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• Today in 1984 Cubs history: The Gary Matthews/Bob Dernier trade changed everythingGetty Images The Cubs struggled through a painful spring training, and then Dallas Green made a deal that defined the 1984 team. The Cubs lost 91 games in 1983, two more than they had in 1982, the first year of “Building A New Tradition” under Tribune Co. and general manager Dallas Green. In fact, they had hovered around .500 as late as June 19, when they were 30-32, but went 41-59 the res...2024See more articles Fergie Jenkins news today -
• A positive spinI hate to be the blog known for bringing up the deaths of past ballplayers. Part of me wishes the blog could be happy and light all the time.But whenever I hear about one of the players from my younger days moving on, I feel like I need to recognize it as a form of respect from a longtime baseball fan.Today I heard that Bill Plummer passed away. He's known as the backup catcher to Johnny Ben...2024Continue with Johnny Bench news -
• The most Hall of Famers, update 19The excitement over the selection of the most recent Baseball Hall of Fame class has passed, but I haven't addressed it with my usual Hall of Fame update yet. I'll cite the usual laziness and busyness.There are four more people to add to the list of the most Hall of Famers for each Topps flagship set -- Adrian Beltre, Todd Helton, Joe Mauer and Jim Leyland. Also, I always find more sets to i...2024See also Adrian Beltre news -
• The 2024 Cubs by the numbersPhoto by Michael Reaves/Getty Images A complete numerical list of this year’s Cubs as they get ready for this year’s Spring Training. As I do here every spring, I present to you a full numerical roster of all the players and coaches in Cubs spring camp. Also included are the Cubs’ retired numbers, so you can see the full numerical progression. There are 59 players in camp, the 40-man roste...2024See more articles Michael Reaves -
• Cubs historical sleuthing: Milt Pappas editionCheck out those sideburns! This photo was found on Facebook, and as is often the case, you might not think there are enough clues. I’m here to tell you there are, and possibly down to the exact at-bat. First, here’s the full photo: Milt Pappas is unmistakable here — those sideburns were common in that era. (Thank heavens they aren’t anymore!) So, let’s start narrowing this down. Fir...2024Click for news about Montreal Expos breaking news -
• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Mark KotsayBraves Franchise History 1891 - The National League votes to allow the American Association to place a team in Boston, despite strong opposition by the owners of the Boston Beaneaters. 1988 - Bob Horner returns to the major leagues by agreeing to a one-year deal with the St. Louis Cardinals. Horner played the 1987 season in Japan after collusion between the owners reduced the demand for his servi...2024Check it out Mark Kotsay headline news
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• Brewers 4, Cubs 0: The 2023 journey comes to an endWaiting till next year | Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports ... with the Cubs using a makeshift lineup and pitching staff. With the Cubs eliminated from the 2023 postseason after the Marlins won Saturday, the team decided to make a flurry of roster moves and give Sunday’s previously scheduled starter, Justin Steele, and most of the rest of the team’s regular players the afternoon off for this yea...2023Visit the page Justin Steele injury update -
• Baseball history unpacked, July 31
Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources, a little bit cheesy but nicely displayed. Happy birthday to Leon Durham, Mike Bielecki, and others, plus a plethora of good stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s co...2023Continue with Chicago Cubs injury status
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta trades Jaime Garcia to Twins
Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1970 - Phil Niekro shuts down the Cubs on a two-hit, 9-0 shutout. Billy Williams accounts for both of Chicago’s hits. 1991 - Brian Hunter homers in a 7-4 loss to the Pirates. On the same day, the Richmond Braves finish a suspended game in Pawtucket. Hunter had homered for Richmond before the game was suspended giving him homers in b...2023Read about Jaime Garcia injuries
