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This is your official game thread for the two World Baseball Classic quarterfinal games that will take place today. Here’s all the info you’ll need. 5:30 p.m. CT: Korea vs. Dominican Republic at loanDepot park, Miami. Pitchers: Hyun-Jin Ryu (LHP) vs. Cristopher Sánchez (LHP). TV: FS2, Fox Deportes. There are also radio broadcasts via Sirius […]
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MIAMI, Florida — World Baseball Classic pool play wrapped up on Wednesday night with one of the most exciting games of the tournament to date as the Dominican Republic beat Venezuela 7-5 in Miami. There were a lot of great moments like this epic Fernando Tatis Jr. blast: Juan Soto, also playing for the Dominican […]
Go get ‘em, Riley.
White Sox 4, Cubs 2: Another day in the desert Overflow thread: Cubs vs. White Sox, Friday 3/13, 3:05 CT First pitch thread: Cubs vs. White Sox, Friday 3/13, 3:05 CT Cubs vs. White Sox at Glendale preview, Friday 3/13, 3:05 CT
Friday notes… Here are today’s particulars. Cubs lineup: White Sox lineup: It’s an all-Martin day! Riley Martin will start for the Cubs. The Cubs are having another bullpen game. The list of other Cubs pitchers scheduled today was not available at posting time. Davis Martin will start for the White Sox. Other White Sox pitchers scheduled […]
MESA, Arizona — The image at the top of this post shows the forecast weather conditions for Mesa next week. Arizona is a hot place. But in March… it’s not supposed to be THAT hot. The average high in the Phoenix area next week is 78 degrees, which would be perfect for baseball. But not […]
Jordan Wicks has been a bit of an enigma for the Cubs. When he first came up, he was an effective lefty starter, but those results haven’t been consistent, and he keeps getting hurt. He’s starting this season on the IL, along with Porter Hodge, who didn’t look good. Neither injury is said to be […]
This post is prompted by two things. First, the fact that MLB’s 2026 regular season will begin March 26. That’s too early, in my view, especially since the Cubs have to play in Chicago that day and for five more days before they hit the road. The second thing is this recent quote from Golden […]
Good morning. We’re still mostly World Baseball Classic here.
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Not much happened, but what did happen was important. Happy birthday to former Cubs Mark Leiter Jr. and Keegan Thompson*. Today in baseball history: Cubs Birthdays: Mal Eason, George Gaw, Eddie Butler, Mark Leiter Jr., Keegan Thompson*. Also notable: Home Run Baker HOF. Today in history:
MESA, Arizona — It’s getting hot in the Valley of the Sun — over 90 degrees Thursday, when the average high is about 77 — and Edward Cabrera is heating up, too, getting ready for his spot in the Cubs rotation. Cabrera threw 60 pitches (43 strikes) in throwing until there were two out in […]
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Go get ‘em, Edward.
The Chicago Cubs today announced that they have removed seven players from their Spring Training roster. Left-handed pitchers Luke Little and Ryan Rolison as well as outfielder Justin Dean were all optioned to Triple-A Iowa. Additionally, right-hander Vince Velazquez, catchers Ariel Armas and Casey Opitz, and outfielder Brett Bateman were all reassigned to minor league […]
Overflow thread: Cubs vs. Mariners, Thursday 3/12, 3:05 CT First pitch thread: Cubs vs. Mariners, Thursday 3/12, 3:05 CT Cubs vs. Mariners at Mesa preview, Thursday 3/12, 3:05 CT
MESA, Arizona — Thursday notes… Here are today’s particulars. Cubs lineup: Mariners lineup: That’s former Cub Patrick Wisdom at first base, and former Cubs prospect Brennen Davis in right field. Edward Cabrera will start for the Cubs. Emerson Hancock will start for the Mariners. Scheduled relievers were not available at posting time. No TV today. There […]
Jacob Webb is another well-traveled veteran reliever, having had stops with the Braves, Angels, Orioles, Rangers, and now the Cubs. He’s 32 years old, was drafted by Atlanta in the 18th round in 2014, and has been pretty dependable, throwing to ERAs in the threes for the most part. He walks a few more people […]
Pool play in the WBC is now over. Before we get to the wrap-ups, let’s go over what the quarterfinal matchups are and when they’ll be played. Friday: Korea at Dominican Republic in Miami. 5:30 p.m. CT. FS1. USA at Canada in Houston. 7 p.m. CT. Fox. Saturday: Puerto Rico at Italy in Houston. 2 […]
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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