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• Brewers stymied by Tarik Skubal and Tigers’ offense in 9-1 lossJeff Hanisch-Imagn Images The Brewers couldn’t get going against Tarik Skubal, while the Tigers got to Tyler Alexander Box Score The Brewers faced a tough task on Monday night, going against an ace for the third straight night while on a two-game losing streak. Unfortunately, it didn’t get any better for them. Brewers’ starter Tyler Alexander began the night with a strikeout to Justyn-Henr...2025Continue with Tarik Skubal breaking news today -
• Hey, Tom Ricketts! You need to get Kyle Tucker signed now — and not just for baseball reasonsDavid Banks-Imagn Images There’s something else that this signing would do for the Cubs. With Kyle Tucker off to a great start with the Cubs, the chorus of voices urging Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts to open up the team wallet and sign Tucker to an extension before he hits free agency has gotten louder. While there’s no question about Tucker’s abilities on the field — he’s hitting the way he ...2025Click for news about Tom Ricketts news today -
• BCB After Dark: World Championship defense?Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks which Cubs team had the better defense: 2016 or 2025? Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in out of the cold and sit with us. We’re so glad you decided to stop by. There’s no cover charge this evening. We still have a few tabl...2025Continue with Texas Rangers news today -
• Tigers 4, White Sox 3: late-inning meltdownThe Tigers came back in the ninth to steal a win from the South Siders. | Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Single, four walks, double makes for the easiest comeback imaginable In a late meltdown from the bullpen, the Detroit Tigers stole the game from the Chicago White Sox with a 4-3 win. This secures the sweep in Detroit’s first homestand of the season, and drops the South Siders record to 2-7, ...2025See more articles White Sox news and rumors -
• Jonathan Cannon struggled, but poor defense and hits put the nail in the coffin for the White Sox@WhiteSoxDJ The South Siders tank the opener against the Tigers The White Sox might have rallied in the ninth, but it was too little too late thanks to poor pitching and terrible plate appearances. Miguel Vargas started the game with a stand-up double. Alas, in a tale as old as time, he was stranded even after stealing third. After review, Kerry Carpenter put the Tigers on the board early...2025See also Jonathan Cannon latest news -
• Here are all the former Cubs around MLB in 2025Cody Bellinger and DJ LeMahieu chat during Spring Training | Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images Let’s remember some guys. These are players you once rooted for, when they were wearing the blue pinstripes of the Chicago Cubs. Now, they’ve moved on to other teams, via trades, free agency or waivers, and now they play for one of the other 29 teams that make up Major League Baseball. Here ...2025See more articles Cody Bellinger news
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• BCB After Dark: World Championship defense?
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• Tigers 4, White Sox 3: late-inning meltdown
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• BCB After Dark: Extend Pete Crow-Armstrong?Photo by Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if the Cubs should try to sign Pete Crow-Armstrong to a contract extension this spring. It’s Mardi Gras here at BCB After Dark: the exclusive party for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and celebrate with us. Here are some beads. There’s no cov...2025Click for news about Crow Armstrong injury update -
• With Alexander Canario gone, how many Cubs remain from the 2021 selloff?Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images Here’s a look at all the players who were sent away and acquired in that flurry of deals nearly four years ago. News item: The Cubs have traded OF Alexander Canario to the Mets for cash considerations, sources tell ESPN. Canario, 24, was DFA’d by the Cubs last week.— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) February 25, 2025 Well. This isn’t the...2025Visit the page Alexander Canario availability report -
• 2024 MLB Heroes and Goats: The Astros and Kyle TuckerPhoto 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...2024Check it out Kyle Tucker injury update -
• Here are all the former Cubs still in the 2024 MLB postseasonKyle 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 ...2024Check it out Kyle Schwarber injury update -
• The state of the American League racePhoto by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Who will battle for the pennant? With a little over two weeks left in the regular season, the Royals seem poised to make their first playoff appearance in nine seasons. They currently sit in the second Wild Card spot, with a magic number of 11 to clinch a playoff spot, and a 92 percent chance of making the post-season, according to Fangraphs. For the post-...2024Read about New York Yankees injury update -
• Outside The Confines: Here comes the JudgePhoto 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...2024Continue with Danny Jansen injury status -
