Bettman Archive Just when did the Cubs Hall of Famer sign these scorecards? Getty Images says: Chicago Cubs shortstop Ernie Banks signs autographs at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Banks would go on to win the Most Valuable Player award in the 1958 and ‘59 seasons. Okay, so what we know is that this was before or during the 1958 season. This scorecard, visible at the center … [Read more...] about Cubs historical sleuthing: Ernie Banks signs autographs at home edition
Baseball history unpacked, January 10
Happy birthday, Rafael Dolis | Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday, Rafael Dolis*, 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 past, with plenty of the … [Read more...] about Baseball history unpacked, January 10
Outside The Confines: The Hot Stove is calm
Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images A look at where we are in the offseason. Some deals are evaluated. Where might Roki Sasaki sign? And other news from around MLB. Good morning. We’re in the home stretch of the offseason, so R. J. Anderson hands out progress report grades to each team. Mike Axisa looks at players currently on the trade market and where they might … [Read more...] about Outside The Confines: The Hot Stove is calm
A few thoughts about the Cubs and Kyle Tucker failing to reach agreement before arbitration
Robert Edwards-Imagn Images This can’t be good. Maybe this relationship will be eventually, but it’s not starting out that way. As you already know, Kyle Tucker and the Cubs could not come to an agreement on a 2025 salary (thanks to Josh for posting this Thursday evening). Sara’s already posted her thoughts in last night’s BCB After Dark. As you can imagine, I have an … [Read more...] about A few thoughts about the Cubs and Kyle Tucker failing to reach agreement before arbitration
A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1922
Max Flack | Bettman Archive One of the most famous deals in all of Cubs history was made in this year. The 1922 Cubs hung around first place early, then a bad June put them 11 games out. They then went 38-20 in July and August and at one point in August had climbed to within 3½ games of first place at 64-49, following a seven-game winning streak. But a 16-25 finish put … [Read more...] about A look at Cubs trades in the pre-expansion era: 1922