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• The Rockies have three Gold Glove finalists

Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images McMahon, Tovar and Doyle all receive repeat nods The Rawlings Gold Glove finalists were announced Tuesday morning and the Colorado Rockies received three nods: Ryan McMahon at third base, Ezequiel Tovar at shortstop, and Brenton Doyle in center field. McMahon, 29, received his fourth-consecutive nomination alongside Nolan Arenado (St. Louis Cardinals) a...2024
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• Monday Rockpile: Recapping the Fresno Grizzlies’ season before they go into hibernation

Image courtesy of the Fresno Grizzlies Colorado Rockies news and links for Monday, October 14th, 2024 The Low-A Fresno Grizzlies put together a season to be proud under second year manager Steve Soliz. The Grizzlies had a winning first half at 38-27 and a winning record overall at 67-64. Unfortunately they were unable to clinch a playoff spot. The Grizzlies finished 3.5 games behind the Mo...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, October 14

Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. The 2003 collapse 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...2024
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• This day in Braves history: Freddie Freeman hits NLDS-winning homer off Josh Hader

Photo by Michael Zarrilli/Getty Images This would be the biggest home run he’d hit in a Braves uniform — until later on that month. Braves Franchise History 1998: The Atlanta Braves score five runs in the eighth inning to rally and defeat the San Diego Padres 7-6. Michael Tucker hits a three-run home run and drives in five runs in the game. 1999: Greg Maddux and the Braves defeat the Mets...2024
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• Braves News: Chipper Jones addresses coaching changes, dramatic NLDS concludes, and more

Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday. The Atlanta Braves made some big changes to the coaching staff this week, including the firing of hitting coach Kevin Seitzer and two others. Chipper Jones had criticized the Braves’ offense during the season, and after the news of coaching staff changes, he took to social media that his earlier ...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, October 11

Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. A great Chicago playoff classic and other stories. Happy birthday, Rick James! 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 narra...2024
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• Monday Rockpile: Recapping the Fresno Grizzlies’ season before they go into hibernation
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• Baseball history unpacked, October 14
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• Braves News: Chipper Jones addresses coaching changes, dramatic NLDS concludes, and more
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• Baseball history unpacked, October 11
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• BCB After Dark: Grade Seiya Suzuki

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks you to grade Seiya Suzuki. It’s Wednesday evening here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest gathering of night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We are so glad you decided to stop by. We’re open late tonight. There’s no cover charge. The dress code is casual. I think there a...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, October 9

Happy birthday, Joe Pepitone! | Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday to Joe Pepitone and a great day in 2017, plus much more. 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...2024
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• BCB After Dark: Always be closing

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if you’re good with Porter Hodge as the closer It’s Tuesday evening at BCB After Dark: the hippest happening for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Please come in. We’re so glad you decided to stop by. There’s no cover charge. We still have a few available tables. B...2024
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• Arizona Fall League: Get to know the Mesa Solar Sox

Despite the NY on his jersey, Ben Cowles is a Cub | Photo by Diamond Images via Getty Images The 2024 Arizona Fall League starts today. Here’s what you need to know about the Mesa Solar Sox. The Mesa Solar Sox of the Arizona Fall League take the field tonight at 6:30 Mountain Standard Time at Sloan Park, the Spring Training home of the Chicago Cubs. There are eight Cubs minor leaguers on t...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, October 7

Happy birthday, Jose Cardenal! | Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Not the best day historically for playoff Cubs teams. Happy birthday to Jose Cardenal and many others. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at ...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, October 4

Happy birthday. Bobby Scales! | Photo by Michael DeHoog/Sports Imagery/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday. Bobby Scales. Short but sweet entry in our series. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, w...2024
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• Tuesday Rockpile: What does Charlie Blackmon’s retirement mean for the Colorado Rockies?

