Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images PCA is the subject of today’s profile. He can mean everything to the team, if he’s going in the right direction. Pete Crow-Armstrong will turn 23 on March 25. He’ll be starting his second year in the bigs, where he most assuredly belongs. He came to the Cubs in the Javier Baez trade, and I bet you dollars to donuts that … [Read more...] about 2025 Cubs player profiles: Pete Crow-Armstrong
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Cubs announce their 2025 minor league coaching staffs
Principal Park in Des Moines, home of the Iowa Cubs | Dylan Heuer You’ll recognize most of these names, as many have been in the organization for a long time. The Cubs Tuesday announced the coaching staffs for their affiliates at Triple-A Iowa, Double-A Knoxville, High-A South Bend, Low-A Myrtle Beach, the Arizona Complex League and the Dominican Summer League. There’s … [Read more...] about Cubs announce their 2025 minor league coaching staffs
Rob Manfred talks media rights, competitive balance and a possible Cubs All-Star Game
Al Yellon The Commissioner met with reporters on the annual Cactus League Media Day. PHOENIX, Arizona — It’s a rite of spring just as much as pitcher/catcher report day or the first Spring Training game. That’s the annual appearance of Commissioner Rob Manfred at a conference room at the Arizona Biltmore hotel to meet with the media. I’m glad to have been able to attend … [Read more...] about Rob Manfred talks media rights, competitive balance and a possible Cubs All-Star Game
BCB After Dark: Who needs Alex Bregman when you’ve got Matt Shaw?
Matt Shaw | Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if Matt Shaw or Alex Bregman will be better this season. Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in out of the cold. The companionship is warm in here. Let us take your coat for you. We … [Read more...] about BCB After Dark: Who needs Alex Bregman when you’ve got Matt Shaw?
Baseball history unpacked, February 19
Miguel Batista pitches for the Expos vs. the Cubs at Wrigley Field, Opening Day 1998 | Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday to Miguel Batista. 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, February 19