Photo by Heather Barry/Getty Images This reliever might be a useful guy for the Cubs bullpen. Here’s another guy I wasn’t going to write about connected to the Cubs, but then he appeared in this Jim Bowden article in The Athletic Monday, about who he considers the top 15 remaining free agents. Here’s what Bowden wrote: Like [Kirby] Yates, Estévez probably has to wait … [Read more...] about Cubs free agent target: Carlos Estévez
The Tropicana Field soap opera has taken a curious turn
Photo by Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Now the Rays want to come back after 2025. As you know, the roof at the home of the Tampa Bay Rays, Tropicana Field, was shredded by Hurricane Milton last October. When last we visited this topic, the Rays had made an agreement to play the 2025 season at the Spring Training home of the Yankees, Steinbrenner … [Read more...] about The Tropicana Field soap opera has taken a curious turn
A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1925
Rabbit Maranville | Photo by Bettmann Archive/Getty Images This was a rough year for the North Siders. But they did make a couple of good acquisitions. The 1925 season was a peculiar outlier in franchise history. After three decent seasons where the Cubs finished with winning records but well out of first place, they collapsed and finished last in 1925 at 68-86 — their … [Read more...] about A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1925
Former MLB pitcher Brian Matusz has died
Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Far too young, only 37. Brian Matusz pitched in exactly one game for the Cubs. I have tremendously sad news to report to you about him: Very sad to hear that former #orioles pitcher Brian Matusz passed away this morning. Was 37. 4th-overall pick in 2008 draft.— Roch Kubatko (@masnRoch) January 8, 2025 That’s far too young for … [Read more...] about Former MLB pitcher Brian Matusz has died
BCB After Dark: Should the Cubs invest in Steele?
Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if the Cubs should extend Justin Steele. It’s another night here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest gathering of night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re so glad you could join us this evening. Please come in out of the cold. There’s no cover charge this … [Read more...] about BCB After Dark: Should the Cubs invest in Steele?