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Cubs BCB After Dark: Who is more likely to bounce back?
It’s the end of another week here at BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and sit with us. It’s warm and dry in here. There is no cover charge. We have a few tables still available. There’s a two-drink minimum, but […]
The Cubs could be forced to reveal some proprietary financial information
Well now, that’s a provocative headline. Here’s the story. Wrigley View Rooftop was one of a handful of rooftop clubs that were not bought out by the Ricketts family over the last few years (those that were, you can tell by the WRIGLEYROOFTOPS.COM signs on the buildings). Instead, they continued to operate under a deal […]
A few thoughts about the Cubs and Shōta Imanaga
It occurred to me recently that while I’d done an article in this series about most of the Cubs who will be free agents or who have options, I hadn’t done one on Shōta Imanaga. So, here’s that article. The Cubs had a complicated five-year deal with Imanaga signed before the 2024 season which they […]
MLB News: World Series, Tampa Bay Rays, Milwaukee Brewers, Freddy Peralta, Chandler Simpson, Aaron Boone
Happy Wednesday, everyone! Well, we finally know what our World Series matchup will be, and it won’t be featuring the Cubs’ 2016 foes, the Cleveland Guardians. Cleveland was bested by the Tampa Bay Rays in six games, despite taking an early series lead, they simply couldn’t overcome the Rays. Now we’ll be watching a very […]
Chicago Cubs history unpacked — October 21
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to George Bell, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1975 – Carlton Fisk breaks up one of the best games in World Series history with a home run in the 12th inning to give the Boston Red Sox a 7-6 victory […]
Cubs BCB After Dark: Which free agent pitcher is the best fit?
We’re open for business here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in out of the fall chill. There’s no cover charge. We always have room for a friendly face. We have a few tables available. The hostess can seat you now. […]
A few thoughts about the Brewers vs. Rays World Series
As you no doubt know by now, the World Series beginning Friday in Milwaukee between the Brewers and Rays is the first World Series involving two teams that had never won it before since 1980, when the Royals and Phillies met. That one was won by the Phillies, four games to two, and that franchise […]
2026 Cubs who will be free agents or who have options
A few thoughts about the Cubs and Shōta Imanaga A few thoughts about the Cubs and Jacob Webb A few thoughts about the Cubs and Michael Conforto A few thoughts about the Cubs and Tyrone Taylor A few thoughts about the Cubs and David Peterson A few thoughts about the Cubs and Clay Holmes A few thoughts about the Cubs and Ian Happ A few thoughts about the Cubs and Seiya Suzuki
A few thoughts about the Cubs and Jacob Webb
The Cubs signed right-hander Jacob Webb to a one-year deal worth $1.5 million last December. The contract came with a team option for 2027 for $2.5 million. Webb’s overall numbers with the Cubs (68 games, 67 innings, 3.36 ERA, 1.254 WHIP, 8.8 percent walk rate, 25.7 percent K rate) were quite comparable to his three […]
Chicago Cubs news — Busch, Rolison, Horton
Today’s Reflections Good morning, everyone. Monday night withstanding, as Cleveland threw a hodge-podge of relievers at the Devil Rays, just think if the Cleveland pitching and Cubs defense got together. Messy defense at key times, Cleveland. Good try, though. I’ll cheer for you if I can again next year. I’ll just sit back and watch […]
Cubs BCB After Dark: Which side are you on, Rays or Brewers?
It’s Monday evening here at BCB After Dark: the hippest happening for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in out of the fall chill. We’ve got a fire going in here. There’s no cover charge. There are still a few tables available. The hostess will seat you now. Bring […]
American League Championship Series Game 6: Guardians at Rays
The Rays are one win away from their first World Series appearance since the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. The teams play Game 6 without an off day, with the schedule compressed due to Friday’s rainout. A Rays win tonight means no baseball until Friday, when Game 1 of the World Series will be played in Milwaukee. […]
AFL Mesa Solar Sox Update: Kade Snell breaks out
With the start of another week, it’s time for an update on the Cubs’ Boys of Autumn playing in the Arizona Fall League. If you haven’t been following along or if you just need a refresher on what is going on in Arizona, check out the introduction and the recap of the first full week. […]
A few thoughts about the Cubs and Michael Conforto
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 […]
MLB News Outside The Confines: Roll out the barrel
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Chicago Cubs history — October 19
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 […]
American League Championship Series Game 5: Rays at Guardians, 4 p.m. CT
With the Rays’ win Saturday night, we are guaranteed this series goes back to Florida for Game 6, which will happen tomorrow — no travel day due to Friday’s rainout. 4 p.m. CT: Rays at Guardians (Series tied 2-2) TV: TBS. Announcers: Brian Anderson, Jeff Francoeur, Ron Darling and Lauren Shehadi. Drew Rasmussen, RHP vs. […]
Cubs historical sleuthing: The very first MLB game in Houston
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 […]
Chicago Cubs news— Suzuki, PCA, Bryant
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 […]
American League Championship Series Game 4: Rays at Guardians, 7 p.m. CT
As you know, Game 4 got rained out Friday night in Cleveland. The weather forecast is much better for tonight, though it’ll be pretty chilly with temps in the 40s. 7 p.m. CT: Rays at Guardians (Guardians lead series 2-1) TV: TBS. Announcers: Brian Anderson, Jeff Francoeur, Ron Darling and Lauren Shehadi. Nick Martinez, RHP […]
A brief history of some recent postseason postponements
Friday’s postponement of Game 4 of the ALDS between the Rays and Guardians in Cleveland led to MLB handling tickets for the postponed game in an odd fashion. Here’s what they said in a press release about the postponement: Fans with tickets to the original ALCS Game Four on Friday, October 15th may use those […]
Chicago Cubs news— Bregman, Assad, Holmes, Happ, Suzuki, Oda, Taira
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 […]
American League Championship Series Game 4: Rays at Guardians, 7 p.m. CT
The Guardians got what turned out to be a game-winning homer from an unexpected source Thursday, outfielder Petey Halpin. They are two wins away from their first World Series since 2016. Looks like they’re going to try to play this game despite this forecast of rain. 7 p.m. CT: Rays at Guardians (Guardians lead series […]
The Dodgers, the Brewers and the CBA Negotiations, oh my!
Last night the Brewers swept the Dodgers in Los Angeles. It was the perfect answer to the Brewers’ 2025 playoff exit, when they were swept by the Dodgers. This year, everything came up Brewers. It didn’t matter that likely Cy Young Award winner Jacob Misiorowski only went 4.1 innings in his start, because Aaron Ashby […]
A few thoughts about the Cubs and Tyrone Taylor
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 […]
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