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• Baseball history unpacked, July 24
Photo by Ron Vesely/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources and nicely displayed. Ken Holtzman gets the cover for beating Don Sutton (again). On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and various narrati...2023Continue with Don Sutton injury status
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• Baseball history unpacked, July 21
Big Shoes | Photo by NASA/Newsmakers A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources and nicely displayed. A giant step for humanity and a whole bunch of smaller steps. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and various n...2023Check it out Greg Maddux injury
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• Baseball history unpacked, July 14
Happy birthday, Steve Stone! | Photo by Walter Iooss Jr. /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Santo clicks his heels, and other stories. Happy birthday, Steve Stone! On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’...2023See more Steve Stone availability report
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• Baseball history unpacked, June 23
Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. The Sandberg Game and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and various narratives to follow as they unfold over the course of time. He...2023Check it out Babe Ruth
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• Today in Cubs history: An MLB rule was changed because of what happened on this day at Wrigley Field
Focus on Sport/Getty Images Umpires called a game for darkness — when it wasn’t dark. EDITOR’S NOTE: This article originally ran four years ago in the Remembering the 1969 Cubs series. As the Cubs have a couple of off days before the London Series against the Cardinals, I thought you might like to read it again. The Cubs had lost five out of six when they faced the Montreal Expos in a dou...2023Visit the page Wrigley Field injury update
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• Cub Tracks gets the worm
Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images All the #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. Ok, an ear worm for early birds. Lots of news with real games around the corner. Welcome to today’s edition 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’ t...2023See more Cub Tracks injury report
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• Rick Reuschel should be in the Hall of Fame
Getty Images The former Cubs righthander is seriously underrated. Let me start another Hall of Fame controversy. I think it’s a serious oversight by the Hall of Fame to not have inducted former Cubs righthander Rick Reuschel, more than 30 years after his retirement. Reuschel didn’t get any real consideration in his one year on the BBWAA ballot in 1997. He got just two votes from writers an...2023Visit the page Kevin Brown injury update
Billy Williams lifestyle
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• Sammy Sosa in Exile: There's Silence Rather Than Apology from Former Cubs Star
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"Billy Williams and Ron Santo homered for the Cubs." - 2023
"The Cubs’ fastest pair of cycles were 25 days apart, in 1966: by Billy Williams on July 17, and Randy Hundley on August 11." - 2022
"Other Cubs Hall of Famers who participated: Billy Williams, Andre Dawson, Ryne Sandberg and Lee Smith." - 2018
"Cubs icon Billy Williams shares memories of fellow Mobile, Ala." - 2017
"Hall of Famer Billy Williams was to attend a breakfast on Monday to celebrate Rev." - 2016
"So this, too, is what it looks like when the Cubs charge into the World Series: Hall of Famer Billy Williams standing on the field amid the celebration, nearly swallowed by the roaring wall of sound in the minutes after the final out and practically being overcome with emotion." - 2015
"The Chicago Sun-Times noted the third baseman broke the team record Billy Williams held for most home runs as a rookie with 26." - 2014
"On this day in 1976, the Athletics released outfielder Billy Williams, marking the end of his Major League career."
