Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images And so, they’ll have to pivot in another direction. All day Monday, we were hearing reports that several teams were not going to be the MLB landing destination for Japanese star Roki Sasaki — first Giants, then Yankees, then Mets, then Rangers. And now, the Cubs are out: Source says Cubs have been informed they are out on Roki Sasaki— … [Read more...] about The Cubs are out on Roki Sasaki
BCB After Dark: Would Robert Suarez be a good fit?
Photo by Harry How/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if Robert Suarez is worth the price. It’s another week here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come in out of the cold. There’s no cover charge this evening. Let us check your coat. We still have a few tables available. … [Read more...] about BCB After Dark: Would Robert Suarez be a good fit?
Cub Tracks’ Rea of sunshine
Photo by Jeff Speer/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. The Cubs have a new No. 8 starter and other items of interest for the discerning reader. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from … [Read more...] about Cub Tracks’ Rea of sunshine
Cubs historical sleuthing: Ernie Banks signs autographs on the road edition
Just when was the Cubs Hall of Famer signing these autographs? Hey, it’s Ernie Banks autograph-signing weekend here at the sleuthing desk, so after yesterday’s photo of Ernie signing at Wrigley Field, here’s another one featuring the Cubs Hall of Famer. That’s definitely Ernie Banks, and he’s definitely signing for fans. But when and where? (Where, because this is clearly not … [Read more...] about Cubs historical sleuthing: Ernie Banks signs autographs on the road edition
Cub Tracks comes to bat
Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Cubs continue to beef up with mystery meat; Tucker and the Cubs exchange numbers and it’s a mismatch, and other stories. 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, … [Read more...] about Cub Tracks comes to bat