CHICAGO — The 38th annual Cubs Convention kicks off Friday for a weekend of panel discussions, autograph opportunities and the appearance of one of the best all-time hitters, fan favorite Sammy Sosa. Some fans who live and die Cubs began camping out at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk convention site early Thursday morning. "It's unlike anything else that's out … [Read more...] about Return of Sammy Sosa a big draw for fans at Cubs Convention 2025
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Shocker: Roki Sasaki Signs with Dodgers
In what amounts to what is (not) the biggest surprise of the offseason, Roki Sasaki has officially signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Cubs were reportedly eliminated earlier this week, along with most of the teams who were in the running. Jeff Passan reported that the only three teams left were the Dodgers, Padres, and Blue Jays. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle … [Read more...] about Shocker: Roki Sasaki Signs with Dodgers
Sammy Sosa, Derrek Lee to Be Inducted into Cubs Hall of Fame
The opening ceremonies are underway in Chicago at the 2025 Cubs Convention, with Sammy Sosa’s return standing as a hallmark of the event. Tom Ricketts formally invited Sosa back into the Cubs family on December 19th, giving fans more excellent news after the recent Kyle Tucker trade. Sosa apologized for his past actions, and all eyes turned to Cubs Convention. Last year, Kerry … [Read more...] about Sammy Sosa, Derrek Lee to Be Inducted into Cubs Hall of Fame
Formers Dodgers shortstop Tommy Brown dies at age 97
Former Major League Baseball shortstop Tommy Brown of Brooklyn, New York passed away on Wednesday at the age of 97 according to Mark Polishuk of MLB Trade Rumours. Brown holds the distinctions of being the youngest player ever to hit a home run, and one of the youngest position players ever to play a MLB game. Who did Brown play for? Brown played nine seasons of Major League … [Read more...] about Formers Dodgers shortstop Tommy Brown dies at age 97
Baseball history unpacked, January 17
Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday to Michael Hermosillo*, Chicago-area native, and others, plus news from yesteryear. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, … [Read more...] about Baseball history unpacked, January 17