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• Cubs and third-base coach Willie Harris part ways

Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images The Cubs will have one more new coach in 2025. Earlier this offseason, three Cubs coaches were let go — first-base coach Mike Napoli, assistant hitting coach Jim Adduci and bullpen coach Darren Holmes. Today, one more Cubs coach left the team: Breaking Cubs news- 3B coach Willie Harris and the Cubs front office have agreed to part ways. Both sides leav...2024
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• BCB After Dark: Grade Ian Happ

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks you to grade Cubs left fielder Ian Happ It’s another week here at BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and sit with us. We’re waiving the cover charge for the duration of the playoffs. There are still a few tables available. ...2024
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• BCB After Dark: Coaching changes

Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks what you think of the recent Cubs coaching changes It’s Wednesday night here at BCB After Dark: the coolest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in out of the fresh fall air. We’ve got a table reserved for you. The dress code is casual. Let us know if we can do...2024
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• Jed Hoyer’s news conference produced no real Cubs news

Marquee Sports Network The Cubs President of Baseball Operations held his annual postseason presser. Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer met with news media Tuesday morning, as he does every year when the season ends. He did express regret that this presser was being held today, as opposed to the team being in the postseason, and said, “We have to be better. We’ve got to get ba...2024
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• Cubs Part Ways With First Base Coach Mike Napoli
The Cubs are making some coaching changes, as relayed by Jesse Rogers of ESPN on X. The club is letting go of first base coach Mike Napoli, assistant hitting coach Jim Adduci, bullpen coach Darren Holmes and “a couple of strength coaches.” All three of the coaches are former major league ball players. Napoli was…...2024
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• Sources: 1B coach Napoli among Cubs' staff cuts
After missing the postseason for a fifth straight (full) year, the Chicago Cubs, who finished 83-79, are making changes to their coaching staff, sources familiar with the situation told ESPN on Monday, including letting first base coach Mike Napoli go....2024
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• Today in White Sox History: July 6

His arm hanging limply, Jake Peavy immediately left the mound mid-start on this day, 14 years ago. After risky surgery and an unprecedented rehab, Peavy was back pitching for the White Sox 10 months later. | Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images Some bad, bad injuries 1933 The first-ever All-Star Game was played at Comiskey Park. The White Sox won a coin flip ...2024
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• Outside The Confines: Feeling Hall of Fame-ish
Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images The countdown is on to see who will be enshrined We’re less than a week away from the announcements of who will be in the 2023 MLB Hall of Fame class heading for enshrinement in Cooperstown. With only a portion of the ballots being shared publicly it can be exceptionally difficult to predict which players (if any) will make the cut. But every year Ryan Thi...2023
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• Cub Tracks’ wait lifting?
Photo by Agung Kuncahya B./Xinhua via Getty Images #Cubs,#MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. The suspense is killing me. 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, and then cold-brewed overnight for maximum flavor. Everybody by now h...2022
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• The Hall of Fame announces its 2023 ballot
Al Yellon Twenty-eight players will go before BBWAA voters. Monday, Baseball’s Hall of Fame announced its Hall of Fame ballot that will be voted on by members of the Baseball Writers Association of America. Fourteen new players will be on the ballot this year: Bronson Arroyo, Carlos Beltrán, Matt Cain, R.A. Dickey, Jacoby Ellsbury, Andre Ethier, J.J. Hardy, John Lackey, Mike Napoli, Jhonny...2022
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• Mike Napoli To Retire
37-year-old Mike Napoli has announced his retirement on Twitter. Napoli, who’d dealt with significant injuries to his right knee over the last calendar year, had initially planned to give it another go after completing the rehab process, but has decided, “after much thought and consideration,” to call it quits. The catcher/1B finishes a career in…...2018
• Mike Napoli to retire
37-year-old Mike Napoli has announced his retirement on Twitter. Napoli, who’d dealt with significant injuries to his right knee over the last calendar year, had initially planned to give it another go after completing the rehab process, but has decided, “after much thought and consideration,” to call it quits. Napoli, a 2011 All-Star and 2013 World Series Champion, will long be remembered for hi...2018
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• Mike Napoli Undergoes ACL Surgery, Continues To Weigh Future
Slugger Mike Napoli has undergone a procedure to repair his anterior cruciate ligament, per Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe (via Twitter). That has been anticipated since he was diagnosed with a torn ACL and meniscus last month. The injury occurred while Napoli was playing for the Indians’ Triple-A affiliate, which he joined after failing…...2018
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• Mike Napoli underwent knee surgery and is forced to look at future career plans
Slugger Mike Napoli has undergone a procedure to repair his anterior cruciate ligament, per Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe (via Twitter). That has been anticipated since he was diagnosed with a torn ACL and meniscus last month.The injury occurred while Napoli was playing for the Indians’ Triple-A affiliate, which he joined after failing to find an MLB opportunity all spring. Napoli’s anticipated...2018
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• Napoli out for season with torn ACL, meniscus
Mike Napoli suffered a torn right ACL and meniscus while fielding a popup in a Triple-A game and will need season-ending surgery, the Indians said....2018
• Napoli to have season-ending knee surgery
Mike Napoli sustained a serious right knee injury while playing for Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, creating questions about where the first baseman's career will go from here. The Indians announced prior to Thursday's game in Baltimore that Napoli will require season-ending surgery....2018