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• Today in 1984 Cubs history: The Gary Matthews/Bob Dernier trade changed everything
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• The 2024 Cubs by the numbers
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Mark Kotsay
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• BCB After Dark: Who goes next?Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks what other free agents will the Cubs sign this winter. Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the hippest hole-in-the-wall for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re so glad that you braved the weather to make it here. Come on in out of the cold. We can check your coat for you. There’...2024Click for news about Sarah Stier trade rumors -
• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta trades Tommy Hanson to the AngelsBraves Franchise History 1961 - Braves catcher Joe Torre finishes second in the Rookie of the Year race in the National League to Cubs outfielder Billy Williams. 1970 - The Braves acquire 48-year old knuckleballer Hoyt Wilhelm from the Cubs in exchange for minor league first baseman Hal Breeden. 1999 - Braves minor leaguer Roger Blanco is killed by robbers in Catia La Mar, Venezuela. Atlanta acq...2023See also Joe Torre -
• Baseball history unpacked, November 22Happy birthday, Austin Romine! | Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday to Austin Romine and others. Plus Max Headroom! On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and...2023Visit the page Austin Romine trade rumors -
• A look at Cubs trades in the expansion era: 1974Manny Trillo as a Cub in 1978 | Photo by Ron Vesely/Getty Images Another of the great 1969 team was traded, but the rest of this year’s deals produced little. The Cubs began trading away the stars of the famed 1969 team in the 1973-74 offseason. There was one more dealt in ‘74, but not until after the season had ended. March 19: Acquired Willie Prall from the Giants for Ken Rudolph A moder...2023Continue with Glen Perkins contract -
• Baseball history unpacked, October 23Photo Reproduction by Transcendental Graphics/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Quite a glare he had, Jack Coombs. He was a Cubs nemesis for a long time, way back in the day. Plus many other events in this episode. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centr...2023Continue with World Series salary -
• Tom Ricketts sends a message to Cubs fansDavid Banks-USA TODAY Sports The Cubs chairman says the future is bright. Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts sent a message to Cubs fans Wednesday, which arrived by email. Perhaps you received a copy. In case you didn’t, I reproduce it here in its entirety. What you’ll see is optimism for the future, thanks to Cubs fans for support and a review of where the team on the field stands. What you won’t...2023Read about Tom Ricketts -
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• Today in 1984 Cubs history: The Gary Matthews/Bob Dernier trade changed everything
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• How the NFL schedule could have helped cost the 1970 Cubs the NL East titleWrigley Field as it would have appeared in 1970 | Photo by Diamond Images/Getty Images Yes, really, After the crushing collapse in 1969, the Cubs went about trying to change things in 1970. And at first, they didn’t do much. The only major change they made in the starting rotation or lineup before the season started was the acquisition of outfielder Johnny Callison from the Phillies for Os...2023Click for news about NL East statistics -
• Today in Wrigley Field history: The crazy 1973 N.L. East pennant race endsTug McGraw of the Mets celebrating his team’s N.L. East title at Wrigley Field, October 1, 1973 | Bettmann / Contributor The Cubs were involved. So was a lot of rain. EDITOR’S NOTE: This story originally ran four years ago. What follows is a lightly-edited update, since today is the 50th anniversary. 1973 was the last gasp for the great Cubs core that included Hall of Famers Fergie Jenkin...2023See also Wrigley Field statistics -
• Baseball history unpacked, July 24
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• Baseball history unpacked, June 30
Happy birthday, Mark Grudzielanek! | Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday to Mark Grudzielanek. No-Hitters, grand slams, and Pepitone, too. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the...2023Check it out Cy Young stats
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• Chicago Cubs vs. Baltimore Orioles preview, Friday 6/16, 1:20 CT
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The Cubs open a three-game series against a tough team from the A.L. East. Friday notes... All of today’s notes are courtesy BCB’s JohnW53. A FRANCHISE MILESTONE: Today’s game will be the Cubs’ 22,000th regular-season contest in the National League. That is the most games played by any team. The Braves are second, with 21,962. They are the only other ...2023Visit the page Chicago Cubs stats
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• Astros 7, Cubs 6: (Expletive deleted)
Sorry. No Cubs player deserves to be featured here today | Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images I have more expletives that could have gone here, too. Friends, I have watched a lot of Chicago Cubs baseball. Between games I’ve personally attended and games watched on TV, I estimate I’ve probably seen somewhere around 8,000 Cubs games over the last 60 years, maybe more....2023See more Chicago Cubs scores
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• Rick Reuschel should be in the Hall of Fame
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• Today in 1984 Cubs history: The Gary Matthews/Bob Dernier trade changed everything
