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• Wrigleyville Nation Podcast: Episode 371 – Sara Sanchez, Steele Injured, Cubs Stay Hot, PCA Contract, & More
Sara Sanchez joins Jeremy & Pat this week. We discuss Steele being out for the year, and the impact to the rotation. Cubs win 2 of 3 against Texas and the Dodgers! We talk about PCA contract talks. We close the show profiling former Cub Joe Pepitone. Enjoy….and Go Cubs! Listen & Subscribe on Apple … The post Wrigleyville Nation Podcast: Episode 371 – Sara Sanchez, Steele ...2025
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• Cubs vs. Dodgers ESPN Sunday Night Baseball bingo

Al Yellon The Cubs are back on ESPN and you know what that means The Cubs and Dodgers will face off on ESPN Sunday Night Baseball tonight in what could be the beginning of the end for the Cubs playing on ESPN on Sunday night. Earlier this year it was reported that ESPN was opting out of the last three years of it’s deal with MLB to carry a game of the week in primetime. I admit I had some...2025
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• MLB botched another rain delay Thursday, this one in Atlanta

Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images In news you might not think is related but in reality is, owners are going to push for a salary cap. Thursday night’s game between the Phillies and Braves in Atlanta was interrupted in the seventh inning by massive thunderstorms that moved through the Atlanta area: As it turns out, BCB had a reporter on the scene — Sar...2025
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• SB Nation Reacts: Cubs fans are optimistic about the team’s win total

Photo by Griffin Quinn/MLB Photos via Getty Images Here are the results of this week’s SB Nation reacts survey. Earlier this week, I posted this survey, sponsored by FanDuel, asking you about the over/under for Cubs wins this year. FanDuel set the bar at 88.5 wins. Here are the results: This seems a reasonable result to me. Personally, I am optimistic about this team, and thou...2025
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• The Short Porch: Backup catchers edition

Carson Kelly is congratulated at 3B for his home run on the way to a cycle on Monday night | Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images It was a night in Sacramento It’s a new season and this is a new BCB regular column where we’ll be celebrating some big moments in brief. Welcome to the Short Porch, your new home for quick hits on the Chicago Cubs. Last night I found myself wondering if the A’s new ...2025
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• BCB roundtable: 2025 Cubs season preview

Getty Images A discussion of the season to come from the BCB staff. BCB’s front-page writers have done several of these roundtable discussions previewing Cubs seasons and postseasons, so here we are again to kick off the 2025 season. Josh, Sara, Thomas, Duane and I had a lively online conversation Wednesday afternoon. The online chat has been lightly edited for clarity. Ashley was unable ...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Will Workman work out?

Photo by Gene Wang/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if Rule 5 pick Gage Workman will last the season in Chicago. It’s the night before (domestic) Opening Day 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 for a while. We still have a few tables available. There’s no cov...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Emergency starters

Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks which starter would you sign in an emergency. It’s Wednesday night here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on on and join us. There’s no cover charge this evening. We still have a few tables available. Bring your own beverage. BCB ...2025
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• Nico Hoerner, Matt Shaw and the Cubs’ trip to Japan

Nico Hoerner signs autographs at the Cubs spring training complex | Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images We now know more about all three of the key points in the headline. Two of the keys to the Cubs’ success in 2025 are the players expected to be the starting second baseman and third baseman, Nico Hoerner and Matt Shaw. In BCB After Dark, Sara Sanchez covered the question of w...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Why did the Cubs DFA Alexander Canario?

Alexander Canario hits a home run against the Marlins in April | Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images This is not a trick question Welcome to your late week, late night, indie coffee shop where the drinks are running all night and whether you need something to warm your body up after a brutally cold Chicago week or something to cool down after getting fired up watching the Cubs beat the Dodgers in ...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Who is the center fielder of the quarter century?

Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks who is the Cubs’ top center fielder since 2000. It’s Wednesday 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 cold and wet. We’re warm and dry in here. There’s no cover charge this evening. There are still a few tables avai...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Who is the left fielder of the quarter century?

David Banks-Imagn Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks who is the Cubs top left fielder of the quarter century. It’s another Wednesday night 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 for a while. We’re always glad to see you. There’s no cover charge tonight. We still have a few...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Jon Berti is a Cub

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images The late-night/early-morning stop for Cubs fans asks your opinion of the Cubs’ newest utility player. It’s Wednesday 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. We’re so glad you decided to stop by. Your name is on the guest list. We have ...2025
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• Derrek Lee and Sammy Sosa voted to the Cubs Hall of Fame, and Cubs Convention open thread

John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images Cubs players, past and present, and fans are gathered at the Sheraton Grand in downtown Chicago. Sammy Sosa was welcomed back to the Cubs family Friday night at the Opening Ceremony of the Cubs Convention, and at the same time, Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts announced that Sosa and Derrek Lee would be the newest inductees to the...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Can Nate Pearson start?

Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if Nate Pearson should be given a chance to start. It’s a new year here at BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and warm up. There’s no cover charge this evening. We can take your coat for you. The hostess will lead you to a tab...2025
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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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• BCB After Dark: Caissie or Alcántara?

Kyle Ross-Imagn Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks: Owen Caissie or Kevin Alcántara? It’s Wednesday night here at BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and grab a table. New friends and old, all are welcome. Let us check your coat. Let us know if you need anything. Bring your own beverage. BCB...2024
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• BCB After Dark: What about Kenley Jansen?

Photo by Kevin M. Cox/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if the Cubs should try to sign free agent Kenley Jansen 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 fall air. We’ve got the place jumping tonight. There’s no cover charge. We’ve got a couple of tables st...2024
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• The World Baseball Classic came of age in 2023
Photo by Daniel Shirey/WBCI/MLB Photos via Getty Images This year’s tournament was the best one yet, and got people excited for its future. I’ve always enjoyed the World Baseball Classic. It provides a different look at the game via players playing for their country rather than MLB (or NPB or KBO) teams and gets the game exposed in places where it hadn’t previously been a big sport (Great ...2023
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"As you know, Sara Sanchez has been BCB’s biggest Willson Contreras fan throughout his Cubs career."

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"Dan Szymborski begins the show by welcoming FanGraphs contributors Sara Sanchez and Justin Choi to consider what the […]"

• Wrigleyville Nation Podcast: Episode 371 – Sara Sanchez, Steele Injured, Cubs Stay Hot, PCA Contract, & More
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• Cubs vs. Dodgers ESPN Sunday Night Baseball bingo
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• MLB botched another rain delay Thursday, this one in Atlanta
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• BCB roundtable: 2025 Cubs season preview
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• BCB After Dark: Will Workman work out?
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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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• BCB After Dark: What’s your favorite non-baseball game part of baseball season?

Fans on the berm at Sloan Park | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Mine is the people The weekend is ending but we’re closing it down right here at Bleed Cubbie Blue After Dark — your late week, late night indie spot for some baseball banter and vibes. We’re running a special on craft beer from Detroit (more on why in a second) but if beer’s not your thing we have all sorts of other libations. ...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Why did the Cubs DFA Alexander Canario?
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• BCB After Dark: Which new Cub will have a big impact?

Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks, other than the obvious choices, which new Cub will have the biggest impact? It’s another evening at BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Please come in and get warm. We can take your coat for you. There are still a few tables available, ...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Who is the center fielder of the quarter century?
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• SB Nation Reacts: Cubs fans are optimistic about the team’s win total
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• The Short Porch: Backup catchers edition
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• BCB After Dark: Does Spring Training mean anything?

Jason Sherbert The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if the Cubs hot Spring Training means anything for the regular season. It’s Wednesday night here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Please come in from the cold. We’ve got a fire going on in here. Let us take your coat. There are still a few tables available...2025
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• Nico Hoerner, Matt Shaw and the Cubs’ trip to Japan
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• BCB After Dark: What’s your favorite non-baseball game part of baseball season?
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• BCB After Dark: Why did the Cubs DFA Alexander Canario?
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• Tuesday Rockpile: Are the Los Angeles Dodgers ruining baseball?

Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, February 11, 2025 No MLB team has had a better offseason than the Los Angeles Dodgers, who have signed a litany of stars: Roki Sasaki; Blake Snell; Teoscar Hernández; Tanner Scott; Michael Conforto . . . There are more, but I have limited space. View this post on Instagram ...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Who is the left fielder of the quarter century?
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• A few thoughts about the Cubs and Jed Hoyer going over the luxury tax in 2024

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images It didn’t have to happen. But since it did, let’s look forward, not back. Late Friday afternoon, figures on the teams that went over MLB’s Competitive Balance Tax were posted online. Now, the first thing about this is the timing. Friday afternoon? Late? Before a week where a lot of people are going to start heading out for the holidays? Of course. This ...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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• The Short Porch: Backup catchers edition
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• BCB After Dark: Will Workman work out?
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• BCB After Dark: Schedule blues

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks you about the Cubs’ brutal early-season schedule. Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the grooviest gathering of night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. For the first time this week, there’s no game happening right after we go live, and we won’t have another early-morning...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Emergency starters
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• BCB After Dark: Does Spring Training mean anything?
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• BCB After Dark: Where’s the best place to keep a Jaguar?

