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• Chicago Cubs Lineup (2/25/25): Happ Leads Off, Tucker DH, Taillon Tossing

The Cubs are now 5-0 this spring following a win over the Padres in Peoria, and they’re back at Sloan Park with a little more cash in their pockets to boot. By trading Alexander Canario to the Mets for cash considerations, Tom Ricketts has improved his chances of breaking even on the baseball operations side … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (2/25/25): Happ Leads Off, Tucker DH, Taillon T...2025
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• Tom Ricketts' comments highlight changing dynamic among MLB owners

Recent comments by Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts reveal he merely hopes to "break even every year", and his front office doesn't have the resources to spend with the Dodgers, Mets and Yankees. Here's why these types of comments ring empty outside their billionaire coiffures, even though technically he has a point....2025
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• The Rundown: Cubs Prioritizing Profits Over Wins, Camp Invigorates Sandberg, Jenks Battling Stomach Cancer
If the past week has taught us anything, we should feel a little sorry for Jed Hoyer. Tom Ricketts opposes deferred deals and long-term contracts, though going in either direction might have landed Alex Bregman in Chicago. It is not championships that drive this franchise, it’s EBITDA. That forlorn look you saw on Hoyer’s face … The post The Rundown: Cubs Prioritizing Profits Ove...2025
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• The Cubs hold their first full-squad Spring Training workout

Al Yellon MESA, Arizona — Just as I pulled into the parking lot at the back fields at the Sloan Park complex Friday morning, it started pouring rain. This is an unusual thing. The Phoenix area has had measurable rain only twice since last August, and while yes, this is a desert, that’s still pretty unusual (they should have had two or three inches of rain in that time frame). Just as quick...2025
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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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• Cub Tracks’ who’s on third first?

Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. All about Alex Bregman for the nth day. Let’s have some developments already. 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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• Another updated look at the 2025 Cubs roster, payroll and luxury tax

Photo by Mary Turner/Getty Images Have the Cubs finished making moves this offseason? We still don’t know for sure. Cubs pitchers and catchers officially report to Spring Training at the Sloan Park complex in Mesa, Arizona this Sunday. So on the same day as the Super Bowl, we’ll have an official Cubs pitcher/catcher workout to report on, and then coming up a week from Friday, the first off...2025
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• Cub Tracks’ tell it to me slowly

John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. It’s the time of the season for waivers. Who’s your daddy? 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, overheat...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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• Here are the attendees for the 2025 Cubs Convention

Craig Counsell greets Cubs players at the 2024 Cubs Convention | Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images Most of the 40-man roster plus some alumni favorites will be in attendance. The Cubs Convention begins this Friday at the downtown Sheraton Grand Hotel. Passes are still available and you can get yours here. Here are all the current, past and future Cubs who wi...2025
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• Another updated look at the 2025 Cubs roster, payroll and luxury tax

Photo by Mary Turner/Getty Images The Cubs still have a lot of space under the luxury tax. Spend it, Jed. Now that the deadline for arbitration-eligible players to sign before hearings has passed and Kyle Tucker is the only such Cub unsigned for this year, I thought it would be a good idea to take another look at the 2025 team payroll, projected roster and luxury tax situation. As usual, T...2025
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• A very early look at the 2025 Cubs roster, payroll and luxury tax

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

Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images The Cubs owner has sent out his annual missive to the fanbase. Every year, Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts sends an email to Cubs fans summarizing the year just completed, and laying out his thoughts about the team going forward. Many of you, if you are a season ticket holder or on another Cubs email list, have probably received this email Friday morning. I ...2024
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• A few thoughts about Jed Hoyer, Craig Counsell and Cubs management

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The Cubs fell short of the postsason. How can they fix that? More than two years ago, I posted an article here headlined “The Cubs should fire Jed Hoyer.” Last June, I posted this followup on the topic. That’s just so you know I am no fan of the Cubs President of Baseball Operations. While he has done some good things in that position, overall I believe...2024
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• Jed Hoyer says the 2024 Cubs are likely to be over the Competitive Balance Tax

Photo by Griffin Quinn/Getty Images There was a bit of unexpected news from the Cubs front office last week Reasonable people can and do disagree about the Jed Hoyer era on the North Side of Chicago. After all, the beloved World Series heroes he traded away during the 2021 trade deadline have generally struggled since leaving the Cubs and the farm system is substantially better than the on...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, August 19

Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Hack Wilson, Norman Rockwell, and the short story of Eddie Gaedel. But wait, there’s more! Holtzman throws a gem, Fergie goes deep, and Jim Hendry joins the ranks of the unemployed. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-cent...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ this space for rent

Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. There’s vacancy on the roster and we make another pitch for vacancy in the POBO office. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated,...2024
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• An unconventional Cubs Convention: Fans, friendship and love for a baseball team
Danny Rockett A summary of happenings at the first Cubs Con in three years. I am a part of the greatest community in the world: I am a Cubs fan. Cubs fans can be from anywhere and can be anyone. You can be a part of any religion, race, or gender and the bond that ties us all together is a love of the Chicago Cubs. Whether you’re an autograph hound, a fantasy league stats nerd, gear head, o...2023
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• BCB After Dark: Which pitcher would you rather?
Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks which free agent’s contract would you have matched. Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the swingin’ spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. The party at the Winter Meetings is still going on and you can swing to all the groovin’ deals here. Come on in and enjoy ...2022
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• BCB After Dark: Make it Happ-en?
Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if you would sign Ian Happ to a long-term extension. Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the happiest happening for night owls, early-risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. If you’ve spent the evening watching baseball, you’ve come to the right place. Come on in and join us. There are still a few tables a...2022
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• It's No Joke: The New-Look Cubs Are Ready to Win and Win Big in 2015
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"500 with 35 home runs and the Cubs will sign him to an eight-year, $340 million contract Obviously, that’s nearly double the number of dollars in the Cubs’ largest-ever free-agent deal ($184 million to Jason Heyward), but Tucker’s 7 bWAR season will convince Tom Ricketts that he’s worth keeping around."

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"In fact, the Opening Ceremony was packed and while there were hints of dissatisfaction as loud “CO-DY” chants interrupted Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts’ opening remarks five minutes into the official program, there were also tremendous moments of joy."

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"Whatever it takes, Jed Hoyer and Tom Ricketts — sign that guy."

2022
"“On behalf of my family and the entire Cubs organization, I want to congratulate Pat on this remarkable accomplishment,” said Cubs Executive Chairman Tom Ricketts in a statement."

2021
"However, David Kaplan of NBC Sports Chicago reports (via Twitter) that owner Tom Ricketts recently gave president of baseball…"

2020
"Cubs owner Tom Ricketts said most MLB teams' yearly revenues go right back into the team and that "the league itself does not make a lot of cash."

2019
"Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts made the media rounds on Thursday morning, discussing the team's quiet winter and plenty of other topics in interviews across the Chicago radio waves."

2018
"Cubs owner Tom Ricketts believes players from the steroid era "owe us a little bit of honesty," and until Sammy Sosa does that, he's not welcome."

2017
"The Cubs confirmed Monday that they had given Bartman his own 2016 World Series ring as a gift from the organization and owner Tom Ricketts, via Julie Unruh of WGN in Chicago."

2016
"As owner Tom Ricketts told Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the meaning wasn't lost on him: It was just so important for this organization, to put this lovable loser crap to bed."

2015
"NBC Nightly News tweeted out this statement from Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts about Banks' legacy: Few players in professional sports are as synonymous with one franchise as Banks is with the Cubs."

2014
"Lester reportedly will visit the Cubs and Wrigley Field for a formal meeting with the organization’s brass and owner Tom Ricketts."

• The Rundown: Cubs Prioritizing Profits Over Wins, Camp Invigorates Sandberg, Jenks Battling Stomach Cancer
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• Tuesday Rockpile: Are the Los Angeles Dodgers ruining baseball?
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• Cub Tracks’ who’s on third first?
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• Another updated look at the 2025 Cubs roster, payroll and luxury tax
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• What the Dodgers are doing is great for them. It might not be great for baseball’s future.

Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images And some thoughts about the Cubs, too. Late Thursday, Jeff Passan posted this 3,000-word epic that’s mostly about the Dodgers’ pursuit of Roki Sasaki. It’s worth reading for that alone, but Passan also touches on whether what the Dodgers are doing is good for the sport, and adds a few things about the Cubs and comments made over t...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for January 21, 2025

Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Are the Royals done? Mike Gillespie at Kings of Kauffman writes that the Royals may be done upgrading the roster. Just four years ago, the Kansas City Royals were stuck in the same spot they are now, searching for a big bat to juice up an offense needing more pop. With only a few days left before spring training began, the 2021 Royals landed that bat by sign...2025
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• Some thoughts on Tom Ricketts’ weekend comments about the 2025 Cubs

