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• On-base options: Trade candidates

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Let’s make a deal! The Royals have made getting a leadoff hitter who can get on base a top priority this off-season, after the team got a line of .228/.270/.334 from the top spot. Last week I looked at free agents who could fill that void, but with a weak market, a trade might be a more effective route. The Royals are reportedly open to trading their...2024
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• Cubs free agent target: Juan Soto

Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Let’s address the proverbial elephant in the room. Let me make clear my personal point of view on this topic right now, so there’s no question about it. The Cubs aren’t signing Juan Soto. Period, end of story. Yes, this even though he says he’s open to all 30 teams, including... The Rays are reportedly among the seven known teams that have reached out to Juan S...2024
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• So this is where we are

I don't think I need to explain where I am at with Allen & Ginter. But I've got some new followers on BlueSky today (my Twitter account is not long for this world) so a brief recap:Started a blog in 2008 and one of my early posts was about my complete-and-total adoration of Allen & Ginter, particularly that year's edition. The years go on and I plunge into Gint-a-Cuffs, an annual blog-wide s...2024
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• MLB Mailbag: Yankees, Soto, Cole, Santander, Dodgers, Mets

With MLBTR's Top 50 Free Agents list hitting your screens Monday evening, the MLB Mailbag is back. This week's mailbag gets into Plan B for the Yankees if they lose Juan Soto, the Gerrit Cole contract situation, the Reds and Nick Martinez, the Cubs' response to Cody Bellinger staying, the Dodgers' approach to free agent…...2024
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• A very early look at the 2025 Cubs roster, payroll and luxury tax

Photo by Mary Turner/Getty Images Here’s where the Cubs stand payroll-wise as the offseason begins. Coming up soon, I’m going to begin my usual “Cubs free agent target” series. In the meantime, it’s time for our usual look at the Cubs’ 2025 roster, payroll and luxury tax as they stand just a couple of days into the 2024-25 free agent season. Before we get to the Cubs numbers and analysis,...2024
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• BCB After Dark: Bring back Tauchman?

Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if Mike Tauchman should be back with the 2025 team. Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. If you’re looking for shelter in the storm, we’re here for you. We still have a few tables available. There’s no cover charge. Let us kn...2024
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• On-base options: Trade candidates
2024

Read about Justin Casterline injuries
• A very early look at the 2025 Cubs roster, payroll and luxury tax
2024

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• BCB After Dark: Bring back Tauchman?
2024

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• Cub Tracks saddles up

Dizzy Dean and other players pose as cowboys | Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Player movement, GM Meetings — the 2024-25 offseason is on the air. 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, overh...2024
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• Braves News: Extensions for Aaron Bummer and Reynaldo Lopez, option decisions, more

Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday The Braves made some on-brand moves early in the offseason, as the offseason machine got humming league-wide. Tacking on a year to both Reynaldo Lopez and Aaron Bummer, standout 2024 offseason additions, is a reasonable move. It is interesting that Atlanta is making an effort to push money away from the 2025 s...2024
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• Bellinger Sticks
Cody Bellinger decided to stick with the Cubs rather than opt out of his contract. Bellinger, 29, who had struggled after a shoulder injury with the Dodgers, had a resurgence in 2023, looking a bit more like his MVP form, as he won a Silver Slugger and finished 10th in the MVP voting. In 2024, […]...2024
• Cody Bellinger does not opt out of his 2025 contract and will remain a Cub

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images The plot thickens. We’ve been waiting for news on Cody Bellinger and here it is: BREAKING: Chicago Cubs CF/1B Cody Bellinger picked up his $27.5 million player option for the 2025 season and will not be a free agent, sources tell me and @JeffPassan.— Kiley McDaniel (@kileymcd) November 2, 2024 So Bellinger will remain a Cub and play a t...2024
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• The mailbag column: Free agency, leadoff hitters, and MJ Melendez

Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images My attempt at being a better postman than Kevin Costner Earlier this week on X, Royals Review put out the call: send in your questions and we’ll answer them by the end of the week. Well, that time is upon us, and you had questions about the Royals’ offseason, some trade candidates, and potential free agent targets, among other topics. Let’s get to it. ...2024
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• Ranking this off-season’s free agents

Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images Will the Royals spend on any? The World Series begins tomorrow, and immediately after they crown a champion, eligible players become free agents. The Royals were one of the most active teams last off-season, and GM J.J. Picollo has said he expects the same kind of financial flexibility from ownership this season. Which free agents could th...2024
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• Milwaukee Brewers 2024-25 key offseason dates

Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Here’s your offseason schedule for transaction deadlines, meetings, award selections, and all of the offseason’s key dates. With the World Series set to kick off this weekend in Los Angeles, it’s nearly time to enter the baseball hibernation months. Here are some of the key dates to remember as the offseaso...2024
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• BCB After Dark: Bring back Tauchman?
2024

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• 2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 148

Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images The Cubs falter late, losing 6-5 to the Rockies. This feeling this morning, it’s different than it has been in a while. The beauty of an in-season vacation is that I was out of contact during the Cleveland series. Because of that, I’m having trouble remembering the last time that things were so frustrating that I’m looking for where the ride ends so th...2024
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• Guardians 6, Cubs 1: Swept outta Cleveland

Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images This was not the result the Cubs wanted at Progressive Field. In a week where the Cubs had hoped to show they belonged in the NL wild card race, instead they blew a lead and tried to come back in one game, and then the offense disappeared for the rest of the series. The 6-1 loss Wednesday, resulting in a sweep by the Guardians, was thus a microcosm of the...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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• Chicago is deplorable at baseball

Yeah right, like lightning will strike anywhere near either of these dead teams. | Jamie Sabau/Getty Images The second-worse team beats the first-worse team, but barely The Cubs are in possession of the Crosstown Cup, White Sox fans. Before today’s Crosstown opener on enemy territory, White Sox fans were served with a flurry of news, including the immediate return of Luis Robert Jr., just...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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• BCB After Dark: Goodbye Garrett

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks you if the Cubs make the right move designating Garrett Cooper for asssignment. It’s another Tuesday evening here at BCB After Dark: the coolest nightclub for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re so glad you stopped by this evening. Come on in. New friends and old, all are...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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2024
"The Cubs are bringing back Cody Bellinger on a three-year deal worth $80 million, sources told ESPN."

2023
"Cody Bellinger is rapidly turning into one of the best signings the Cubs have made in recent years."

2022
"The Cubs are in agreement on a deal with Cody Bellinger, according to Jon Heyman of The New York Post."

2021
"A late single by the scuffling Cody Bellinger was the difference in a hard-fought pitching matchup between 109-win teams."

2020
"Cody Bellinger, the reigning National League MVP, didn't hold back when commenting about the Astros' sign-stealing methods and ensuing apologies on Friday morning, moments before Dodgers pitchers and catchers conducted their first official workout."

2019
"Projecting MLB's All-Decade team for the 2020s: Cody Bellinger, Fernando Tatis Jr. and other top young talent"

2018
"Opponents will see even more of Cody Bellinger in 2018."

2017
"With Cody Bellinger driving in runs and Yu Darvish and the bullpen preventing them, the Dodgers completed their three-game sweep of the National League Division Series presented by T-Mobile on Monday with a 3-1 victory over the D-backs at Chase Field to reach the NL Championship Series for the second consecutive year."

2016
"Pitching prospects Zach Lee of the Dodgers and Carson Fulmer of the White Sox dueled on even terms Saturday night in a game the split-squad Dodgers won, 5-4, with help from Adrian Gonzalez, who went 2-for-3 with an RBI, and prospects Cody Bellinger and Willie Calhoun, who hit back-to-back homers in the sixth inning."

2015
"Cody Bellinger is a lanky 6-foot-4, 180-pound left-handed-hitting and throwing first baseman in the Dodgers' organization who is Number 17 on the Dodgers' Top 30 Prospects list."

• On-base options: Trade candidates
2024

Read about Justin Casterline trade rumors
• Cubs free agent target: Juan Soto
2024

Read about Juan Soto trade rumors
• MLB Mailbag: Yankees, Soto, Cole, Santander, Dodgers, Mets
2024

Read about Juan Soto trade rumors
• A very early look at the 2025 Cubs roster, payroll and luxury tax
2024

Read about Atlanta Braves trade rumors
• BCB After Dark: Bring back Tauchman?
2024

Read about Nuccio DiNuzzo trade rumors
• The Royals should seriously pursue Jurickson Profar this offseason

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Profar’s 2024 season was not a fluke, and the Royals need someone like him in the outfield. I wanted to look at the best fit for the Royals in free agency, but this article is running on a few assumptions. The first assumption is that the Royals will not be playing in the deepest end of the free agency pool. I would love to see Juan Soto,...2024
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• Effectively Wild Episode 2240: We’ve Got Options

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about team/player option/opt-out decisions involving Gerrit Cole, Cody Bellinger, Blake Snell, and Eugenio Suárez, the Royals re-signing Michael Wacha, the players who received qualifying offers, the Minasian brothers as rival GMs (and potential PoBros), Carlos Santana’s historic Gold Glove, an international signing scandal (on multiple levels), evidence o...2024
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• BCB After Dark: How big is the Cubs’ budget?

