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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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• BCB After Dark: Opening Day for Matt Shaw?

Photo by Gene Wang/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if Matt Shaw should be the Cubs’ Opening Day third baseman. It’s another week here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in out of the cold. There’s no cover charge. We can check your coat for you. There are still a few available tables...2024
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• The Rant – Chicago Cubs Podcast: Tucker Acquisition Changes Dynamic, Shaw’s Clear Path to Wrigley, Bellinger’s Future
The Chicago Cubs’ acquisition of Kyle Tucker has changed the dynamic of their lineup. Matt Shaw is likely to be on the opening day major league roster. And Cody Bellinger‘s future with the Cubs is up in the air. Those tidbits and much more on this episode of The Rant – Chicago Cubs Podcast. Subscribe … The post The Rant – Chicago Cubs Podcast: Tucker Acquisition Chang...2024
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• Cub Tracks cooks with gas

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Today’s anthology of #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Well, maybe not quite gas as no new hurler came on board the good ship Cub, but the Cubs did acquire their big bat in lefty Kyle Tucker, at a manageable cost. For a year. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collec...2024
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• Cubs acquire Kyle Tucker from Astros for Isaac Paredes, Cam Smith and Hayden Wesneski

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images The Cubs have made a significant trade. This deal has been rumored for a couple of days now, and though it has not officially been announced by the Cubs or Astros, it appears that it’s about to happen: Cubs close to acquiring Kyle Tucker from the Astros for a package led by IF Isaac Paredes. RHP Hayden Wesneski and 3B prospect Cam Smi...2024
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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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• Cubs acquire Kyle Tucker from Astros for Isaac Paredes, Cam Smith and Hayden Wesneski
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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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• Potential trade target: Nico Hoerner

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images The Cubs second baseman has a high-contact approach. The Royals are seeking an on-base hitter to set the table for MVP candidate Bobby Witt Jr., and could use offensive upgrades at second, third, and the outfield. There are reports they have discussed potentially acquiring Reds second baseman Jonathan India. But another infielder from the Nat...2024
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• Cub Tracks stove is still warming up

Photo by Western Mail Archive/Mirrorpix/Mirrorpix via Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Maybe the Winter Meetings will shake things loose. This is the deadest offseason ever, so far. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cub...2024
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• BCB After Dark: Will Matt Shaw get time at second if Nico Hoerner isn’t ready on Opening Day?

Matt Shaw takes batting practice during the Futures Game | Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images Shaw made a pretty good case this offseason Welcome back to your late night indie coffee shop where we’re wrapping up the week with all the beverages one could hope to hope for on a Thursday night. If you’re looking for some tea while you spill your tea to a friend, this is the place ...2024
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• WBSC Premier12 Results: Drake Baldwin notches first hit

Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images Baldwin had a hit and an RBI in a comfortable win for USA baseball. USA Baseball is now 2-0 in games started by Drake Baldwin, and in his third game played Baldwin finally broke through with his first hit along with driving in a run. Baldwin’s RBI came in the United States’s four-run first inning, hit ground out scoring Colby Thomas for the final run of that inni...2024
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• WBSC Premier12 Results: Drake Baldwin appears in pinch hit role

Photo by Sam Hodde/MLB Photos via Getty Images Baldwin made outs in two big spots as Team USA came just short of a comeback against Venezuela. Venezuela and the United States played one of two incredible games in the 2024 WBSC Premier12 tournament, and Drake Baldwin had two critical opportunities to come through for the United States. Following a leadoff single in the eighth inning Baldwin...2024
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• Cub Tracks in the driver’s seat

Photo by David Becker/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Roki Sasaki is posting. That could help define the market, whatever that really means. 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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• A very early look at the 2025 Cubs roster, payroll and luxury tax

Photo by Mary Turner/Getty Images Here’s where the Cubs stand payroll-wise as the offseason begins. Coming up soon, I’m going to begin my usual “Cubs free agent target” series. In the meantime, it’s time for our usual look at the Cubs’ 2025 roster, payroll and luxury tax as they stand just a couple of days into the 2024-25 free agent season. Before we get to the Cubs numbers and analysis,...2024
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• Cub Tracks saddles up

Dizzy Dean and other players pose as cowboys | Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Player movement, GM Meetings — the 2024-25 offseason is on the air. 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, overh...2024
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• BCB After Dark: How much for Kyle Tucker?

Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks how much would you give up for Kyle Tucker. It’s another Wednesday night here at BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re so glad you decided to stop by. Come on in out of the cold. There’s no cover charge this evening. We still have one ...2024
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"Matt Shaw | Ron Schloerb/Cape Cod Times / USA TODAY NETWORK With the 13th pick, Cubs took the Big 10 Player of the Year."

