Happy Birthday, José Lobatón! | Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy Birthday, José Lobatón! And other stories, including the sad end of the Cubs’ 2015 season. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at … [Read more...] about Baseball history unpacked, October 21
Outside The Confines: Juan Soto is going to get PAID
Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images The superstar slugger just proved why he’s worth big bucks. The Dodgers took care of the Mets in Game 6 of the NLCS, so they will face the Yankees are facing in the World Series — the first between those two teams in 43 years. Most of today’s links are focused on — you guessed it — the Championship Series and the upcoming World Series. … [Read more...] about Outside The Confines: Juan Soto is going to get PAID
Here are some players the Cubs let go who might have helped them win in 1969
Ernie Banks (left) and Tony Taylor working out at Spring Training in 1958 | Getty Images Even more evidence of how poorly run the team was back then. The 1969 Cubs are a fabled team, perhaps the most loved group of players in MLB history that never won anything. They had four core players who became Hall of Famers — Ernie Banks, Billy Williams, Ron Santo and Fergie … [Read more...] about Here are some players the Cubs let go who might have helped them win in 1969
Arizona Fall League: Mesa Solar Sox Week 2 update
Jonathon Long | Photo by Norm Hall/MLB Photos via Getty Images Another week has gone by in the Arizona Fall League and there was more strong hitting by Cubs prospects. We’re two weeks into the 2024 Arizona Fall League, which means it’s time for another update on the Cubs Boys of Autumn playing with the Mesa Solar Sox! In case you’ve forgotten, the Arizona Fall League … [Read more...] about Arizona Fall League: Mesa Solar Sox Week 2 update
2024 ALCS Game 5, Yankees vs. Guardians, Saturday 10/19, 7:08 CT
Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images The Yankees can punch their ticket to the World Series tonight. Here’s all the info you will need for today’s LCS game. The Yankees can make their first World Series since 2009 with a win. Meanwhile, the Guardians hope to force a Game 6. MLB.com Gameday for ALCS Game 5. Yankees lead series 3-1. LHP Carlos Rodón vs. RHP Tanner Bibee. … [Read more...] about 2024 ALCS Game 5, Yankees vs. Guardians, Saturday 10/19, 7:08 CT