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• Cubs 7, Dodgers 6: Sweep!

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images The Cubs won this brief two-game set — and the season series — from the supposedly mighty Dodgers. I told you this was a good Cubs team! They spotted the Dodgers a lead, came back to take a one-run advantage, blew that lead partly on bad defense, then came back again and held on with solid relief pitching to defeat the Dodgers 7-6 Wednesday e...2025
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• Cub Tracks sweeps the leg

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, -four days a week, rain or shine. The Cubs sent the Dodgers on their way without a Chicagoland victory and prepare for Philadelphia to arrive. 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, ...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Something for October

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks what do the Cubs need to win in October. It’s Wednesday evening here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and sit with us. New friends and old, all are welcome. There’s no cover charge this evening, but there is a t...2025
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• Overflow thread: Cubs vs. Dodgers, Wednesday 4/23, 6 p.m. CT

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• Chicago Cubs vs. Los Angeles Dodgers preview, Wednesday 4/23, 6 p.m. CT

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images The Cubs go for the series sweep! Today’s roster moves: Here New players uniform numbers (Bluesky link): Numbers for new #Cubs players: Nicky Lopez: 12 Drew Pomeranz: 45 @kaseyi99.bsky.social @numbersmlb.bsky.social— Al Yellon (@bleedcubbieblue.bsky.social) 2025-04-23T19:44:11.086Z Wednesday notes... A MILESTONE: Tonight’s game will...2025
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• Overflow thread: Cubs vs. Diamondbacks, Sunday 4/20, 1:20 CT

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• Justin Steele will have elbow surgery this week and is out for the season

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images Well... this is definitely not good news. Cubs lefthander Justin Steele has had elbow issues off and on over the last couple of years. This season, it resulted in him being scratched from a scheduled start today against the Dodgers. Now, he’s scratched for the rest of 2025 (Bluesky link): Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Justin Steele will ...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Will the Cubs keep winning without Justin Steele?

Justin Steele with the scoreboard in the background on Monday | Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images One of the Cubs’ best pitchers has hit the IL. Welcome to your late night, indie coffee shop and bar where we’re serving up all the drinks you need early in the baseball season. Whether it’s a glass of wine to chill after work or a cup of coffee to keep you rolling when the Cubs ...2025
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• Game Thread: White Sox at Guardians

Nick Maton leads off for a pitiful lineup this afternoon. | Matt Dirksen/Getty Images The first of many series with Cleveland ends today With a sweep in mind, the Guardians host the White Sox today in the series finale. After multiple injury reports as distant as last night, the woes for the White Sox seem insurmountable, and a mediocre team like Cleveland looks to capitalize on the long-s...2025
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• 2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 15

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images It was a bummer of a day as the Cubs lose 6-2. The start to this season has been so exceptional that this game is a weird feeling. The Cubs did show a brief sign of life in the fourth inning and the game was tied after four. This game was all Rangers, though. Shōta Imanaga had an uncharacteristically bad day. He allowed a couple of homers and...2025
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• Cubs roster move: Justin Steele to injured list, Ethan Roberts recalled

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images This isn’t good. Justin Steele threw seven outstanding innings on Monday. Unfortunately, that’s the last we’ll see of him for at least two weeks (Bluesky link): Cubs announce that lefty Justin Steele has been placed on 15-day IL due to left elbow tendinitis. Righty Ethan Roberts recalled from Iowa.— Jordan Bastian (@bastianmlb.bsky.social) ...2025
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• Cubs 4, Braves 2: And soon, it’ll be for real

Ben Brown | Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images The Cubs won their final 2025 Spring Training game. Yes, the results of spring games are meaningless, but I’m sure the Cubs didn’t want to lose all five games at Sloan Park following their return from Japan. And they didn’t, taking the spring finale 4-2 from the Braves as Haydn McGeary hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth. The Cubs ...2025
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• 2025 Cubs player profiles: Brad Keller

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images Keller has seemingly made the team, against the odds, after reportedly picking up a couple of miles per hour on his heater. I didn’t know a thing about Brad Keller. Most of us didn’t. I knew the Cubs had him, but didn’t know he was a keeper {$} until some of the writers {$} starting insisting it was so, and saying why. Keller strikes out nin...2025
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• 2025 Cubs player profiles: Luke Little