Meghan Montemurro/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images The Cubs chairman met with reporters. And I have opinions. Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts had his usual meetup with reporters at the Cubs Convention over the weekend, and said a number of things that I think deserve comment. He was quoted in this article by Meghan Montemurro in the Tribune. Here are his comments, followed ...2025
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• Cub Tracks’ faces of depth

from the lottery | Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. The Cubs Convention was in full swing Saturday and continues today. Plus the IFA Draft (pictured). 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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• Another updated look at the 2025 Cubs roster, payroll and luxury tax
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• Cub Tracks comes to bat

Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Cubs continue to beef up with mystery meat; Tucker and the Cubs exchange numbers and it’s a mismatch, 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 base...2025
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• Tuesday Rockpile: Are the Los Angeles Dodgers ruining baseball?
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• Cub Tracks’ tell it to me slowly
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• What the Dodgers are doing is great for them. It might not be great for baseball’s future.
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• An updated look at the 2025 Cubs roster, payroll and luxury tax

Photo by Mary Turner/Getty Images Much has changed in only a few weeks. It was only about six weeks ago that I posted a “very early look” at the Cubs’ roster, payroll and luxury tax here. For anyone who thought, at that time, that President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer wasn’t going to do anything this winter, think again. Since that article appeared here Nov. 6, the Cubs have added the...2024
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• Outside The Confines: The Yankees tried, but. . .

Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Juan Soto is welcomed in Flushing. The White Sox trade Garrett Crochet. A Winter Meetings wrap-up and which teams get a participation trophy this winter. Good morning. Trade for Kyle Tucker already, Jed. I’m going crazy checking every ten minutes to see if a deal has been done. Fangraphs has this end-of-the-year recap of how you used the site and the ballplay...2024
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• The A’s still don’t have financing in place for their Las Vegas stadium

Oakland Athletics ... so John Fisher is trying to sell a partial share in the team. Earlier this week the New York Post reported this about the ongoing saga of a potential stadium in Las Vegas for the Athletics: Billionaire Oakland A’s owner John Fisher is looking to cash in on the team’s move to Las Vegas by selling off a minority stake that values the franchise at $2 billion — a whoppin...2024
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• Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts writes to Cubs fans
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• Jed Hoyer says the 2024 Cubs are likely to be over the Competitive Balance Tax
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• Baseball history unpacked, August 19
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• Ryne Sandberg is honored with the fifth player statue at Wrigley Field

Ryne Sandberg poses with his new statue moments after it was unveiled before a packed Gallagher Way crowd outside Wrigley Field | Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images “It’s amazing what can happen when dreams meet hard work” People arrived to claim their spot in line by 9:30 a.m. Sunday while Cubs staff were setting up for a day to honor Ryne Sandberg. A banner reading “Ryne Sandberg Second t...2024
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• Tuesday Rockpile: Are the Los Angeles Dodgers ruining baseball?
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• Cub Tracks’ tell it to me slowly
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• Derrek Lee and Sammy Sosa voted to the Cubs Hall of Fame, and Cubs Convention open thread
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• BCB After Dark: What was your favorite Cubs Convention Opening Ceremony moment?

Ryne Sandberg takes the stage a view from the Cubs Convention crowd | Ken Schultz There were some really good ones to choose from Welcome night owls and early risers to the late week, late night, indie coffee shop where we are talking all things Cubs while we enjoy a bevy of beverages. If you’re looking to wind down with a glass of wine or a cocktail, we can take care of that for you. If y...2025
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• Sammy Sosa, Derrek Lee to Be Inducted into Cubs Hall of Fame

The opening ceremonies are underway in Chicago at the 2025 Cubs Convention, with Sammy Sosa’s return standing as a hallmark of the event. Tom Ricketts formally invited Sosa back into the Cubs family on December 19th, giving fans more excellent news after the recent Kyle Tucker trade. Sosa apologized for his past actions, and all … The post Sammy Sosa, Derrek Lee to Be Inducted into Cub...2025
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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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• Outside The Confines: The Yankees tried, but. . .
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• The A’s still don’t have financing in place for their Las Vegas stadium
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• Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts writes to Cubs fans
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• A few thoughts about Jed Hoyer, Craig Counsell and Cubs management
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• Cubs Legend Ernie Banks Dies at Age 83
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• Ricketts: Sosa unwelcome until he comes clean
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• Cubs 10, Pirates 1: Takin’ care of business

