Fergie Jenkins pitches against the Giants, May 19, 1971 | Photo by John F. Jaqua /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images Once again, a talented Cubs team failed to make the postseason. So, I figured after writing about the 1969 Cubs failures and those of 1970 the last couple of days, I’d continue this brief series with a look at the team in 1971. General manager John … [Read more...] about The 1971 Cubs: What went wrong in this contending year
BCB After Dark: Grading Nico Hoerner
Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks what grade do you give Nico Hoerner It’s Tuesday evening here at BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re so glad you decided to stop by. There’s no cover charge tonight. If you want to check anything, we can do that … [Read more...] about BCB After Dark: Grading Nico Hoerner
Baseball history unpacked, October 23
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. David Ross is signed, Rick Sutcliffe lets out a Cy, and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and … [Read more...] about Baseball history unpacked, October 23
Outside The Confines: Goodbye to a legend
Photo by Bob Riha, Jr./Getty Images Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela passes away. A World Series preview and other MLB news. We were all set to celebrate the World Series and the first Yankees/Dodgers Fall Classic since 1981. But first, we have to say goodbye to one of the heroes of that World Series of 43 years ago. The Los Angeles Dodgers mourn the passing of … [Read more...] about Outside The Confines: Goodbye to a legend
The 1970 Cubs were better than the 1969 Cubs. Why didn’t they win?
Jim Hickman scores for the Cubs against the Mets on May 23, 1970 | Photo by James Drake /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images It was another failure, in some ways more frustrating than the fabled ‘69 team. Yesterday, I posted this article about how some players who the Cubs let go for almost nothing in the late 1950s and early 1960s might have helped the 1969 team get … [Read more...] about The 1970 Cubs were better than the 1969 Cubs. Why didn’t they win?