The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks about the Cubs’ home run totals for 2025.
It’s showtime here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest get-together of night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re so glad to see you. There’s no cover charge. There are still a few tables available. The drinks are free, but it’s bring your own beverage.
BCB After Dark is the place for you to talk baseball, music, movies, or anything else you need to get off your chest, as long as it is within the rules of the site. The late-nighters are encouraged to get the party started, but everyone else is invited to join in as you wake up the next morning and into the afternoon.
Yesterday I asked you which Cubs prospect did you think will make the biggest impact as a mid-season call-up. In first place was right-hander Cade Horton, with 45 percent of the vote. Outfielder Kevin Alcántara was second with 23 percent and catcher Moises Ballesteros was third with 18 percent.
On Tuesday nights, I don’t normally do any movie essays. But there’s always time for jazz, so those of you who skip that can do so now. You won’t hurt my feelings.
Tonight we have a colorized video of a concert in Stockholm on Halloween in 1967 by the second great Miles Davis Quintet. In case you’re not up on the second-great Quintet, that’s Miles on trumpet, Wayne Shorter on saxophone, Herbie Hancock on piano, Ron Carter on bass and Tony Williams plays the drums.
I love how Miles has so much faith in these guys that he just walks off the stage when he’s done with his solo and lets them do their thing. He probably wanted a smoke break as well.
Welcome back to those of you who skip all that jazz.
Today I’m going to ask you a two-part question about home runs for the Cubs in 2025. There’s no doubt that the Cubs lacking any consistent power threat in the lineup was a big problem in 2024. Certainly the fact that Wrigley Field played like an extreme pitcher’s park last year for reasons that no one can quite explain (although there are theories) was a factor in the Cubs lack of offense. But it’s also true that there just wasn’t a pure slugger on the team. In the National League, only the Cardinals, Pirates, Marlins and Nationals hit fewer home runs than the Cubs last year. So, three bad teams and the Cardinals.
But the lack of power from the Cubs has been a running theme this decade. The Cubs haven’t had a 30 home run hitter since 2019 when Kyle Schwarber and Kris Bryant both accomplished it.
So the first question today is: Will the Cubs have someone hit 30 home runs this season?
And the second question is: Who is your pick to lead the Cubs in home runs in 2025?
Thanks for stopping by tonight. The season’s about to get underway and there’s a tinge of excitement everywhere. Get home safely. Recycle any cans and bottles. Tip your waitstaff. And join us again tomorrow night for more BCB After Dark.