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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, […]

MLB Cubs Padres

24 days ago | 3 reads

2026 Chicago Cubs player profiles: Gavin Hollowell

Today we look at the Cubs’ right-handed sometime reliever. Gavin Ernest Hollowell was born in Somerset, NJ, 11/04/1997. He’s a 6’7”, 215 pounder, a sixth-round pick by the Rockies in the 2019 Amateur Draft, a graduate of St. John’s. Hollowell had some coffee in Colorado in 2022-23, appearing in 32 games during that span, throwing […]

MLB Rockies

24 days ago | 3 reads

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, […]

MLB Cubs Reds Dodgers

24 days ago | 4 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 […]

MLB Cubs Royals

24 days ago | 6 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 […]

MLB Cubs

24 days ago | 3 reads

Cubs vs. Royals at Surprise preview, Monday 2/23, 2:05 CT

Monday notes… Here are today’s particulars. Cubs lineup: Royals lineup: Ben Brown will start for the Cubs. Other Cubs pitchers scheduled today: Javier Assad, Porter Hodge, Ryan Rolison and Collin Snider. Seth Lugo will start for the Royals. Other Royals pitchers scheduled today: Luinder Avila, former Cubs prospect Alex Lange, former Cub Jose Cuas and Eric […]

MLB Cubs Royals

25 days ago | 4 reads

2026 Chicago Cubs player profiles: Porter Hodge

Today we look at the Cubs’ one-time closer, who is trying to re-establish himself. Salt Lake City native Porter Dene Hodge, one-time Cubs closer, has lost his confidence and the strike zone. One begets another, but it is unknown which was first. What is known is that he’s ineffective at present. He walks people regularly. […]

MLB Cubs

25 days ago | 4 reads

2026 Cubs: Know your enemy, Milwaukee Brewers

I’ve chosen a few different formats for this series now that the Cubs play all 29 other teams every year. Sorry, I’m not writing 29 of these. This year, I’ll focus an article on each of the Cubs’ NL Central rivals, since the Cubs play them more than any other teams. That’ll make four articles. […]

MLB Cubs Brewers

25 days ago | 3 reads

The Cubs are signing Michael Conforto

It wouldn’t seem as if the Cubs need any more outfielders at this point in Spring Training, but now they reportedly have one: This is all the information we have about the Cubs signing Michael Conforto at this time. We don’t know if this is a minor-league deal or a major-league deal. If the latter, […]

MLB Cubs

25 days ago | 2 reads

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — February 23

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: Eric Yelding, Brian Duensing. Also notable: Sparky Anderson HOF. Today […]

MLB Cubs

25 days ago | 2 reads

Giants 4, Cubs 2: Seiya Suzuki singles into a triple play

I didn’t go to this game but I kind of wish I had just because of all the weird things that happened in the Cubs’ 4-2 loss to the Giants Sunday afternoon in Scottsdale. First, as the Cubs were batting in the top of the first inning, a loud beeping sound (like a truck backing […]

MLB Giants Cubs

25 days ago | 4 reads

Cubs vs. Giants at Scottsdale preview, Sunday 2/22, 2:05 CT

Sunday notes… Here are today’s particulars. Cubs lineup: Giants lineup: Colin Rea will start for the Cubs. Other Cubs pitchers scheduled today: Jordan Wicks, Caleb Thielbar and Riley Martin. Robbie Ray will start for the Giants. Other Giants pitchers scheduled today: Carson Seymour, Tristan Beck and Spencer Bivens. Today’s game will be on Giants TV. There […]

MLB Cubs Giants

26 days ago | 7 reads

Chicago Cubs news and notes — Boyd, PCA, Shaw

The Cubs were at it again at Sloan Park on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. A mite cool for locals but clear and sunny. Just ask PCA how sunny. Sources say they’re still adding less-well-known players. “Everyone’s replaceable in this game,” Taillon said after giving up three runs in two innings in the Chicago Cubs’ spring […]

MLB

26 days ago | 1 read

Rangers 3, Cubs 2: Well, there were a lot of strikeouts

MESA, Arizona — Cubs pitchers struck out 14 Rangers hitters Saturday afternoon on another gorgeous day at Sloan Park. For whatever that’s worth. A few Cubs regulars and a bunch of minor leaguers couldn’t put together much offense, though, and so the Cubs lost their second straight Spring Training game, 3-2 to Texas. Matthew Boyd […]

MLB College Basketball Rangers Cubs

26 days ago | 3 reads