• How a Gruesome Surgery Saved Mike Napoli's MLB Career
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"The club is letting go of first base coach Mike Napoli, assistant hitting coach Jim Adduci, bullpen coach Darren Holmes and “a couple of strength coaches."

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"31 Fergie Jenkins/Greg Maddux (retired)32 Luis Torrens33 Willie Harris (third base coach)35 Justin Steele36 Trey Mancini37 Dom Nuñez39 Manuel Rodriguez40 Mike Tauchman41 Adrian Sampson42 Jackie Robinson (retired by MLB)43 Esteban Quiroz45 Caleb Kilian46 Anthony Kay47 Brandon Hughes48 Vinny Nittoli49 Nick Burdi50 Jameson Taillon51 Eric Hosmer52 Roenis Elias53 Daniel Moskos (assistant pitching coach)54 Chris Young (bullpen coach)55 Mike Napoli (first base coach)56 Jeremiah Estrada57 Brendon Little58 Nick Neidert59 Michael Rucker60 Sergio Alcántara61 Brailyn Marquez62 Eric Stout63 Juan Cabreja (staff assistant)64 Jordan Holloway65 Tyler Duffey66 Julian Merryweather67 Bryce Windham68 Tommy Hottovy (pitching coach)70 Pete Crow-Armstrong71 Keegan Thompson72 Javier Assad73 Adbert Alzolay74 Jared Young75 Miguel Amaya76 Dustin Kelly (hitting coach)77 Ryan Borucki78 Ben DeLuzio79 Matt Mervis80 Alexander Canario81 Craig Driver (game strategy/catching coach)82 Johnny Washington (assistant hitting coach)83 Andy Weber84 Ryan Jensen85 Garrett Lloyd (bullpen catcher)86 Ben Brown87 Yonathan Perlaza88 Kevin Alcántara89 Darius Hill90 Jonathan Mota (staff assistant)91 Ben Leeper92 Bailey Horn93 Danis Correa94 Brennen Davis95 Cam Sanders96 Jim Adduci (assistant hitting coach)97 Alex Smith (data development and process)98 Chase Strumpf99 Rowan Wick"

2022
"So let’s fast-forward to this date eight years ago when the Red Sox added another pretty good first baseman/designated hitter: Mike Napoli put…"

2018
"The Indians have a minor-league deal in place with veteran slugger Mike Napoli, according to MLB."

2017
"The Rangers rolled into the Motor City on Friday and continued their winning ways, propelled by Mike Napoli and Joey Gallo home runs for their 10th straight victory in a 5-3 decision over the Tigers."

2016
"Carlos Santana and Mike Napoli delivered towering home runs at critical points, helping power the Indians to a 7-6 victory over the Red Sox on Wednesday at Progressive Field."

2015
"The Red Sox had some life back in the bats in Tuesday night's opener of a six-game homestand, as David Ortiz and Mike Napoli both belted home runs to pace a 13-hit attack in an 4-3 victory over the Rangers."

2014
"Mike Napoli of the Boston Red Sox said he will undergo a facial-reconstruction operation in hopes of resolving his sleep apnea."