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images Big Luke has a strong likelihood of ending up in the Chicago pen. How long it takes is the question. 85-72 is the team’s projected record, heading into the end of our profile series. Luke Little, hopefully to reside in the major-league bullpen before too long, is up this time, and then we’ll finish with a look at Keegan Thompson. Luke Little...2025
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• 2025 Cubs player profiles: Cody Poteet

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images Cody Poteet is most likely ticketed for the Iowa rotation. Still he has good stuff and could get a cuppa or a short stint in The Show. Cody Poteet is most likely ticketed for the Iowa rotation. Still he has good stuff and could get a cuppa or a short stint in The Show. He’s a starter but I don’t think he cracks Chicago’s rotation unless there...2025
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• Cub Tracks’ stealth blogging

#4, the invisible man | Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, hand-selected for your possible pleasure, with commentary. What even is ‘content’? 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,...2023
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• Cub Tracks’ best paw forward
Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images All the #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. Clark is looking for a Clark bar and a Clark station, on Clark St. 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 c...2023
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"| Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images The team is likely to see major turnover by the time they take the field at Wrigley next March 30."

• BCB After Dark: Something for October
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• 2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 15
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• BCB After Dark: How much for Kyle Tucker?

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks you how much it’s going to take to sign Kyle Tucker It’s Wednesday night here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Thank you so much for stopping by. Come in out of the cold. New friends and old, all are welcome. The dress code ...2025
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• Luis Robert Jr trade rumors persist despite slow season start

Luis Robert Jr. needs to remember he has to play well enough now, in order to be traded soon. | Matt Dirksen/Getty Images Hypothetical deals continue to be thrown around, even though the centerpiece isn’t hitting well enough to be traded Well, it was fun while it lasted. Spring Training Luis Robert Jr. is officially gone, and mid-season, struggling Robert is back on the team. The differen...2025
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• Cub Tracks heads east

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. The attention of the baseball world is on Opening Day in Tokyo. We have plenty of that and a little-heard nugget for your ears. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, gr...2025
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• 2025 Cubs player profiles: Eli Morgan

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images Morgan was a dependable reliever for Cleveland. He could be for the Cubs. Eli Morgan was acquired from the Guardians in November for minor leaguer Alfonsin Rosario. The 5’10”, 180 lb reliever is another prospect-turned-suspect whose advancing age discourages teams from hosting him, but he throws decently, though with a tendency to give up th...2025
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• Cub Tracks has the vapors

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. The Cubs will be heading to Japan for some strangeness with the Dodgers. The guys in the picture are on the trip roster. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground fr...2025
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• 2025 Cubs player profiles: Cody Poteet
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• 2025 Cubs player profiles: Jack Neely

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images Neely is likely to start in Iowa but he might have tickets to the bullpen as well. He’s a good prospect with velocity and size. Jack Neely, No. 47 in your program guide, was acquired by the Cubs last summer, along with Ben Cowles, for Mark Leiter Jr. He has a cool mustache and a good delivery, is 24 years old, and maybe has a future. He’s lis...2025
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• Rosters for Cubs’ Spring Breakout Games Announced

Cade Horton | Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images Cubs prospects will play two “Spring Breakout” games this year. Major League Baseball today announced the rosters for the “Spring Breakout” contests that match the top minor leaguers in team’s farm systems against each other. The Cubs team will feature top prospects like right-hander Cade Horton, catcher Moises Ballesteros and ...2025
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• Cubs 7, Dodgers 6: Sweep!
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• Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks preview, Saturday 4/19, 1:20 CT

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images The Cubs go for two straight over the visitors from Arizona. Saturday notes... HANGING IN THERE WITH THE GOOD TEAMS: Four of the five teams that the Cubs have played so far this season lost yesterday. Yet those teams still are 54-25 when not playing the Cubs, a winning percentage of .684. Against the Cubs, the five teams (Athletics, Diamond...2025
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• Justin Steele will have elbow surgery this week and is out for the season
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• 2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 15
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• Cubs roster move: Justin Steele to injured list, Ethan Roberts recalled
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• SB Nation Reacts survey: What’s your thought on the over/under for Cubs wins this year?