Photo by Kyle Cooper/Colorado Rockies/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, September 24, 2024 Late yesterday, the news became official: Charlie Blackmon announced his retirement. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Charlie Blackmon (@chuck__nazty) Evan Lang wrote a terrific overview of Blackmon’s career yesterday, and our ...2024
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• Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/13/24): Nothing New in Batting Order, Assad Starting
It’s Friday the 13th, which holds little significance unless you’re weirdly superstitious or looking for a good deal on flash at a tattoo shop. To that latter point, I got a little piece done by an apprentice for $13 last year. Back to the Cubs, who open their series with one of the worst teams … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/13/24): Nothing New in Batting Order, Assad Starting...2024
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• Imagine being proud of beating the 2024 White Sox

Beautiful bastard Grady Sizemore is the new face of a (hopefully) new White Sox team. In a not-so-classic Crosstown, the South Siders still maintain a superior record overall against the Cubs Welcome to the second Crosstown Classic of the 2024 season, Chicago. You’ll find your respective sections of postgame coverage below, divided into sections for South Sider or North Sider. White Sox F...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, July 26

Happy birthday, Alex Burnett! | Photo by Brian D. Kersey/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday, Alex Burnett! Bill Madlock and Tyler Houston had big days, 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...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, July 22

Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. The downfall of Marla Collins, Matt Garza to the Rangers, Dillinger at the Biograph, 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 narr...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, June 24

Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday to Christopher Morel, an multi-reliever no-hitter, 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 na...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ batsman’s holiday

Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week. The front office is being as opaque as usual while the Cubs welcome the Braves to the Friendly Confines. The bats have been on vacation for a minute. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground f...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, May 15

Happy birthday, Rafael Ortega! | Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday, Rafael Ortega! No-hitters 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 an...2024
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• Cub Tracks gets into the end zone

Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes plus extras, four days a week. The Cubs put up a seven spot with late runs and looked good in the first game of a weekend series at PNC Park. 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, over...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, May 8

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Ryne Sandberg wins a game, no-hitters and other performances on a busy day in history. 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 vario...2024
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2024
"Cox/Getty Images The long-awaited deal has happened as Cody Bellinger returns on a three-year deal with opt-outs The Chicago Cubs and Cody Bellinger have agreed to a three-year, $80 million deal for the outfielder/first baseman to return to Chicago, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN."

2023
"What I want to do here is thank David Ross for his contributions to the Chicago Cubs, and they were considerable."

2022
"First baseman Anthony Rizzo, who finished last season with the Yankees after a trade from the Chicago Cubs, agreed to a two-year contract on Tuesday night to return to New York, pending a physical, a source told ESPN's Jesse Rogers."

2021
"The New York Mets are finalizing a trade to acquire shortstop Javier Baez from the Chicago Cubs, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan."

2020
"Former Chicago Cubs second baseman Glenn Beckert died Sunday, the team announced."

2019
"According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, that includes discussions with the Chicago Cubs about star outfielder Kyle Schwarber."

2018
"The Chicago Cubs and free-agent ace pitcher Yu Darvish have agreed to a six-year, $126 million deal, a source confirmed to ESPN's Jesse Rogers."

2017
"Steve Bartman received an official Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series championship ring as a special gift from the Ricketts family and the Chicago Cubs organization."

2016
"Friday night's matchup of National League heavyweights became a tag-team affair dominated by the Chicago Cubs, as Jake Arrieta overpowered the San Francisco Giants and Kris Bryant delivered a telling uppercut in an 8-1 victory."

2015
"On Sunday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers were no-hit by Chicago Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta, resulting in a 2-0 loss."

2014
"Free-agent left-hander Jon Lester has elected to sign with the Chicago Cubs, his agent told ESPN's Jim Bowden."

• Monday Rockpile: Recapping the Fresno Grizzlies’ season before they go into hibernation
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• Cub Tracks’ elephantiasis

Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Upon one decision lies the offseason. 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, and then cold-brewed overnight for maximum...2024
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• BCB After Dark: Grade Seiya Suzuki
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• BCB After Dark: Always be closing
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• Cub Tracks is just beginning to see

Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Chasing the clouds away during a non-playoff fall. 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 wr...2024
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• Arizona Fall League: Get to know the Mesa Solar Sox
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• Today in White Sox History: October 6

On this day 41 years ago, Mike Boddicker silenced a loud White Sox offense in the ALCS. | Ronald C. Modra/Getty Images A day of playoff setbacks includes an offensive meltdown in Baltimore 1905 The White Sox lost the pennant on the next-to-last day of the season when pitcher Doc White couldn’t beat the bottom-feeding St. Louis Browns. White and the Sox lost, 6-2, and handed the flag to the...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ situation cloudy

Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. We await developments. 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, and then cold-brewed overnight for...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ fly-by

Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine.The season is over, the coaching carousel has begun to spin, and Cody Bellinger’s possible opt-out hangs over everything. 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, #...2024
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• The Cubs have 14 (!) arbitration-eligible players for 2025

