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• Orioles 4, Cubs 3: Those leadoff walks will just kill you

Matthew Boyd had another nice game, but it was ruined by a bullpen meltdown. | Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images The Cubs were going along just fine until a disastrous eighth inning. The headline is what baseball folks will tell you. Walks are going to happen, but leadoff walks almost always lead to bad things. That’s what happened to the Cubs in the eighth inning of Saturday’s game, af...2025
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• Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/2/25): Orioles 4, Cubs 3 – Bullpen Wastes Boyd Gem
The Cubs and Orioles played the second game of their series on a bright Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field in which the home team donned number 23 to honor Ryne Sandberg. Chicago got an outstanding starting pitching effort but the bullpen squandered it and Baltimore went on to win. The North Siders took the lead … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/2/25): Orioles 4, Cubs 3 – Bul...2025
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• Cub Tracks’ you gotta see the show

Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images The #1 source for #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes. And you gotta believe. Cade Horton and the crew throw goose eggs at the Orioles and the Cubs take the opening game of the series. The going is weird. Cub Tracks™ turned pro a long time ago. Cub Tracks™. Where the great ones run AWAY. The 64-45 Cubs opened their three-game series against the 50...2025
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• Cubs 1, Orioles 0: Pitching, defense and... a sacrifice fly

Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images The Cubs got all three of the things noted in today’s headline and won in a very, very fast game. The Cubs and Orioles met on perhaps the nicest weather day of the entire summer to date at Wrigley Field. Unlimited sunshine, 72 degrees, wind blowing in at 12 miles per hour. And then they played like they wanted to get out of there and enjoy the sunshi...2025
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• It's official: The MLB All-Star Game will be at Wrigley Field in 2027

Photo by @WillByington / www.willbyington.com The Cubs will host the Midsummer Classic for the first time in 37 years. It's been rumored for some time, but Friday Major League Baseball made if official: The Cubs and Wrigley Field will welcome MLB's All-Star Game to Chicago two summers from now, Tuesday, July 13, 2027. Cubs executive chairman Tom Ricketts and President of Business Ope...2025
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• MLB Officially Announces Cubs Will Host 2027 All-Star Game at Wrigley Field
Though it’s been pending for months now, MLB finally made it official. During a Friday morning press conference at Wrigley Field, commissioner Rob Manfred announced that the Cubs will host the 2027 All-Star Game. The news is bittersweet, coming as it does so soon after the passing of Ryne Sandberg. The iconic second baseman won … The post MLB Officially Announces Cubs Will Host 2027 Al...2025
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• Friday Rockpile: The trade deadline has come and gone, but are the Rockies better off?

Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, August 1, 2025 Considering the Colorado Rockies’ history of making few significant moves at the trade deadline, even as they are miles away from even dreaming of contending, Colorado continued to play it low-key as the trade deadline came and went this season. The biggest surprise is that the players who were traded reveal...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for August 1, 2025

They’re teammates now | Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Pencils down. The trade deadline is over! Let’s talk about where the Royals are right now. They’re 54-55, a game under .500 with only 53 to play. Not great. They’re also 9th in the league - they’re closer to the bottom of the league than the top. Again, not good. If you look at the teams ahead of them, barring an insane hot st...2025
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• 2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 108

Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images The Cubs avoid a sweep with a 10-3 win ahead of the trade deadline. Phew. That was a cathartic win. You could feel the tension building in Chicago and throughout Cubs Nation. I mean, way back in game number 72, the Cubs reached 18 games over .500. Here they are 36 games later at that same mark. Though I’m completely comfortable giving some corners of Cub f...2025
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• Brewers 9, Cubs 3: Hey, Jed! Time to bring in the reinforcements

Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images And Ian Happ is headed to the injured list. This is not the way we had hoped this series would go. After an uncharacteristic bad outing from Matthew Boyd Monday, there was at least hope that Colin Rea could put together a good one Tuesday. Welp. Didn’t happen, and the Cubs also got poor relief work and some unusual bad defense from Pete Crow-Armstron...2025
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• Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers preview, Tuesday 7/29, 6:40 CT

