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• Pirates 5, Cubs 4: Backwards day

Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images This time, it was Cubs starting pitching that failed. So pretty much all year, the Cubs starting rotation has been nails, while the bullpen has been a carnival roller-coaster ride. Thursday night, instead, we were “treated” to the spectacle of last year’s ace, Justin Steele, have his second straight bad outing against the Pirates, while the bullpen kept t...2024
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• Quantifying Hope: Cubs at 65.3% Playoff Odds, Fall Behind Brewers After Recent Stumbles

The last week hasn’t been particularly kind to the Cubs, with a 3-3 road trip followed by a series-opening loss to the Pirates last night. Injuries have forced Craig Counsell to mix and match in the bullpen and the lineup by taking a lesser-of-multiple-evils approach. But when your starting middle infield features dudes with sub-.600 … The post Quantifying Hope: Cubs at 65.3% Playoff O...2024
• Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates – Series Preview (May 16-19): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4
The Cubs (25-19) salvaged the final game of their matchup with the Braves on Wednesday to wrap up a 3-3 road trip. With a continuing rash of injuries affecting both the bullpen and the lineup, every day has been a battle for Craig Counsell‘s squad. Now they return home for four with the same Pirates … The post Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates – Series Preview (May 16-19): Overview, G...2024
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• BCB After Dark: Is Pete here to stay?

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if Pete Crow-Armstrong is in Chicago for the long haul. It’s another Wednesday at BCB After Dark: the swinging spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. So glad that you stopped by this evening. We’re all in a better mood today than we were the past two nights. There’s no cove...2024
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• Cubs roster move: Keegan Thompson to injured list, Luke Little recalled

Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images The Cubs have a true lefthander back in the pen. The Chicago Cubs today placed right-handed pitcher Keegan Thompson on the 15-day injured list with a viral illness and recalled left-handed pitcher Luke Little from Triple-A Iowa. Little has made 10 appearances (one start, as an “opener”) for the Cubs this season, posting a 7.00 ERA (seven earned runs in ...2024
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• Braves 7, Cubs 0: Can’t win if you can’t score runs

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images It’s just that simple. The Cubs lost to the Braves 7-0 Tuesday night in Atlanta, and honestly I could end this recap right here because there’s not much to say about a Cubs team that had only three hits, just one for extra bases, and got just two runners past first base. It was the first time the Cubs had been shut out two consecutive...2024
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• Cubs roster move: Adbert Alzolay to injured list, Jose Cuas recalled

Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images Ah, ha. Adbert Alzolay has had a rough time of it so far this year, with several blown saves and a home run allowed in six different outings — one more than he had all of last year. Now, perhaps we know why: Adbert Alzolay has been placed on the 15-day IL with a right forearm strain. José Cuas has been recalled from Triple A. Alzolay is the 14th Cub t...2024
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• The Cubs starting rotation has been outstanding. What happens when Kyle Hendricks comes back?

Photo by Griffin Quinn/Getty Images This is, of course, a good problem to have. The five men currently in the Cubs starting rotation — Shōta Imanaga, Jameson Taillon, Javier Assad, Justin Steele and Hayden Wesneski — have combined for 23 starts so far this year. That’s 60.5 percent of the 38 games the Cubs have played in 2024 to date. In those 23 starts, those five have combined for 129⅓ i...2024
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• 2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 36

Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images One bad inning spoils the whole darn bunch in a 6-3 Cubs loss. I’m pleased to add this fellow Steele to my spreadsheet. He had been one of the few Cubs to appear in a game but not yet on my spreadsheet. It was easy to imagine that he’d return, there would be a little bit of rust, and the scoreless streak of Cubs starters would come to an end. Only that’s...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ Yu know how it is

Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes plus extras, four days a week. Steele threw well enough but the Cubs will have to win the next two games to earn the meatloaf. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steepe...2024
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• BCB After Dark: Musical chairs

Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks which starting pitcher should move to the bullpen. Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the grooviest gathering of night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Please come on in and sit with us. We’ve got a few good tables still available. There’s no cover charge tonight. Bring your own beverage...2024
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• Cubs 5, Brewers 0: A great start from Javier Assad AND some good relief!

Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images The Cubs finally got some good pen work to back up an excellent start. Remember after Saturday’s game, when I opened the complaint department door wide open? It’s slammed shut and locked today after an outstanding 5-0 Cubs win over the Brewers which took the series and put the Cubs in a virtual tie for first place in the NL Central, just a few percentage ...2024
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• Game Thread #33: Milwaukee Brewers (20-12) @ Chicago Cubs (20-14)

Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports Series to be decided this afternoon The Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs face off today in the rubber match of the first series between the teams since Craig Counsell defected south last offseason. On the hill to determine the outcome of this blood feud will be the Brewers’ well-rested ace, Freddy Peralta, against the Cubs’ Javier Assad. Peralta, of course, w...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ one swell foop

Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes plus extras, four days a week. Badbert struck again and the Cubs turned a possible W into a definite L. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in writers’ tears, ...2024
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• Brewers 3, Cubs 1: What to do with Adbert Alzolay?

Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images The Cubs’ former closer blew another lead Friday. At this point, I don’t think the Cubs have any choice but to place Adbert Alzolay on the injured list, don’t really care what sort of injury he has — heck, is a “mental break” enough? Because the team cannot continue to throw Alzolay out there in close games. He can’t locate his slider and his mechanics ...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ let it rain

Photo by Norm Hall/MLB Photos via Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. A rain-shortened contest. Nobody hurt. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in w...2024
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• BCB After Dark: Is Canario a part of the Cubs plans?

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks you how much will Alexander Canario play this year. It’s another Wednesday evening here at BCB After Dark: the swingin’ spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We are so glad that you decided to stop by. Come on in and relax for a while. There is no cover charge tonight. Th...2024
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• Royals Rout Sends 'Crazy' World Series Spinning into Game 7 Wednesday Night
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"After that, though, Craig Counsell summoned Drew Smyly to face a couple of lefthanded hitters."

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"Craig Counsell is leaving the Brewers to become the manager for the Cubs, sources confirmed to ESPN."

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"The Brewers are planning to activate right-hander Freddy Peralta from the 60-day injured list during the club’s upcoming three-game series in Pittsburgh from August 2-4, manager Craig Counsell told reporters (including Todd Rosiak of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)."

2021
"Brewers reliever John Axford will miss the rest of the season after suffering significant structural damage in his throwing elbow, manager Craig Counsell told reporters (including Adam McCalvy of MLB."

2020
"The Brewers have announced a new contract with manager Craig Counsell, as first reported by Robert Murray (Twitter link)."

2019
"Fortunately for the slumping Brew Crew, manager Craig Counsell suggested that Yelich will steer clear of the injured list."

2018
"As of now, right-handers Chase Anderson, Zach Davies and Jhoulys Chacin are the only locks for Milwaukee’s 2018 rotation, manager Craig Counsell suggested to reporters, including Adam McCalvy of MLB."

2017
"Brewers manager Craig Counsell has been trying to escape the concept of pitching roles, calling them all "out-getters" instead as he attempts to creatively navigate the Brewers down the stretch."

2016
"" Manager Craig Counsell told reporters the reliever will miss "significant time," but a firm timetable isn't available yet since it's yet to be determined if Smith needs surgery."

2015
"The Brewers will hire Craig Counsell as their next manager, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports tweets."

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"Former major league player Craig Counsell worked as an assistant for Milwaukee Brewers general manager Doug Melvin in 2012."

