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• Biggest needs heading into Christmas for each American League team

Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Several teams still have some long shopping lists. It’s the most wonderful time of the year! December is a time full of giving and receiving gifts to celebrate the holidays. Now that the winter meetings have passed, only a few days remain before Christmas and turning the page to 2025. Each team has question marks worth answering, some with presents und...2024
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• 2024 MLB Heroes and Goats: The Astros and Kyle Tucker

Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images A look at the newest Cub and his 2024 team through the lens of WPA. With another huge addition to the 2025 Cubs, Heroes and Goats turns its attention to the 2024 Astros. Even before Kyle Tucker was traded to the Cubs, that team had some players that have Cubs connections. We’ve already looked earlier this offseason at an early season game between the Guar...2024
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• An updated look at the free agent market

Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images The market is thinning, but there are still plenty of names out there The free agent market has been highly active as of late, between MLB Winter Meetings and a fairly active weekend leading up to it. With so many names off the board, let’s take a position by position look at the top names (anybody with positive WAR) remaining. Each player’s 2025 seasonal age an...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta signs Nick Markakis to four-year $44 million contract

Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1963 - The Milwaukee Braves acquire outfielder Felipe Alou, catcher Ed Bailey, pitcher Ernie Bowman and infielder Ernie Bowman from the Giants in exchange for catcher Del Crandell and pitchers Bob Hendley and Bob Shaw. 1974 - The Braves send catcher Jim Essian to the White Sox in exchange for Dick Allen and cash. Allen refuses...2024
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• BCB After Dark: Will Dansby Swanson exceed his Steamer projection?

Dansby Swanson makes a slick play against the Reds The late night coffee shop looks at the Cubs star shortstop next season Thank God it’s Friday at the old late night coffee shop serving all of the libations you’re looking for to get your weekend started right. Josh left things sparkling for us on Thursday so be sure you clean up and leave things the same when he returns on Monday night. Y...2024
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• Previewing the outfield market for the Atlanta Braves

Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images So far, we’ve taken a look at the starting pitching and shortstop markets for the Braves. Today, we’ll dive into the options for upgrading LF. The Atlanta Braves cleared up what was a pretty muddy OF/DH picture last week by trading Jorge Soler to the Angels for SP Griffin Canning. While it was surprising to see it done on the literal firs...2024
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• Biggest needs heading into Christmas for each American League team
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• 2024 MLB Heroes and Goats: The Astros and Kyle Tucker
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• BCB After Dark: Will Dansby Swanson exceed his Steamer projection?
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• 2024 Heroes and Goats: Dodgers and Ohtani, part 2

Photo by Elsa/Getty Images A legendary season concludes. I’ve been writing Heroes and Goats since 2017. In that time, I’ve covered eight seasons of the Cubs and done additional deep dives on the 1969, 1984, 1989 and 2003 Cubs. I’ve also looked at the 2018 Brewers, the 2004 Giants and the 1985 Mets. Now I’ve added the 2024 Dodgers. Unsurprisingly, I’ve looked into some pretty special season...2024
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• Here are all the former Cubs still in the 2024 MLB postseason

Kyle Schwarber and Nick Castellanos | Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images There aren’t as many as in some past years. I’ve written similar articles to this one in the past and there has generally been a good selection of former Cubs to root for in the MLB postseason. Not this year. The eight clubs remaining as we head to the Division Series round have a total of only ...2024
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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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• Cubs 10, Phillies 4: Cody! Cody! Cody!

Kyle Ross-Imagn Images Cody Bellinger had three hits and four RBI as the Cubs brought out the bats and dominated the host Phillies. Bryce Harper homered off Justin Steele in the first inning Tuesday, his 30th, and... well, after that, not much from the Phillies. The Cubs offense, meanwhile, pounded out 15 hits and drew four walks and romped over the Phils 10-4. Tanner Banks, normally a rel...2024
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• Combined no-hitters in major league history

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images Here’s some more interesting baseball history. The Cubs had Shōta Imanaga, Nate Pearson and Porter Hodge combine for a no-hitter over the Pirates Wednesday evening at Wrigley Field. That's still a rare enough feat that I thought you'd like to see a list of the 20 other combined no-hitters in major-league history. June 23, 1917, first game. B...2024
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• Dodgers Notes: Clayton Kershaw Injured, Dalton Rushing on Confidence Boost, Jason Heyward Reflects