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if you think the Cubs will sign a free agent for more than $100 million in total value this winter. It’s another week here at BCB After Dark, the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. So glad that you could join us. We’re officially in the offseaso...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for November 4, 2024

Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images Welcome back Wacha! Anne Rogers has more on the Michael Wacha contract specifics. Instead, the 33-year-old gets a multiyear extension that can be worth up to $72 million over the course of four years, sources told MLB.com. The deal includes a guaranteed three years at $51 million with a $14 million club option in 2028. Wacha will make $18 million in 2025 a...2024
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• Cub Tracks saddles up
2024

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• On-base options: Trade candidates
2024

Read about Justin Casterline stats
• Cubs free agent target: Juan Soto
2024

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• The Royals should seriously pursue Jurickson Profar this offseason
2024

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• Braves News: Extensions for Aaron Bummer and Reynaldo Lopez, option decisions, more
2024

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• MLB’s 2024-25 offseason calendar: Free agents, awards, Rule 5 draft, non-tenders, arbitration, more

Getty Images Baseball doesn’t stop just because there are no games. Here’s a handy calendar of everything happening before next season begins. Congratulations to the Los Angeles Dodgers on winning the 2024 World Series, the eighth title in their franchise history. With that, baseball’s offseason commences. Here’s a handy calendar to help you fill your fall and winter until Opening Day 202...2024
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• 2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Final results

Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images Shota Imanaga nabs the Rizzo Award for his rookie season. As the 2024 season is on a collision course with its conclusion, it is time to start looking back and closing the books on the season. Unfortunately, the Cubs season came to a close several weeks ago. The playoffs are the goal for every team, but certainly for a large market team with a rabid fan b...2024
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• The mailbag column: Free agency, leadoff hitters, and MJ Melendez
2024

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• Previewing the shortstop market for the Atlanta Braves

Photo by Aaron Gash/MLB Photos via Getty Images Examining the different paths the Braves could take to upgrade at SS this winter. The Atlanta Braves offseason began earlier than they wanted, and now it’s Alex Anthopoulos’s job to go out and improve the team for 2025. There are four positions they can feasibly address this winter: shortstop, starting pitcher, left field, and relief pitcher....2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Bases-loaded walk clinches 1999 NL Pennant for Braves

Thank you, Kenny Rogers! Braves Franchise History 1991: The Atlanta Braves fall to the Twins, 5-2 in Game 1 of the World Series. Greg Gagne hit a three-run home run off of Charlie Leibrandt in the fifth inning while Jack Morris picked up the victory. 1999: Kenny Rogers walks Andruw Jones with the bases loaded and one out in the 11th inning to send the Braves to the World Series with a, 10-9 win i...2024
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• The ideal White Sox lineup for 2025

Yes, Minnie is our inspiration for the 2025 Sox. | David Banks/Getty Images Time to go with the flow of fandom In the entertainment industry, whether on stage or on a screen, you often hear of people, especially members of minority groups, saying they wish they could see more people who look like them. Bear that in mind, and also bear in mind that spectator sports are first and foremost en...2024
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• BCB After Dark: Bring back Tauchman?
2024

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• Cub Tracks is MAD about the offseason

Photo by Kevin Sullivan/Digital First Media/Orange County Register via Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Developments are developing. More below. 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, ove...2024
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• BCB After Dark: How big is the Cubs’ budget?
2024

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• BCB After Dark: Could the Cubs strike gold with Goldschmidt?

Paul Goldschmidt | Photo by Joe Puetz/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if Paul Goldschmidt would be a good fit in Chicago. It’s Wednesday night here at BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re so glad to see you. New friends and old, all are welcome. We’ve got no cover charge tonight and the ...2024
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• BCB After Dark: Can I interest you in Teoscar?