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images Your chance to weigh in on the Cubs 2025 final result. 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. We’ve discussed here whether this Cubs team is a 90-win team...2025
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• 2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 10

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images The Cubs escape with a 3-1 victory for their fourth straight win. For three days in Sacramento to start the week, the Cubs battered the A’s. Against a lesser team, they basically made it look easy. But coming home to great the Padres, winners of seven straight to start the season, they were significantly stepping up in class. This wasn’t the...2025
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• Cubs 4, Braves 2: And soon, it’ll be for real
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• Cubs vs. Braves at Mesa preview, Monday 3/24, 3:05 CT

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images Hey, look! An opponent from the NL East comes to Mesa. Monday notes... A BRAVE SPRING: The only previous time these teams have met in preseason exhibitions was in 1962. Details in this FanPost by BCB’s JohnW53. FORMER CUBS IN BRAVES CAMP: Garrett Cooper, Pierce Johnson and Hector Neris. Cooper and Johnson combined to play 13 games with th...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Something for October
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• BCB After Dark: Will the Cubs keep winning without Justin Steele?
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• BCB After Dark: How much for Kyle Tucker?
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• BCB After Dark: Broken Steele?

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks how worried you are about Justin Steele’s poor start to the seaosn. It’s Tuesday night hear at BCB After Dark: the grooviest gathering of night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Please come on in. If you’ve been in the rain, you can dry off by the fireplace. There’s no ...2025
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• 2025 Cubs player profiles: Kevin Alcántara

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images His power and speed are evident. He can go get ‘em in the outfield. If he makes contact, the ball goes a long way. Can he make enough contact to be effective, or to reach his awesome potential? El Jaguar thinks so. Kevin Alcántara is going to be a star in the game of baseball. Just ask him. He will smile and agree, and then go swat a ball 500...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Grade the bullpen makeover

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks for your opinion of the Cubs bullpen. Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the swinging-est soiree for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re so glad you decided to stop by. The good times are rolling tonight. There’s no cover charge. We still have a few tables availab...2025
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• 2025 Cubs player profiles: Seiya Suzuki

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images The Cubs’ Japanese DH/right fielder is featured in this installment of the series. Seiya Suzuki came to the Cubs from the Hiroshima Toyo Carp as a free agent, arriving for the 2022 season. The 30-year-old was heralded as a Gold Glove-quality fielder with power and patience at the plate, another five-tool guy with some wheels to take extra bas...2025
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• Cub Tracks’ camp Counsell

That ball is going a long way, Miguel Amaya | Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. The 2025 team is gathering in Arizona. Some assembly required. 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, #M...2025
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• The 2025 Cubs by the numbers

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images A complete numerical list of this year’s Cubs as they get ready for this year’s Spring Training. As I do here every spring, today I present to you a full numerical roster of all the players and coaches in Cubs spring camp. Also included are the Cubs’ retired numbers, so you can see the full numerical progression. There are 60 players in camp,...2025
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• Kyle Hendricks will make a rehab start for Iowa this Thursday
Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images The righthander is on the road to return to the Cubs. Cubs righthander Kyle Hendricks, the last remaining active Cub who played for the team in the 2016 World Series, had two rough years in 2021 and 2022 and has not pitched in a game at all since a three-inning outing at Milwaukee July 5, 2022. Diagnosed with a shoulder injury, Hendricks chose rehabbing i...2023
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• The Daily Belli watch: 9 days to the Cubs Spring Training opener

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images We’re getting closer to real games — well, real practice games, anyway. Today’s the day! Cubs pitchers and catchers report to the Sloan Park complex in Mesa for their first official workout, though some players were going through informal workouts earlier this week. And guess whose name was on Nico Hoerner’s lips? Cutting to the chase: Cody Bellinger is...2024
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• Marcus Stroman opts out of his Cubs contract

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images This could change everything. Marcus Stroman had an opt-out of his Cubs deal for 2024, which would have paid him $21 million. Today, the Cubs have saved that money: Confirming @JonHeyman report, Cubs righty Marcus Stroman has opted out of his deal and is now a free agent. Was due $21 million for 2024. This was a 50/50 call after a down/injured second ha...2023
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• Cubs roster move: Brandon Hughes activated from injured list, Nelson Velázquez optioned
Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images At last, the Cubs have a lefthanded reliever. Before Saturday’s game, the Cubs announced that they had activated lefthanded reliever Brandon Hughes from the injured list and optioned Nelson Velázquez to Triple-A Iowa. Hughes had some minor knee inflammation during Spring Training and appeared in just four games during camp with a 6.75 ERA. He also made th...2023
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• Cody Bellinger watch: He’s still unsigned. What will it take to get him back in the Cubs fold?

