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It’s chock-full Sunday. You’ll need at least a coffee. The Cubs Spring Training Crew approaches the .500 threshold. Good news about Justin Steele heads up the list — he’s ready to shove. Bad news about former Cub Dan Serafini, who has been found guilty of murder and won’t be seeing daylight anytime soon. The Cubs […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 8 days ago | 1 read
The Dodgers were a split squad Saturday, but many of their regulars played against the Cubs, among them Freddie Freeman, Will Smith, Max Muncy and Teoscar Hernández. And three Cubs pitchers who are all in the mix for swingman/relief/starter roles threw very well and the Cubs defeated the Dodgers 6-2. And today, if you missed […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 9 days ago | 2 reads
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From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 9 days ago | 2 reads
Go get ‘em, Colin.
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 9 days ago | 1 read
Involved in their first split-squad day of the year, the reigning champs will play simultaneous games against the Cubs and Rangers, with Justin Wrobleski facing Chicago and prospect Jackson Ferris pitching against Texas. Saturday Game info Saturday Game info
From True Blue LA | 9 days ago | 2 reads
Overflow thread: Cubs vs. Dodgers, Saturday 2/28, 2:05 CT First pitch thread: Cubs vs. Dodgers, Saturday 2/28, 2:05 CT Cubs vs. Dodgers at Glendale preview, Saturday 2/28, 2:05 CT
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 9 days ago | 2 reads
Saturday notes… Here are today’s particulars. Cubs lineup: Dodgers lineup: Colin Rea will start for the Cubs. Other Cubs pitchers scheduled today: Javier Assad, Jeff Brigham and Ben Brown. Justin Wrobleski will start for the Dodgers. Other Dodgers pitchers scheduled today: Edwin Díaz, Ronan Kopp, Tanner Scott, Patrick Copen, Wyatt Mills and Jerming Rosario. The Dodgers […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 9 days ago | 2 reads
The Dodgers play two games at the same time on Saturday afternoon. Here is their roster for the home game of that split-squad schedule, against the Chicago Cubs at Camelback Ranch. Lineup Miguel Rojas 2BFreddie Freeman 1BWill Smith CMax Muncy 3BTeoscar Hernández LFJames Tibbs RFKeston Hiura DHNoah Miller SSMichael Siani CF Justin Wrobleski gets the […]
From True Blue LA | 9 days ago | 2 reads
We are now a bit over a week into Spring Training games and at last, Friday’s game featured just about everyone who will be in the Opening Day lineup March 26 (except Seiya Suzuki, who’s already back in Japan for the start of the World Baseball Classic). There aren’t many question marks about the Cubs […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 9 days ago | 2 reads
No TV, no radio. Absolute BS. Baseball teams can afford to take the loss in order to promote the game. But they won’t. And it isn’t going to get better. For the cost of an NRI longshot or, even better, some minuscule portion of CEO salary, these games could be made available to you and […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 9 days ago | 2 reads
MESA, Arizona — Friday was Edward Cabrera’s first outing in a Cubs uniform and it was a great success. Cabrera retired all six Guardians batters he faced, striking out three. He threw 20 strikes in 31 pitches and had six swings-and misses. The bullpen did a good job, too — well, with one exception, I’ll […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 10 days ago | 2 reads
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From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 10 days ago | 2 reads
Go get ‘em, Edward.
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 10 days ago | 3 reads
Overflow thread: Cubs vs. Guardians, Friday 2/27, 2:05 CT First pitch thread: Cubs vs. Guardians, Friday 2/27, 2:05 CT Cubs vs. Guardians at Mesa preview, Friday 2/27, 2:05 CT
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 10 days ago | 3 reads
MESA, Arizona — Friday notes… Here are today’s particulars. Cubs lineup: Guardians lineup: Edward Cabrera will start for the Cubs. Other Cubs pitchers scheduled today: Daniel Palencia, Jacob Webb, Porter Hodge, Ethan Roberts, Ryan Rolison, Collin Snider and Gavin Hollowell. Logan Allen will start for the Guardians. Other Guardians pitchers scheduled today: Hunter Gaddis, Parker Messick, […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 10 days ago | 3 reads
The Dodgers play two games on Saturday, their first of two split-squad games this spring. Both such days involve both the Texas Rangers and Chicago Cubs. This time, the Cubs come to Camelback Ranch and the game vs. Texas is in Surprise. On March 15, the Dodgers host the Rangers and travel to Mesa to […]
From True Blue LA | 10 days ago | 2 reads
Today we look at the Cubs’ lefthanded reliever. Riley Martin hasn’t yet pitched in a regular-season major league game, but this might be the year. The 6’1”, 215 pound Salem, Illinois native has been in the Cubs’ system for five years, rising slowly through the ranks with so-so results until 2025, when he posted a […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 10 days ago | 1 read
The NL East could have several strong teams this year. The Phillies appear to be in win-now mode. The Mets have made major changes. The Braves should recover from a down year in 2025. Even the Marlins could make some noise. The Nationals? Well, they are here. Atlanta Braves Key departures: Jarred Kelenic, Marcell Ozuna, […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 10 days ago | 1 read
Rules in the news, notable passings, and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, to help you follow the various narrative paths. “Maybe I called it wrong, but it’s official.” — Tom Connolly, HoF Umpire. Today in baseball history: Cubs Birthdays: […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 10 days ago | 2 reads
The Cubs lost to the Angels 5-4 in Tempe Thursday, but the big story of this one was Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd. Boyd had allowed five hits in less than two innings in his first spring start earlier this week. Thursday afternoon in Tempe, Boyd was much better. He retired all nine Angels he faced […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 11 days ago | 3 reads
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From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 11 days ago | 2 reads
Go get ‘em, Matthew.
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 11 days ago | 4 reads
Angels 5, Cubs 4: Matthew Boyd is perfect Overflow thread: Cubs vs. Angels, Thursday 2/26, 2:10 CT First pitch thread: Cubs vs. Angels, Thursday 2/26, 2:10 CT Cubs vs. Angels at Tempe preview, Thursday 2/26, 2:10 CT
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 11 days ago | 3 reads
Thursday notes… Here are today’s particulars. Cubs lineup: Angels lineup: Matthew Boyd will start for the Cubs. Other Cubs pitchers scheduled today: Riley Martin, Jaxon Wiggins, Corbin Martin and Connor Noland. José Soriano will start for the Angels. Other Angels pitchers scheduled today: Sam Aldigheri, Mitch Farris, Jayvien Sandridge, Tayler Saucedo, Chase Silseth and Jose Gonzalez. […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 11 days ago | 1 read
Today we look at the Cubs’ left-handed flamethrower. Luke Little, all 6’8”, 220 pounds of him, just needs to throw strikes. In three seasons as a part-time Chicago Cub, he’s thrown 35.1 innings. In those innings, he has struck out 44 batters. That’s really good. But he has walked 28. That’s really bad. He’s 3-1 […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 11 days ago | 4 reads