• Cub Tracks kicks on 66Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. The Cubs could have scored even more runs but they didn’t. Interesting and fun baseball. The Cubs are even again at 66-66. AND the worst strike call, ever. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers a...2024See more Cub Tracks injury -
• Braves News: Offense Comes Alive in Win Over Minnesota, Matt Olson’s Big Night, MoreJesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports The offense finally had a big game. Last week, while the Braves did go 5-2, their offense also struggled. It was great to see Atlanta’s pitching perform at the level that it did, but winning consistently while only scoring around three runs a game is a hard trend to sustain. Fortunately, the Braves decided the start of this week would be different. Atlanta ...2024See more Matt Olson
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• Javier Báez is providing free meals in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona
Javy makes a slick play against the Astros | Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images He’s always been a star on and off the field There are a lot of wonderful Javier Báez memories from his time as a Cub at Wrigley Field. The man is electric and plays baseball accordingly. We could spend an afternoon remembering his incredible home runs, unbelievable plays and the times he manufactured runs wi...2022Read about Duane Burleson
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"After that the team went into a bit of a fall for a few years, before the World Series core that included Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant, Javier Báez, Willson Contreras, Kyle Schwarber and others." - 2024
"A leadoff walk to the forgotten man, Javier Báez, put Detroit’s second run on the board, but the veteran starter wasn’t out of the woods yet." - 2023
"This is the first time the Cubs have had at least three players earn Gold Gloves in a season and the first time the team has been honored with multiple award winners since 2020 when first baseman Anthony Rizzo and shortstop Javier Báez were named Gold Glove winners." - 2022
"When longtime players like Contreras (or, last year, Javier Báez, Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo) are traded, some institutional memory goes with them." - 2021
"Javier Báez trade: Mets acquire Cubs star in trade deadline blockbuster, per report" - 2020
"While he didn’t mention them by name, star infielders Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and Javier Báez are the obvious players that come to mind." - 2018
"Is Albert Almora finally going to get his chance?" - 2017
"Javier Báez, Chicag" - 2016
"#JB9 @cubs A video posted by Javier Báez (@javy23baez) on May 5, 2016 at 12:55pm PDT Most of the players seemed to enjoy the impromptu concert, although we can’t tell if outfielder Dexter Fowler is in that group."
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• Hey, Tom Ricketts! You need to get Kyle Tucker signed now — and not just for baseball reasons
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• With Alexander Canario gone, how many Cubs remain from the 2021 selloff?
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• Baseball and Valentine’s DayPhoto by Mickey Pfleger/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images For the love of the game. Josh and Sara have the market cornered on the neighborhood bar feel with their “late nights with the Cubs” BCB After Dark feature. But come and pull up a chair and let me walk you through the cluttered thought process of an aging baseball fan. I’m going to finish with a question for you, but first journ...2025See more Anthony Rizzo trade rumors -
• BCB After Dark: Where is Alex Bregman going to play?Photo by Alex Bierens de Haan/MLB Photos via Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks who will sign free agent third baseman Alex Bregman. Welcome to BCB After Dark: the hippest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re so glad to see you tonight. New friends or old, all are welcome. Is it still snowing out there? Come in and dry o...2025See also Alex Bregman contract -
• Cub Tracks’ the Wirtz is yet to comePhoto by Chase Agnello-Dean/NHLI via Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. The Blackhawks are coming to Wrigley Tuesday. 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...2024Check it out Cub Tracks trade rumors -
• 2024 MLB Heroes and Goats: The Astros and Kyle Tucker
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• Cubs vs. Giants at Mesa preview, Sunday 3/9, 3:05 CTPhoto by John E. Moore III/Getty Images Another sunny afternoon is forecast. Sunday notes... CUBS AND SLAMS AND OTHER HOMERS: Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a grand slam and a solo homer yesterday. Cubs batters have hit 332 slams in regular-season games since 1901. In 39 games, the same batter also hit another homer. The last to do so was Patrick Wisdom, on June 30, 2022, at home vs. the Reds. ...2025Check it out Crow Armstrong scores -
• With Alexander Canario gone, how many Cubs remain from the 2021 selloff?