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images The late-night/early morning spot for Cubs fans asks It’s another week here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re so glad you stopped by. New friends and old are welcome. Please let us know if you need anything. We still have a few tables available. Bring your own beverage...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News on October 14, 2024

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images What’s next? The Royals say this playoff ending will light a fire under them for next year. “If you back up from it a bit, it was a pretty impressive season,” Pasquantino said. “But as a player on the team, it wasn’t enough. We knew that we had a good shot to compete and make the playoffs, and I think we felt good about our chances. And we just didn’t do ...2024
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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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• A few thoughts about Jed Hoyer, Craig Counsell and Cubs management

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The Cubs fell short of the postsason. How can they fix that? More than two years ago, I posted an article here headlined “The Cubs should fire Jed Hoyer.” Last June, I posted this followup on the topic. That’s just so you know I am no fan of the Cubs President of Baseball Operations. While he has done some good things in that position, overall I believe...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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• 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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• LA sweep? Yu got it! Dodgers return to NLCS
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• Dodgers zap Greinke, sweep way into NLCS
With Cody Bellinger driving in runs and Yu Darvish and the bullpen preventing them, the Dodgers completed their three-game sweep of the National League Division Series presented by T-Mobile on Monday with a 3-1 victory over the D-backs at Chase Field to reach the NL Championship Series presented by Camping World for the second consecutive year....2017
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• Dodgers hit 60 wins with walk-off BB in 10th
Cody Bellinger drew a bases-loaded walk with none out in the 10th inning to give the Dodgers a 5-4 walk-off win against the Royals on Saturday at Dodger Stadium....2017
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• Dodgers hit 60 wins with walk-off BB in 10th
Cody Bellinger drew a bases-loaded walk with none out in the 10th inning to give the Dodgers a 5-4 walk-off win against the Royals on Saturday at Dodger Stadium....2017
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• Wood remains perfect behind Bellinger's cycle
Alex Wood became the first Dodgers pitcher in the club's modern history to start a season 11-0 and Cody Bellinger became the first rookie in Dodgers history to hit for the cycle as Los Angeles won its eighth straight game, 7-1, against the Marlins on Saturday night at Marlins Park....2017
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• Wood remains perfect behind Bellinger's cycle
Alex Wood became the first Dodgers pitcher in the club's modern history to start a season 11-0 and Cody Bellinger became the first rookie in Dodgers history to hit for the cycle as Los Angeles won its eighth straight game, 7-1, against the Marlins on Saturday night at Marlins Park....2017
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• LAte show! In 9th, 3 straight HRs & walk-off
Dodger Stadium literally rocked Saturday night. Yasiel Puig, Cody Bellinger and Justin Turner hit back-to-back-to-back home runs in the bottom of the ninth inning against Phillies closer Hector Neris to spark an incredible comeback in a 6-5 victory....2017
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• LAte show! In 9th, 3 straight HRs & walk-off
Dodger Stadium literally rocked Saturday night. Yasiel Puig, Cody Bellinger and Justin Turner hit back-to-back-to-back home runs in the bottom of the ninth inning against Phillies closer Hector Neris to spark an incredible comeback in a 6-5 victory....2017
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• O'Hearn's Performance Doesn't Suffer With More PT- August 10, 2024
Ryan O'Hearn- OF- BAL- Hot- O'Hearn picked up his second straight multi-hit game by going 2-for-3 with a walk and 2 RBI last night. For the season he is slashing .274/.352/.452 with 12 homers in 364 PAs. O'Hearn has showed excellent plate discipline, with a 25.2% chase rate and 6.9% SwStr% resulting in a 10.4% BB% and 12.9% K%. He has been underperforming his metrics, with an xBA of .283 and xSLG ...2024
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• 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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• NL Week 8 Strategy-May 11, 2024
In The Field SS Nick Ahmed was placed on the 10-day IL with a left wrist sprain. The Giants called up SS Casey Schmitt in a corresponding move which means he is likely to fill in while Ahmed is out. SS Dansby Swanson (knee) was placed on the 10-day IL on Friday. He is eligible to return on May 18. DH Matt Carpenter joined the Cardinals on Saturday. He is likely to see some at-bats against right-...2024
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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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• 2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 25