• BCB After Dark: Opening Day for Matt Shaw?
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• Cubs acquire Kyle Tucker from Astros for Isaac Paredes, Cam Smith and Hayden Wesneski
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• Just what is Jed Hoyer doing this offseason?
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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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• Cub Tracks’ hurry up and wait
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• BCB After Dark: How much for Kyle Tucker?
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• BCB After Dark: Can I interest you in a former Nat?

Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if the Cubs should continue to pursue free-agent right-hander Kyle Finnegan. It’s another week here at BCB After Dark: the coolest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re so glad you decided to stop by. Come on in out of the cold. There’s no cover charge this evening....2024
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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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• BCB After Dark: How much for Crochet?

Orlando Ramirez-Imagn Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks how much are you willing to give up for Garrett Crochet. It’s Wednesday night here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest get-together of night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in out of the cold. Your name is on the guest list. Let us take your coat for you. We still have a few tables...2024
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• WBSC Premier12 Results: Drake Baldwin’s big day sparks United States win

Photo by Gene Wang/Getty Images Drake Baldwin got the start for USA baseball, and he excelled to help them to a close win Drake Baldwin got the start in the United States final super round game, and Baldwin showed up to play for the United States. Baldwin found himself in a key spot in two United States rallies, the first coming in the first inning when he drew a walk and came around to sc...2024
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• WBSC Premier12 Results: Drake Baldwin pinch hits, USA loses again

Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images Drake Baldwin struck out to end the United States’s 8-2 loss Drake Baldwin was once again left on the bench against Chinese Taipei, and the United States lost a big one as they will now likely find themselves in the bronze medal game unless they can pull off a huge win over Venezuela on the final day of the super round. Baldwin had an at bat with two runners on in...2024
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• BCB After Dark: A southpaw from the Bronx

Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if the Cubs should deal Nico Hoerner for Nestor Cortes. It’s another Monday night here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Please come in out of the cold. The companionship in here is warm and the music is hot. The dress code is casual. We c...2024
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• BCB After Dark: Will Matt Shaw get time at second if Nico Hoerner isn’t ready on Opening Day?
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• WBSC Premier12 Results: Drake Baldwin notches first hit
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• Drake Baldwin makes Premier12 debut in Team USA blowout win

Photo by Sam Hodde/MLB Photos via Getty Images Baldwin didn’t have a great game, but the Americans run ruled the Netherlands Day two of the WBSC Premier12 saw the debut of Atlanta Braves top prospect Drake Baldwin, who started at catcher against the Netherlands right-handed starter. Baldwin did not have his best game, striking out in his first at bat and rolling a grounder over to first ba...2024
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• Drake Baldwin makes Premier 12 debut in Team USA blowout win

Photo by Sam Hodde/MLB Photos via Getty Images Baldwin didn’t have a great game, but the Americans run ruled the Netherlands Day two of the WBSC Premier 12 saw the debut of Atlanta Braves top prospect Drake Baldwin, who started at catcher against the Netherlands right-handed starter. Baldwin did not have his best game, striking out in his first at bat and rolling a grounder over to first b...2024
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• Outside The Confines: Here comes Sasaki

Photo by Daniel Shirey/WBCI/MLB Photos via Getty Images The frenzy about Roki Sasaki has begun and everyone is talking about him. Predictions for the free agent market. And other news from around baseball. Good morning. The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes is underway. Mark Feinsand looks at Sasaki’s situation and which teams are the favorites to sign Sasaki. Stephen J. Nesbitt explains the enti...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ Tenace elbow

Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Just throwing that title out there. Things are picking up a little bit. 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 ba...2024
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• BCB After Dark: Opening Day for Matt Shaw?
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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: How much for Kyle Tucker?
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• BCB After Dark: How much for Crochet?
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• Outside The Confines: An ‘intriguing’ winter

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images The Reds and Royals make a deal. Chinese Taipei wins Premier12 in a shocking upset. A survey of the free agent market and other news from around baseball. Good morning. Thanksgiving week is officially underway. Have an intriguing holiday. We had one trade this past Friday as the Reds traded Jonathan India and Joey Wiemer to the Royals for Brady Singer...2024
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• WBSC Premier12 Final: Chinese Taipei stuns Japan, wins gold medal

Photo by Gene Wang/Getty Images Chinese Taipei pulled off an upset against the heavily-favored Samurai Japan in the gold medal final The final day of the WBSC Premier12 featured a repeat of the last day of the super round, with the United States and Venezuela matching up for the bronze medal and Chinese Taipei and Japan capping the tournament with a gold medal game. For those following the...2024
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• WBSC Premier12 Results: Drake Baldwin’s big day sparks United States win
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• WBSC Premier12 Results: Drake Baldwin pinch hits, USA loses again
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• WBSC Premier12 Results: Drake Baldwin strikes out, USA opens super round with loss

