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• Justin Steele To Undergo Season-Ending Elbow Surgery
Cubs southpaw Justin Steele is slated to undergo season-ending surgery on his left elbow, manager Craig Counsell told reporters (including Patrick Mooney of The Athletic) this afternoon. Steele was placed on the injured list with elbow tendinitis shortly after his most recent start against the Rangers and was sent to receive a second opinion on…...2025
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• Cub Tracks’ too little traffic

Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. The ex-Cardinal curse or something struck. Hey, it’s the Dodgers. 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...2025
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• Cub Tracks out standing in its field

Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Meat loaf all year, play .667 ball. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in writers’ tears, and then cold-brewed overnight...2025
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• Cub Tracks keeps on runnin’

Matt Marton-Imagn Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. De Padres fell prey to the agony of de feet and the goose laid an egg on their plans. 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...2025
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• Cub Tracks’ sole men

Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. The Cubs ran roughshod over the Padres to capture their second straight series and fifth game in a row. 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...2025
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• Cub Tracks’ on with the Shōta

Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Imanaga does it again, and the Cubs squeezed out enough sparks for an Opening Day victory. 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...2025
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• Justin Steele To Undergo Season-Ending Elbow Surgery
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• Cub Tracks’ time is about to begin

Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Many people feel that Thomas Boswell was onto something when he said time begins on Opening Day. 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, ov...2025
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• Cub Tracks goes to eleven

Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Cubs win in comeback fashion and the starter relieved the reliever. Good times. 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, s...2025
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• Cubs, Orioles Exploring Rotation Additions
There are still several starting pitchers available in free agency and it’s possible that mounting injuries could help create new opportunities for them. Ken Rosenthal and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic report that the Cubs and Orioles are two clubs exploring rotation additions. The Cubs reportedly had some talks with Andrew Heaney before he signed…...2025
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• Cub Tracks doctors it up

Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. The Cubs took their second in a row from the mighty Dodgers and sit atop the anthill. 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, ...2025
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• Cub Tracks’ happy campers

Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. The process of cooking the roster down begins in the spring. Tons of video. 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...2025
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• Cub Tracks is ready for spring

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Real games are coming soon. 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-brew...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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• Cub Tracks’ stars and swipes
Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Read all about it! #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. Cubs visit the nation’s capital and are victorious behind Drew Smyly’s strong outing. Cody Bellinger is aggressive on the bases early ands sets the tone. Welcome to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and blo...2023
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• Cub Tracks shouts it out
Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images All the #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. We await further developments. I want a shortstop before Christmas. 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 ...2022
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• Top Cuban Prospect Jorge Soler Is Key Cog in Cubs Realizing 2015 Hype
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"The Cubs are nearing an agreement with free agent Justin Turner, reports Patrick Mooney of The Athletic."

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"And Saturday morning of the festivities, The Athletic’s Patrick Mooney dropped a piece detailing that Cubs fans aren’t the only people who want Bellinger back in blue pinstripes: “They probably get sick of me calling,” Swanson said Friday."

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"com/ga2fbvwBoK— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) April 21, 2023 Patrick Mooney (The Athletic {$}): How soon until the Cubs decide Matt Mervis could give their offense a jolt?"

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"Patrick Mooney cleans up {$}."

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"Per The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney, among the final candidates are Carlos Rodriguez of the Rays, Carter Hawkins and…"

2020
"The Cubs are still talking through possible Kris Bryant trade scenarios with rival organizations, according to Patrick Mooney of The Athletic (subscription link)."

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"on social media, sources tell The Athletic’s Patrick Mooney."

2018
"Over at The Athletic, Patrick Mooney has a pair of articles (subscription links) regarding the market’s two top pitchers."

2017
"11:03am: Chicago will also place outfielder Jason Heyward on the DL with a left hand injury, Patrick Mooney of CSN Chicago tweets."

2016
"11:25am: Class-A Advanced outfielder Rashad Crawford is the fourth player in the trade, according to Patrick Mooney of CSN Chicago (Twitter link)."

2015
"The game was also delayed in the bottom of the sixth inning because some of the stadium's lights went out, per CSN Chicago's Patrick Mooney:The game would eventually resume, with the Cubs playing under protest."

2014
"“He kind of flies under the radar,” catcher John Baker told Patrick Mooney of CSN Chicago."

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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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• 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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• Cub Tracks goes to eleven
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• BCB After Dark: Who should close for the Cubs?

Hodge pitches the ninth inning against the Reds in September | Matt Marton-Imagn Images The Cubs will head to Japan on Wednesday Welcome to your late week, late night indie coffee shop where we are listening to some easy going tunes while we serve up all your favorite beverages. If you’re looking for a local craft beer we’ve got you covered. If a cup of tea or decaf coffee is your pleasure...2025
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• Cub Tracks’ goal tending

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. The Cubs have their eyes on the ultimate prize. 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 ...2025
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• The Cubs are signing Justin Turner

Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images Many of you wanted this. And now, you have it. There had been rumors flying for a couple of weeks that the Cubs were interested in signing free agent infielder Justin Turner. Now, per Patrick Mooney of The Athletic, they are about to do so: The Chicago Cubs are close to an agreement with Justin Turner, a source briefed on the negotiations told The Athle...2025
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• Cubs pivot to ex-All-Star 3B after missing out on Alex Bregman

It didn't take long for the Chicago Cubs to pivot after third baseman Alex Bregman's signing with the Boston Red Sox. Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reported Tuesday the Cubs and veteran infielder Justin Turner have agreed on a one-year, $6M contract for this season....2025
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• BCB After Dark: Who should close for the Cubs?
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• Cub Tracks’ rain delay theater

Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Svengoolie or rain gear? You make the call. 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-br...2025
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• Cub Tracks doctors it up
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• Cub Tracks sees stars

Troy Taormina-Imagn Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Is Kyle Tucker enough to point the way to the top? What about that too many bullpen men thing? 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...2025
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• Cub Tracks’ the other shoe

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images Today’s anthology of #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Identify the footwear for BCB points. Sammy, Tucker, all of that and more. 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, an...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ pitcher clock

Photo by Griffin Quinn/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes plus extras, four days a week. Is Kyle Hendricks done? Writers consider his plight, and more. 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 co...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ too many free passes

Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. The Bryce was right, Seattle’s bullpen held, and the Cubs fell. 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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• A few notes on Cubs Opening Day roster choices

Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images We’re a bit closer to learning the roster to begin the 2024 season. Opening Day 2024 for the Cubs against the Texas Rangers is now just five days away. Friday, we got some further clarity on some roster spots that had been up in the air. Dominic Smith has opted out of his Cubs deal According to sources, the 28-year-old Smith opted out of his Minor Leagu...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ double dip

Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. Justin Steele gives everyone a scare, Cubs lose a pair, and other stories. 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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• Cub Tracks turns the page

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images Typically acerbic #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. All about Bellinger, more about Bellinger, and some stuff about Bellinger. Plus news. 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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• Cub Tracks keeps on runnin’
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• BCB After Dark: Who should close for the Cubs?
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• Cub Tracks’ goal tending
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• Cub Tracks sees stars
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• BCB After Dark: Should the Cubs invest in Steele?

Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if the Cubs should extend Justin Steele. It’s another night here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest gathering of night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re so glad you could join us this evening. Please come in out of the cold. There’s no cover charge this evening. We still have a...2025
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• Impending Storm Creates Breathtaking Photo at Wrigley Field
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• Cubs vs. Pirates: Score and Twitter Reaction from 2015 NL Wild Card Game
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• Jake Arrieta, Cubs Show Regular Season Was No Fluke in NL Wild Card Win
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• Cubs To Acquire Aroldis Chapman
11:25am: Class-A Advanced outfielder Rashad Crawford is the fourth player in the trade, according to Patrick Mooney of CSN Chicago (Twitter link). 11:03am: After months of being linked to power left-handed arms for the bullpen, the Cubs have landed the hardest-throwing pitcher in the game, reportedly agreeing to acquire Aroldis Chapman from the Yankees in…...2016
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• Jake Arrieta 1st Pitcher in 2015 to Reach 20 Wins: Latest Details and Reaction
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• Aroldis Chapman to Cubs: Latest Trade Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Cubs To Sign Jon Jay
The Cubs are in agreement with free-agent outfielder Jon Jay on a one-year, $8MM contract, according to Patrick Mooney of CSN Chicago (Twitter link)....2016
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• David Ross Considering Front Office Role With Cubs
David Ross’ playing career has only been officially over for about six weeks, but the veteran catcher is already considering a return to the Cubs, writes CSN Chicago’s Patrick Mooney. The Cubs, who already have former big leaguers Ted Lilly, Kerry Wood and Ryan Dempster on hand as special assistants (plus former Major Leaguers Kevin…...2016
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• Kyle Schwarber's Fluke ACL Tear an Early Test for Cubs' Sky-High Expectations
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• Fantasy Baseball 2015: Analyzing Expert Mock Drafts and Sleepers With Value
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• What Big Spring from Kris Bryant Would Mean to Cubs' 2015 Playoff Hopes
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• Top Cuban Prospect Jorge Soler Is Key Cog in Cubs Realizing 2015 Hype
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• Cub Tracks ducks and covers

Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. So many balls were in the air that I thought I was watching juggling. 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...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Who should close for the Cubs?
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• Cub Tracks’ for Pete’s sake

Michael Sarrazin and Barbra Streisand In ‘For Pete’s Sake’. | Photo by Columbia Pictures/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. The world is his oyster, and we just live in 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, a...2025
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• Cub Tracks fills in the blanks

Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. The surging Cubs face the Royals in a rare spring training night game tonight. 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 ...2025
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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’ spring in, fallout

Al Yellon Typically acerbic #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. Pitchers and catchers reporting day Wednesday. Most position players are in camp as well. 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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• Cub Tracks’ end of an era?

SI Model Chase throws out the first pitch. | Photo by David Banks/Getty Images Typically acerbic #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus scientific food for thought. SI on the skids, Hader sets a record, Stroman bites the apple, and other stories. 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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• 2024 Cubs Convention: It’s all about Cody Bellinger

Cody Bellinger celebrates a hit in August | Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Will it finally move the Cubs front office to make a big deal? A week ago it looked like fans might be bringing pitchforks and torches to Cubs Convention. In fact, 24 hours before the 37th annual winter gathering of Cubs fans kicked off in downtown Chicago I was wondering what the turnout would look like. A st...2024
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• Cub Tracks ‘ how tweet it is

Shota Imanaga — lots to like so far. | Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images Typically acerbic #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus scientific food for thought. The Cubs’ new pitcher is already popular. The Cubs Convention is ON. Welcome to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, groun...2024
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• Andre Dawson wants his Hall of Fame plaque changed to a Cubs cap — and the Hall is listening

Andre Dawson with his Hall of Fame plaque at the induction ceremony in Cooperstown, July 25, 2010 | Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Give the man what he wants. Tuesday, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune posted a column in which he wrote that Hall of Famer Andre Dawson wants the cap on his Hall of Fame plaque changed from an Expos cap to a Cubs cap. Dawson’s reasoning, per Sullivan: “...2023
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