Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images Here’s a place to follow along with the NL teams beginning this year’s postseason. We continue today’s first day of Wild Card games with a pair of National League matchups. The NL Central champion Brewers and first wild card team, the Padres, both of whom won 93 games, will be the host teams. MLB. com Gameday for … [Read more...] about 2024 National League Wild Card Series game thread, Day 1
BCB After Dark: Picking an AL favorite
Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks who do you want to represent the American League in the World Series. It’s Tuesday night here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re so glad you decided to stop by this evening. There’s no cover charge. The dress code … [Read more...] about BCB After Dark: Picking an AL favorite
Baseball history unpacked, October 2
Rick Sutcliffe’s greatest game? | Photo by Focus on Sport via Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. The second-best Playoff game for the Cubs, ever, 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 … [Read more...] about Baseball history unpacked, October 2
Outside The Confines: The postseason has begun!
Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images The annual postseason tournament got under way, and other MLB news and notes. It’s October! And that means that postseason ball is here, and it’s already proving to be as interesting as one could hope, with the Tigers and Royals both winning the first game in their series, which means if things continue on this course, we might have an … [Read more...] about Outside The Confines: The postseason has begun!
The Cubs have 14 (!) arbitration-eligible players for 2025
Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images Many of these players will probably be non-tendered. MLB Trade Rumors posted Tuesday their annual estimates for arbitration salaries for next season. They’ve gotten pretty good at this. Most of their estimates are pretty close to what the players actually sign for, unless said player winds up with a multi-year … [Read more...] about The Cubs have 14 (!) arbitration-eligible players for 2025