The graphic from a pitch challenge in the minor leagues in 2024 | Al Yellon There was a demonstration given to media Tuesday afternoon. PHOENIX, Arizona — In addition to Commissioner Rob Manfred’s news conference Tuesday, MLB also spent part of the afternoon demonstrating how the ABS ball-and-strike challenge system test will be done during Spring Training this … [Read more...] about Here’s how the MLB ball and strike challenge test will work in Spring Training
2025 Cubs player profiles: Miguel Amaya
John Arguello The Cubs’ catcher is featured in this edition of our series. Miguel Amaya is currently the Cubs’ No. 1 catcher. It took him a while to get there. The soon-to-be 26-year-old backstop slashed ,232/.299/.357 in 117 games in 2024, with eight home runs and 47 RBI. His OPS was .645. He could use some improvement offensively. We have him following PCA but he … [Read more...] about 2025 Cubs player profiles: Miguel Amaya
SB Nation Reacts: Where will the Cubs finish in the NL Central?
Photo by @WillByington / www.willbyington.com Inquiring minds, etc. Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Chicago Cubs fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. As we get ready to start Spring Training games for the Cubs tomorrow, when … [Read more...] about SB Nation Reacts: Where will the Cubs finish in the NL Central?
Fun with Cubs 2025 photo day
The skipper | Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images The annual ritual always produces some interesting poses. One of the rituals for Major League Baseball’s players every spring is to pose for team and media photographers. These shots get used in a variety of ways; you’re probably most used to seeing them on player pages on various websites, or in the pitcher previews I … [Read more...] about Fun with Cubs 2025 photo day
BCB After Dark: Which new Cub will have a big impact?
Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks, other than the obvious choices, which new Cub will have the biggest impact? It’s another evening at BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Please come in and get warm. We can take your coat for you. There are still a … [Read more...] about BCB After Dark: Which new Cub will have a big impact?