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• The 2024 Cubs by the numbers
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• A perfect tribute to Lin Brehmer on what would have been his 69th birthdaySara Sanchez Lin’s Binge was a home run all on its own Saturday at Wrigley Field The weather was perfection. The vibes were good with the Cubs unexpectedly in a Wild Card and Division race in mid-August. It was a quintessentially Chicago weekend with the Air and Water Show punctuating the normal cadence of a Cubs game with the roar of fighter jets. The Cubs’ 6-4 win over the Royals was the...2023Check it out Sara Sanchez -
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• Baseball history unpacked, July 3
Happy birthday, Codi Heuer | Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Tony Cloninger’s greatest hits and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and vari...2023Check it out Codi Heuer
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• Astros 7, Cubs 6: (Expletive deleted)
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• Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals preview, Tuesday 5/2, 6:05 CT
Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports The Cubs go for two in a row in D.C. Today’s roster move: Here Tuesday notes... ABOUT THAT PITCHING: The Cubs have a team ERA of 3.55. A year ago, through the same number of games, it was 4.19. The year before that, it was 5.01. It has been 3.55 or lower through 28 games in only three seasons since 1996: 3.24 in 2003, 2.44 in 2016 and 3.48 in 2018. This is the...2023See more articles Chicago Cubs
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• The 2023 Cubs by the numbers
Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images A complete numerical list of this year’s Cubs as they go through this year’s abbreviated Spring Training. As I do here every spring, I present to you a full numerical roster of all the players and coaches in Cubs spring camp, which is now available after the announcement of the Cubs’ 32 non-roster invitees earlier today. Also included are the Cubs’ retire...2023See also Dylan Buell
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• Jake Arrieta 1st Pitcher in 2015 to Reach 20 Wins: Latest Details and Reaction
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Kershaw Can Bring 300 Strikeout Feat Back from Dead
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• Today in Cubs history: Mark Grace hits for the cycle
Getty Images It’s the last time any Cub has accomplished this feat. Hitting for the cycle is a fairly rare feat, although in recent times it’s happened maybe half a dozen times a year. Still, in all of MLB history, there have been 340 cycles, including one this year by Luis Arraez of the Marlins. That makes them slightly less rare than no-hitters, of which there have been 318. This is the...2023See more Luis Arraez
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• Sammy Sosa in Exile: There's Silence Rather Than Apology from Former Cubs Star
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• Bryant ties Cubs rookie record with 25th HR
Kris Bryant made history when he connected on his 25th home run of the year on Saturday. He tied Billy Williams' record -- set in 1961 -- for the most by a Cubs rookie in a single season....2015See more Kris Bryant
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• Bryant ties Cubs rookie record with 25th HR
Kris Bryant made history when he connected on his 25th home run of the year on Saturday. He tied Billy Williams' record -- set in 1961 -- for the most by a Cubs rookie in a single season....2015Read about Kris Bryant
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• Bryant's huge homer ties Cubs' rookie marks
Kris Bryant's 23rd home run of the year, an 0-2 pitch off D-backs starter Rubby De La Rosa in the fifth inning, was projected by Statcast to travel 495 feet from home plate, the longest home run in Major League Baseball this season. It gave Bryant his 86th RBI, tying him with Billy Williams and Geovany Soto for the most by a rookie during a single season in club history....2015Continue with Kris Bryant
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• Baseball history unpacked, October 23
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• How the NFL schedule could have helped cost the 1970 Cubs the NL East title
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• Tom Ricketts sends a message to Cubs fans
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• Brewers 4, Cubs 0: The 2023 journey comes to an end
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• Today in Wrigley Field history: The crazy 1973 N.L. East pennant race ends
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• Today in Cubs history: The Lindy McDaniel game
lindymcdaniel.com The Cubs reliever did it all, helping put his team in a first-place tie. 1963 was a watershed year for the Chicago Cubs. The widely-mocked College of Coaches was quietly ended. Bob Kennedy led the team for the entire year, though his title was still given as “head coach,” and the team got off to a surprisingly good start. A good 16-12 May had them in contention, led by tw...2023See more Chicago Cubs rumors
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• Baseball history unpacked, September 2
Happy birthday, Jason Hammel | Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids, gathered from reputable sources. This one has a bit of everything. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and various narratives to fo...2022See more Jason Hammel whispers
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• Rain Delay Speech Helps End Drought as Chicago Cubs Win Historic World Series
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