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• Jed Hoyer Discusses Kyle Tucker, Corner Infield Plans
The Cubs pulled off a huge deal last week, acquiring outfielder Kyle Tucker from the Cubs in exchange for third baseman Isaac Paredes, right-hander Hayden Wesneski and prospect Cam Smith. President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer spoke to members of the media today (including Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune, Bruce Levine of 670 The…...2024
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• Matt Shaw to Get ‘Long Look’ at 3B, Michael Busch Viewed Solely as 1B
This topic feels like more of a given and I’m already up to nearly 2,600 words today, so let’s keep it short and sweet. Jed Hoyer provided a little insight into the Cubs’ plans for the 2025 season during a conference call with the media on Monday, specifically addressing the corner infield situation as it … The post Matt Shaw to Get ‘Long Look’ at 3B, Michael Bu...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ those who can, do

Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images Today’s anthology of #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Jed Hoyer hath redeemed himself for the nonce We await further wisdom and, of course, 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, an...2024
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• Patrick Wisdom is heading to play in Korea in 2025

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images The Cubs infielder provided some memorable moments in Chicago. News item from over the weekend: [KBO_ENG] Former Chicago Cubs slugger Patrick Wisdom is heading to the KBO and will be looking to help defend the title of the reigning champs https://www.rawchili.com/3907728/ [KBO_ENG] Former Chicago Cubs slugger Patrick Wisdom is heading to ...2024
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• What’s next for Jed Hoyer after the Kyle Tucker trade?

Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images More moves would appear to be coming. Last week, after the MLB Winter Meetings concluded without the Cubs making any significant moves. many of us wondered if President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer would do anything major. I wrote an article basically wondering about that Friday morning. Just a few hours later, Hoyer and the Cubs completed a major trade, ...2024
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• BCB After Dark: Should the Cubs extend Kyle Tucker?

Kyle Tucker singles at Wrigley Field in April | Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The late night coffee shop is tipsy dreaming on the possibilities for the new Cub Y’all it is Friday night at the late night indie coffee shop where we have every libation you can imagine and something tells me we’re going to sell a lot of rounds tonight. Whatever your celebratory drink of choice, it’s her...2024
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• Roki Sasaki’s posting, and thoughts about Kyle Tucker

Photo by Sports Nippon/Getty Images The Cubs haven’t done much this offseason... yet. Roki Sasaki, the Japanese star, was recently officially posted by his Japanese team, the Chiba Lotte Marines. The posting date was delayed so that Sasaki could take advantage of MLB’s international bonus pools for 2025, which reset as of January 15. While Sasaki can now talk with all 30 MLB teams, I would...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ hurry up and wait

Photo by Jessica Tobias/MLB Photos via Getty Images Today’s anthology of #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. The Cubs act like they’re making deals. The reporters say so. Where? When? 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,...2024
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• The Matthew Boyd signing by the numbers

David Dermer-Imagn Images If you liked Drew Smyly have I got a pitcher for you Yesterday the Cubs signed an interesting but oft-injured pitcher in Matthew Boyd. With the deal coming in at two years and $30 million it’s pretty clear they see him as a starter. The more research and time I spent processing this free agent signing the more I convinced myself that I’ve seen this movie before, b...2024
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• A few thoughts about new Cubs lefthander Matthew Boyd

Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images This could be a good value signing. Or not. As always, we await developments. As you know, the Cubs signed lefthander Matthew Boyd to a two-year, $29 million contract very early Monday. The signing has not yet been officially announced by the team. You can read Josh’s thoughts about Boyd at the link above. But I also have opinions! So here they are. Boyd ...2024
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• Here are a few more value guys the Cubs could sign to minor-league deals

Photo by David Berding/MLB Photos via Getty Images Call it dumpster-diving if you want, but these pitchers have had success in the past. Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer has had some success, in the past, signing pitchers who have had rough years, or injuries, or both, and rehabbing them into useful relievers. Julian Merryweather was one of those, at least until he was injur...2024
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• Three offseason moves the Cubs need to make

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Here are some things that would absolutely, positively improve the team for 2025. I know, I know. The first thing many of you are going to say when you think of “three offseason moves the Cubs need to make” is “Sign Juan Soto.” It seems clear that’s not going to happen. So let’s look at some other things the Cubs might do to put them in a position where...2024
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• BCB After Dark: Where goest thou, Sasaki?

Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks where you think Roki Sasaki will sign and whether the Cubs have a chance. Welcome back to BCB After Dark: your cool nightspot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in out of the fall chill air. We’ve got some warm music and conversation in here. If you need us to check ...2024
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• Cub Tracks is beautiful, and so are you

Javier Assad was part of the Torneo Apertura 2024 Liga MX at Caliente Stadium, November 1. | Photo by Francisco Vega/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Won’t you come out to play? 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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• BCB After Dark: Is Moises Ballesteros ready for a shot at the big league roster?

Moises Ballesteros hits a home run last week in the Arizona Fall League | Photo by Norm Hall/MLB Photos via Getty Images Your late coffee shop home for indy vibes and Cubs musings BCB After Dark — Indie Coffee Shop (with libations, of course) edition is on the road this week — greetings from the Arizona Fall League! We’ll be bringing you some chill vibes, good music, Cubs relevant question...2024
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• BCB After Dark: Caissie or Alcántara?

Kyle Ross-Imagn Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks: Owen Caissie or Kevin Alcántara? It’s Wednesday night here at BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and grab a table. New friends and old, all are welcome. Let us check your coat. Let us know if you need anything. Bring your own beverage. BCB...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ this space for rent

Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. There’s vacancy on the roster and we make another pitch for vacancy in the POBO office. 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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• 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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• 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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• Cub Tracks’ let it rain

Photo by Norm Hall/MLB Photos via Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. A rain-shortened contest. Nobody hurt. 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 w...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ Open Season
Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images All the #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. It’s here! Opening Day at Wrigley! Play Ball! Welcome to today’s edition of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in writers’ tears, and then cold-brewed overnight f...2023
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• Cubs 7, Blue Jays 5: At last, a win in Canada
Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images The Cubs ended a 14-year losing streak north of the border. TORONTO — It required six relievers (seven, if you count Luke Farrell on what was a bullpen day) and some timely hitting, but Wednesday night the Cubs ended a losing streak in Canada that had lasted more than 14 years. Sure, it was only a five-game Canadian losing streak (three in 2014, the first ...2022
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• Kris Bryant, Javier Baez and the Cubs Building the 'New-Age' MLB Star
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• Cubs' Sterling Young Core Showing All Kinds of Roads Travel to Wrigley Field
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"It’s just a matter of waiting out the staring contest between Jed Hoyer and Scott Boras."

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"Whatever it takes, Jed Hoyer and Tom Ricketts — sign that guy."

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"Will dealing Contreras make that anger more widespread and perhaps cost the team money in lost ticket sales from fans who are fed up at the idea of another rebuild, even if Jed Hoyer refuses to call it one?"

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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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"MLB teams are not required -- or allowed -- to divulge the names of any player that tests positive for the coronavirus, both Yankees GM Brian Cashman and Cubs GM Jed Hoyer said Tuesday."

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"Jed Hoyer let us sit in with him as his Cubs played in the Cactus League this week."

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"Checking in on the National League… The Cubs are “still looking to add depth” to their pitching staff, general manager Jed Hoyer tells Jesse Rogers of ESPN."

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"The Cubs announced on Wednesday that former Major League outfielder Will Venable has been hired as a special assistant to president of baseball operations Theo Epstein and general manager Jed Hoyer."

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""Go back to spring training, and even prior to that where we were trying to put this thing together, and I was on the phone a lot with [president of baseball operations Theo Epstein] and [general manager Jed Hoyer] regarding the composition."

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"Theo Epstein Erases Losing Traditions as Baseball's Miracle Worker"

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"” Lester already has met with the Cubs, who feature some familiarity in the form of president of baseball operations Theo Epstein and general manager Jed Hoyer."

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• What’s next for Jed Hoyer after the Kyle Tucker trade?
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• BCB After Dark: Should the Cubs extend Kyle Tucker?
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• Just what is Jed Hoyer doing this offseason?

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images So far, it’s a mystery. It seems to be a parlor game these days to dunk on Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer. So far, I haven’t participated, though I’m no big fan of Hoyer. So let me dive in. Since the season ended, the following players have been added to the Cubs’ 40-man roster: Matthew Boyd, Eli Morgan, Matt Thaiss and Gage Workman, al...2024
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• BCB After Dark: Could the Yankees and Cubs work out a deal for Cody Bellinger?