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• Jed Hoyer’s news conference produced no real Cubs news
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• Re-live Game 7 of the 2016 World Series with Joe Maddon and Terry Francona

Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant lead the mound celebration after the Cubs won the World Series in Cleveland | Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images You will probably want to record this one Have you spent way too much time wondering why Joe Maddon pulled Kyle Hendricks from Game 7 of the World Series in 2016 when he was dealing in the fifth inning? Or maybe, yo...2024
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• The 2024 Cubs by the numbers

Photo by Michael Reaves/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, 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 59 players in camp, the 40-man roste...2024
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• This Day in MLB History: January 21

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images MLB History 1921 - Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis officially signs on as baseball commissioner agreeing to a seven-year, $350,000 contract. 1938 - Joe DiMaggio rejects a $25,000 offer from the Yankees and counters by asking for $45,000. He will hold out for nearly three months which will end on April 20, just two days before the start of the regular season...2024
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• Cubs officially announce 2024 coaching staff

Ryan Flaherty, new Cubs bench coach | Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images Ten 2023 coaches will return to join Craig Counsell. The Chicago Cubs today announced manager Craig Counsell’s major league coaching staff for the 2024 season. Four new coaches are joining the staff: Ryan Flaherty as bench coach, Darren Holmes as bullpen coach, Mark Strittmatter as major league field c...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ wait lifting?
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• The Hall of Fame announces its 2023 ballot
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• Mike Napoli suffers 'significant' knee injury
The Indians announced that veteran first baseman Mike Napoli suffered a “significant” right knee injury while playing with their Triple-A club in Columbus last night. He’s expected to miss an “extended amount of time,” per the team, though specifics of his timeline or the nature of the injury remain unclear.Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer quotes Indians skipper Terry Francona in relaying...2018
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• Christopher Morel cut his swing and miss dramatically in June — is it sustainable?
Christopher Morel gets ready to bat against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field | Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images The Cubs utility man could be a star if he can keep this up On June 28 Christopher Morel came to the plate to face Aaron Nola of the Phillies and was immediately down in the count 0-2. The Cubs were down 8-2 at that moment, the bases were loaded, and given everything we...2023
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• Jose Bautista Is the Free-Agent Slugger with No Clear MLB Home
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• Indians vs. Cubs: Game 4 Score and Twitter Reaction from 2016 World Series
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• Indians' Victory in Bloody-Finger Game Sets Corey Kluber Up for the Kill
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• Jonathan Lucroy Would Give Indians a Major Piece of Championship-Caliber Team
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9 (+5): Unveiling This Year's Anti-All-Star Team
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Struggling Yankees May Still Have Big Say in Playoffs
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• 1st-Place Indians Make AL Central Statement with Sweep of Defending Champ Royals
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• Napoli's decisive homer lifts Indians past Red Sox
2016

