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Cubs BCB After Dark: Is Wilmer Flores an option for the bench?

It’s Wednesday evening here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest get-together of night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. It’s so good to see you. We’re busy tonight, but we’ll make room for you. There’s no cover charge. The dress code is casual. We’re getting a table ready for you now. Bring […]

From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 11 days ago | 2 reads

Rockies manager and players comment on a 14-7 Rockies win

Earlier today, the Colorado Rockies soundly defeated the Chicago Cubs in a 14-7 routing. (Taco’s, anyone?) For more details, click here. Let’s start with some postgame comments from manager Warren Schaeffer: Here are T. J. Rumfield’s thoughts on the day along with some video footage of those two homers: Antonio Senzatela discussed his outing: And, […]

From Purple Row | 11 days ago | 0 reads

Rockies 14, Cubs 7: Well, Cade Horton had a nice outing, anyway

MESA, Arizona — Things were going on swimmingly at Sloan Park for the first four innings, with good Rockies pitching holding the Cubs down and Cade Horton throwing well after Jameson Taillon got lit up early on. Then both teams scored six runs in the fifth inning, a frame that took nearly an hour to […]

From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 11 days ago | 0 reads

Spring Training Game Thread No. 6: José Quintana vs. Jameson Taillon 

Yesterday, the Rockies beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-5 for their third win in five spring games. Cole Carrigg and Ryan Ritter stayed hot at the plate, and Charlie Condon launched his first home run of the spring.  Today, Colorado faces the Chicago Cubs for the first time this spring, looking to extend their two-game […]

From Purple Row | 11 days ago | 3 reads

Cubs vs. Rockies at Mesa preview, Wednesday 2/25, 2:05 CT

MESA, Arizona — Wednesday notes… Here are today’s particulars. Cubs lineup: Rockies lineup: Jameson Taillon will start for the Cubs. Other Cubs pitchers scheduled today: Cade Horton, Caleb Thielbar, PhilMaton, Hunter Harvey, Luke Little and Jack Neely. It will be the first spring outing for Horton, Maton and Harvey. Old friend José Quintana will start for […]

From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 11 days ago | 1 read

Good Moring San Diego: Padres fall to Cubs despite late-inning rally

The San Diego Padres made a bid for their second comeback win of the week against the Chicago Cubs in their Spring Training Cactus League matchup in Mesa, Ariz. on Tuesday, but they came up short and lost, 6-5. It is well-known that teams do not put much stock into the final scores of Spring […]

From Gaslamp Ball | 12 days ago | 3 reads

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — February 25

Antitrustworthiness, labor unrest, Billy the Marlin is hatched, how to use a slide rule, and other stories. Happy Birthday to Ron Santo and other Cubs! 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 […]

From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 12 days ago | 2 reads

Cubs BCB After Dark: Let Pete be Pete?

Good evening. It’s another good night here at BCB After Dark: the hippest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re glad to see that you stopped by. Please come on in out of the cold or wet. Let us take your coat for you. We still have a few […]

From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 12 days ago | 1 read

Padres’ late rally comes up short versus Cubs

The San Diego Padres traveled to Mesa, Ariz. to play the Chicago Cubs in Cactus League action on Tuesday. Starter Marco Gonzales, who had issues with location after more than a year off the mound, lasted 1.2 innings and allowed three runs on five hits and hit a batter. Ron Marinaccio followed with 1.1 scoreless […]

From Gaslamp Ball | 12 days ago | 2 reads

Cubs 6, Padres 5: Carson Kelly homers and drives in two

MESA, Arizona — The Cubs defeated the Padres 6-5 on a very warm February afternoon at Sloan Park, thanks to some timely hitting by Cubs catcher Carson Kelly. Shōta Imanaga made his first start of the spring and it was a good one. He allowed three hits, one of which was an infield grounder and […]

From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 12 days ago | 2 reads

ST Game 5: San Diego Padres at Chicago Cubs

San Diego Padres at Chicago Cubs, February 24, 2026, 12:05 p.m. PST Watch: None Location: Sloan Park – Mesa, AZ Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. GB community, this is your thread for today’s game. Enjoy!

From Gaslamp Ball | 12 days ago | 2 reads

Cubs vs. Padres at Mesa preview, Tuesday 2/24, 2:05 CT

MESA, Arizona — Tuesday notes… Here are today’s particulars. Cubs lineup: Padres lineup: Shōta Imanaga will start for the Cubs. Other Cubs pitchers scheduled today: Daniel Palencia, Jacob Webb, Hoby Milner, Ethan Roberts, Jack Neely, Gavin Hollowell and Grant Kipp. Marco Gonzales will start for the Padres. Other Padres pitchers scheduled today: Jackson Wolf, Ryan Och, […]

From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 12 days ago | 1 read

2026 Cubs: Know your enemy, Cincinnati Reds

The Reds made the postseason in 2025. Did you notice? They were dispatched quickly by the Dodgers. And, they had the worst record of any of the postseason teams at 83-79. Still, that’s something to build on, and the Reds are indeed building. Key departures: Zack Littell, Nick Martinez, Austin Hays, Brent Suter, Yosver Zululeta, […]

From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 13 days ago | 3 reads

Chicago Cubs news and notes — Assad, Brown, Rojas, Triantos

Some surprises out in Surprise? Possibly. I mean, the surprise for us right now would be a Cubs victory… the team was 0-3, started a lineup of Triple-A players and PCA, with Ben Brown on the mound, against the Royals ‘A’ lineup. Brown worked two scoreless innings and that was good. Javier Assad took the […]

From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 13 days ago | 2 reads

Cubs BCB After Dark: Who is the dark horse outfielder?

It’s another week here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest gathering of night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and sit with us for a while. You’re always welcome here. The show will start shortly. The hostess will seat you now. There’s no cover charge, but there is a […]

From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 13 days ago | 3 reads