The latest BCB After Dark post invites Cubs fans to a fire‑lit, free‑entry night in St. Petersburg, FL, featuring a live set by Philly Joe Jones and his sextet. The author revisits the recent poll on whether the Cubs should chase Japanese Triple‑Crown star Teruaki Sato—61% voted yes after the Hanshin Tigers announced his MLB posting. A photo from the ALCS Game 6 between the Rays and Guardians adds a baseball backdrop, while the writer also riffs on classic horror TV, highlighting the 1969 Night Gallery pilot starring Joan Crawford. The piece blends game updates, fan engagement, and pop‑culture chatter for night‑owls and Cubs supporters alike.
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Some people call him the space cowboy; some call him the gangster of love. Some people call him Maurice, ’cause he speaks of the pompatus of love. But now they call Steve Miller the Cubs’ new VP of international scouting after serving in a similar role for the Rays since 2019. Francys Romero was the …
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The Cubs' Mesa Solar Sox wrapped a chaotic AFL week 2‑2, improving to 4‑6 overall. Kade Snell emerged as the breakout prospect, posting a .286/.459/.321 line with four walks, a steal and four RBIs in eight games, highlighted by a 2‑for‑3 showing on Wednesday and a three‑walk night on Thursday. Fellow Cubs Juan Cabada struggles at .167, while Harrison Feinberg shines at .385. Pitching notes: Jhon Cabral remains spotless in 2.1 innings, whereas Anhuar Garcia’s ERA inflates to 6.75 after a rough outing. The week was marred by rain and a power‑failure postponement, leaving the Solar Sox to play only four games.
The Baltimore Orioles are sticking with Mike Elias, but after another substandard campaign, the team’s president of baseball operations must move with an uncomfortable sense of urgency heading into the offseason. Aggressive roster moves can be challenging for organizations that are so reliant on homegrown talent to succeed, and a looming strike only exacerbates that […]
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The author admits a misjudgment about Michael Conforto’s signing, noting how he quickly outlasted Dylan Carlson, who was released after a brief stint. Conforto seized a bench role, posting a .240/.331/.469 line with 15 homers in 271 at-bats and delivering a dramatic walk‑off homer on May 4. The piece highlights his solid defensive work, compares his production to Kyle Tucker’s despite fewer chances, and mentions his athletic lineage—father a Penn State football player and mother an Olympic gold‑medalist. At 34, Conforto earned $2 million in 2026, and the writer suggests a modest $5 million deal for 2027.
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 …
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The Baltimore Orioles officially appoint Jared Banner, a former Cubs assistant GM, as their new general manager, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. Banner brings a decade of player‑development experience from stints with the Red Sox, Mets (where he served as executive director of player development) and the Cubs, highlighted by his role in acquiring Pete Crow‑Armstrong. While Mike Elias retains overall baseball‑operations authority as president of baseball operations, Banner is expected to bolster the Orioles’ struggling development pipeline. The move signals the O’s commitment to faster talent growth after two disappointing seasons.
The Baltimore Orioles announce Jared Banner as their new general manager, joining president of baseball operations Mike Elias on October 19, 2026. Banner, 40, arrives from the Chicago Cubs, where he served as assistant GM after stints with the Red Sox and Mets in player development roles. He will oversee day‑to‑day baseball operations, player development, coaching and performance, while collaborating with Elias on strategy and talent acquisition. Elias, who was promoted after the 2024 season, praises Banner’s multi‑department success as the team looks toward 2027 and beyond.
The Baltimore Orioles are hiring Jared Banner as their next general manager, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.
The post celebrates October 19 in baseball lore, kicking off with a birthday shout‑out to Mordecai Brown and highlighting the Cubs’ 2016 NLCS win over the Dodgers (10-2) where rookies Julio Urias and Ross Stripling started and Addison Russell and Anthony Rizzo broke long homer droughts. It then flashes back to historic moments: Allie Reynolds joining the Yankees in 1946, Nellie Fox’s 1949 White Sox trade, the Dodgers’ “Blue Monday” NLCS win in 1981, and key World Series games from 1991‑1999. Recent milestones include the Red Sox’s 2004 ALCS comeback, the Rays’ 2008 ALCS win, the Dodgers’ 2017 NLCS clincher, the Astros’ 2019 ALCS walk‑off, and the Yankees’ 2024 ALCS Game 5 victory on Juan Soto’s three‑run homer.
October 18 marks several milestones for the White Sox. In 1912 the South Siders stunned the Cubs with a 16‑0 win in Game 9 of the City Series—the biggest margin and most runs in series history—thanks to a three‑run third inning and a stellar 3‑for‑3 performance by Shano Collins. The date also saw historic roster moves: the 1967 sale (and 1968 return) of third‑baseman Dick Kenworthy to the Mets, the 1950 appointment of former Sox skipper Jimmy Dykes to replace Connie Mack in Philadelphia, and the 1955 trade of infielder Bobby Adams for outfielder Cal Abrams. Finally, 1969 brought the song “Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye)” to the Sox’s soundtrack, popularized by organist Nancy Faust and becoming a lasting baseball anthem.
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.
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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 …
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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, […]
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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 …
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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 …
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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.
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