Photo by Larry Radloff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Cubs look to even up their series in Milwaukee. Today’s roster move: Here Tuesday notes... STARTING OUT IN MILWAUKEE: The Cubs’ loss last night dropped their record in first games of series at Milwaukee to 31-41. They were 28-27 after winning the opener of their first two visits in 2018. Then they lost three in a row, won once, ...2025
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• In remembrance of Ryne Sandberg, a great baseball player and better human being

Photo by Rich Pilling/MLB Photos via Getty Images Ryno’s gone way too soon. Let’s celebrate his Hall of Fame career and life. Ryne Sandberg means so many things to so many people that it’s impossible to wrap that up in one paragraph, or even one article. Nevertheless, I will try here to capture the love that Cubs fans feel for the man affectionately called “Ryno” for not only his play on t...2025
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• 2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 106

Photo by Larry Radloff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A rough day all around for the Cubs, who lose 8-4. I ended work for the day on a little bit of a high note, seeing the Jed Hoyer extension. We’re not alike if you don’t think that was the right thing to do. At least one national baseball website had the Cubs as their No. 1 team in their weekly power rankings. I’m dismissive of those o...2025
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• Braves News: Carlos Carrasco, Michael Harris II Wins NL Player of the Week, Ronald Acuna Jr., more

Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images Another Day, Another Trade On the field, Atlanta looked like a team that knew it needed a day of success. While Spencer Strider struggled a bit to begin the game, the offense eventually came alive. Big games from Ronald Acuna Jr., Marcell Ozuna, and Austin Riley resulted in a 10-7 win over the Royals. Yes, it is a bit late for the these games to make a di...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for July 29, 2025

Thomas Shea-Imagn Images Seth Lugo likes us, he really likes us! Seth Lugo talks about wanting to stay in Kansas City. “After being here for a year and a half, me and my family just fell in love with the city,” Lugo said, with his wife, Amanda, sitting in the front row of the press conference and the two Lugo boys, 5-year-old James and 3-year-old Myles, trying their very best to remain at...2025
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• Brewers overcome early deficit to defeat Cubs 8-4

Benny Sieu-Imagn Images A big night for the offense makes up for ugly first inning We’d like to start this evening by acknowledging the loss of Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg, which was announced while these two teams were playing tonight. It’s a painful night for Cubs fans and baseball fans in general, and our best wishes go out to everyone who’s hurting tonight. Box Score When the Bre...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Adam Duvall’s first inning slam not enough in Game 5 loss to Astros

Photo by Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1960 - The Milwaukee Braves trade shortstop Alvin Dark to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for infielder Andre Rodgers. Dark will then sign a two-year agreement with the Giants to serve as the team’s manager. 2005 - Braves outfielder Andruw Jones wins a Silver Slugger Award in the National League. 2011 ...2023
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"Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg said he is "continuing to fight" cancer and is prioritizing time with those closest to him."

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"Others who were on the original list of players scheduled to be at the convention who didn’t make it due to weather were Ben Zobrist, Ryne Sandberg, Shawon Dunston and Les Lancaster."

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"Gold Glove Award winner for the first time in his career and is just the fifth Cubs second baseman to earn the honor, joining Ken Hubbs (1962), Glenn Beckert (1968), Ryne Sandberg (1984-91) and Darwin Barney (2012)."

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"Future Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg got an entire pregame tribute ceremony before his last home game September 21, 1997, and then got more ovations when he was lifted for a pinch-runner after a fifth-inning double that afternoon: If only all great Cubs could wrap careers that way."