The Dodgers beat the Diamondbacks, 10-9 on Friday, but they used eight pitchers as a result of Clayton Kershaw leaving in the second inning with a toe injury. Catch up on all the news you might have missed Friday: Clayton Kershaw Exits Game with Injury In a concerning turn of events, Dodger’s ace Clayton Kershaw …...2024
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• It's No Joke: The New-Look Cubs Are Ready to Win and Win Big in 2015
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"The Dodgers, amid a roster crunch, designated veteran outfielder Jason Heyward for assignment on Thursday."

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"After a groundout, Jason Heyward was intentionally walked and Baez flied to right."

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"Other Cubs outfielders to win Gold Gloves: Bob Dernier (1984), Andre Dawson (1987 and 1988) and Jason Heyward (2016 and 2017)."

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"The Cubs have placed outfielder Jason Heyward on the 10-day IL due to a left hand injury and recalled outfield prospect Greg Deichmann for his Major League debut, per a club announcement."

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"It would be an understatement to say the Cubs’ Jason Heyward has had an eventful career in professional baseball."

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"Guaranteed Contracts Yu Darvish, SP: $81MM through 2023 Jason Heyward, RF: $86MM through…"

2018
"Jason Heyward got the assignment on Friday, part of manager Joe Maddon's auditions to see who might fit there this season."

2017
"Kyle Schwarber hit his 27th home run and Jason Heyward smacked a clutch tiebreaking RBI single with two outs in the seventh inning to lift the Cubs to their sixth straight win, a 4-3 victory Sunday over the Cardinals."

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"Jason Heyward hit an RBI single and scored on Anthony Rizzo's double in the fifth inning to lift the Cubs to their sixth straight win, a 2-0 victory on Monday over the Dodgers in front of a Memorial Day crowd of 41,470 at Wrigley Field."

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"The Cubs officially unveiled the newest member of their young core Tuesday afternoon, announcing the signing of free-agent outfielder Jason Heyward."

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"The Atlanta Braves have traded outfielder Jason Heyward and pitcher Jordan Walden to the St."

• Biggest needs heading into Christmas for each American League team
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• 2024 MLB Heroes and Goats: The Astros and Kyle Tucker
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• An updated look at the free agent market
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta signs Nick Markakis to four-year $44 million contract
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• BCB After Dark: Will Dansby Swanson exceed his Steamer projection?
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• Previewing the outfield market for the Atlanta Braves
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• MLB Playoffs: Underdog Brewers propelled to success by young stars
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• Disaster four-run 8th inning leads to 6-3 loss

Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports Erceg and Vinnie were injured on the same fateful play For a second, you could squint and see another late-inning rally. A clutch Kyle Isbel double had Kansas City six outs away from another comeback win. Then a disastrous ground ball ended with Lucas Erceg and Vinnie Pasquantino injured and the Royals’ lead gone. The air had been let out of the balloon at that...2024
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• Outside The Confines: Here comes the Judge

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Danny Jansen plays for both teams. Aaron Judge is really good. Juan Soto is getting paid. And other news from around MLB. Good morning. The Cubs are playing a morning game, so I guess that makes it a good morning. On the other hand, it’s Paul Skenes versus Kyle Hendricks, so. . . . As expected, Danny Jansen made history by being the first major leaguer t...2024
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• Braves News: Michael Harris II homers in return, extra inning thriller in Minneapolis, and more

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday. Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II was back in action on Tuesday after an injury scare at the beginning of the week. He took a pitch off the wrist during Sunday’s game, and fortunately, received a clean MRI. After a brief absence from the lineup card, Harris hit sixth against the Minnesota Twins and l...2024
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• Biggest needs heading into Christmas for each American League team
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• BCB After Dark: Will Dansby Swanson exceed his Steamer projection?
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• Previewing the outfield market for the Atlanta Braves
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• 2024 Heroes and Goats: Dodgers and Ohtani, part 2
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• MLB Playoffs: Underdog Brewers propelled to success by young stars
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• Cubs 10, Phillies 4: Cody! Cody! Cody!
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• Dodgers Notes: Clayton Kershaw Injured, Dalton Rushing on Confidence Boost, Jason Heyward Reflects
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• Royals Rumblings - News for August 28, 2024

Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images The Royals are in first place, flying high! Jaylon Thompson writes about the Royals’ new home run celebration. So where did this phenomenon come from? Well, after a thorough clubhouse investigation by The Star, you might be surprised to know this home run celebration comes from ... the bullpen. “It’s kind of funny because me and (Angel) Zerpa started it...2024
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• Dodgers’ Jason Heyward Is a Free Agent

Veteran outfielder Jason Heyward officially became a free agent on Friday when the Los Angeles Dodgers released him after clearing waivers, according to his player transaction page. His release came just a few days after his final at-bat in a Dodger uniform which resulted in a tiebreaking, pinch-hit three-run home run in the eighth inning of Tuesday …...2024
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• Weekend Rumblings - News for August 24, 2024

Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Salvador Perez is a baseball treasure. David Lesky looks at the daunting schedule ahead for the Royals. So that’s it. That’s the next 20 days for the Kansas City Royals. They play five different teams in six series, and every single one of those teams is currently in a playoff position. The Royals are 15 games over .500 and hold a 3.5 game lead in the Wild Ca...2024
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• BCB After Dark: Will Dansby Swanson exceed his Steamer projection?
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• Previewing the outfield market for the Atlanta Braves
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• Outside The Confines: Here comes the Judge
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• Weekend Rumblings - News for August 24, 2024
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• Outside The Confines: Joey Votto calls it quits

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images The most interesting man in baseball retires. The Mariners fire their manager. A look ahead to the stretch run and other news from around MLB. Good morning. Driving to the stadium right now. My Uber driver asked, "Are you a player?" I said, "No."— Joey Votto (@JoeyVotto) August 22, 2024 Longtime Reds first baseman Joey Votto an...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, August 9

Photo by Ronald C. Modra/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. The first official night game at Wrigley Field, 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 fo...2024
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• 2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 107

Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports A second straight win (7-3) and a big time trade. I believe the bigger story of the day was the trade and so I start with that. If you’ve followed this space, you know that I’m one of the many Cubs bloggers and stat crunchers who felt strongly that Christopher Morel would eventually break out. His peripheral numbers suggest he should be a much better playe...2024
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• Cubs 9, Orioles 2: A good beginning

Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports The Cubs got their road trip off to an excellent start. In order to have any real chance at claiming a wild-card spot and not have a selloff this summer, the Cubs have to have a good road trip to Baltimore and St. Louis. They got that seven-game trip off to an excellent start Tuesday evening with a convincing 9-2 win over the Orioles, leading some to ask, “W...2024
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• BCB After Dark: How am I doing?

Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks how manager Craig Counsell is doing. It’s Tuesday night/Wednesday morning here at BCB After Dark, the jazziest joint for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and get out of the heat. Your name is on the guest list. Let us know if we can do anything for you. The show wil...2024
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• J-Hey officially joins Cubs' young core
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• Cubs' 6th straight win has Cards 6 back
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• Wrigley bounceback is not in the Cards
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• Cubs rout Mets for sweep, 3 up on MIL, STL
What's the best way to deal with getting swept at home? The Cubs responded by pulling off a sweep of their own, beating the Mets, 14-6, on Thursday night at Wrigley Field. Anthony Rizzo smacked his 32nd home run and finished a triple shy of the cycle, and Jason Heyward hit a three-run homer to spark the Cubs, who had lost three in a row to the Brewers last weekend....2017
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• Back-to-back HRs can't save Mets, Lugo
What's the best way to deal with getting swept at home? The Cubs responded by pulling off a sweep of their own, beating the Mets, 14-6, on Thursday night at Wrigley Field. Anthony Rizzo smacked his 32nd home run and finished a triple shy of the cycle, and Jason Heyward hit a three-run homer to spark the Cubs, who had lost three in a row to the Brewers last weekend....2017
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• Cubs 1-hit LA with 7 innings of perfect relief
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• Dodgers held to one hit during loss to Cubs
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• Jason Heyward to Cubs: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
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• Cubs' Shocking Dexter Fowler Steal Boosts Already World Series-Ready Roster
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Why Won't Anyone Take a Chance on Yoenis Cespedes?
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• Jason Heyward-Shelby Miller Blockbuster Trade a Win-Win Move Each Had to Make
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• Biggest needs heading into Christmas for each American League team
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• 2024 MLB Heroes and Goats: The Astros and Kyle Tucker
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• BCB After Dark: Will Dansby Swanson exceed his Steamer projection?
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• Previewing the outfield market for the Atlanta Braves
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• 2024 Heroes and Goats: Dodgers and Ohtani, part 2
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• Ian Happ wins 3rd Gold Glove

