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Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images There have been reports the Cubs are interested, so let’s take a look. I wouldn’t have written this article except for this report that was posted Sunday: Several teams, including the Cubs, Mariners, and Blue Jays, remain interested in 3B Yoan Moncada, per sources.The third baseman market continues to wait on what … [Read more...] about Cubs free agent target: Yoán Moncada

Photo by George Rinhart/Corbis via Getty Images One very significant player was acquired in this calendar year. The Cubs changed managers in 1926, hiring Joe McCarthy, who had previously managed at Louisville (American Association). Whether it was McCarthy or his players or both, the team immediately improved over a poor 1925 showing. In contention early, an 11-17 June … [Read more...] about A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1926

Photo by Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images All the stories on this topic can be found here. … [Read more...] about The ongoing saga of the Rays and Tropicana Field

Jeff Curry-Imagn Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if you’re interested in free agent starter Max Scherzer Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re so glad you decided to stop by. Come in out of the cold. We can check your coat. There’s no cover charge this evening. … [Read more...] about BCB After Dark: Could the Cubs use some Max effort?

Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Brennen Davis says goodbye, extend Steele, and more. I think the pilot light on the hot stove went out. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from … [Read more...] about Cub Tracks’ slow cooking