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First, let me say my proper mea culpa. I was wrong about Michael Conforto. When he was signed a week after Spring Training games began, I didn’t understand why the Cubs did that. They already had Dylan Carlson in camp, he was hitting well, and there wasn’t room for two guys like that on the […]
As first reported by Jeff Passan, the Orioles have hired Jared Banner to be their new GM. No relation to the gamma-irradiated scientist who turns into a green rage monster, Banner rose to the role of assistant GM with the Cubs after joining the organization as VP of special projects in 2021. He was subsequently … The post Assistant GM Jared Banner Leaves Cubs for GM Role in Baltimore appeared first on .
The Orioles really meant it this time about hiring a general manager. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported on Monday morning that the team has chosen Jared Banner, who was most recently serving as an assistant GM with the Cubs since 2023, to join the O’s front office as GM. Passan added that over the course of […]
The Orioles have hired Jared Banner as general manager, the team announced on Monday. Banner had been with the Chicago Cubs since December 2020, most recently as assistant general manager. According to the Orioles, Banner will work with president of baseball operations Mike Elias, “managing the baseball operations department on a day-to-day basis. Banner will […]
The Baltimore Orioles are hiring Jared Banner as their next general manager, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Mordecai Brown*, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 2016 – The Cubs tie the NLCS at two wins apiece with a 10-2 beating of the Dodgers as they tee off on two rookie pitchers, Julio Urias and Ross Stripling. Addison […]
1912 The White Sox capped the most amazing City Series ever, having rallied from a 3-0 deficit to win the final four and take the crown. And on this day, in front of a Comiskey Park crowd of 14,985, the South Siders walloped the Cubs, 16-0. The rout would stand as the biggest win and […]
With this photo, I resume my photo sleuthing series that I generally run in baseball offseasons. Before I get to this one, I’ll again put out a call: If you have any old Cubs or Wrigley Field (or even other baseball) photos you’d like me to sleuth, please send them along! The sleuthing project for […]
Today’s Reflections Good morning. A rainout in Cleveland?!? What, did they NOT think of putting a dome on Progressive Field??? Well, if they did, those 17 magical moments wouldn’t have happened that November night. So, I guess it’s an even trade in the end. I appreciate your reading. *means autoplay on, (directions to remove for Firefox […]
A Cubs fan’s open letter to baseball, the Brewers, and the baseball gods who clearly have a sick sense of humor. The post The Brewers Are Going to the World Series, and I Honestly Don’t Know How Much More of This I Can Take appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
Today’s Reflections THE DODGERS LOSE! THE DODGERS LOSE! THEEEEEE DODGERS LOSE! (I know that was John Sterling’s phrase, but I respectfully enjoyed — I mean, borrowed it) And Cleveland is still up two games to one after Friday’s game was rained out. Game 4 tonight. Things get better and better! (except it doesn’t involve the […]
Next month, I’ll begin my usual “Cubs free agent target” series, as well as writing a few articles about potential Cubs trade targets. For now, I’d like to continue this series that’s been taking a look at 2026 Cubs who are going to be free agents. Tyrone Taylor came over from the Mets as part […]
1912 The White Sox continued their climb back into the City Series with a 7-5 win at Comiskey Park that cut the team’s deficit in the Series to 3-2. Joe Benz was the hero, with six innings of relief to earn the win but also the single that spurred the winning rally: With the Cubs […]
The Brewers are on the cusp of moving on to the World Series, where they’ll be favored to win for the first time in club history. As painful as that will be for Cubs fans, it shouldn’t be a surprise. After all, the Cubs have been staring at the Brewers’ backside for years now despite … The post Cubs Have More Money, Brewers Play Much Better Moneyball appeared first on .
Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman endured a disappointing 2026 postseason as offensive struggles continued to plague hitters across Major League Baseball. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported Thursday that MLB hitters have combined for a .212 batting average during the postseason, while fastballs have averaged 96.2 mph. Bregman experienced those difficulties during Chicago’s brief playoff run, […] The post Cubs star Alex Bregman is 1 of many hitters to stink in playoffs, and he knows exactly wh...
The Chicago Cubs should be in the thick of the Seiya Suzuki sweepstakes, but they'll have to fend off some rivals in their pursuit of re-signing the star outfielder.
“Look me in the eye and tell me that I’m satisfied.” – Unsatisfied by The Replacements It’s Pick on Jed Hoyer Day in the Canter household, and though I’ve tried to avoid writing this column, it’s all I’ve got. I also lack the irrepressible optimism that many of my colleagues at other sites possess, though … The post The Rundown: Playoffs Proving Pitching Prevails, Cubs Have 5 Gold Glove Finalists, Brewers 1 Win Shy of NL Pennant appeared first on .
The playoffs march on without the Cubs as MAGA Matt trade rumors flood the blogs amidst outrage over his upcoming appearance at a fascist rally. Meanwhile, billionaire team owners attempt to hold down wages of workers as the CBA expiration looms. And a whole lotta laughs… Brought to you by Penguin Imprints, and our Patreon … The post Son Ranto Show: MAGA Matt and Billionaire Baseball Bucks appeared first on .
David Peterson came over from the Mets in a trade made well before the deadline, in late June. The Cubs gave up 23-year-old infielder Cole Mathis, who was the team’s second-round pick in 2024 and who has yet to play above A ball. Peterson made 16 appearances (15 starts) for the Cubs and overall his […]
The Cubs lead the NL with five Gold Glove finalists in 2026: Crow-Armstrong, Happ, Swanson, Bregman and Suzuki. Winners are revealed Nov. 1. The post Five Cubs Named Gold Glove Finalists appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
When the Cubs were eliminated from this year’s postseason, I decided I wanted another team to root for, just to remain invested in October baseball in 2026, in part because after this year’s World Series, we don’t know when we’re going to see Major League Baseball again. For me, the choice was easy: The Cleveland […]
Today’s Reflections Hello, everyone. Just letting you know I came across two new articles about the outfield positioning experiment. The first one is a good, thorough article with a lot of interesting info, and it also led me to the following item: The author of the second article noticed something weird happening on the field, […]
The Chicago Cubs secured a permanent injunction this month barring neighboring facility Wrigley View Rooftop from selling tickets to watch games, concerts and other events at Wrigley Field. It was a decisive win in a multiyear legal battle over how far neighboring companies can go in profiting from another business’s activities. But it doesn’t end […]
It’s the end of another week here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest hot spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and join us for a while. There’s no cover charge. We still have a few tables available. The hostess will seat you now. Bring your own […]
Rawlings announced its 2026 Gold Glove Award finalists on Wednesday, and the Cubs were predictably represented well. They have finalists at five different positions, including all three outfield spots, and should take home the hardware in a few of those. Winners will be announced on November 1, a month before the lockout is expected to … The post Cubs Have 5 Gold Glove Nominees, Including All 3 OF Spots appeared first on .