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• Crane Kenney says the Cubs could get the 2027 MLB All-Star Game

Players line up for introductions at the 1990 All-Star Game at Wrigley Field | Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images It’s been more than 30 years since the Midsummer Classic was at Wrigley Field. Over the weekend, Cubs President of Baseball Operations was interviewed on the Cubs flagship radio station 670 The Score. In that interview, Kenney said it’s “very realistic” that the Cubs could b...2025
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• Former MLB pitcher Brian Matusz has died

Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Far too young, only 37. Brian Matusz pitched in exactly one game for the Cubs. I have tremendously sad news to report to you about him: Very sad to hear that former #orioles pitcher Brian Matusz passed away this morning. Was 37. 4th-overall pick in 2008 draft.— Roch Kubatko (@masnRoch) January 8, 2025 That’s far too young for anyone to leave thi...2025
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• Cub Tracks’ wurst title ever

Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. The way Jed Hoyer runs things reminds me of hot dogs with ketchup and Carly Simon. 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, overhea...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for December 13, 2024

These jerseys scream “early 2000s Royals” | Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Friday the 13th seems less intimidating in December At The Star, Taylor Eldridge, Wichita State beat reporter, writes about Mike Sweeney’s son, M.J. Sweeney, going to Wichita State: The son of Kansas City Royals legend Mike Sweeney will suit up for the Wichita State baseball team in 2026. M.J. Sweeney, a hig...2024
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• Sunday Night Football, Week 9: Vikings vs. Colts - How to watch, game time, TV channel, streaming

Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Your open thread for Sunday night Week 9 of the 2024 NFL season continues in prime time with the Minnesota Vikings taking on the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday Night Football. This is a game both teams need to win. The 5-2 Vikings are trying to keep pace in an ultra-competitive NFC North, while the 4-4 Colts are looking to stay above 0.500 as they get re...2024
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• Washington Nationals news & notes: Darren Baker starts in Wrigley; goes 3 for 4 + more...

Notes and quotes on Darren Baker getting to start in the majors for the first time ... in Wrigley Field. BAKER IN WRIGLEY: Nationals’ skipper Davey Martinez told reporters in New York, where Washington dropped three straight to the Mets, Luis García, Jr. was dealing with a sore right wrist which he felt after a swing in the second game of the series in Citi Field. “After that last swing he took he...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, September 16

Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Rennie Stennet’s big game, Glenn Beckert’s record of futility, Sosa homers and more. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and v...2024
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• Colts Reacts Survey Results: Week 2 at Packers

Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images The Colts travel to historic Lambeau Field to take on the Green Bay Packers, hoping for their first win of the 2024 season. How are you feeling, Horseshoe Faithful? The Indianapolis Colts (0-1) (-3) travel to historic Lambeau Field to take on the also winless Green Bay Packers (0-1). Despite last weekend’s loss, where Indianapolis was outpaced on bot...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, September 6

Happy birthday, D-Lee! | Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Ernie takes Koufax deep, Lou Brock passes, and other stories. Happy birthday to Derrek Lee! On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful pas...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, August 23

Happy birthday, Mark Bellhorn! | Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday, Mark Bellhorn! Cubs records set for thievery and lsck of assists, double pinch-hit homers in a loss, and more! On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-c...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, August 16

Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. RIP Ray Chapman. RIP Babe Ruth. RIP Bobby Thomson. Happy birthday to Justin Grimm and others. Plus Don Zimmer’s wedding, and the wind is blowing out. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric loo...2024
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• Today in White Sox History: July 31

On this day nine years ago, we lost our greatest southpaw legend, Billy Pierce. | Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images So long, Billy Pierce 1909 “Sleepy” Bill Burns fired a two-hitter in a doubleheader opener, defeating Walter Johnson in Washington, 1-0. The White Sox also knocked off the Senators in the nightcap behind a complete game from Frank Smith, 4-0, holding Washington to seven hits on th...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, July 29

John Baker | Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. The Baker Game, Jon Garland heads south, and other stories. Happy birthdays to Tyson Miller and a throng of Cubs. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorfu...2024
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• Today in White Sox History: July 1

On this day 18 years ago, A.J. Pierzynski [left] drove home Jermaine Dye and Ross Gload [right] with a game-winning home run at Wrigley Field. | Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images A.J. Pierzynski forces Cubs fans into another tantrum 1905 White Sox pitcher Frank Owen won both games of a doubleheader at St. Louis, 3-2 and 2-0. In both games he went the distance, and only allowed the Browns seven...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, June 28

After the catch, Travis Wood is all smiles. | Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Famous outfielder Travis Wood 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 ...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, April 3

Happy birthday, Jason Kipnis! | Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday, Jason Kipnis! And other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and various na...2024
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• Today in baseball history: The 1981 strike begins

Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images This labor dispute wiped out a third of the season. After threats of a player strike for more than a year, the MLB Players Association took its members out on a strike that began June 12, 1981. A book called “Split Season 1981” by Jeff Katz — well worth reading, incidentally — described what happened in great detail. Here’s what Katz said about it in a...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, April 3
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• The metaphorical White Sox rebuild failed, but the literal rebuild may be exactly what Chicago needs

