Oakland Athletics ... so John Fisher is trying to sell a partial share in the team. Earlier this week the New York Post reported this about the ongoing saga of a potential stadium in Las Vegas for the Athletics: Billionaire Oakland A’s owner John Fisher is looking to cash in on the team’s move to Las Vegas by selling off a minority stake that values the franchise at $2 … [Read more...] about The A’s still don’t have financing in place for their Las Vegas stadium
BCB After Dark: Will the Cubs make a move for Juan Soto?
Juan Soto nabs a hit against the Cubs in September | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Your late week late night spot to enjoy baseball and music with the beverage of your choice It’s World Series Eve here at BCB After Dark and we’re bringing you full weeknight late-night coverage for the first time! Welcome to your Thursday edition of BCB After Dark, where you’ll get the … [Read more...] about BCB After Dark: Will the Cubs make a move for Juan Soto?
Baseball history unpacked, October 25
Happy birthday, Mike Harkey! | Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday, Mike Harkey, and other stories for the discerning reader. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful … [Read more...] about Baseball history unpacked, October 25
Outside The Confines: Let the games begin!
Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images The 2024 World Series begins tonight, and it will be a clash of titans. The World Series is here! And depending on who you ask, it’s either the most boring (but TV-friendly) match-up possible, or a veritable clash of titans with some of baseball’s greatest sluggers duking it out. However you feel about it, most of us will be … [Read more...] about Outside The Confines: Let the games begin!
A visit to the Arizona Fall League
Jonathon Long homers for the Solar Sox | Al Yellon ... and a report on two Cubs prospects. MESA, Arizona — Along with 391 other baseball geeks, I attended the Arizona Fall League game Thursday afternoon at Sloan Park between the Mesa Solar Sox and Scottsdale Scorpions. Cubs prospects (along with prospects from the Angels, Red Sox, A’s and Rays) play for the Solar Sox. … [Read more...] about A visit to the Arizona Fall League