• BCB After Dark: Is Pete here to stay?
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• Braves 7, Cubs 0: Can’t win if you can’t score runs
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• Cub Tracks’ shooting blanks

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes plus extras, four days a week. The Cubs exercised in futility Wednesday afternoon against Dylan Cease and dropped two out of three to the visitors. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseb...2024
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• BCB After Dark: Musical chairs
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• 2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 32

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Cubs inability to close out a game pops up again in a 7-6 loss. In probably the biggest upset of the young 2024 season to date, I made it through the first 31 games without writing a glass half full/glass half empty piece. It’s probably my biggest go to as a writer, but the cup has run over so much in the early going, I just haven’t r...2024
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• Outside The Confines: To bee or not to bee

Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports A hero emerges in Phoenix. Another injury for Mike Trout and another broadcast dispute. A look at home runs in college ball and other news from around baseball. Good morning. It’s good to be home. See you at 1:20. As you no doubt heard, Angels superstar Mike Trout is injured again. Will Leitch has five questions about Trout, his injury and the Angels. Ke...2024
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• 2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 31

Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images A crazy finish in the Cubs’ 1-0 victory. It isn’t often that you can describe a 1-0 game as a wild one. I was out while most of this game was going on, but I did catch the final three innings and it was a crazy ride. As usual, head over to Al’s game recap to discuss the blow by blow. There is so much to dissect in this one. I’ll offer two quick thoughts o...2024
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• BCB After Dark: Managing the Cubs

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks how responsible is Craig Counsell for the Cubs’ start. Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the most in-demand after-party for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and celebrate with us. We promise that there won’t be a five-minute delay before we seat you. Ther...2024
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• 2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 29

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images The Cubs rally for a late win in New York. A little over a week ago, I wrote about the balance of games the Cubs lost where it appeared they had the game won and the opposite. One commenter zeroed in on the unique animal that is four blown ninth-inning leads. To be sure, even some bad teams don’t cough up for such games over the course of a year. Usually ...2024
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• 2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 26

Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images Cubs rookies carry the load in 7-1 win for their fourth straight. I’m ready to combine my repetitive thoughts from last year and this year into one thought. Last year, I implored the Cubs to “get greedy.” Any they climbed into contention by doing just that. This year, I’ve applauded them for being relentless on several occasions. Right now,...2024
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• Pirates 5, Cubs 4: Backwards day
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• A tale of three Cubs walk-off home runs

Michael Busch rounds the bases after hitting a walk-off home run Tuesday against the Padres | Photo by Griffin Quinn/Getty Images Tuesday night at Wrigley was magical. But so were a couple of other Cubs walk-offs. Walk-offs always feel like a little bit of magic. Whether they are a single to drive in a run during a tie game or the slow build of walks and hits and disaster before runs inevi...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ shooting blanks
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• Padres 3, Cubs 0: Sometimes you just have to tip your cap to the other guy

What are you gonna do? | Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Dylan Cease dominated the Cubs Wednesday afternoon. It’s not often that I put a photo of the other team’s pitcher on a game recap here, but really, what else could I have done? Dylan Cease is the story of this game, as he and two Padres relievers combined to one-hit the Cubs and defeat them 3-0. Cubs highlights? Well.. there are...2024
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• 2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 37

Photo by Griffin Quinn/Getty Images The Cubs walk it off for the first time in 2024. Hey Chicago!?! Anything interesting happen there Tuesday night? Rarely can I tell the story of a game so succinctly with just three names. Shōta, Cody, Busch, game! Shōta Imanaga started for the Cubs on Tuesday night. If you’ve been following, you know that the Cubs had a pretty historic run going. Their...2024
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• Cubs 3, Padres 2: Michael Busch walks it off

Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports A game that started like many recent others had a stunning ending. New Cubs first baseman Michael Busch can be described in part as just getting his job done. You don’t hear many quotes from him; he just plays pretty good defense and has been hitting reasonably well in his first full MLB season. That all changed with one swing of the bat, as Busch hit the...2024
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• 2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 36
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• Padres 6, Cubs 3: After Justin Steele was brilliant, the bullpen melted down again

Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports Justin Steele’s fine comeback start got ruined. Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. Or, maybe don’t stop me, because this has to be addressed, and soon. The Cubs got yet another excellent start from a rotation that’s looking like one of the better such groups in the entire league. And then Cubs relievers couldn’t... well, there wasn’t a lead to hold,...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ Yu know how it is
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• 2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 35

Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images The Cubs shut down the Brewers 5-0 to take the weekend series. I talk not infrequently about glass half full or half empty. Right now, on the morning of May 6, 2024, my Cubs cup is as full as I can remember it in quite a while. Chicks may dig the long ball, but this dude digs starting pitching. The Cubs are in the midst of one of the longest runs of stron...2024
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• BCB After Dark: Is Pete here to stay?
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• A tale of three Cubs walk-off home runs
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• BCB After Dark: Worried about Dansby?

