight advantage of being the “home” team and […]
Overflow thread: Cubs vs. Dodgers, Sunday 3/15, 3:05 CT
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First pitch thread: Cubs vs. Dodgers, Sunday 3/15, 3:05 CT
Go get ‘em, Jamo.
Cubs vs. Dodgers at Mesa Sunday 3/15 live discussion threads
Overflow thread: Cubs vs. Dodgers, Sunday 3/15, 3:05 CT First pitch thread: Cubs vs. Dodgers, Sunday 3/15, 3:05 CT Cubs vs. Dodgers at Mesa preview, Sunday 3/15, 3:05 CT
Cubs vs. Dodgers at Mesa preview, Sunday 3/15, 3:05 CT
MESA, Arizona — Sunday notes… Here are today’s particulars. Cubs lineup: Dodgers lineup: Jameson Taillon, just back from the WBC, will start for the Cubs. The other Cubs pitchers scheduled today were not available at posting time. Emmett Sheehan will start for the Dodgers. Other Dodgers pitchers scheduled today: Will Klein, Kyle Hirt and Antoine Kelly. […]
Wilyer Abreu powers Venezuela to the semifinals with a bat flip for the ages
MIAMI, Florida — The party started before the game and spilled outside the park after Venezuela upset the defending World Baseball Classic champions from Japan in a back-and-forth game that thrilled more than 35,000 fans at loanDepot park. The MLB star-studded lineups from both countries played with an energy that matched October baseball, and maybe […]
WBC Wrap: Upsets galore as Italy and Venezuela advance
I think the best line I’ve seen from Italian sports fans is their disbelief that Italy has a better national baseball team than a calcio (soccer) team. Italy 8, Puerto Rico 6 Italy scored four runs in the first inning to upset Puerto Rico and advance to the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic for […]
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