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images Many of these players will probably be non-tendered. MLB Trade Rumors posted Tuesday their annual estimates for arbitration salaries for next season. They’ve gotten pretty good at this. Most of their estimates are pretty close to what the players actually sign for, unless said player winds up with a multi-year deal. Sometime after the World S...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, October 11
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• Baseball history unpacked, October 9
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• Ranking the Rockies: No. 49, Hunter Goodman

Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Hunter Goodman fought for playing time all season, but might have found something to end the season. You’re reading the 2024 edition of Ranking the Rockies, where we take a look back at the season had by every player to play for the Rockies in 2024. The purpose of this list is to provide a snapshot of the player in context. The “Ranking” is an organizing principle t...2024
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• Today in White Sox History: October 6
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• MLB Playoffs: Underdog Brewers propelled to success by young stars

Overlooked all season, the Brewers are ready to make their mark in October. After the Milwaukee Brewers clinched the National League Central on September 18th, the team’s social media accounts posted a list of where several prominent national publications pegged them to finish in the division. There were a lot of fours and fives. Always keep the receipts ✍️ pic.twitter.com/bynG6ihb9a— Milwaukee...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ after words

Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. The season is over and it sure didn’t work out for the best. Wait ‘til next year! 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, stee...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, September 27

Randy Myers saves 50+ in 1993 | Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Randy Myers saves 50 plus 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...2024
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• The Linc - Brandon Graham actually might not retire after this season?

Photo by Gus Stark/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 9/26/24. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... Hot start has Eagles legend Brandon Graham re-thinking retirement - NBCSPGraham said all summer this would be his final season, but he said Wednesday at his locker that he could envision a scenario where he puts off his planned retirement and plays a 16th season fo...2024
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• The Linc - CJGJ responds to Micah Parsons calling him out

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 9/25/24. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... Eagles’ C.J. Gardner-Johnson fires back at Micah Parsons criticism: ‘Won a lot more playoff games than you’ - CBS Sports“I don’t know who C.J. Gardner-Johnson thinks he is bro,” Parsons said. “We’ve been dealing with this cat for a while. I think Derek Carr has ...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, October 14
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• BCB After Dark: Grade Seiya Suzuki
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• Today in White Sox History: October 9

Charles Comiskey hired Donie Bush (left) as manager on the success of his Pirates squads, but a weak White Sox roster saw Bush survive just two seasons on the South Side. Donie Bush can’t take losing any longer 1906 With flurries in the air, baseball’s third World Series (and first-ever intracity Series in baseball) kicked off at West Side Park. The 116-win Chicago Cubs were huge favorites...2024
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• BCB After Dark: Always be closing
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• This day in Braves History: Adam Duvall pinch-hits Braves into tied NLDS with Cardinals

Set Number: X162965 TK1 2019 was fun, until it wasn’t Braves franchise history 1917: After the Brooklyn Robins beat the Boston Braves, 5-1 in the first game of a doubleheader, Boston responds with a 4-2 victory in the nitecap. The 40-inning scoreless streak of Art Nehf ends when a walk followed by a single and a sacrifice fly in the 8th inning produces a run for Brooklyn. Nehf holds on fo...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ fly-by
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• 2024 Cubs final season grades

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images Obviously, we wish this year’s Cubs would have done better. But there were still some performances to celebrate. As they did in 2023, the Cubs dug themselves a deep hole early on this year, went on a pretty good run and were briefly in a wild-card spot, then couldn’t hold on to it in September. They did finish 83-79, the same record as last y...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, September 30

Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Alfonso Soriano hits homers, playoff action, a perfect 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...2024
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• Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/28/24): Cubs 3, Reds 0 – Hendricks Outstanding in Possible Cubs Farewell
Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field was all about Kyle Hendricks, with the veteran changeup artist making what was likely his final start in a Cubs uniform. The Professor stepped up in a big moment, just like he has time and again in his illustrious career, pitching a shutout into the 8th inning and putting his … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/28/24): Cubs 3, Reds 0 – Hendricks Out...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ finale countdown

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. The season is almost over but that game may have shown glimpses of a brighter future. 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...2024
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• Lester picks Cubs, gets 6-year, $155M deal
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• Peavy can't stop Cubs in short outing
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• Arrieta cruises to 8-0 start; Heyward injured
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• Dodgers Send Cubs' Jake Arrieta the Rubber & Dirt from Mound After His No-Hitter
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• Joe Maddon Reportedly to Be Hired by Cubs: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Source: Cubs land Darvish for $126M deal
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• Chicago Cubs players set to appear on 'Saturday Night Live'
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• Cubs gift Bartman with World Series ring
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• Cubs ace details excruciating off-the-field chain of events

The southpaw's Chicago Cubs didn't make the playoffs, so he had extra time for other activities, like fantasy football and fueling up on coffee....2024
• Cub Tracks’ Kansas City blues

Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. The Cubs dropped another road game. The usual symptoms, the usual suspects., 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 wri...2024
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• MLB Roundup Week 4: Win streaks, sweeps, and sausages, oh my!

