Photo by @WillByington / www.willbyington.com Let’s look forward. It has been my routine this offseason to post an article here at 9 a.m. CT on weekdays to generate discussion on a topic. Sometimes it’s a free agent or trade possibility, sometimes baseball or Cubs news. Today I want to step back and look at where the Cubs are, and where they could be going, and then ask … [Read more...] about The state of the Cubs, just before Cubs Convention begins
Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker has died
Bob Uecker throws out a ceremonial pitch in 2023 | Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images And he was so much more than just a baseball announcer. The baseball world has lost a great broadcaster and friend today: We are heartbroken to announce that Brewers icon & Baseball Hall of Famer Bob Uecker passed away today at the age of 90 pic.twitter.com/EJRBC8Cjj4— Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker has died
A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1918
Lefty Tyler warms up before a Cubs game in 1920 | Photo by George Rinhart/Corbis via Getty Images The Cubs won the NL pennant in this abbreviated season. The Cubs got off to a fantastic start in 1918, at one point going on a 25-7 run. By June 29 they were 42-17 and well-established in first place. When the season ended early due to World War I, the Cubs were 84-45 and … [Read more...] about A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1918
The Cubs and Kyle Tucker have come to a contract agreement for 2025
Erik Williams-Imagn Images The new Cubs outfielder will avoid an arbitration hearing At last week’s deadline for MLB teams to sign arbitration-eligible players before the teams and players would go to an arb hearing, the Cubs came to an agreement with all their arb-eligible players. Except one, newly-acquired Kyle Tucker. The team submitted an offer of $15 million and … [Read more...] about The Cubs and Kyle Tucker have come to a contract agreement for 2025
BCB After Dark: What was your favorite Bob Uecker moment?
Bob Uecker in the Press Box before singing the 7th inning stretch at Wrigley Field | Getty Mr. Baseball has passed away at 90, RIP to a legend Welcome to your late week, late night, indie coffee pop-up shop. It’s cold and cloudy in Chicago on the eve of Cubs Convention weekend, but we’ve got coffee and tea to warm your soul. We have decaf if your New Year’s Resolution … [Read more...] about BCB After Dark: What was your favorite Bob Uecker moment?