Photo by Chris Coduto/MLB Photos via Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if Kevin Alcántara would be better served in Iowa or Chicago. It’s Wednesday night here at BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We so glad you decided to stop by. It’s been a long day, so let’s make it a memorable night. We s...2025
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• BCB After Dark: What’s your favorite non-baseball game part of baseball season?
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• BCB After Dark: Why did the Cubs DFA Alexander Canario?
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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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• Willson Contreras declines Cubs’ qualifying offer
David Banks-USA TODAY Sports And so, his free agency begins. We knew when Jed Hoyer had his season-ending news conference that Willson Contreras was going to receive a qualifying offer. Today, he received it and rejected it: Cubs are extending the $19.65M qualifying offer to Willson Contreras, and he is declining it, making him a free agent. Very good two-way catcher should do extremely ...2022
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• Sara’s Snapshots: Seiya Suzuki robs a grand slam in the Crosstown Classic
Marquee Sports Network And he reacted like a man who knows there is still work to do Anyone who’s read Bleed Cubbie Blue for the last few years knows I love player celebrations. I love bat flips. I like pitchers strutting around the mound. I love player personality and antics. But I have a confession to make, because I am very much not that girl in my own life. I coached nationally comp...2023
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• St. Louis baseball media had some unique takes on Miles Mikolas’ ejection last night
Mikolas tries to explain baseball to umpires | Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images Mikolas was ejected for intentionally throwing at Ian Happ. The Cubs and Cardinals have one of the best rivalries in sports and that means every time these two teams come together there is the potential for some seriously entertaining baseball. There is also always the potential for drama. After all, playi...2023
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• Walking in a Wrigley Winterland
The sun begins to set over Winterland at Wrigley Field | Sara Sanchez The Cubs have turned the Friendly Confines into an amusement park and it’s magical, but bring your wallet I have a confession to make, I’m generally not in the holiday spirit until well into December. I’m certainly not a grinch, but the way every holiday seems to sprawl into and before the previous one has always exhaust...2022
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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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• 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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• BCB After Dark: What’s your favorite non-baseball game part of baseball season?
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• BCB After Dark: Is Moises Ballesteros ready for a shot at the big league roster?

Moises Ballesteros hits a home run last week in the Arizona Fall League | Photo by Norm Hall/MLB Photos via Getty Images Your late coffee shop home for indy vibes and Cubs musings BCB After Dark — Indie Coffee Shop (with libations, of course) edition is on the road this week — greetings from the Arizona Fall League! We’ll be bringing you some chill vibes, good music, Cubs relevant question...2024
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• Beat the Shift Podcast – Middle Infield Preview Episode w/ Sara Sanchez
A discussion about taking risk in fantasy drafts, plus our Beat the Shift middle infield preview. Source...2024
• The Cubs lineups are not as effective as they could be

Mike Tauchman rounds the bases after a home run against the Mets | Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images A cautionary tale of handedness obsessions If you are reading Bleed Cubbie Blue you likely obsess about the Chicago Cubs. You are probably watching all of the games, reading Al’s game recaps, joining in on the game threads here and there, and, if you’re anything like me, waiting obsessiv...2023
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• St. Louis baseball media had some unique takes on Miles Mikolas’ ejection last night
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• The World Baseball Classic came of age in 2023
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• Cubs vs. Dodgers ESPN Sunday Night Baseball bingo
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• MLB botched another rain delay Thursday, this one in Atlanta
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• BCB roundtable: 2025 Cubs season preview
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• BCB After Dark: Schedule blues
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• 2025 Cubs player profiles: Eli Morgan
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• BCB After Dark: Emergency starters
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• BCB After Dark: Does Spring Training mean anything?
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• Nico Hoerner, Matt Shaw and the Cubs’ trip to Japan
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• BCB After Dark: Where’s the best place to keep a Jaguar?
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• Cuppa Cubbie Blue: PECOTA Parlay
Sara Sanchez and Danny Rockett discuss the Pecota Projections and baseball gambling scandals this week’s Cuppa Cubbie Blue. For early and ad-free Cuppa Cubbie Blue. Subscribe to our Bleacher Bunch Patreon campaign. Subscribe free at any of these fine podcasting establishments: Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Follow us! Facebook, BlueSky, Insta, TikTok. The post Cuppa Cubbie Blue: PECOTA Parlay ap...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Closer of the Century?

Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks who is the Cubs’ closer of the century—so far. It’s Wednesday night here at BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in out of the cold. We’ve got a warm table waiting for you. We can check your coat. The show will start shortly. Bring your...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Jon Berti is a Cub
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• BCB After Dark: Should the Cubs offer Alex Bregman a pillow?

Photo by Alex Bierens de Haan/MLB Photos via Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if the Cubs should try to sign Alex Bregman on a short-term deal It’s another Wednesday evening here at BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re so glad to see all of you here, safe and sound. Please come in and join...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Can Nate Pearson start?
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• BCB After Dark: Should the Cubs try for Luis Castillo?

Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if the Cubs should trade for Luis Castillo. Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the grooviest gathering of night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come in out of the cold. We can take your coat for you. The show will start shortly. There are still a few available tables. Bring y...2024
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• BCB After Dark: How much for Kyle Tucker?
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