When was this photo of the future Hall of Famer taken? As always, here’s the full photo so you can have a closer look: Nolan Ryan played for the Astros from 1980-88, but we can narrow this down further. The message board underneath the main scoreboard was installed in 1982 by Tribune Company when they bought the team. And to the left of the message board, you can … [Read more...] about Wrigley Field historical sleuthing: Nolan Ryan edition
BCB After Dark: Will Matt Shaw get time at second if Nico Hoerner isn’t ready on Opening Day?
Matt Shaw takes batting practice during the Futures Game | Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images Shaw made a pretty good case this offseason Welcome back to your late night indie coffee shop where we’re wrapping up the week with all the beverages one could hope to hope for on a Thursday night. If you’re looking for some tea while you spill your tea to a … [Read more...] about BCB After Dark: Will Matt Shaw get time at second if Nico Hoerner isn’t ready on Opening Day?
Baseball history unpacked, November 15
Happy birthday, Mickey Livingston! | Photo by Sporting News via Getty Images/Sporting News via Getty Images via Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. The first MLB trade, Cap Anson treads the boards, and other stories. Happy birthday, Mickey Livingston, catcher for the 1945 World Series team. Name the … [Read more...] about Baseball history unpacked, November 15
Outside The Confines: Cold Stove
Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images The offseason is off to a slow start. A look at the market for Juan Soto, Garrett Crochet and others. A deal has been reached to stream games in market. And other news from around baseball. Good morning. You’ve already been informed of the Rays stadium plans for next season. Here are the first and second All-MLB team, if you care about … [Read more...] about Outside The Confines: Cold Stove
Cubs free agent target: Sean Manaea
Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images Another lefty for the Cubs rotation? Sean Manaea was selected in the first round (34th overall) in 2013 out of Indiana State by the Royals. He never played in a game for KC, though. Two years later he was traded to the A’s for... Ben Zobrist. Cubs connection! Manaea went to high school in northwest Indiana (Merrillville). Chicago … [Read more...] about Cubs free agent target: Sean Manaea