Wells Street, a vision of The 78’s future. | 78Chicago.com A new stadium may not be a bad thing By now, we’ve all absorbed the news about vilified billionaire White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf’s plans for a new stadium. In these uneasy economic times, it seems absurd that a diamond-encrusted plutocrat would have the nerve to beg for another $1 billion of taxpayers’ money because he’s bored ...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, October 6

Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. The Professor earns a playoff win and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and various narratives to follow as they u...2023
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• Today in White Sox History: April 9
Beauty and abomination: At least on the field, things were pretty for the final home opener at Comiskey Park, 33 years ago today. | Jonathan Daniel/Allsport/Getty Images Big hits from Bill Veeck, Pete Ward, Jim Spencer, Oscar Gamble and Bo Jackson 1963 The start of the season finds the White Sox in Detroit, and it is a highlight game for third baseman Pete Ward. Ward smacks a seventh-inni...2023
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"Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Far too young, only 37."

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"The Winter Classic at Wrigley Field, January 1, 2009 | Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images It’ll be the second New Year’s Day game for the ol’ ballyard."

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"Kyle 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."

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"Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images You have to squint a bit, but all the clues are easily locatable."

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"Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Nothing gold can stay."

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"Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images It’s SB Nation rivalry week and I look back at some of the rivalries across sports that stood out to me."

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"| Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images It’s Star Wars Night!"

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"Arena Employee Claims Mark Cuban Disposed of Hangman’s Noose"

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"Jonathan Daniel/All Sport/Getty ImagesThis is part one of a four-part series in which I provide the State of the Red Sox in a certain area of the roster as we approach the report date for pitchers & catchers as well as position players."

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") (Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport) 5 — Patrick Ewing Patrick Ewing might have been the greatest college basketball player of all-time, and coming out of Georgetown, Ewing appeared to be the most can’t-miss NBA prospect in years."

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"Jonathan Daniel/Getty ImagesAs the NFL trade deadline looms, several players are reportedly available."

• Crane Kenney says the Cubs could get the 2027 MLB All-Star Game
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• Former MLB pitcher Brian Matusz has died
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• Cub Tracks’ wurst title ever
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• Royals Rumblings - News for December 13, 2024
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• Sunday Night Football, Week 9: Vikings vs. Colts - How to watch, game time, TV channel, streaming
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• Washington Nationals news & notes: Darren Baker starts in Wrigley; goes 3 for 4 + more...
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• Colts fans will get a taste of something new this year with updated food options on game day

Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images The stadium menu is welcoming some new options to its offering. Visiting Lucas Oil Stadium on game day is about more than just watching the Indianapolis Colts. If that is all it was about, the majority of fans would opt to stay at home and watch the game on television. Going to a Colts game is about the whole experience. It is about the walk to the sta...2024
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• Willie Anderson speaks highly of Frank Pollack and Bengals o-line

Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Allsport/Getty Images Pollack’s revamped offensive line will ideally help keep Joe Burrow upright in 2024. The Cincinnati Bengals offensive line has not been beloved by fans over the last half a decade. After being drafted, superstar quarterback Joe Burrow quickly became one of the most-sacked quarterbacks in the NFL. Fans knew a change was needed, and Pollack wil...2024
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• Today in White Sox History: July 31
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• Baseball history unpacked, July 29
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• Royals Rumblings - News for December 13, 2024
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• Sunday Night Football, Week 9: Vikings vs. Colts - How to watch, game time, TV channel, streaming
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• Baseball history unpacked, September 6
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• Baseball history unpacked, August 16
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• Today in White Sox History: July 31
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• Baseball history unpacked, July 29
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• The metaphorical White Sox rebuild failed, but the literal rebuild may be exactly what Chicago needs
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• Meet Browns new linebacker: Jordan Hicks

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The linebacker room this year will look a lot different The defensive unit with the Cleveland Browns is at an elite level. At least, that’s what occurred last year with a slew of new faces, the hiring of a new defensive coordinator in Jim Schwartz, and a stellar year by DE Myles Garrett who completed the year as the league Defensive Player of the Year. ...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ work in progress?

Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes. Nothing from nothing leaves nothing. In which we have vowel movements. 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 ...2024
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• A look at Cubs trades in the expansion era: 2002

Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images There were high hopes for the team in ‘02 after a solid year in ‘01. The Cubs won 88 games in 2001 and were in first place in the NL Central for quite a while. So there was much hope in 2002, but... the team fell flat, and as a result changes were made in the manager’s chair and the executive suite. Jim Hendry replaced Andy MacPhail as Cubs GM July 5, ...2023
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• Crane Kenney says the Cubs could get the 2027 MLB All-Star Game
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• Former MLB pitcher Brian Matusz has died
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• Royals Rumblings - News for December 13, 2024
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• Washington Nationals news & notes: Darren Baker starts in Wrigley; goes 3 for 4 + more...
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• Baseball history unpacked, August 16
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• Today in White Sox History: July 31
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• Baseball history unpacked, June 28
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• The metaphorical White Sox rebuild failed, but the literal rebuild may be exactly what Chicago needs
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• Meet Browns new linebacker: Jordan Hicks
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• Today in Cubs history: The Schwarboard home run