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The late night coffee shop wonders if Bellinger fits in the Bronx Welcome to your late night indie coffee shop where we have every drink your heart could desire. If you’re looking for a late night Irish coffee to wind things down, we make an excellent one. If you’re up early and looking for our best French pressed beans, we’ve got you covered there too....2024
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• Roki Sasaki’s posting, and thoughts about Kyle Tucker
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• Cubs Must Pay Up if Kyle Tucker Is Viewed as Centerpiece of Contender
Jed Hoyer and Tom Ricketts very much remind me of the parable of the chicken and the egg. Are Hoyer’s hands tied because his boss won’t approve spending on top-tier free agents, or is he so risk-averse to the potential perils of free agency that he refuses to swim outside his lane? The Cubs were … The post Cubs Must Pay Up if Kyle Tucker Is Viewed as Centerpiece of Contender appe...2024
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• The Rundown: Suzuki Jumps to Top of Trade Speculation, Sandberg Suffers Setback, Winter Meetings Slow So Far

I’m still among the shrinking minority that thinks Jed Hoyer will not trade Cody Bellinger this winter, but I do think at least one major trade or free agent signing is coming. Seiya Suzuki isn’t going anywhere is attached to the latest hot rumor and Nico Hoerner is a likely trade candidate. One of Miguel … The post The Rundown: Suzuki Jumps to Top of Trade Speculation, Sandberg ...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ Belli dance

Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Round and round it goes. Some players fell off the carousel. 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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• The Matthew Boyd signing by the numbers
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• A few thoughts about new Cubs lefthander Matthew Boyd
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• Here are a few more value guys the Cubs could sign to minor-league deals
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• Cub Tracks’ diamonds in the rough?

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Sometimes things turn out better than expected. Unknown doesn’t have to mean unable. 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 basebal...2024
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• BCB After Dark: What about Yusei Kikuchi?

Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks you about free agent left-hander Yusei Kikuchi. Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the grooviest gathering of night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Please come on in out of the autumn chill. There’s no cover charge this evening. We still have a few tables available. Let us know if we ca...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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• Cub Tracks’ meeting expectations

Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. The GM Meetings have begun and movements have been detected. 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’ tea...2024
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• Patrick Wisdom is heading to play in Korea in 2025
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• BCB After Dark: Could the Yankees and Cubs work out a deal for Cody Bellinger?
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• BCB After Dark: What can we learn from the Cubs’ recent additions of Tyler Zombro & Eli Morgan?

Eli Morgan pitching during the ALCS | Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Cubs need some pitching help. They might have some on and off the field. We begin tonight’s festivities at the late week indie coffee shop with a bit of a mea culpa. Obviously last night’s opening didn’t go as planned. Our staff had a ridiculously early morning flight from Chicago to New Orlea...2024
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• Here are several reasons the Cubs could be the destination for Roki Sasaki

Roki Sasaki pitches for Japan during the 2023 World Baseball Classic | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images There are a lot of positives in the Cubs’ favor. It’s been widely assumed that whenever the Chiba Lotte Marines of Japan’s NPB post Roki Sasaki so he can come to MLB next year, he’ll sign with the Dodgers. Or if not, perhaps the Padres. This posting isn’t likely to happen for a few weeks, becaus...2024
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• Quick Injury Updates on Ben Brown, Jordan Wicks, Cade Horton
I’m feeling pretty mentally drained at the moment, so let’s just attack this in rapid-fire form and get on to the next thing. In addition to talking about how the Cubs can find value at the margins, Jed Hoyer provided health updates on a few young pitchers. Whether and how Ben Brown, Jordan Wicks, and … The post Quick Injury Updates on Ben Brown, Jordan Wicks, Cade Horton appeare...2024
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• A few thoughts about the first Dodgers/Yankees World Series in 43 years

Shohei Ohtani scores against the Yankees in June | Brad Penner-Imagn Images ... and what this might mean for the sport going forward, and for the Cubs. The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers did what their owners, management, players and fans expected them to do: Finish with the best regular-season records in their respective leagues, then win the postseason series they had to win to...2024
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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...2022
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• The Cubs should sign Nico Hoerner to a long-term deal
David Banks-USA TODAY Sports This could save the team lots of money in the long run. Nico Hoerner, finally healthy, is having the best year of his brief MLB career. In 101 games and 387 plate appearances, he is batting .304/.351/.429 with 18 doubles, three triples, seven home runs and 12 stolen bases. He’s also solidified a claim as the Cubs’ starting shortstop, playing solid defense at th...2022
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• Cubs 10, Pirates 1: Takin’ care of business

