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MLB releases some details about the Spring Training ball and strike challenge testing

It’ll be a bit different than it was in the minor leagues.

By Al Yellon Nov 21, 2024, 4:15pm CST

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Cubs 2025 Spring Training single game tickets will be on sale December 6

Here’s how to get yours.

By Al Yellon Nov 21, 2024, 1:00pm CST

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A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1948

Once again in this year, the Cubs got a guy who might have helped them... if they had only kept him.

By Al Yellon Nov 21, 2024, 11:00am CST

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Cubs free agent target: Jack Flaherty

The righthander has had an up-and-down career.

By Al Yellon Nov 21, 2024, 9:00am CST

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Cub Tracks’ merrily it goes around

#Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Player movement has commenced and round and round we go.

By Duane Pesice Nov 21, 2024, 7:00am CST

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MLB’s 2024-25 offseason calendar: Free agents, awards, Rule 5 draft, non-tenders, arbitration, more

Baseball doesn’t stop just because there are no games. Here’s a handy calendar of everything happening before next season begins.

By Al Yellon Oct 31, 2024, 9:00am CDT

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BCB After Dark: Should the Cubs trade Bellinger?

The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if the Cubs should trade Cody Bellinger.

By Josh Timmers November 20

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Cubs acquire Matt Thaiss from the Angels for cash considerations

The Cubs have another catcher on the 40-man roster.

By Al Yellon November 20

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A Cubs baseball fantasy camp is returning this winter

The concept begun by former Cubs catcher Randy Hundley returns in a new incarnation.

By Al Yellon November 20

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Cubs acquire Eli Morgan from the Guardians

The Cubs have made a trade that could be quite useful.

By Al Yellon November 20

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A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1949

One quite significant deal was made in this calendar year.

By Al Yellon November 20

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The Cubs have some roster decisions to make by Friday

Nov. 22 is the deadline to tender contracts to arbitration-eligible and pre-arb players.

By Al Yellon November 20

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Outside The Confines: Awesome rookies

The Rookie and Manager of the Year Award winners were announced. Some ballpark and broadcasting news. The Hot Stove is moving slowing, And other MLB news.

By Josh Timmers November 20

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Baseball history unpacked, November 20

A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday, Sam Fuld, and other stories.

By Duane Pesice November 20

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BCB After Dark: What about Tanner Scott?

The late-night/early-morning spot asks you about free agent left-hander Tanner Scott

By Josh Timmers November 19

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Cubs roster moves: Owen Caissie & Ben Cowles added to 40-man, Adbert Alzolay & Brennen Davis DFA

Today was the deadline for adding players to the 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft

By Al Yellon November 19

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A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1950

They were flailing around again.

By Al Yellon November 19

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Cubs free agent target: Walker Buehler

Here’s someone who could help the Cubs rotation.

By Al Yellon November 19

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Three offseason moves the Cubs need to make

Here are some things that would absolutely, positively improve the team for 2025.

By Al Yellon November 19

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Cub Tracks captures the flag

#Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Ohio State stole our ‘W’, the bastages. It’s not raining free agents yet. What’s up with that?

By Duane Pesice November 19

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BCB After Dark: A southpaw from the Bronx

The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if the Cubs should deal Nico Hoerner for Nestor Cortes.

By Josh Timmers November 18

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A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1951

One of these became one of the worst deals in Cubs history.

By Al Yellon November 18

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Cubs free agent target: Kyle Higashioka

Here’s another catcher the Cubs could sign.

By Al Yellon November 18

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Ben Zobrist is on the 2025 Hall of Fame ballot

The Hall released its ballot Monday.

By Al Yellon November 18

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Arizona Fall League: Mesa Solar Sox final update

The Boys of Autumn finished up their 2024 campaign. Here’s a post-mortem.

By Josh Timmers November 18

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The Diamond Sports bankruptcy is settled. Where does this leave MLB teams for local TV?

The state of local baseball broadcasting is still in flux.

By Al Yellon November 18

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Outside The Confines: Could the Blue Jays be serious about Juan Soto?

The Canadian club was also in the discussion about Shohei Ohtani last year, could they be ready to spend?

By Ashley MacLennan November 18

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Baseball history unpacked, November 18

A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. The Hawk wins the MVP trophy and other stories.

By Duane Pesice November 18

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Wrigley Field historical sleuthing: Don Drysdale edition

Drysdale played second banana to Sandy Koufax for years, but was a legitimately great pitcher himself.

By Al Yellon November 17

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Cub Tracks plays chicken

#Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Dr. Phibes says the Cubs will rise again. Hopefully we all live to see it.

By Duane Pesice November 17

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Wrigley Field historical sleuthing: Nolan Ryan edition

When was this photo of the future Hall of Famer taken?

By Al Yellon November 16

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Cub Tracks stove is still warming up

#Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Maybe the Winter Meetings will shake things loose. This is the deadest offseason ever, so far.

By Duane Pesice November 16

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