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks how worried you are about Dansby Swanson’s slow start. It’s another night here at BCB After Dark: the swinging-est spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Everyone is in a great mood tonight, so come on in and join us. There are a few good tables available, or you can make a ...2024
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• BCB After Dark: Musical chairs
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• 2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 34

Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images Cubs hang on for 6-5 win over Brewers. Florida man eschews sleeves. News at 11. Jameson Taillon was on the hill and for the fourth straight time, looked excellent. Taillon, Mark Leiter Jr. and so many other guys through the years. These are names of people who Cub fandom wanted to jettison, likely way too early. Sure there are Eric Hosmers and other n...2024
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• Outside The Confines: To bee or not to bee
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• 2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 31
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• 2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 29
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• Cub Tracks’ dude, where’s my no-hitter?

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes plus extras, four days a week. The Cubs take game one on the road, in the apple, after blanking for seven innings. The Morel of the story is ‘never give up’. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #ML...2024
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• Crew shuts down Nats as Santana belts 2 HRs
Brewers manager Craig Counsell has been trying to escape the concept of pitching roles, calling them all "out-getters" instead as he attempts to creatively navigate the Brewers down the stretch. Sunday's series-clinching, 7-2 win over the Nationals at Miller Park showed why....2017
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• Sources: Counsell bolts Brewers to manage Cubs

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• In appreciation of David Ross

Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images The now ex-Cub manager is an important person in Cubs history. By now, you have heard the news that David Ross has been let go as Cubs manager and replaced by Craig Counsell, the former manager of the Brewers. Counsell received a five-year deal for a reported $40 million, so it’ll be a while before we have another Cubs manager, presumably. There will be...2023
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• Brewers To Hire Craig Counsell
The Brewers will hire Craig Counsell as their next manager, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports tweets. The team announced the firing of Ron Roenicke Sunday night and will formally announce their new hire Monday morning. Counsell is currently a special … ...2015
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• Mets hire Carlos Mendoza: New York misses out on Craig Counsell, lands Yankees bench coach as new manager

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• Craig Counsell: ‘It is time to be a Cub’

Marquee Sports Network The new Cubs manager was introduced at a news conference at Wrigley Field Monday. The headline to this article reflects, I think, Craig Counsell’s approach to taking the job of Cubs manager. During his introductory news conference, he confidently stated: “It’s time to be a Cub.” Throughout the presser he laid praise on Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer...2023
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• Luke Voit Opts Out Of Minor League Deal With The Brewers
First baseman Luke Voit has opted out of his minor league deal with Milwaukee in what Brewers manager Craig Counsell described to reporters (including MLB.com’s Adam McCalvy) as a “procedural move.” Though Voit is no longer with the club, it remains possible that the Brewers re-sign him to a major league deal in the coming…...2023
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• Cubs 5, Diamondbacks 3: Hayden Wesneski saves the day

Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports The righthander, just called up from Iowa, shut the door on the D-backs. The Cubs summoned bullpen reinforcements from Triple-A Iowa for Wednesday’s game, having had almost all their relievers throw a lot of pitches over the last few games, including two extra-inning games in Arizona. That was not only a smart thing to do, it paid off in the rubber game of this...2024
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• 2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 32
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• Ashby No Questions And Tells Cubs No Lies
Hope everyone had a glorious Memorial Day, while placing some hot dogs in your gullet and swallowing them whole with some cheap beer. Like George Washington would've wanted it! George used to remove his wooden teeth and eat hot dogs whole. True story. So, I've become Mr. Pull My Pitcher With 90 Pitches. I hate pitches 90-100. They suck. In ten years, I will hate pitches 80-90. Then, ten years late...2022
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• Pirates 5, Cubs 4: Backwards day
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• Quantifying Hope: Cubs at 65.3% Playoff Odds, Fall Behind Brewers After Recent Stumbles
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• Braves 7, Cubs 0: Can’t win if you can’t score runs
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• Braves 2, Cubs 0: Wasting another good Shōta Imanaga start

