Fernando Valenzuela pitching against the Cubs at Wrigley Field, June 6, 1981 | Getty Images It was at the height of Fernandomania in 1981. As you have likely heard, Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela passed away late Tuesday, far too young at 63. If you’re too young to remember Fernandomania, I hope this anecdote gives you an idea of how big a thing it was. He was … [Read more...] about A remembrance of Fernando Valenzuela’s first game at Wrigley Field
BCB After Dark: Nathan Eovaldi?
Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if Nathan Eovaldi is a good fit with the Cubs. It’s another week here at BCB After Dark: the coolest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’ve been expecting you. Your name is on the guest list. Let us know if we can do anything … [Read more...] about BCB After Dark: Nathan Eovaldi?
Cub Tracks’ business as usual
Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. The World Series is set and the evil empires battle for supremacy. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, … [Read more...] about Cub Tracks’ business as usual
A few thoughts about the first Dodgers/Yankees World Series in 43 years
Shohei Ohtani scores against the Yankees in June | Brad Penner-Imagn Images ... and what this might mean for the sport going forward, and for the Cubs. The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers did what their owners, management, players and fans expected them to do: Finish with the best regular-season records in their respective leagues, then win the postseason … [Read more...] about A few thoughts about the first Dodgers/Yankees World Series in 43 years
2024 NLCS Game 6: Mets vs. Dodgers, Sunday 10/20, 7:08 CT
Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images The Dodgers hope to punch their ticket to the World Series. The NLCS returns to Dodger Stadium for Game 6. The Dodgers won the pandemic season World Series in 2020, but otherwise have not been to the Fall Classic since 1988. MLB.com Gameday for NLCS Game 6. Dodgers lead series 3-2. LHP Sean Manaea vs. RHP Michael Kopech. 7:08 p.m. CT. … [Read more...] about 2024 NLCS Game 6: Mets vs. Dodgers, Sunday 10/20, 7:08 CT