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  • SB Nation Reacts survey: How many bases will Pete Crow-Armstrong steal this year?
    • SB Nation Reacts survey: How many bases will Pete Crow-Armstrong steal this year?
    Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images Just how high can PCA go in the stolen-base category? Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Chicago Cubs fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Pete Crow-Armstrong has stolen bases in bunches this year. He...2025
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  • This Day in Braves History: Babe Ruth announces retirement from baseball
    • This Day in Braves History: Babe Ruth announces retirement from baseball
    Braves Franchise History 1928: For the Boston Braves, Les Bell has a video game type of day slugging three homers and a triple. Still not enough Braves fall to Reds 20-12 1935: Babe Ruth hangs up the cleats and announces retirement from baseball after struggling with the Boston Braves, hitting just .181. The legend would be elected to the inaugural Hall of Fame the next year. MLB History 1943: ...2025
  • Baseball history unpacked, May 2
    • Baseball history unpacked, May 2
    Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. The Iron Horse sits one out and other stories for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Keith Moreland* and myriad other former Cubs. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at basebal...2025
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  • What the Dodgers are doing is great for them. It might not be great for baseball’s future.
    • What the Dodgers are doing is great for them. It might not be great for baseball’s future.
    Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images And some thoughts about the Cubs, too. Late Thursday, Jeff Passan posted this 3,000-word epic that’s mostly about the Dodgers’ pursuit of Roki Sasaki. It’s worth reading for that alone, but Passan also touches on whether what the Dodgers are doing is good for the sport, and adds a few things about the Cubs and comments made over t...2025
  • A few thoughts about the Cubs and Jed Hoyer going over the luxury tax in 2024
    • A few thoughts about the Cubs and Jed Hoyer going over the luxury tax in 2024
    Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images It didn’t have to happen. But since it did, let’s look forward, not back. Late Friday afternoon, figures on the teams that went over MLB’s Competitive Balance Tax were posted online. Now, the first thing about this is the timing. Friday afternoon? Late? Before a week where a lot of people are going to start heading out for the holidays? Of course. This ...2024
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  • A few thoughts about Jed Hoyer, Craig Counsell and Cubs management
    • A few thoughts about Jed Hoyer, Craig Counsell and Cubs management
    Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The Cubs fell short of the postsason. How can they fix that? More than two years ago, I posted an article here headlined “The Cubs should fire Jed Hoyer.” Last June, I posted this followup on the topic. That’s just so you know I am no fan of the Cubs President of Baseball Operations. While he has done some good things in that position, overall I believe...2024

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Jonathan Villar injury and suspension

  • • Baseball history unpacked, May 2
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    2024
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  • Let’s talk about Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer...
    • Let’s talk about Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer...
    Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports ... and whether his time with the team should be up, or not. One year ago tomorrow, I posted an article provocatively headlined “The Cubs should fire Jed Hoyer.” Admittedly, some or maybe even most of that article was knee-jerk, based on things that were happening with the team at the time, a team that most of us hoped would contend, but entering play on ...2024
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  • • The 5 worst Cubs games of 2022
    Quinn Harris-USA TODAY Sports You probably would rather forget these, but here they are. As I did for yesterday’s “5 best Cubs games of 2022,” these are highly subjective choices. YMMV, as they say. And again, this is not a ranking, these are simply listed in chronological order. (Though I’m pretty sure you can guess which one would be my “worst.”) April 29: Brewers 11, Cubs 1 The Brewers ...2022
  • • Jed Hoyer says Willson Contreras will definitely get a qualifying offer
    Chicago Cubs And, much more from the Cubs President of Baseball Operations season-ending news conference. Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer held his traditional end-of-season news conference Monday morning and covered a wide range of topics. The only real news that he made was stating that Willson Contreras will definitely receive a qualifying offer from the Cubs and that the...2022
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  • • 2022 Cubs final season grades
    Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images Let’s look at the players who were on the Cubs active roster at season’s end, plus a few others. Sixty-four men played for the Chicago Cubs this year, five short of the franchise (and MLB) record the team set last year. I am certain you don’t want, or need, to see grades for all 64 men who wore the blue pinstripes in 2022. So I’m limiting this to the 28 p...2022
  • • Top Third Baseman You Need to Get Ahead Of ADP
    All right All right, I made the executive decision today to forgo the usual Top 25 Rankings really because not much as changed so far this spring and as drafts are winding down, I've noticed some players that should be going higher in my humble opinion. You are going to need to grab them sooner than later as spring training winds down and I want you guys to be on the cusp of recent trends and news...2022
  • Mets' Javier Baez exits Sunday's game vs. Phillies with apparent hip injury
    • Mets' Javier Baez exits Sunday's game vs. Phillies with apparent hip injury
    J.D. Davis took Baez's place in the lineup, and Jonathan Villar shifted from third base to shortstop as Davis took over at the hot corner....2021
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  • Mets interested in trading for Twins 3B Josh Donaldson?
    • Mets interested in trading for Twins 3B Josh Donaldson?
    With the Mets' two top third base options, J.D. Davis and Jonathan Villar, out due to injury, New York has relied on utilityman Luis Guillorme as its everyday third baseman....2021
  • Jonathan Villar injury concern comes after Mets add two to IL
    • Jonathan Villar injury concern comes after Mets add two to IL
    The Mets returned a key lineup piece Monday but now could be without another....2021

