Photo by Sports Nippon/Getty Images Let’s start this series with a top Japanese pitcher. The Cubs have, in recent years, taken some deep dives into the Japanese player market by signing Seiya Suzuki and Shōta Imanaga. These signings have, for the most part, been quite successful. Suzuki, despite not being as good a defender as he was in NPB, has produced 8.2 bWAR in … [Read more...] about Cubs free agent target: Roki Sasaki
A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1958
Bobby Thomson | Getty Images The Cubs made very few deals this year. The Cubs had come off of a couple of really bad seasons — 90+ losses — in 1956 and 1957. About all they had going for them was Ernie Banks, who would become league MVP in ‘58. They didn’t do much to help Banks by trade, anyway, in this year. April 3: Acquired Bobby Thomson from the Giants for Bob … [Read more...] about A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1958
2024 Heroes and Goats: Dodgers and Ohtani, part 2
Photo by Elsa/Getty Images A legendary season concludes. I’ve been writing Heroes and Goats since 2017. In that time, I’ve covered eight seasons of the Cubs and done additional deep dives on the 1969, 1984, 1989 and 2003 Cubs. I’ve also looked at the 2018 Brewers, the 2004 Giants and the 1985 Mets. Now I’ve added the 2024 Dodgers. Unsurprisingly, I’ve looked into some … [Read more...] about 2024 Heroes and Goats: Dodgers and Ohtani, part 2
The Cubs have again opened up season ticket sales to everyone
Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images It happened last year — now it’s happened again. A little less than a year ago, I posted this article noting that the Cubs had sent out emails inviting anyone and everyone to buy season tickets. This was after two decades’ worth of telling folks that there was a waiting list for season tickets. The Cubs let people believe … [Read more...] about The Cubs have again opened up season ticket sales to everyone
BCB After Dark: Bring back Tauchman?
Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if Mike Tauchman should be back with the 2025 team. Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. If you’re looking for shelter in the storm, we’re here for you. We still have a few tables available. There’s no … [Read more...] about BCB After Dark: Bring back Tauchman?