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images Let’s throw some numbers around. The photo at the top of this post was chosen for a reason. Specifically, because it’s a photo of Cody Bellinger rounding the bases after a home run against the Cardinals last July... with the words CHICAGO CUBS prominently in view behind him. That, of course, is where we want him to remain for the 2024 season, and hopefull...2024
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• Cubs non-tender Codi Heuer, Ethan Roberts and Brandon Hughes; Patrick Wisdom signed

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images The injured pitchers could come back on minor-league deals. Today was the deadline to tender contracts to arbitration-eligible players and here’s what the Cubs did: The Cubs are non-tendering RHP Codi Heuer, RHP Ethan Roberts and LHP Brandon Hughes. Additionally, Patrick Wisdom and the Cubs have agreed to terms on a contract, avoiding arbitration.— Andy...2023
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• David Bote is among five Cubs roster cuts

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images The team reduced the spring roster to 37 Thursday. There has been much discussion here about whether David Bote would make the Opening Day roster. After a strong start to Spring Training his numbers declined a bit, and now stand at .222/.271/.578 (10-for-45), but with five home runs. Thursday, the Cubs sent Bote back to the minor-league camp. Three other ...2024
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• The Daily Belli watch: 8 days to the Cubs Spring Training opener

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images One week from tomorrow, there will be spring baseball. Pitchers and catchers had their official report date to Cubs Spring Training Wednesday and President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer held a news conference. He had things to say about Cody Bellinger. ‘‘There’s a lot of good free agents out there,’’ Hoyer said. ‘‘Certainly, it’s been a really late-ev...2024
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• Cubs 7, Dodgers 6: Sweep!
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• BCB After Dark: Something for October
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• Chicago Cubs vs. Los Angeles Dodgers preview, Wednesday 4/23, 6 p.m. CT
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• Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks preview, Sunday 4/20, 1:20 CT

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images The Cubs go for the sweep. You will need this today: Sunday notes... CUBS vs. SNAKES HISTORY: This is the Cubs’ 29th series at home against the Diamondbacks. It is the eighth in which the Cubs won the first two games. They completed a sweep in four of the previous seven, in 2000, 2008, 2012 and 2015. They won the first two, then lost the ...2025
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• Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks preview, Saturday 4/19, 1:20 CT
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• Justin Steele will have elbow surgery this week and is out for the season
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• Game Thread: White Sox at Guardians
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• 2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 15
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• Luis Robert Jr trade rumors persist despite slow season start
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• Cub Tracks has the vapors
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• 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...2025
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• Outside The Confines: Pitchers and catchers signal the start of baseball!

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images Wooo, winter is over! Hello and happy Monday, BCB friends! Baseball is officially here! At least if you count pitcher and catcher reporting as the first day of baseball season, because the Cubs reported for duty earliest, coming to camp yesterday. The rest of the teams will be reporting between the 11th and 13th, with the bulk of teams report...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Which non-roster invitee to camp will have the biggest impact on the 2025 Cubs

Non-roster invitee Moises Ballesteros works out at Spring Training on Sunday | Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images Cubs pitchers and catchers reported on Sunday Welcome to your late week, late night, indie coffee shop where we’re pouring whatever libations your heard desires as the weekend winds to a close and the work week begins. If you need a triple shot to get your week sta...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Where should the Cubs find more pitching?

Justin Steele warms up before a game against the Cardinals in August in front of a sold out Wrigley Field | Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images The roster has improved but more can be done before Spring Training Welcome to your late week, late night indie coffee shop where we’re pouring all the beverages you can imagine to help you get through January. If you’re looking for som...2025
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• Baseball history unpacked, September 2

Happy birthday, Christian Bethancourt! | Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Pappas throws a no-no and other stories. Happy birthday to Christian Bethancourt! On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseba...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ Brown harvest

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. Part of the future is coming to a park near you. Plus game notes and other amusements for the discerning reader. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground ...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ filling in

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes. Ohtani, Yamamoto, other rumors and speculation. Who’s on first? 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 overnig...2023
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• Cub Tracks’ land of the Giants
Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. The Cubs effort looks positively Lilliputian and the tide is going out. Marcus Stroman tries to play stopper. 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, st...2023
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