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  • 2025
    "(It’s one reason, for example, that the Cubs wasted $10 million on Andrelton Simmons and Jonathan Villar."

  • 2024
    "Signing Andrelton Simmons and Jonathan Villar, against the advice of team scouts, cost the Cubs $10 million that could have been invested in better players."

  • 2023
    "2020: Today’s game between the Mets and Marlins starts off with a bang as both leadoff hitters - Miguel Rojas for Miami and Jonathan Villar for New York - homer on the first pitch they see, something unseen since at least 1985, which is the earliest year for which the Elias Sports Bureau has pitch-by-pitch records."

  • 2022
    "Lefty Wade Miley, catcher Yan Gomes and infielder Jonathan Villar have all been reinstated from the injured list, while righty Chris Martin has been reinstated from the restricted list, which he joined after being on the bereavement list beyond…"

  • 2021
    "Jonathan Villar appeared in his 141st game of the season and brought a ."

  • 2020
    "Blue Jays Acquire Jonathan Villar"

  • 2019
    "The departure of Jonathan Villar leaves an opening at shortstop that ha"

  • 2018
    "After going to an arbitration hearing with Chase Anderson last year, the Brewers ensured Friday that they would avoid that thorny process entirely in 2018 by settling on one-year contracts with starter Jimmy Nelson, closer Corey Knebel and infielders Hernan Perez and Jonathan Villar."

  • 2017
    "Domingo Santana hit a tiebreaking home run in the sixth inning, Jonathan Villar added a two-run shot of insurance two batters later and Keon Broxton made a game-saving catch to end a 6-5 Brewers win over the Cardinals for a split of the teams' two-game series at Miller Park."

  • 2016
    "Ryan Braun and Jonathan Villar homered as the Brewers added to the Braves' home woes and completed their first three-game series sweep of the season with Thursday night's 6-2 win at Turner Field."

  • 2015
    "The Brewers acquired infielder Jonathan Villar from the Astros on Thursday in exchange for right-handed pitcher Cy Sneed."

  • 2014
    "Jonathan Villar hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning to lift Collin McHugh and the Houston Astros over the Seattle Mariners 2-1 on Tuesday night."

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Jonathan Villar trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • What the Dodgers are doing is great for them. It might not be great for baseball’s future.
    2025
  • • A few thoughts about the Cubs and Jed Hoyer going over the luxury tax in 2024
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    2024
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  • Could Brice Turang be having the best baserunning season in franchise history?
    • Could Brice Turang be having the best baserunning season in franchise history?
    Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports Turang is having an incredible year on the basepaths So far this season, Brice Turang has stolen 26 bases and been caught only once. His baserunning prowess has been a frequent topic of conversation, and it’s not just his prodigious ability to steal bases. Turang has been taking extra bases, getting infield hits, avoiding double plays, everything. It had me wo...2024
  • Cubs 3, Diamondbacks 2: A little bit of everything
    • Cubs 3, Diamondbacks 2: A little bit of everything
    Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images Good pitching. Good defense. A record-tying homer. A daring rush across the plate. And more! Chase Field has been a house of pain for the Cubs over the years. Before Monday night’s 3-2, 11-inning Cubs win over the Diamondbacks, it had been nearly two years since the Cubs won in Phoenix. That might not seem so long ago, but in that May 2022 game, Rafael Orteg...2024
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  • • A few midseason thoughts about Jed Hoyer as Cubs President of Baseball Operations
    Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images How is the front office doing with the franchise? This is a companion piece to the one I wrote yesterday about David Ross’ performance as Cubs manager. As many of you know, I haven’t been a big fan of Hoyer’s front office. My perception of Hoyer & Co. is that they rely far too much on analytics and not enough on scouting. As you likely know, the Cubs let ...2023
  • • 2022 Cubs Heroes and Goats: The Rizzo Award
    Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images Here are this year’s final Rizzo Award standings and data from the Player of the Game polls Where does the time go? I started writing Heroes and Goats on a part time basis in 2017. At the time, I thought I was just keeping the feature alive until Al could find someone with some actual writing skills to do it on a going forward basis. I was one of the peop...2022
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  • • Jed Hoyer says Willson Contreras will definitely get a qualifying offer
    2022
  • • 2022 Cubs final season grades
    2022

