MLB News Outside The Confines: The Dodgers outlast the Blue Jays in a classic
Good morning. Not even Yogi Berra did that. (Bluesky Link)
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Chicago Cubs history unpacked, November 3
On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, to help you follow the various narrative paths. “Maybe I called it wrong, but it’s official.” — Tom Connolly, HoF Umpire. Today in baseball history: Cubs Birthdays: Jim McCormick, Ed Lennox, Bob Fisher, Fred Richards, Ken Holtzman, Danny Young, Jonathan Herrera, Ryan […]
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Cubs News: Crow-Armstrong, Happ and Hoerner win Gold Gloves
The Rawlings Gold Glove Awards were announced this evening and three Cubs players, second baseman Nico Hoerner, center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and left fielder Ian Happ, all won Gold Gloves at their respective positions. Crow-Armstrong was a human highlight reel in center field this past year, making plays that almost no other center fielder would […]
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MLB’s 2025-26 offseason calendar: Free agents, awards, Rule 5 draft, non-tenders, arbitration, more
Congratulations to the Los Angeles Dodgers on winning the 2025 World Series, the ninth title in their franchise history. They’re the first team to win two straight since the Yankees won three in a row from 1998-2000. With that, baseball’s offseason commences. Here’s a handy calendar to help you fill your fall and winter until […]
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Chicago Cubs news and notes: Counsell, Cardinals, Bryant
We cover the coverage like PCA covers center field. Something happened on this day in 2016. It hadn’t happened in a while. You probably know what I’m talking about. The 2026 team has a ways to go, but that’s the objective, or should be, when the real games begin today. *means autoplay on, (directions to remove […]
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2025 World Series Game 7: Dodgers at Blue Jays, Saturday 11/1, 7 p.m. CT
One game, then, to decide the 2025 World Series championship. It’s the first Game 7 since 2019, when the Nationals defeated the Astros in Houston to win the WS. That Series was unique — it’s the only one where the visiting team won every game. That won’t be the case here, of course. Game 6 […]
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Wrigley Field historical sleuthing: Early scoreboard edition
This is a real good photo of the iconic Wrigley Field scoreboard in its early years. That scoreboard was completed in late 1937 and, as we learned in this 2020 sleuthing article, the clock on top was added sometime in mid-1941. So that’s the time frame we’re looking at. The scoreboard matchups are as follows. […]
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Chicago Cubs news and notes: Schwarber, Harper, Tucker, Hoerner
We cover the coverage like PCA covers center field. Greetings and solicitations. Welcome to more words about Bryce Harper’s dog’s name and other great hits. The silly season before the offseason is upon us, the Great Pumpkin is behind us, and we’re headed for the cranberry bogs before minter sets in. Boswell has it that […]
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2025 World Series Game 6: Dodgers at Blue Jays, Friday 10/31, 7 p.m. CT
The Blue Jays need just one more win for their first World Series championship in 32 years. The Dodgers hope to force a Game 7. This is a pitching rematch of Game 2, where these two right-handers matched up pretty evenly until the seventh, when Kevin Gausman allowed homers to Will Smith and Max Muncy. […]
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SB Nation Reacts survey: Nico Hoerner is the player you most want to see the Cubs extend
Earlier this week, I asked you via the SB Nation Reacts survey which long-time Cubs player you would most like to see get a contract extension. The result really was no surprise at all: Nico Hoerner’s age, defensive ability and offensive consistency do call for the Cubs to keep him for a few more years. […]
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Cubs contracts: An extension proposal for Seiya Suzuki
I like Seiya Suzuki and what he’s brought to the Cubs. He’s been worth 11.1 bWAR in his four years with the team, about 3 WAR per season. He will hit his 100th home run as a Cub next year, most likely (almost certainly, as he’s averaged 22 per season). The Cubs have wanted to […]
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MLB News: World Series, Dodgers, Blue Jays, Clayton Kershaw, Tarik Skubal
The World Series has returned to Canada, and the Blue Jays are hoping that tonight will be the end of a drought that has lasted over thirty years. Things seemed somewhat lost for the Jays for a brief period, but they have turned things around, winning the last two games, and are now within one […]
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Chicago Cubs history unpacked, October 31