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"Well, it turns out that the players were headed out there to head up to the center field scoreboard and raise the championship banner themselves: The Cubs also had Hall of Famers Ryne Sandberg (1907 WS banner), Fergie Jenkins (1908 WS banner), and Billy Williams (2016 NL Pennant) raise other banners: The banner raising was followed by Anthony Rizzo carrying the World Series trophy as he led his teammates back out to the field: The ceremonies were actually delayed two hours by rain, and now an NL"

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"Ryne Sandberg rejoined the Cubs as an ambassador to the team, and the best thing about the new deal, the Hall of Famer said, was that he's back "home."

2015
" The abysmal 2015 season has seen the firing of general manager Ruben Amaro and resignation of manager Ryne Sandberg."

2014
"He also will become only the third man ever to begin his managerial career after being inducted into the Hall of Fame as a player, following Ted Williams and Ryne Sandberg."

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• Royals Rumblings - News for July 29, 2025

Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Royals even up series against the Atlanta Braves with another loud night from the bats. Royals Data Dugout looks at what is next for Kansas City this week. While the Seth Lugo extension is as much about 2026 and 2027 as anything, swapping Hoffman for Grichuk is at least a hint the Royals view themselves as squarely in the race heading into August. At this poi...2025
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• Ryne Sandberg: Dreams and hard work brought him from the Cubs to the Hall of Fame

David Sameshima A personal remembrance of a generational Cubs hero. There are well-deserved accolades pouring in from every corner of the baseball community about one of the greatest second basemen of a generation. On June 23, 2024 when Ryne Sandberg’s statue was unveiled at Gallagher Way I wrote about that ceremony, and genuinely wasn’t sure I needed to say anything else today. But this m...2025
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• Cub Tracks’ a titan passes, contractual obligations, and also baseball

Getty Images The #1 source for #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes. Ryne Sandberg has moved on, Jed Hoyer is staying, and the Cubs are in second place. The going is weird. Cub Tracks™ turned pro a long time ago. Cub Tracks™. Where the great ones run AWAY.. Any MLB team can beat you. The good teams WILL beat you. R. I. P. Ryno. You were the GOAT to a lot of us. Jed Hoyer was extended Mond...2025
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Sorry it's been a while since I posted. Forgot to tell anyone I've been on strike from blogging to protest COMC jacking up their bulk shipping rate. No, I'm only (half) joking. Just kinda fell into a "summer break" from blogging to deal with other stuff. But rather than vent about my frustrating life, I wanted to pop in with a little tribute to the recently departed Ryne Sandberg and pull out...2025
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• Braves News: Carlos Carrasco, Michael Harris II Wins NL Player of the Week, Ronald Acuna Jr., more
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• Memories are free (and sometimes cards are, too)

I picked up this card on Friday. Ryne Sandberg passed away Monday. I was not a kid when Sandberg was starring for the Cubs. I was a senior in high school when his rookie card showed up, and I'm pretty sure I didn't know who he was when I pulled it. That was the last year of dedicated card collecting for me for the next six years. That's a lot of Sandberg cards I didn't see. I'm als...2025
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• BCB After Dark: More for Gore?

Brett Davis-Imagn Images The late-night/early-morning spot asks if MacKenzie Gore is worth the price. It’s Trade Deadline week here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and sit with us. We’re always glad to welcome a friend. There’s no cover charge tonight. We still have a couple tables available. The hostess will s...2025
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• An offensive spark puts the South Siders back in the win column

Colson Montgomery and Lenyn Sosa helped the White Sox to a great offensive night. The White Sox slow the Phillies with a 6-2 win During the seventh inning of tonight’s game, it was announced that Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg had passed away. Regardless of which team you root for, Sandberg was a pillar of Chicago sports and a great player, as well as a genuinely great person. Baseball lost a...2025
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• Sandberg to return as Cubs team ambassador
Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg will rejoin the Cubs as an ambassador to the team, with an official announcement expected this weekend at the Cubs Convention....2016
• Sandberg returns to Cubs camp as instructor
Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg was in his familiar No. 23 Cubs uniform on Monday, joining his former team for workouts at the invitation of manager Joe Maddon....2016
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• Sandberg steps down as Phillies manager
Ryne Sandberg has stepped down as manager of the Phillies. Pete Mackanin, the third-base coach, has been named interim manager....2015
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• In appreciation of Willson Contreras
David Banks-USA TODAY Sports The Cubs catcher moves on, but we remember him fondly. Willson Contreras, as you know, declined the Cubs’ qualifying offer Tuesday and so will likely be moving to another team as a free agent. I actually wrote this article last summer when it appeared Willson would be traded. When he wasn’t, I decided to save it for the time, if it came, when it looked like his...2022
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• Kerry Wood and Aramis Ramirez will join the Cubs Hall of Fame