Jonathan Villar stats and results

  • • SB Nation Reacts survey: How many bases will Pete Crow-Armstrong steal this year?
    2025
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  • • What the Dodgers are doing is great for them. It might not be great for baseball’s future.
    2025
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  • • A few thoughts about the Cubs and Jed Hoyer going over the luxury tax in 2024
    2024
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  • This Day in Braves History: September 2nd
    • This Day in Braves History: September 2nd
    Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1912: At Boston, Christy Mathewson wins both games for the Giants in a doubleheader sweep of the Braves. In the opener, Mathewson relieves Rube Marquard in the ninth with the score tied and tosses three shutout innings. Larry Doyle ends it with a three-run homer in the 12th. He coasts to his 19th win in the nightcap after the G...2024
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  • • Could Brice Turang be having the best baserunning season in franchise history?
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  • Wrigley Field historical sleuthing: 2022 edition
    • Wrigley Field historical sleuthing: 2022 edition
    Wikipedia Here we have a mystery photo from just a couple of years ago. This photo is currently the lead photo on Wikipedia’s Wrigley Field page. If you’d like to follow along with a larger version than what’s on the top of this page, click here. Wikipedia says this photo was taken in 2022. That’s very recent! Should be easy! However, there’s no view of the scoreboard and this is clearly b...2024
  • This Day in Braves History: Adam Duvall homers three times at Fenway
    • This Day in Braves History: Adam Duvall homers three times at Fenway
    Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1912: At Boston, Christy Mathewson wins both games for the Giants in a doubleheader sweep of the Braves. In the opener, Mathewson relieves Rube Marquard in the ninth with the score tied and tosses three shutout innings. Larry Doyle ends it with a three-run homer in the 12th. He coasts to his 19th win in the nightcap after the Gian...2023
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  • • A few midseason thoughts about Jed Hoyer as Cubs President of Baseball Operations
    2023
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  • • 2022 Cubs Heroes and Goats: The Rizzo Award
    2022
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  • Mets bench struggling Jeff McNeil
    • Mets bench struggling Jeff McNeil
    CHICAGO — Jeff McNeil’s peripheral numbers indicate he’s hitting the ball better than his true statistics suggest, but that’s not to say he’s been a victim. The slumping Mets second baseman was on the bench Thursday night, giving Jonathan Villar a start against the Cubs. Manager Luis Rojas said the move was more about getting......2021
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  • • A few thoughts about the Cubs and Jed Hoyer going over the luxury tax in 2024
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  • • Game 109 Recap: Diamondbacks 9, Brewers 3
    After pitching terribly in his previous start, Jimmy Nelson struggled again on Sunday; after pitching terribly in his previous start, Archie Bradley put together a solid effort. Yeah, it was one of those games. Best Play: Two of the more exciting Brewers hitters did everything they could to give their team the win. With two outs in the top of the fifth and the Diamondbacks leading 3-2, Jonathan Vi...2016
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  • • The Future of the Crowded Brewers Infield
    Orlando Arcia has been Milwaukee’s shortstop of the future since well before his call-up and Brewers debut this Monday. His arrival has been perhaps the most anticipated part of the 2016 season, a rebuilding year destined for a fourth-place finish from the start. But the brightest star in Milwaukee’s season so far has been Opening Day shortstop Jonathan Villar, who leads the club with 3.5 WARP. He...2016
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  • • Game 100: Brewers 6 Diamondbacks 4
    The Brewers capped their series against the Diamondbacks with a victory to clinch the four game set (three victories against one loss). Arizona chipped away at Milwaukee’s lead, but the bullpen held on to win. Worst Play / Best Play: Prior to the game, I was one of many Brewers fans disparaging the Classic Supreme getaway day batting order. Catcher Jonathan Lucroy deserved a day off, Craig Counse...2016
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  • • Jake Arrieta's Home Scoreless-Innings Streak Snapped vs. Brewers
    2016
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  • • Astros vs. Yankees: Score and Twitter Reaction from 2015 AL Wild Card Game
    2015
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Fans Love Their Royals (Check Those All-Star Ballots)
    2015
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  • • Uber-Prospect Carlos Correa Looks Ready to Fill Astros' Shortstop Hole in MLB
    2015
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Top Jonathan Villar news

