Al Yellon It was a festive, glorious day at Wrigley Field. The division clinched in Pittsburgh, the 1984 Cubs headed home. Before the season’s final series, the scoreboard guys had some fun to show everyone walking by Wrigley Field how proud they were of this N.L. East division title team, as I posted earlier this week: Al Yellon Wrigley Field, … [Read more...] about Today in 1984 Cubs history: The Cubs blow out the Padres 13-0 in NLCS Game 1
New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves doubleheader game thread, Monday 9/30, 12:10 CT
Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images These games will decide the National League wild card clubs. As you know, the Mets and Braves had two games postponed in Atlanta last week due to Hurricane Helene. Since the games still are meaningful for playoff positioning, they’re being made up as a doubleheader this afternoon at Truist Park. The situation is … [Read more...] about New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves doubleheader game thread, Monday 9/30, 12:10 CT
Today in 1984 Cubs history: The curtain call
Wrigley Field, September 27, 1984 | Al Yellon Six days after the Cubs clinched the NL East, something truly special happened at Wrigley Field. The Cubs had clinched the NL East division title September 24 in Pittsburgh, their first postseason berth in 39 years. A few games remained on the regular-season schedule, including this one, Game 162 of the 1984 season. There … [Read more...] about Today in 1984 Cubs history: The curtain call
Your weekly moment of Baseball Zen: Ian Happ buys a round for left field bleacher fans
Danny Rockett This was a fun moment in the bleachers yesterday It was yet another year of the Cubs not quite making the playoffs. They finished 83-79 for the second year in a row. But the final weekend of the season played out at Wrigley Field with one last gem and an incredible send off for Kyle Hendricks, two shutout wins against the Reds and a lot of good vibes at … [Read more...] about Your weekly moment of Baseball Zen: Ian Happ buys a round for left field bleacher fans
BCB After Dark: NL rooting interests
Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks who you are cheering for in the National League now that the Cubs are gone. It’s another week here at BCB After Dark: the coolest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. It’s our first night of the offseason. The vibe around here is a … [Read more...] about BCB After Dark: NL rooting interests