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images The Cubs got another strong team effort and won the series in Pittsburgh. When the Cubs departed for the just-completed seven-game road trip to Detroit and Pittsbugh, my feeling was that they needed to go 5-2 to keep pace with, or improve their position on, other postseason contenders. With Sunday’s well-played 10-1 win over the Pirates, the Cubs did just ...2023
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• Theo Epstein Erases Losing Traditions as Baseball's Miracle Worker
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• Cubs 7, Cardinals 2: Hey, Jed! Don’t trade Cody Bellinger!
Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images The Cubs center fielder homered again and drove in three runs. The Cubs did what they had to do this weekend, take three of four from the Cardinals, in order to stay close to playoff contention. And they did so Sunday in their third straight win over St. Louis, 7-2, largely on the back of center fielder Cody Bellinger. Bellinger smacked a two-run homer an...2023
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• Pat Hughes wins the Hall of Fame’s Frick Award
Pat Hughes speaks at the Cubs’ World Series rally in 2016 | Photo by Patrick Gorski/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images This is a well-deserved honor. Pat Hughes has been the Cubs’ lead radio play-by-play voice since 1996, so 2023 will be his 28th year behind the microphone calling Cubs games. He’s also done some PBP on TV for Marquee Sports Network. Pat has always been an excellent broadcast...2022
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• Cubs Owner Tom Ricketts Comments on Winning World Series, Steve Bartman, More
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• Reports: Cubs To Sign Seiya Suzuki
The Cubs have agreed to sign outfielder Seiya Suzuki to a five-year, $70MM deal, according to Sanspo and David Kaplan of ESPN 1000. Cubs brass, including owner Tom Ricketts, met with Suzuki in person yesterday. Suzuki hit .317/.433/.639 with 38 home runs in 533 plate appearances for the Hiroshima Carp this year. He’s been one of…...2022
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• An unconventional Cubs Convention: Fans, friendship and love for a baseball team
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• Tuesday Rockpile: Are the Los Angeles Dodgers ruining baseball?
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• Cub Tracks’ who’s on third first?
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• Another updated look at the 2025 Cubs roster, payroll and luxury tax
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• Cub Tracks’ tell it to me slowly
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• Royals Rumblings - News for January 21, 2025
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• Some thoughts on Tom Ricketts’ weekend comments about the 2025 Cubs
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• Cub Tracks’ faces of depth
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• Cub Tracks’ unconventional

Photo by Jeff Speer/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. News and notes from the Cubs Convention and otherwhere. 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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• BCB After Dark: What was your favorite Cubs Convention Opening Ceremony moment?
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• Here are the attendees for the 2025 Cubs Convention
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• BCB After Dark: Should the Cubs try for Luis Castillo?
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• 2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 70

Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images The Cubs offense was silent in a 3-0 loss. The Cubs offense collectively are a bunch of nice guys. I mean, they must be. They lay down for rookies, veterans, journeymen and aces. They’ve grown so collectively bad as a unit that they are actually overshadowing the Cubs bullpen. The Cubs bullpen failed them late on Friday but it didn’t really matter, becau...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’ filling in

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes. Ohtani, Yamamoto, other rumors and speculation. Who’s on first? 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 overnig...2023
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• A very early look at the 2024 Cubs roster and payroll

Photo by Mary Turner/Getty Images ... in the wake of the shocking news of the signing of Craig Counsell to manage the team. MLB free agency has begun. Players who are free agents can now sign with any team. Incidentally, here is a complete list of this offseason’s free agents, and as I have in the past, I’ll be posting individual articles about some of them and how they might meet the Cubs...2023
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• Know Your Enemy: Chicago Cubs
Tom Ricketts somehow ruined something already terrible. | Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images Our friendly rivalry to the north The Crosstown Classic. The Red Line Rivalry. The Fight For That Weird Trophy That One Team Gets When They Beat the Other Team, I Don’t Remember What It’s Called. Sox vs. Cubs. This is not one of those years where the city is bubbling with excitement over the Cubs headin...2023
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• Cub Tracks’ foals’ errands
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images All the #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. The young Cubs continue the season-opening homestand and try to capitalize on an impressive first win. 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,...2023
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• Tom Ricketts said ‘spend.’ Crane Kenney said the Cubs aren’t done spending. Time to spend, Jed Hoyer
Jed Hoyer talks to reporters before the Field of Dreams Game last August | Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images A look at where the Cubs stand 107 days to Opening Day. Okay, I admit it. That’s kind of a clickbaity headline. And as you know, I have often preached patience to those who say, “Why aren’t the Cubs signing anyone RIGHTFREAKINGNOW?” And in fact, the Cubs have spent some money thi...2022
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• BCB After Dark: Make it Happ-en?
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• BCB After Dark: Wait until next year
Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports The late-night/early-morning hangout for Cubs fans asks how many games will the Cubs win in 2023. Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the cool spot on a hot night for night owls, early-risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We hope we can make the rest of your evening enjoyable. Come on in out of the heat and listen to some cool music. There’s no cover ch...2022
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