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A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Some notable Cubs were born, a couple of Hall-of-Famers pass, and other stories for the discerning reader.
Cubs swing for the fences with Michael Busch - Bleed Cubbie Blue
Jan 12, 2024 · The Cubs made a bold move yesterday, dealing two promising, but very young, prospects for a major-league ready slugger. Yes, the Cubs also picked a right-handed reliever in Yency Almonte, but make ...
Chicago Cubs 2025 player profiles - Bleed Cubbie Blue
4 days ago · Chicago Cubs Spring Training games begin Thursday, Feb. 20, when the Cubs face the mighty Dodgers in a Cactus League home and home series, the first at Camelback Ranch, the second Feb. 21 at Sloan ...
The state of the Cubs, just before Cubs Convention begins
Jan 16, 2025 · First, a couple of bits of news. The Cubs sent Michael Arias to the Yankees Wednesday for cash considerations. This is fine. Arias has talent, but his walk rates were frighteningly high and even ...
A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1916
Jan 20, 2025 · Aldridge posted 9.5 bWAR for the Cubs in five seasons (1917-18 and 1922-24, interrupted by a three-season stay in the minors, and then was included in the deal that brought Rabbit Maranville to ...
Another updated look at the 2025 Cubs roster, payroll and luxury tax
Jan 13, 2025 · CUBS STAND UNDER THE TAX BY $40,081,619. ¹- Optional Expense, but some amount figures to be held back from wherever Tom Ricketts sets the baseball budget. ² - Estimating four seasons’ worth of ...
A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1921
Jan 13, 2025 · The 1921 Cubs won their first three games and six of their first eight, then promptly went into a dive that had them finishing seventh, 30 games behind the pennant-winning Giants. Only a rained ...
BCB After Dark: Which Cub will emerge behind the plate?
Jan 16, 2025 · It’s Wednesday night here at BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Please come in out of the cold and join us. There’s no cover ...
A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1915
Jan 21, 2025 · The Cubs finished with a losing record in 1915, their first since 1902. Attendance dropped to 217,058, seventh in the eight-team National League, as the Federal League Chicago Whales won that ...
5 Cubs prospects are in Baseball America’s 2025 Top 100 list
Jan 22, 2025 · Here’s to a great 2025 for all the Cubs Top 100 prospects. Next Up In Chicago Cubs minor leagues and prospects. BCB 2025 Top 25 Cubs Prospects: The top 5; BCB 2025 Top 25 Cubs Prospects: 6 ...