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli tries his best to sound sane during a press conference where he reveals the team’s good-luck charm is a wrapped summer sausage. The latest on news around baseball includes Seattle’s latest surge, top pitching performances, and ... a White Sox sweep? While it hasn’t been too long since our previous update, BOY has a lot happened over the last week. Jo...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, April 26

Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday to Kosuke Fukudome, 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...2024
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• Cub Tracks earns the split

Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes plus extras, four days a week. Cubs could have had both games, take one, and head for a series win Sunday. 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’ tear...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ pen names

Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images Typically acerbic #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus scientific food for thought. How do you sell relief? Still no Bellinger. 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, overhe...2024
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• How Yu Darvish's move to Cubs affects his fantasy value
Yu Darvish signed into a much more favorable situation when he came to terms with the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. But how much does the move affect Darvish's fantasy value? Tristan H. Cockroft explores how the move might affect the right-hander....2018
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• Monday Rockpile: Recapping the Fresno Grizzlies’ season before they go into hibernation
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• Baseball history unpacked, October 11
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• Cub Tracks’ elephantiasis
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• Today in White Sox History: October 9
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• Cubs ace details excruciating off-the-field chain of events
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• Offseason Outlook: Chicago Cubs

The Cubs enter 2025 with an excellent opportunity to make the playoffs for the first time under Jed Hoyer. Cody Bellinger's decision will help determine Hoyer's path, but the club will be seeking help at catcher and in the rotation and bullpen. Guaranteed Contracts Dansby Swanson, SS: $132MM through 2029 Ian Happ, LF: $38MM through…...2024
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• Cub Tracks is just beginning to see
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• The Rant – Chicago Cubs Podcast: Hoyer’s Path Forward, What Offseason Success Looks Like, Dreaming of Juan Soto
Join us this week as we discuss Jed Hoyer’s approach to rebuilding the Cubs and whether we think he’s on a path to success or failure. How do the Cubs build a roster that can find sustained success? If the Cubs miss the playoffs again in 2025 does that mean Hoyer is gone? What would … The post The Rant – Chicago Cubs Podcast: Hoyer’s Path Forward, What Offseason Success Loo...2024
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• Arizona Fall League: Get to know the Mesa Solar Sox
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• Ranking the Rockies: No. 49, Hunter Goodman
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• Today in White Sox History: October 9
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• Baseball history unpacked, October 2

Rick Sutcliffe’s greatest game? | Photo by Focus on Sport via Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. The second-best Playoff game for the Cubs, ever, 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 plen...2024
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• 2024 Cubs final season grades
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• Cub Tracks’ going in style

Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. The Hendricks Experience, one more time. A fitting farewell, if farewell it was. 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, steep...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ end of the road

Welcome, Kevin Alcantara! | Photo by Norm Hall/MLB Photos via Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. El Jaguar comes for coffee, the Cubs drop two out of a three-game trip, and the season is mercifully almost over. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and...2024
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• The Linc - CJGJ responds to Micah Parsons calling him out
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• Cub Tracks falls down in Philly

Eric Hartline-Imagn Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. The Cubs dropped a 6-2 decision and the Phillies clinched. I didn’t watch the celebration. Did you? 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, overhe...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, September 23

Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Fred Merkle’s place in the lore, 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...2024
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• 2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 141

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images The Cubs come up empty in a 3-0 loss to Anthony Rizzo and the Yankees. The Cubs were so happy to see their old pal Anthony Rizzo that they rolled over and played dead to give his team a win. Not really, but it might as well have been true. It was a generally well played game and neither team was able to generate a whole lot of offense. Unfort...2024
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• 2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 138

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images The Cubs return home from a terrific trip with a disappointing 5-3 loss. Last night’s game was simultaneously totally predictable and a little shocking to me. After an 8-1 road trip, a letdown game was so completely foreseeable. I essentially wrote about it yesterday. It isn’t surprising and it isn’t per se the gambler’s paradox. A team isn’...2024
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