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images The Cubs left fielder wins for the third-straight season The Rawlings Gold Glove Awards were announced this evening and for the third-straight season, the Cubs’ Ian Happ was given the award for the top defender in left field in the National League. Happ is the first Cubs’ outfielder to win a Gold Glove three years in a row. He was tied for th...2024
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• MLB Playoffs: Underdog Brewers propelled to success by young stars
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• Reds 3, Cubs 0: Here’s to next year, beginning in Tokyo

Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images The Cubs and Reds matched zeroes for nine innings, but the Cubs couldn’t hold the visitors down in extras. The Cubs put a Spring Training split-squad lineup on the field Sunday at Wrigley against the Reds, and fought them to a 0-0 deadlock after nine innings. Then in the 10th inning, after Ethan Roberts picked off the placed runner — something I don’t t...2024
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• Combined no-hitters in major league history
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• This day in Braves History: Cox gets his 1,600th victory in comeback against Reds

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images The legendary manager hits a huge milestone Braves Franchise History 1921: The Cubs and Braves each pull a triple play, but they do not help. The Cubs lose to the Giants, 5-3, and Boston falls to the Reds, 6-4. 1953: Led by OF Jim Pendleton’s three home runs, the Braves tie the Yankees’ 1939 major-league record for the most homers in a game with eight in ...2024
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• Dodgers Notes: Jason Heyward DFA’d, Patrick Copen Update, Michael Kopech’s Progress

The Dodgers didn’t even have to play a game Thursday to make their most shocking move in an August full of them. Outfielder Jason Heyward was designated for assignment one day before the Dodgers welcome the Tampa Bay Rays to Dodger Stadium, as Chris Taylor (groin) was activated from the injured list. Here are all …...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, July 31

Happy birthday, Leon Durham! | Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday to Leon Durham, Jon Lester lays it down, 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...2024
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• Dodgers Notes: Brusdar Graterol and Jason Heyward Update, Bobby Miller to the Injured List and More

We got an update on both relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol and outfielder Jason Heyward. Graterol took his first steps toward a return, while Heyward is expected back sometime next week. Dave Roberts said Shohei Ohtani has been supported by the clubhouse regarding his betting scandal with former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara. Max Muncy believes he can …...2024
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• Dusty Baker is retiring as a manager

Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images ... and I have thoughts. Per Bob Nightengale of USA Today, Dusty Baker will announce his retirement from baseball today: A press conference has been scheduled for Thursday at noon ET at Minute Maid Park, where Baker is expected to publicly announce his decision. “I’m very grateful and thankful to Jim Crane and the Houston Astros for giving me this oppo...2023
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• A Cubs fan’s guide to the Division Series

Jason Heyward reacts after hitting a single against the Giants. | John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports Who are you cheering for as playoff baseball continues? Four Wild Card Series and four sweeps later the bracket is set for four best of five Division Series. One division winner, the Milwaukee Brewers, has already been eliminated, the other five remain. These series have everything, including lots...2023
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• The Ricketts family panel returns to the Cubs Convention
Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Day two kicked off with a candid conversation with the Cubs ownership group. Cole Wright hosted a conversation with Tom and Laura Ricketts to kick off Day 2 of the 2023 Cubs Convention. Whoever was booing Tom during the Opening Ceremony must have slept in on Saturday morning, because there was only applause in the sparser crowd as the conversation k...2023
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Reloading Braves About to Add to Shortstop Wave
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