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images The Cubs got another strong team effort and won the series in Pittsburgh. When the Cubs departed for the just-completed seven-game road trip to Detroit and Pittsbugh, my feeling was that they needed to go 5-2 to keep pace with, or improve their position on, other postseason contenders. With Sunday’s well-played 10-1 win over the Pirates, the Cubs did just ...2023
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• Cubs 6, Braves 4: Takin’ care of business

David Banks-USA TODAY Sports The Cubs wrapped up a successful homestand by winning a series against the team with the best record in baseball. The Atlanta Braves, who came into Wrigley Field with the best record in baseball, are a very good team. But you know what? So are the Chicago Cubs. After a blowout loss Friday, the Cubs played solid baseball in every way for two days (in the rain, t...2023
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• Cubs 6, Brewers 5: Willson Contreras walks it off!
Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images The Cubs catcher had himself a day, and the Cubs won their fifth straight. It took a 41-minute rain delay, three hours and 51 minutes of baseball and two extra innings, but the Cubs won their fifth straight game Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field, 6-5 over the Brewers, when Willson Contreras dumped a single into right field in the bottom of the 11th. Not ...2022
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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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• Cubs 15, Reds 2: Zach McKinstry, David Bote and Franmil Reyes go deep in this laugher to end the year
David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports The Cubs had some fun and breezed to win No. 74. It seems like a very long time ago when the Cubs defeated the Brewers 5-4 at Wrigley Field in the 2022 season opener, but in reality, that was just short of six months ago, the length of a normal baseball season. Wednesday, on a lovely October afternoon that spilled into early evening in Cincinnati, the Cubs booke...2022
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• In appreciation of Jason Heyward
Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports His career in Chicago is over. It’s had its ups and downs, to be sure. In the end, though, I’m glad he was here. Monday evening, before the Cubs game against the Nationals, President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer told reporters that Jason Heyward wouldn’t play again this year and that he’d be released at the end of the season, as Josh posted here. The C...2022
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• BCB After Dark: Is Moises Ballesteros ready for a shot at the big league roster?
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• BCB After Dark: Will the Cubs make a move for Juan Soto?

Juan Soto nabs a hit against the Cubs in September | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Your late week late night spot to enjoy baseball and music with the beverage of your choice It’s World Series Eve here at BCB After Dark and we’re bringing you full weeknight late-night coverage for the first time! Welcome to your Thursday edition of BCB After Dark, where you’ll get the same low-key hang ou...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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• Assembling the Perfect Cubs-Mets Blockbuster Trade Package
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• Patrick Wisdom is heading to play in Korea in 2025
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• What’s next for Jed Hoyer after the Kyle Tucker trade?
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• BCB After Dark: Could the Yankees and Cubs work out a deal for Cody Bellinger?
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• Roki Sasaki’s posting, and thoughts about Kyle Tucker
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• Cub Tracks’ hurry up and wait
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• Juan Soto, an update on where the Cubs stand, and Winter Meetings open thread

Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images A potpourri of things for you on Monday morning. Juan Soto has signed with the Mets. That, you already know, and you can read more reaction in this morning’s Outside The Confines. You knew he wasn’t coming to the Cubs, right? I think we all knew that, or should have. Here’s the only thing I have to say about that. The Cubs have made it pretty clear that ...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ the game is afoot

Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Developments might be developing as the Winter Meetings are coming right up. 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 ...2024
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• The Rundown: Improved Bullpen Key to Success, Cubs Connected to Burnes, Flaherty, Eovaldi, and Crochet, Soto Nearing Decision
Many analysts agree that the Cubs are an improved bullpen shy of earning a playoff spot and I agree with that sentiment. Jed Hoyer’s most impactful acquisition of the offseason has been Eli Morgan, but Phil Bickford could surprise and new starter Matthew Boyd may push Ben Brown from potentially great starter to lockdown reliever. … The post The Rundown: Improved Bullpen Key to Success,...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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• 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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• 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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