On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, to help you follow the various narrative paths. “Maybe I called it wrong, but it’s official.” — Tom Connolly, HoF Umpire. HAPPY HALLOWE’EN! Today in baseball history: The story of Hall-of-Famer Burleigh Grimes: “I used to […]
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is in the midst of an historic postseason run
It’s been quite a week at the World Series. Monday’s marathon 18-inning game ultimately went to the Dodgers on the back a number of outstanding relief appearances, including the longest of his career from the last man in LA’s bullpen, Will Klein. Klein ultimately earned the win after throwing four scoreless innings before Freddie Freeman […]
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Cubs contracts: An extension proposal for Nico Hoerner
Finally, I think I’ve got one here that all of us can agree on. Nico Hoerner was one of the top players in the National League this year. He might have received an All-Star nod if he’d hit somewhat better in the first half. Overall his year was worth 6.1 bWAR, which ranked tied for […]
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Chicago Cubs news and notes: Cease, Steele, Horton, Shaw, Tucker, Schwarber
We cover the coverage like PCA covers center field. The Cubs have things to do. I’ve no doubt that the current scarcity of Cub coverage is only due to the ongoing finale to the season, a dramatic World Series between the mighty Dodgers and ineffable Blue Jays, who seek to cast a fog upon LA. […]
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Cubs BCB After Dark: Should the Cubs pursue Adley Rutschman?
It’s Wednesday night here at BCB After Dark: the hippest after-party for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and sit with us for a while. We’re so glad you decided to stop by. The dress code is casual. We can check your coat for you. We still have […]
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2025 World Series Game 5: Blue Jays at Dodgers, Wednesday 10/29, 7 p.m. CT
Tonight, we have a pitching rematch of Game 1. The Blue Jays demolished Dodgers pitching in that game, mostly their relievers after Blake Snell left the game. The Jays hope to go back to Canada with a 3-2 lead. The Dodgers hope for a win in their final home game of 2025. Interestingly, the Dodgers […]
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Cubs Convention passes go on sale Thursday
The annual Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in downtown Chicago will take place Jan. 16-18, 2026, and weekend passes will go on sale tomorrow, Oct. 30, on the Cubs website. Among Convention highlights will be a celebration of the 150 years of club history dating to its National League roots that began in […]
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Cubs contracts: An extension proposal for Ian Happ
Okay, so most of you didn’t like my series on proposed extensions for young Cubs players. Yes, I probably went overboard on some of them. Mainly, I just wanted to open up the topics for discussion. Now, let me turn my attention for the rest of this week to three Cubs players who all have […]
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MLB News Outside The Confines: A classic October Classic
Good morning. I’d be a wreck if I were a Dodgers or Blue Jays fan, but as a neutral, this has been a terrific World Series.
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Chicago Cubs history unpacked, October 29
On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, to help you follow the various narrative paths. “Maybe I called it wrong, but it’s official.” — Tom Connolly, HoF Umpire. Happy birthday to me! Today in baseball history: Cubs Birthdays: Mark Baldwin, Solly Hofman, Richie Barker, Arismendy […]
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Cubs BCB After Dark: Is Matt Shaw the answer at third base?
It’s Tuesday night here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest get-together for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re so glad to see you this evening. We always have a table available for you. There’s no cover charge. Let us know if you need anything. Bring your own beverage. BCB After […]
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2025 World Series Game 4: Blue Jays at Dodgers, Tuesday 10/28, 7 p.m. CT
Did you stay up to watch the end of Game 3? Quite a number of you did, the comment count in Monday’s game thread might have been the most for any non-Cubs game thread in BCB history. The Dodgers and Blue Jays are likely to be pretty exhausted after the 18 innings of Game 3. […]
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SB Nation Reacts survey: Which long-time Cub should get a contract extension?
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. Okay, most of you didn’t like my series on contract extensions for young Cubs players. Truth be […]
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