Chicago Cubs The announcement was made at the Cubs Convention. Generally, not much news is made at the opening ceremony of the Cubs Convention. It’s intended to be a love fest between players old and new and fans. One new thing that’s been done the last couple of years at the ceremony is to reveal the names of Cubs stars who will be added to the team’s Hall of Fame later on this year. Kerr...2024
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• After reaching goal, Sandberg finds comfort back with Cubs
It had been four years since Ryne Sandberg was available to make the trek to this little town of 1,834 on the banks of Lake Otsego as he chased the dream of managing in the Major Leagues....2016

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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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• Cubs to Honor Ryne Sandberg by Wearing Nameless Blue No. 23 Jerseys Saturday
Just when I think I’m starting to get over the loss, something comes up that makes me mourn my late hero all over again. Like being out of town on the first day of school and seeing that my son wore the Ryne Sandberg jersey he got at Wrigley following the statue dedication ceremony last … The post Cubs to Honor Ryne Sandberg by Wearing Nameless Blue No. 23 Jerseys Saturday appeared fir...2025
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• Effectively Wild Episode 2355: Touch of Gray

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about how the expanded playoffs may suppress trade activity and, prompted by the passing of Ryne Sandberg, the factors that can make a player punch above their weight from a popularity perspective. Then (31:47) they answer listener emails about triples hitting, Bryce Harper vs. José Ramírez, the effect of […]...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for July 18, 2025

I want a giant baseball card | Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images The Second Half Begins Tonight It’s a slooooooow news day. At The Star, Pete Grathoff notes that Royals streaming numbers are up: FanDuel Sports Kansas City said it had more than 115,000 unique streamers for Royals games this season. There has been a 54% year-over-year increase in unique streamers per game, and the number ...2025
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• 2025 Cubs midseason grades

Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Here are my assessments of Cubs player performances so far this year. As befits a first-place team, most of them are pretty good. The Cubs really couldn’t have done much better so far this year. They have three All-Stars, two of them starting players. They’re in first place in the NL Central, though by just one game, and have had une...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Do you still want Sandy Alcantara?

Photo by Leonardo Fernandez/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if you are still interested in the Cubs acquiring the the former Cy Young Award winner. It’s another Monday night 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 heat and join us. There’s no cover charge. The dress code...2025
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• Hey, Tom Ricketts! You need to get Kyle Tucker signed now — and not just for baseball reasons

David Banks-Imagn Images There’s something else that this signing would do for the Cubs. With Kyle Tucker off to a great start with the Cubs, the chorus of voices urging Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts to open up the team wallet and sign Tucker to an extension before he hits free agency has gotten louder. While there’s no question about Tucker’s abilities on the field — he’s hitting the way he ...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: January 27th

Photo by Mark Rucker/Transcendental Graphics, Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1944 - The Boston Braves fire manager Casey Stengel as new owners Lou Perini, Guido Lugo and Joseph Maney take over the team. 1966 - Wisconsin State Circuit Court Judge Elmer W. Roller rules that the Braves must remain in Milwaukee or the National League must promise Wisconsin an expansion team for the 19...2025
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Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. The Cubs are .500 after a fine pitching performance and a few unfortunate bounces. The bullpen was spotless. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground fr...2024
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Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. Under two weeks remain until Opening Day and the Cubs are still jenga-ing. 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 baseb...2024
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