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• BCB After Dark: Who’s the Cubs second baseman of the quarter century?Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks wo is the Cubs second baseman of the century so far? Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the grooviest gathering of night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and sit with us for a while. There’s no cover charge. Dress code is casual. We can check your coat. The hostess will take...2025See also Quinn Harris stats -
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• Tigers 8, Cubs 2: The days grow ever shorterPhoto by Justin Casterline/Getty Images The Cubs dropped the second game of their series with the Tigers. Often, we hear about a sports contest’s game result being “closer than the score indicated.” That was certainly the case for the Cubs’ 8-2 loss to the Tigers Wednesday evening at Wrigley Field, where the game was a two-run deficit for most of the late innings until a disastrous ninth. ...2024Read about Justin Casterline stats -
• MJ Melendez plays hero in Royals 3-2 comeback victory over TigersRick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports The Royals road finale reminds them that there is no place like home. In an attempt to bounce back from their first walk-off defeat since April 3, the Kansas City Royals aimed for a series victory against the Detroit Tigers. A win Sunday would also net a Kansas City season series win over Detroit, the seventh time in the past 10 seasons. Growing up and learn...2024Check it out Kansas City Royals statistics -
• Thursday Rockpile: How to have too many 1B and yet severely lack at the position.Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports Colorado Rockies news and links for Thursday, May 30, 2024 Kris Bryant played 1B in Colorado’s loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday and hit a home run. It was generally a sight to behold as it has occurred only in .03% of his plate appearances taken in a Colorado Rockies uniform. It was his second home run of the season and his 1-for-4 appearance brought...2024See also Colorado Rockies -
• What does Statcast’s new bat-tracking data tell us about the Brewers?Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports What does this data mean, and what can we learn? You may have heard that MLB’s Statcast added something new over the weekend: it now has bat-tracking data. There are a bunch of general overviews of what you can learn from this data, so find those if you’re looking for heavy detail, but I’ll just give you the basics. The data tracks things like how fast a player ...2024Continue with Luis Arráez statistics
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• BCB After Dark: World Championship defense?
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• Outside The Confines: Here comes the Judge
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• Your weekly moment of baseball zen...Javier Báez returns to Wrigley Field | Photo by Griffin Quinn/Getty Images ...courtesy of the Tigers series One of the earliest crowds I’ve ever seen at Wrigley Field was on Javier Báez bobblehead day. I walked up to Wrigley Field the way I always do, about 90 minutes before the gates opened. I was sure I was early enough to get the giveaway, even by 2018’s standards. I was very nearl...2024Continue with Wrigley Field -
• On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Tigers series previewPhoto by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Welcome back to Wrigley, Javy. All of the departed 2016 World Series Cubs have returned to Wrigley Field after the big 2021 selloff, except two: Anthony Rizzo, who will return with the Yankees next month, and Javier Báez. As such, I’m sure the Cubs will give a video tribute to Javy, and he’ll receive a warm welcome back. After that, Javy likely go...2024Click for news about World Series -
• Detroit repays bullpen shellacking, win 6-5 in 11 inningsKansas City Royals outfielder MJ Melendez (1) is tagged out by Detroit Tigers third baseman Matt Vierling (8) as he tries to stretch a single in the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski | Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports The Royals bullpen blew three saves in one night. This was planned as a celebratory post-game recap. The Royals used...2024See also Kansas City Royals -
• Tigers series preview: A roster of rookiesPhoto by Nic Antaya/Getty Images This Tigers team is a lot different from the one we saw back in April. The Tigers took two out of three from the Royals the last time they came to Detroit back in April, but this is a much different Tigers team. Just 15 players from their Opening Day roster will on the roster this weekend. The team traded away Jack Flaherty, Mark Canha, Andrew Chafin, and C...2024Check it out Jack Flaherty
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• Javier Báez trade: Mets acquire Cubs star in trade deadline blockbuster, per report
Báez heads to the Big Apple, where he'll fill in at shortstop for a bit...2021
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• In appreciation of Willson Contreras
David Banks-USA TODAY Sports The Cubs catcher moves on, but we remember him fondly. Willson Contreras, as you know, declined the Cubs’ qualifying offer Tuesday and so will likely be moving to another team as a free agent. I actually wrote this article last summer when it appeared Willson would be traded. When he wasn’t, I decided to save it for the time, if it came, when it looked like his...2022Click for news about Willson Contreras
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• Cubs left fielder Ian Happ wins National League Gold Glove Award
Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images His defense was significantly improved in 2022. Tuesday afternoon, the winners of the 2022 Rawlings Gold Gloves were announced on ESPN2. Ian Happ, who was named a finalist last month, has won his first Gold Glove for his play in left field for the Cubs this year. He’s the first Cubs left fielder to win a Gold Glove since the awards began in 1957. As not...2022See more articles Ian Happ
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• Cubs' Jed Hoyer implies Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, Javier Báez are to blame for extension talks falling apart
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• Dansby Swanson, Nico Hoerner and Ian Happ are Gold Glove winnersPhoto by Michael Reaves/Getty Images This is a Cubs first! Cubs left fielder Ian Happ, second baseman Nico Hoerner and shortstop Dansby Swanson have been named National League Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners at their respective positions. This is the first time the Cubs have had at least three players earn Gold Gloves in a season and the first time the team has been honored with multiple...2023Visit the page Dansby Swanson -
• Should the Cubs trade for Javier Báez?