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images The Cubs starter threw well again, but the Cubs could not generate any offense. Shōta Imanaga continued his run of great starts for the Cubs Monday in Atlanta. Unfortunately, he walked a few more than usual and ran up a high pitch count and could throw only five innings. Hayden Wesneski, who’s also thrown well, entered in the sixth and the Braves scored a...2024
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• Cub Tracks comes up with nothing

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes plus extras, four days a week. Cubs/Braves, the Al Yellon experience, and more. Nico Hoerner turns 27. Former Cub farmhand and The Compound podcaster Zack Short is a hero for a day in his first MLB start. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers...2024
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• Braves pitching dominant in 2-0 win over Cubs

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Reynaldo Lopez and the bullpen held the Cubs in check as the Braves beat the Cubs 2-0. Reynaldo Lopez was sharp again and A.J. Minter held on at the end to help the Atlanta Braves to a 2-0 win over the Chicago Cubs. The Braves had a chance to get on the board early against Shota Imanaga in the first. Ronald Acuña Jr. worked a leadof...2024
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• Cubs roster move: Adbert Alzolay to injured list, Jose Cuas recalled
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• Cubs 5, Pirates 4: Words of Wisdom

Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Patrick Wisdom had three hits, including a home run, to help the Cubs take a game in extra innings. Well. This one wasn’t quite as crazy as Saturday’s, but then, most games aren’t. The Cubs got good pitching and bad pitching, timely hitting and times you wanted to rip your hair out because they didn’t, and in the end held on for a 5-4, 10-inning win over t...2024
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• The Cubs starting rotation has been outstanding. What happens when Kyle Hendricks comes back?
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• Cubs 3, Padres 2: Michael Busch walks it off
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• BCB After Dark: Managing the Cubs
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• 2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 30

Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images The Cubs’ mini-slump continues in a 4-2 loss. When a team gets shutdown on a given day, it can be as much about the pitcher for the other team as much as it is about the team. When an offense goes more or less silent for four days, it’s unlikely that the answer is that you ran into four guys who were locked in all at the same time. Certainly not impossibl...2024
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• 2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 26
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• Cubs 4, Astros 3: Getting the job done

Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports Dansby Swanson’s three-run homer highlighted a four-run first inning that the Cubs made hold up for another win. It wasn’t the best of games. Cubs hitters struck out 12 times. Some sketchy defense helped lead to a Houston run. The Cubs had only one hit after the fourth inning. And yet, the Cubs put a large crooked number on the board in the first inning f...2024
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• BCB After Dark: Bullpen blues

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks who will end up leading the Cubs in saves this season We’re open for business here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest get-together for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and sit with us. There is no cover charge and the dress code is casual. We still have a few tables...2024
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• BCB After Dark: How’s Morel doing?

Photo by Griffin Quinn/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks for your thoughts on the Morel move to third base. It’s Wednesday evening here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We hope you’re in a good mood this evening. Please come on in and spread some of that cheer. There’s no cover charge this ev...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ Shōta time

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. The Cubs are .500 after a fine pitching performance and a few unfortunate bounces. The bullpen was spotless. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground fr...2024
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• 2024 NL Central Preview: A division where it is truly anyone’s game

Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports From Chicago to even Pittsburgh, the NL Central is truly up for grabs in this upcoming season. Let's not beat around the bush, here: The National League representative for this season's World Series very likely won't come out of the Central Division. While it's certainly true that we do live in a baseball world where anything is possible as long as you make t...2024
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• BCB After Dark: Which way with Javier Assad swing?

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks whether Javier Assad will pitch more as a starter or a reliever this year. It’s another Wednesday at BCB After Dark: the grooviest get-together for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Welcome everyone. New friends and old ones are all welcome. There’s no cover charge. The dress c...2024
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