Kyle 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...2023
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• Bengals legend Willie Anderson among Hall of Fame finalists for third straight year

Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Allsport/Getty Images One of the Bengals' best players in franchise history may finally get the recognition he deserves. For a long time, Cincinnati Bengals fans have fought to get more recognition for their franchise greats. The player on the docket now is former right tackle Willie Anderson who was one of the best right tackles in NFL history. Anderson has made i...2023
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• The Blackhawks will host the 2025 NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field

The Winter Classic at Wrigley Field, January 1, 2009 | Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images It’ll be the second New Year’s Day game for the ol’ ballyard. The second NHL Winter Classic was played at Wrigley Field January 1, 2009, with the Blackhawks hosting the Detroit Red Wings. Today, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports that 16 years later, the Blackhawks will again take the ice at...2024
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• Cubs historical sleuthing: 1980s scoreboard edition
Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images You have to squint a bit, but all the clues are easily locatable. The only thing Getty Images tells us about this photo is the following: General view of the Chicago Cubs home field at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. Well, that could be just about any time, right? You can’t see the lights so this could be pre-lights. It’s obviously before any bleacher renov...2022
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• Peyton Manning: Zach Thomas caused the most problems for me of any player I ever faced
Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Manning lost seven of his first nine matchups against the Dolphins. Quarterback Payton Manning finished his career with 539 touchdowns, 71,940 yards, and a record of 186-79. Manning was one of the NFL’s most dominant players and had a losing record against just two teams he faced more than five times. Manning struggled against the New England Patriots...2023
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• Northwestern will play Iowa at Wrigley Field in November
Northwestern vs. Purdue at Wrigley in November 2021 | Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images It’ll be the third Wildcats game at the Friendly Confines. Northwestern University announced Tuesday that their game against the Iowa Hawkeyes this coming fall would be played at Wrigley Field on Saturday, November 4: Northwestern Athletics and the Chicago Cubs announced on Tuesday that Wildcat foo...2023
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• Baseball history unpacked, April 10
Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Jackie Robinson signs, Bill Veeck gives away seats, Cubs wave the BIG BANNER for the first time and win, too. Always made fresh, never reheated. Episode #778. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted,...2023
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• Meet Browns new linebacker: Jordan Hicks
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• Crane Kenney says the Cubs could get the 2027 MLB All-Star Game
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• Cub Tracks’ wurst title ever
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• Royals Rumblings - News for December 13, 2024
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• Sunday Night Football, Week 9: Vikings vs. Colts - How to watch, game time, TV channel, streaming
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• Washington Nationals news & notes: Darren Baker starts in Wrigley; goes 3 for 4 + more...
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• Baseball history unpacked, September 16
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• Colts Reacts Survey Results: Week 2 at Packers
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• Baseball history unpacked, September 6
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• Baseball history unpacked, August 16
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• Today in White Sox History: July 31
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• Cub Tracks’ road games

Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Imanaga, Wesneski, Brewer, and amore. We always collect our fee. 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...2024
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• Today in baseball history: The 1981 strike begins
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• Baseball history unpacked, April 3
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• A look at Cubs trades in the expansion era: 2002
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• Soxivus Week 2 companion: The Airing of Grievances

Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Tommy Barbee, Melissa Sage-Bollenbach, Dante Jones, Chrystal O’Keefe and Brett Ballantini get out the pitchforks and stick it to the White Sox Welcome to Soxivus 2023! For those of you actively following the White Sox, it may feel like you’ve never left. Between exiling players and announcers, canceling the lone semblance of fan interaction, and the steaming p...2023
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• Today in White Sox History: August 22

None of us have ever seen the power prowess demonstrated by José Abreu on this day, three years ago. | Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images José! José! José!, and homers galore 1923 In a game at Comiskey Park, White Sox pitcher Hollis “Sloppy” Thurston threw an immaculate inning of relief (striking out the side on only nine pitches) versus the Philadelphia Athletics. Thurston’s Immaculate Inning ...2023
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• Baseball history unpacked, March 31
Lets Play Two | Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Lets play two, and other miscues. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and various narratives to follow as t...2023
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• Baseball history unpacked, March 15
Happy birthday, Jon Jay! | Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids, gathered from reputable sources. Jon Jay’s natal anniversary, 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...2023
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• Cub Tracks’ shorts and scandals
Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images All the #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. In which we continue to do that which we do, comfortably. 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-br...2023
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• Baseball history unpacked, November 23
Many Cub fans would like to forget him. Bob Howry | Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids, gathered from reputable sources. Today’s feature was a Cub for three years and finished in 2010, which was the utterly forgettable part of his tenure. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a li...2022
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