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• Jed Hoyer’s news conference produced no real Cubs news
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• Re-live Game 7 of the 2016 World Series with Joe Maddon and Terry Francona
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• The 2024 Cubs by the numbers
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• Christopher Morel cut his swing and miss dramatically in June — is it sustainable?
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• The 2023 Cubs by the numbers
Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images A complete numerical list of this year’s Cubs as they go through this year’s abbreviated Spring Training. As I do here every spring, I present to you a full numerical roster of all the players and coaches in Cubs spring camp, which is now available after the announcement of the Cubs’ 32 non-roster invitees earlier today. Also included are the Cubs’ retire...2023
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• Outside The Confines: Feeling Hall of Fame-ish
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• The Cubs Convention is back for the first time in three years
Marquee Sports Network Here are some notes from Friday’s Opening Ceremony Marquee Sports Network kicked off coverage of the 2023 Cubs Convention Opening Ceremony at 5 p.m. Friday and while the crowd was a bit smaller than in previous years (there was an entire section of empty chairs to the right of the main stage that was definitely filled in 2020), there was an enthusiastic atmosphere on...2023
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• Mike Napoli underwent knee surgery and is forced to look at future career plans
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• Papi, Napoli power Sox past Rangers
The Red Sox had some life back in the bats in Tuesday night's opener of a six-game homestand, as David Ortiz and Mike Napoli both belted home runs to pace a 13-hit attack in an 4-3 victory over the Rangers. The hit total was the highest by Boson in May, and matched a season best, last accomplished on April 28....2015
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• Napoli supports strong Miley to down Angels
The Red Sox finished a disjointed homestand in sound fashion, riding a strong performance by Wade Miley and yet another big game by Mike Napoli to a 6-1 victory over the Angels in Sunday afternoon's rubber match of a three-game series....2015
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• Napoli, Panda homer to back Buchholz in win
Mike Napoli and Pablo Sandoval homered, while right-hander Clay Buchholz tossed 6 1/3 strong innings in the Red Sox's 6-3 victory over the Blue Jays on Sunday in a Mother's Day matinee....2015
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• Napoli slugs two homers in loss to Pirates
Mike Napoli hit his first two home runs of the spring, and Red Sox top prospect Henry Owens worked three hitless innings before the Pirates rallied for a 5-2 win....2015
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• Napoli's go-ahead HR lifts Red Sox over Rays
Mike Napoli clocked a go-ahead two-run homer with two outs in the bottom of the seventh that just cleared the Green Monster to lift the Red Sox to a 7-5 victory over the Rays on Friday night at Fenway Park....2015
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• Napoli's go-ahead HR lifts Red Sox over Rays
Mike Napoli clocked a go-ahead two-run homer with two outs in the bottom of the seventh that just cleared the Green Monster to lift the Red Sox to a 7-5 victory over the Rays on Friday night at Fenway Park....2015
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• Mike Napoli to Rangers: Latest Trade Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Boston Red Sox's Mike Napoli Trolls Richard Sherman over Super Bowl Loss
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• Buying a Ticket to Nolan’s Batman Begins
(NOTE: THIS POST WAS RELEASED EARLY THIS WEEK ON OUR PATREON. IT’S $10/MONTH.) 5. Stacy's Mom 4. Maggie May 3. Hot for Teacher 2. Mrs. Robinson 1. Me and Mrs. Nolan Jones Runners-up: Me and Mrs. Christian Yelich, Me and Mrs. Alek Manoah, and Me and Mrs. Mike Napoli. That's not in no particular order. That is the order. Know it, learn it, love it, all the greatest songs on Cougar Love on your dia...2022
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• 1st-Place Indians Make AL Central Statement with Sweep of Defending Champ Royals
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• Hanley Ramirez, Pablo Sandoval Deals Tip of Iceberg for Latest Red Sox Reload
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• Royals 4, Cubs 3: The complaint department is OPEN

Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images The Cubs should have won this game. They did not. Thus, complaints will follow. Just three days ago, BCB’s Sara Sanchez wrote this article which notes that David Ross and the Cubs are getting a bit too cute with their platoon lineups. The platoon advantage is useful, yes, but not when it comes to sacrificing defense. The Cubs made two errors Friday aftern...2023
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• The Cubs Convention is back for the first time in three years
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• Cub Tracks’ Happness despite the tears
Happness abounds | Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images Recent #Cubs,#MLB, and #MiLB news, four days a week. The Cubs lost another one-run game late and wasted a power show by Ian Happ. Welcome to today’s edition of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits from Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground around #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, and cold-brewed overnight for maximum flavo...2022
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• Mike Napoli to retire
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• Shin-Soo Choo: ‘No question’ Rangers make playoffs this year
Shin-Soo Choo is certainly entering Opening Day with a lot of confidence.On the eve of their season opener against the defending champion Houston Astros, the Texas Rangers outfielder gave quite a bold prediction to the media.“We’re making the postseason,” said Choo, according to Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “No question.”Choo’s declaration may be easier said than done at this point...2018
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• Jose Bautista Is the Free-Agent Slugger with No Clear MLB Home
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9 (+5): Unveiling This Year's Anti-All-Star Team
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Shopping Season Underway at Nashville Winter Meetings
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• Allen Craig Trade Rumors: Latest Buzz, Speculation Surrounding Red Sox Star
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• Hanley Ramirez, Pablo Sandoval Deals Tip of Iceberg for Latest Red Sox Reload
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• Clay Buchholz’s Wife Latest Victim of The Fappening
So, yeah…remember those unfortunate pictures of Justin Verlander and Kate Upton? Turns out, the Detroit Tigers ace isn’t the victim of The Fappening with Major League ties. Meet Lindsay Clubine…wife of Clay Buchholz. Monday, hacked nudes of the former “Deal or No Deal” briefcase model showed up online…and it would appear as though wife of the Boston Red Sox pitcher is owning up to the pictures bei...2014
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