Getty Images Wait, hear me out. Unpopular opinion: The Cubs should make a trade with the Tigers and reunite with Javier Báez. The Cubs are in the market for a shortstop. So far, two big-name shortstops on the free-agent market have signed (Trea Turner, Xander Bogaerts) and two remain (Dansby Swanson and Carlos Correa). The Cubs have been linked to both Swanson and Correa, but as of now, no...2022Read about Trea Turner
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• Today in Cubs history: The Schwarboard home runKyle Schwarber watches his HR head toward the RF video board, October 13, 2015 | Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Kyle Schwarber hit a home run that we’ll always remember. EDITOR’S NOTE: This article originally ran two years ago on this date. This was a signature event in recent Cubs history, and as such, I thought you’d like to read it again, lightly edited. Game 4 of the Cubs’ divi...2023Click for news about Kyle Schwarber -
• Javier Báez benched: Tigers shortstop pulled from game after forgetting how many outs left in inningBáez was doubled off second base by the Blue Jays...2023See also Blue Jays
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• 2024 Fantasy Baseball Sabermetric Notes: Shortstops
In our continuing series on the Sabermetric analysis that shapes our Player projections in our 2024 Player Projections Draft Advisor. Today we'll take a look at some of the indicators that are defining our 2024 Shortstop projections: CJ Abrams Abrams finished 2023 with 18HR/64RBI/83RS/.276BA/47 SB. It's encouraging to see his power emerge as the season's progressed, making him a terrific fantas...2024Visit the page Fantasy Baseball
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• Hey, Tom Ricketts! You need to get Kyle Tucker signed now — and not just for baseball reasons
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• BCB After Dark: World Championship defense?
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• Tigers 4, White Sox 3: late-inning meltdown
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• Jonathan Cannon struggled, but poor defense and hits put the nail in the coffin for the White Sox
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• Royals Roster Reckoning: Spring Standouts, Surprises, and SnubsTo all Detroit Tigers fans, may Javier Báez play 162 games for Detroit in 2025. Spring training is wrapping up, and the Kansas City Royals are making tough roster decisions! Join Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco as they break down the latest roster cuts, including the demotions of Steven Cruz and Jonathan Bowlan, and what these moves mean for the Opening Day lineup. Jacob is fired up about Jack Cagli...2025Visit the page Detroit Tigers -
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• Hey, Tom Ricketts! You need to get Kyle Tucker signed now — and not just for baseball reasons
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• Jonathan Cannon struggled, but poor defense and hits put the nail in the coffin for the White Sox
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• With Alexander Canario gone, how many Cubs remain from the 2021 selloff?
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• BCB After Dark: Who’s the Cubs second baseman of the quarter century?
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• Royals Rumblings - News for June 7, 2024Sweet! Max didn’t use this picture for the recap | Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images The Royals Will Be Back (home for a series with Seattle) We’ve talked about it before and you know the drill - day game makes for an odd set of links in Rumblings. Anne Rogers profiled old friend Scott Barlow: On a mantle at home, Barlow has two bats signed by Perez and Witt. He has baseballs from miles...2024Read about Anne Rogers rumors -
• Outside The Confines: Bench ‘em
Richard Lautens/Toronto Star via Getty Images A new practice of benching bad behavior is picking up steam. “Benching” baseball players isn’t a new practice, but it seems to be gaining popularity this season, as we’re seeing managers bench their players for a number of largely behavioral reasons. No hustle on the basepaths? Get benched. Boneheaded lack of attention paid during the game? Get...2023Check it out Kevin Cash whispers
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• Tom Ricketts said ‘spend.’ Crane Kenney said the Cubs aren’t done spending. Time to spend, Jed Hoyer
Jed Hoyer talks to reporters before the Field of Dreams Game last August | Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images A look at where the Cubs stand 107 days to Opening Day. Okay, I admit it. That’s kind of a clickbaity headline. And as you know, I have often preached patience to those who say, “Why aren’t the Cubs signing anyone RIGHTFREAKINGNOW?” And in fact, the Cubs have spent some money thi...2022See more Tom Ricketts scandals
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• MLB rumors: Tigers among Javier Báez suitors; Red Sox close to deal with Michael Wacha
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• MLB rumors: Javier Báez has larger market than expected; Rockies re-sign veteran arm
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