Cubs vs. Diamondbacks Friday 5/1 game threads
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On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Diamondbacks series preview
The Cubs just completed a 17-9 April and have won 12 of their last 15. The Diamondbacks come to Wrigley having lost six of their last nine. The Cubs just finished taking two of three from the Padres, whose previous series was in Mexico City against… the Diamondbacks. That series was split. Arizona stopped off […]
MLB News: Kyle Hendricks, Garrett Crochet injury, Alex Cora firing, Nick Kurtz, Mets lose
Happy Friday, everyone. It’s hard to believe it, but we are actually approaching the one-fifth point of the season. It’s no longer easy to just blame issues on a small sample size, and we’re starting to have a good idea of who the real contenders this season might be. The NL seems to be faring […]
Chicago Cubs history unpacked, May 1
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Marcus Stroman* and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1991, Nolan Ryan of the Texas Rangers pitches the seventh no-hitter of his major league career, and other stories as well. Today in baseball history: Cubs Birthdays: Marcus Stroman*, Rudy Meoli, Paul Carter. Today in history: *pictured.
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Smokies split with Trash Pandas
The Arizona Complex League starts on Saturday, so there’s some movement in anticipation of that. The Iowa Cubs also got some (probably) temporary reinforcements. Right-hander Vince Velazquez has elected free agency. Right-hander Jace Beck was promoted to Triple-A Iowa from Double-A Knoxville. Outfielder Jeury Ramirez was promoted from the Dominican Summer League Cubs-Red to Iowa. […]
The Short Porch is looking at the Cubs battered bullpen
The Chicago Cubs are 19-12 and sitting just a game back of the division-leading Reds despite running what has essentially been a rotating cast of relievers in the late innings for the better part of three weeks. Caleb Thielbar was Craig Counsell’s de facto closer in Daniel Palencia’s absence before landing on the injured list […]
Introducing ‘The Incredible Chicago Cubs Trivia Book’
With today being an off day for the Cubs, I thought it would be a good time to let you know that my fourth book about the Cubs will be coming out soon. “The Incredible Chicago Cubs Trivia Book” is 300 trivia questions centered around our favorite team. I’ve separated this book into chapters about […]
MLB owners and players will start CBA talks soon. What happens next?
As you know, the collective-bargaining agreement between MLB owners and the MLB Players Association ends on Dec. 1, 2026. The last time such an expiration happened, five years ago, owners began a lockout on Dec. 1, 2021 that ran well into March and threatened the entire 2022 season. That didn’t happen, though Spring Training 2022 […]
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 31
In 2025, the Cubs were relatively healthy. That’s easy to forget. The headline injuries, Justin Steele, Kyle Tucker and Cade Horton were to some of the team’s biggest stars. Nico Hoerner and a number of other offensive players had some various bumps and bruises. A couple of the starting pitchers missed some time. Javier Assad […]
Chicago Cubs news and notes, Hoerner, Bregman, PCA
Today’s Reflections Today’s Reflections are a bit here and there, but it all comes together in the end. A few years ago, I was on one of my mini-MiLB baseball trip/music festival combos through southern Mississippi and the Florida panhandle (Biloxi Shuckers — 3.5 (giant casino in the outfield annoying); Pensacola Blue Wahoos — 4.25 […]
Cubs BCB After Dark: Grade the Cubs’ first month
Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the bopping-est bar for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. So glad you decided to stop by. It’s been a great day and we hope to make it better. The dress code is casual. The hostess can seat you now. Bring your own beverage. BCB […]
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Iowa blows out St. Paul, 11-4
Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs deconsecrated the St. Paul Saints (Twins), 11-4. Starter Ty Blach gave up three runs in the second inning, but nothing else as he picked up the win. Blach’s final line was three runs on four hits (including one two-run home run) over five innings. Blach walked one and struck out […]
Cubs 5, Padres 4: Ben Brown and Hoby Milner pitch shutdown relief
This game started out like it might be something special for Jameson Taillon, but then the home-run bug bit him again. Jamo recovered from that to throw seven strong innings and the Cubs squeaked out a 5-4 win over the Padres with some nails relief pitching from Ben Brown and Hoby Milner, winning the series […]
Cubs vs. Padres, Wednesday 4/29, 3:10 CT live!
Go get ‘em, Jamo.
Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres preview, Wednesday 4/29, 3:10 CT
Wednesday notes… Cubs lineup: Padres lineup: Jameson Taillon, RHP vs. Matt Waldron, RHP Jameson Taillon has had some good starts this year, and some where he’s allowed too many home runs and runs. On the other hand, even when he allowed a season-high six runs and three homers to the Pirates, he struck out 10. […]
Cubs vs. Padres Wednesday 4/29 game threads
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 31 Cubs 5, Padres 4: Ben Brown and Hoby Milner pitch shutdown relief Cubs vs. Padres, Wednesday 4/29, 3:10 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres preview, Wednesday 4/29, 3:10 CT
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 30
With 18.5 percent of the season gone, the Cubs have emerged statistically as a Top 5 offense in baseball. Where they fall in that top five depends on which metrics you value most. The point is, this offense is pretty elite so far. It’s interesting, because there are still some very key bats that the […]
Cubs 8, Padres 3: Pete Crow-Armstrong homers… off a left-hander
The Cubs got the bats going in San Diego for the second straight night, highlighted by Pete Crow-Armstrong’s three-run homer that broke the game open in the seventh inning. That, plus some solid pitching from Edward Cabrera, Hoby Milner and Ryan Rolison, gave the Cubs an 8-3 win over the Padres, breaking their three-game losing […]
MLB News Outside The Confines: Rob Thomson gets the axe
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Chicago Cubs history unpacked, 4/29
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Billy Petrick and his eight-game career, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1987, Andre Dawson collects five hits and hits for the cycle to lead the Chicago Cubs to an 8 – 4 victory over the San Francisco Giants, and other stories as well. Cubs Birthdays: Zach […]
Cubs BCB After Dark: Should Ballesteros keep catching?
It’s another night here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest dive for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and sit with us for a while. There’s no cover charge. The dress code is casual. We still have a few good tables. Bring your own beverage. BCB After Dark is […]
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Ethan Roberts rehabs in I-Cubs loss in St. Paul
The Cubs claimed left-handed reliever Doug Nikhazy off of waivers and assigned him to Triple-A Iowa. Infielder Ben Cowles was designated for assignment. Left-hander Jackson Brockett was promoted from Low-A Myrtle Beach to High-A South Bend. Shortstop Yahil Melendez was promoted to Myrtle Beach from Mesa. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs were declared heretics by […]
Cubs vs. Padres, Tuesday 4/28, 8:40 CT live!
Go get ‘em, Edward.
Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres preview, Tuesday 4/28, 8:40 CT
Tuesday notes… Cubs lineup: Padres lineup: Edward Cabrera, RHP vs. Walker Buehler, RHP Edward Cabrera’s Cubs career has started out well. He’s allowed no more than three earned runs in any of his five starts (two unearned runs last Thursday helped force extras), and he’s allowed just two home runs in 29.2 innings. His K […]
Cubs vs. Padres Tuesday 4/28 game threads
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 30 Cubs vs. Padres, Tuesday 4/28, 8:40 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres preview, Tuesday 4/28, 8:40 CT
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