  • • Brewers dampen Braves' spirits with sweep
    2016
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  • • Braves can't get any traction at home vs. Crew
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  • • Villar sparks Brewers' bats in win over Marlins
    This time, the Brewers had answers for Marlins left-hander Adam Conley. Jonathan Villar set the tempo with a leadoff single and run in the first....2016
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  • • Crew continues good times in Philly with win
    Chris Carter and Jonathan Villar homered, Chase Anderson delivered another effective start and the Brewers continued a winning streak at Citizens Bank Park that began long before that trio's tenure. It reached eight games over three seasons with Thursday's 4-1 win over the Phillies in the opener of a four-game series....2016
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  • • Pham's two-HR day comes up short for Cards
    2017
  • • Cubs Designate Clint Frazier For Assignment
    The Cubs announced a series of roster moves to reporters, including Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic. Lefty Wade Miley, catcher Yan Gomes and infielder Jonathan Villar have all been reinstated from the injured list, while righty Chris Martin has been reinstated from the restricted list, which he joined after being on the bereavement list beyond…...2022
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  • • Brewers get Villar from Astros for Minor Leaguer
    2015
  • • Jed Hoyer says Willson Contreras will definitely get a qualifying offer
    2022
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  • • Logan Webb Pitching Like Wolverine Meets Spider-Man
    I had the worst intro to a post in my head and because of OCD and other complicated factors I kinda have to do it now. The worst intro ever to any post ever written: It's time we talked about (insert subject). Hey, Awkward Intro Sentence, how about you just talk about the subject and stop talking about how it's time we talk about it! This...this whole talking about a terrible intro for an extended...2021
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  • • Uber-Prospect Carlos Correa Looks Ready to Fill Astros' Shortstop Hole in MLB
    2015
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Jonathan Villar schedule, game

  • • Baseball history unpacked, May 2
    2025
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  • • A few thoughts about the Cubs and Jed Hoyer going over the luxury tax in 2024
    2024
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  • How the Brewers’ 2024 season ranks in franchise history
    • How the Brewers’ 2024 season ranks in franchise history
    Benny Sieu-Imagn Images With a week and a half to go in the regular season, the 2024 Brewers have set some impressive marks With the Brewers clinching the NL Central yesterday, they have just 10 games to go to finish out the regular season. While they’re still in the hunt for a first-round bye, it’s looking more likely that they are heading to the wild card round. There are still some othe...2024
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  • • Cubs 3, Diamondbacks 2: A little bit of everything
    2024
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  • On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Braves series preview
    • On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Braves series preview
    Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images This series is likely to tell us a lot about the 2023 Chicago Cubs and where they stand among N.L. teams. The Cubs have not played the Braves since June 19, 2022, a span of 205 games. To give you an idea of how much the Cubs have changed since then, of the 11 Cubs who played in that game last year, five are no longer on the team (Will...2023
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  • • A few midseason thoughts about Jed Hoyer as Cubs President of Baseball Operations
    2023
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  • • Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres preview, Saturday 6/3, 9:10 CT
    Ray Acevedo-USA TODAY Sports The Cubs go for two in a row over the host Padres. Saturday notes... NOT SCORING, BUT WINNING: In their last four games, the Cubs have scored a total of eight runs, yet won three of them. They have produced no more than eight runs in a four-game span 1,268 times since 1901. They have gone 3-1 only 35 times — just 25 that did not overlap another span. They were...2023
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  • • Jed Hoyer says Willson Contreras will definitely get a qualifying offer
    2022
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  • • 2022 Cubs final season grades
    2022
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Jonathan Villar rumors, scandals

  • • MLB rumors: Brewers sign former All-Star; Mets add Jonathan Villar
    Here's Tuesday's hot stove buzz...2021
  • • Jake Arrieta's Home Scoreless-Innings Streak Snapped vs. Brewers
    2016
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  • • Jonathan Villar to Brewers: Latest Trade Details, Comments and Reaction
    2015

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