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The Cubs sweep the Astros to close a successful homestand. Every season is an entity onto its own. You watch enough seasons and they start to feel like one long homogenous mass. But when you sort them out, or more specifically when one is going on, you can really feel that individuality. And so, as we sit in front of this currently unfolding season, th...2024
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• Is MacKenzie Gore Breaking Out? - April 26, 2024
MacKenzie Gore (SP-WSH) took the L against the Dodgers on Thursday but was solid overall as he allowed just 1 run on 7 hits and 2 walks while striking out 4 over 6 IP. He served up a homer while firing 66 of his 102 pitches for strikes in the contest. The 25 year-old lefty didn't exactly overpower the Dodgers, but that's a tough lineup and Gore fared pretty well as he builds on what is shaping up ...2024
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• Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep - March 2, 2024
Bryce Miller, SP, Mariners Bryce Miller showed off a new splitter in his recent spring training start. Already featuring a six-pitch mix, adding a splitter might not seem like a big deal. However, it may be exactly what he needs since his secondary offerings were underwhelming in 2023. He actually got the most whiffs on his fastball (27.1%), followed by his slider (24.4%), changeup (17.9%), and sw...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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• 15 Team, NFBC Draft Champions Recap: Please, Cody Bellinger, Hurt Me Again
While drafting this NFBC 2022 fantasy baseball team, I'm simultaneously deep into writing my 2022 fantasy baseball rankings, which will be released starting around mid-January. (Our Patreon already has the bulk of them; as I finish each ranking, I put it up on there.) Was a fun experiment to see if not having completed rankings would change my drafting. If I haven't yet decided on whether or not I...2021
• Canha Met Brother Get A Marte-F’in Break?
Welp, we were supposed to start our fantasy baseball sleepers today, but there was some movement before the lockout. *looks in the toilet* "Hey, we got movement!" By the way, for those of you who didn't hear my thoughts on the impending lockout, you can listen to the last episode of our fantasy baseball podcast. Basically, I expect them to go to their separate corners. Owners will cry poor; player...2021
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• On-base options: Trade candidates
2024

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• Cubs free agent target: Juan Soto
2024

Read about Juan Soto
• A very early look at the 2025 Cubs roster, payroll and luxury tax
2024

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• BCB After Dark: Bring back Tauchman?
2024

Read about Nuccio DiNuzzo
• Cub Tracks is MAD about the offseason
2024

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• BCB After Dark: How big is the Cubs’ budget?
2024

Read about Willson Contreras
• Cub Tracks saddles up
2024

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• MLB’s 2024-25 offseason calendar: Free agents, awards, Rule 5 draft, non-tenders, arbitration, more
2024

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• 2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Final results
2024

Read about Quinn Harris
• Cub Tracks’ you’ve got to let me know

#Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Decision time is coming up soon. 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 flavor. No artificial inte...2024
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• Effectively Wild Episode 2240: We’ve Got Options
2024

Read about Ben Lindbergh rumors
• BCB After Dark: Could the Cubs strike gold with Goldschmidt?
2024

Read about Paul Goldschmidt rumors
• Previewing the shortstop market for the Atlanta Braves
2024

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• BCB After Dark: Can I interest you in Teoscar?
2024

Read about Daniel Shirey rumors
• 2024 Cubs final season grades
2024

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• Cubs 3, Reds 0: Hail and (probably) farewell to Kyle Hendricks

Getty Images The Professor threw a vintage game and received several well-deserved ovations. Today at Wrigley Field, we had one of those events where you’d say, “If you pitched this to Hollywood producers, they’d throw you out of their office.” Kyle Hendricks, World Series hero and Cubs stalwart starter for over a decade, struggles all season long. It’s clear that this was most likely his ...2024
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• 2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 158

Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images The Cubs bats lead the way to victory in Philadelphia, 10-4. The Cubs bats broke out in a big way Tuesday night and the Cubs scored an impressive win against the Phillies to reach the 81-win plateau and guarantee a .500 or better finish to the season despite all of their struggles. We can wonder what could have been, but we can also give some credit to ...2024
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• BCB After Dark: Snell you later?

Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if the Cubs should sign free agent lefty Blake Snell. So glad that you decided to stop by at BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Please come on and sit with us for a while. There’s no cover charge and the dress code is casual. We still ha...2024
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• Cubs 9, Athletics 2: The bats come alive...

David Banks-Imagn Images ... and Shōta Imanaga strikes out a whole bunch of A’s. In the end, the final 13 games of the Cubs’ 2024 season might not mean much. Any postseason hopes hang by a very thin thread. Nevertheless, it’s always nice to see the Cubs smash baseballs all around and out of Wrigley Field, especially with recent batting struggles at home. Monday night, an 18-hit attack led ...2024
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• BCB After Dark: Should pitchers get ejected for hitting batters in the head?

Brett Davis-Imagn Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if MLB should pass a new rule to protect hitters. It’s another Monday night here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. It’s a late night for the Cubs, but we’re here for you. Come on in out of the Southern California heat—or whatever heat you’re in ri...2024
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