Manny Machado leads a team meeting after the Padres get into it with Dodgers fans in Game 2 of the NLDS | Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Some thoughts on egregious takes in The Athletic The tsk tsking came early and frequently after the Padres put the screws to the Dodgers on Tuesday night. They evened up the five-game series with one win apiece at … [Read more...] about Manny Machado doesn’t need defending — but Ken Rosenthal should do some soul searching
2024 AL Division Series, Game 2: Tigers vs. Guardians, Royals vs. Yankees
Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images The American League series continue. Here’s all the info you will need for the two American League Division Series games taking place Monday. MLB.com Gameday for Tigers vs. Guardians. Guardians lead series 1-0. LHP Tarik Skubal vs. LHP Matthew Boyd. 3:08 p.m. CT. TV: TBS. Announcers: Brian Anderson, Jeff Francoeur and reporter Lauren … [Read more...] about 2024 AL Division Series, Game 2: Tigers vs. Guardians, Royals vs. Yankees
BCB After Dark: Grade Ian Happ
Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks you to grade Cubs left fielder Ian Happ It’s another week here at BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and sit with us. We’re waiving the cover charge for the duration of the playoffs. There are still a … [Read more...] about BCB After Dark: Grade Ian Happ
Cub Tracks is just beginning to see
Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Chasing the clouds away during a non-playoff fall. 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, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, … [Read more...] about Cub Tracks is just beginning to see
One-game Cubs, 2024
Enoli Paredes during his one Cubs appearance | Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images These men were Cubs, but just for a single contest. Over the last few years, I’ve posted articles here commemorating Cubs who played in just one game for the team, from 1970-2009, during the 2010s, in 2020-21 and in 2022-23. This year, just two men played in a single contest for the Cubs, … [Read more...] about One-game Cubs, 2024