Andy Pafko in 1948 | Photo by: Diamond Images/Getty Images One of these became one of the worst deals in Cubs history. The Cubs had a poor season in 1950, losing 89 games. It was their fourth straight losing season and third straight of 89 losses or more (roughly equivalent to a 94-loss year in a 162-game schedule). They got off to a modestly good start in ‘51, and … [Read more...] about A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1951
Cub Tracks plays chicken
E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Dr. Phibes says the Cubs will rise again. Hopefully we all live to see it. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground … [Read more...] about Cub Tracks plays chicken
Wrigley Field historical sleuthing: Don Drysdale edition
Drysdale played second banana to Sandy Koufax for years, but was a legitimately great pitcher himself. Here we have future Hall of Famer Don Drysdale, who spent his entire 14-year MLB career with the Dodgers, at Wrigley Field. After I tell you the date this was taken, there’s something interesting about it beyond just the date. First, here’s the entire photo as I received it, … [Read more...] about Wrigley Field historical sleuthing: Don Drysdale edition
BCB After Dark: Will Shōta Imanaga improve in his second year with the Cubs?
Shota Imanaga was an ace for the Cubs, what will his second act bring? | Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images Imanaga looked like an ace for most of 2024, but there are some red flags Whether you’re joining our little indie coffee shop late at night on Friday or in the wee hours of Saturday morning, welcome! Pull up a chair and grab a beverage. We’re a little … [Read more...] about BCB After Dark: Will Shōta Imanaga improve in his second year with the Cubs?
Cub Tracks stove is still warming up
Photo by Western Mail Archive/Mirrorpix/Mirrorpix via Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. Maybe the Winter Meetings will shake things loose. This is the deadest offseason ever, so far. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and … [Read more...] about Cub Tracks stove is still warming up