Photo by Sam Hodde/MLB Photos via Getty Images Japan torched the United States for a blowout win, with Braves prospect Drake Baldwin having one pitch hit appearance where he struck out. Drake Baldwin didn’t get a start for the United States in their loss to Japan, though he did get an appearance late in the game as a pinch hitter. With a runner on and two outs Baldwin came in to face Japa...2024
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• Cubs 5, Guardians 3: David Bote, star man

Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports The Cubs infielder is making a bid for the Opening Day roster. MESA, Arizona — I keep telling you guys that David Bote has a real chance to make the Cubs this year, and he put another point on the board in his favor when he hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning against the Guardians Sunday. That gave the Cubs the lead and proved to be the winning blow in a ...2024
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• Welcome to the Cubs family, Matt Shaw! (And Jaxon Wiggins!)
Matt Shaw | Ron Schloerb/Cape Cod Times / USA TODAY NETWORK With the 13th pick, Cubs took the Big 10 Player of the Year. The 2023 MLB Draft started tonight and with the 13th pick in the first round, the Cubs selected shortstop Matt Shaw of Maryland. Shaw was the Big 10 Player of the Year this past season and the 2022 Cape Cod League MVP. Shaw’s biggest asset is his bat. He’s the all-time ...2023
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• Cubs 10, White Sox 6: Here comes the sun...

Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images .... and it wasn’t all right. But the Cubs won anyway. MESA, Arizona — The normally sure-handed Pete Crow-Armstrong got a bit messed up by a bright, sunny afternoon at Sloan Park Friday afternoon, losing two baseballs in the sun that helped lead to a four-run White Sox inning. The Cubs, though, came back from that with the big blow a three-run homer from Owe...2024
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• Cubs 6, Brewers 1: Some pitching performances of note

Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images There will be some interesting bullpen choices this year. With much of the attention of Cubs fans today on the re-introduction of Cody Bellinger as a member of the team (and don’t expect to see him in a game before next week), and most of the Cubs regulars not making the trip to the Brewers’ spring home in west Phoenix, I wanted to ta...2024
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• Cubs 9, Mariners 5: Everyone digs the long ball

Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports The Cubs homered three times and defeated the Mariners. The other split squad lost to Arizona. MESA, Arizona — The Cubs got some solid pitching (despite the score) and three home runs led the team to a 9-5 win over the Mariners at Sloan Park. In the first inning, Seiya Suzuki singled with one out and one out later, Dansby Swanson walked. Garrett Cooper follo...2024
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• Giants 7, Cubs 3: Justin Steele injured, but says he’s okay

Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports That’s a sigh of relief. And the “other split squad game” was crazy. MESA, Arizona — Justin Steele took a line drive off his leg in the second inning of the Cubs’ 7-3 loss to the Giants Friday afternoon at Sloan Park and then walked off the field gingerly, but under his own power. Cubs fans were, obviously, worried. Then Steele sent out this message: I’m okay...2024
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• Cubs trade target: Juan Soto

Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images What would it take to acquire the Padres slugger? I’m going to preface this by saying simply: I do not want to make this trade, nope, no matter which players are involved. Let’s stipulate: Juan Soto is a great hitter. No question about it. One of the top five hitters in baseball. He’s only 25, and just turned that age about a month ago. Any team should wa...2023
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• Cubs prospects make midseason Top 100 lists from Baseball America, MLB Pipeline

Pete Crow-Armstrong | Dylan Heuer Two major publications updated their top prospects lists this week. Two major publications, Baseball America and MLB Pipeline, both updated their Top 100 prospects lists to include recently-drafted players. And while the two lists are quite different, both lists include several Cubs prospects. Both organizations agree that Orioles shortstop Jackson Hollida...2023
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• Cub Tracks’ Kansas City blues

Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. The Cubs dropped another road game. The usual symptoms, the usual suspects., 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 wri...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ pen names

Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images Typically acerbic #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus scientific food for thought. How do you sell relief? Still no Bellinger. 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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• BCB After Dark: Could the Yankees and Cubs work out a deal for Cody Bellinger?
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• Juan Soto, an update on where the Cubs stand, and Winter Meetings open thread
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• BCB After Dark: How much for Crochet?
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• Cub Tracks’ poultry sums

Photo by RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. The title defines the Cubs offseason plan. Or does it? 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, ove...2024
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• Outside The Confines: An ‘intriguing’ winter
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• WBSC Premier12 Results: Drake Baldwin pinch hits, USA loses again
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• WBSC Premier12 Results: Drake Baldwin strikes out, USA opens super round with loss
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• Cub Tracks’ end of the road

Welcome, Kevin Alcantara! | Photo by Norm Hall/MLB Photos via Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. El Jaguar comes for coffee, the Cubs drop two out of a three-game trip, and the season is mercifully almost over. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and...2024
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