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Bleed Cubbie Blue Mar 25, 2024
Cubs vs. Cardinals at Mesa preview, Monday 3/25, 3:05 CT

Cubs vs. Cardinals at Mesa preview, Monday 3/25, 3:05 CT

Photo by John E. Moore III/ This longtime NL Central rivalry comes to Mesa. As far as is known, this is the first time the Cardinals have ever played Spring Training games in Arizona. Per this 2016 article from our friends at Viva el Birdos, Cardinals home spring sites through history have included Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Georgia, Indiana and their home state of Missouri before settling in Florida in 1914. Historically, they also played some spring games in Cuba, back in the 1930s when that was a thing. But these will be St. Louis’ first spring games out West....
Bleed Cubbie Blue Mar 25, 2024
2024 Cubs player profiles: Relief pitchers

2024 Cubs player profiles: Relief pitchers

Photo by Matt Dirksen/ The fourth of a four-part series. The Cubs bullpen is just about set, and we hope this year’s puzzle fits together. Roles in general haven’t been established for the bullpen, but we can certainly take an educated guess. After Carl Edwards Jr. opted out and was released Sunday, still on hand in camp are right-handers Yency Almonte, Adbert Alzolay, Jose Cuas, Mark Leiter Jr., Julian Merryweather, Hector Neris, and Hayden Wesneski. Lefthanders Luke Little and Drew Smyly fill out the inventory for a total of nine pitchers. The Cubs will likely...
Bleed Cubbie Blue Mar 25, 2024
Baseball history unpacked, March 25

Baseball history unpacked, March 25

Happy birthday, PCA! | Photo by Matt Dirksen/ A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday to PCA and other, 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 lore and various narratives to follow as they unfold over the course of time. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, to help you follow along. Today in baseball history: 1891 - Albert Spalding retires from active participation...
Bleed Cubbie Blue Mar 24, 2024
Cubs 9, Mariners 9: Home runs from some new Cubs

Cubs 9, Mariners 9: Home runs from some new Cubs

Garrett Cooper | Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports Garrett Cooper and Michael Busch homered Regular readers of these recaps know that I was less than impressed when the Cubs signed Garrett Cooper to a minor-league deal just before Spring Training began. He didn’t seem to have the power the team was looking for and could only play first base. Cooper homered and doubled in Sunday’s Cubs 9-5 win over the Mariners, and wraps action Sunday with a 1.076 OPS and three home runs in 29 at-bats (two of the homers vs. the Mariners). Count me as at least intrigued with this small...
Bleed Cubbie Blue Mar 24, 2024
The Cubs are reportedly headed to Japan to open the 2025 season

The Cubs are reportedly headed to Japan to open the 2025 season

The scoreboard showing the final score of the Cubs’ win over the Mets at the Tokyo Dome, March 29, 2000 | Al Yellon This will be SO awesome. ALBUQUERQUE — I’m currently in New Mexico heading back to Chicago, but about a year from now I hope to be in Japan watching the Cubs. That’s happening, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today: The Chicago Cubs and Dodgers have been privately informed they have been selected to open the 2025 season in Tokyo. The Cubs, who have spring training in Arizona, are expected to return to Arizona after the series and open their domestic...
Bleed Cubbie Blue Mar 24, 2024
First pitch thread: Cubs vs. Mariners, Sunday 3/24, 3:10 CT

First pitch thread: Cubs vs. Mariners, Sunday 3/24, 3:10 CT

Photo by Michael Reaves/ Go get ‘em, Kyle.
Bleed Cubbie Blue Mar 24, 2024
Cubs vs. Mariners at Peoria Sunday 3/24 game threads

Cubs vs. Mariners at Peoria Sunday 3/24 game threads

Photo by Abbie Parr/ The game threads for Sunday are all right here.
Bleed Cubbie Blue Mar 24, 2024
Cubs vs. Mariners at Peoria preview, Sunday 3/24, 3:10 CT

Cubs vs. Mariners at Peoria preview, Sunday 3/24, 3:10 CT

Photo by John E. Moore III/ The Cubs head west again to face Seattle. Today is the final Cubs road game of Spring Training 2024. For whatever it’s worth, the Cubs are 3-9 (plus one tie) on the road this spring. (And yes, it’s probably not worth much.= Here are today’s particulars. Cubs lineup: Here is today's #Cubs starting lineup against the Mariners at Peoria Stadium. pic.twitter.com/WI9dzhnZjY— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) March 24, 2024 Mariners lineup: Wrapping up our final Spring Training game in Arizona against the Cubbies ⚾...
Bleed Cubbie Blue Mar 24, 2024
Cubs release Carl Edwards Jr., Dominic Smith

Cubs release Carl Edwards Jr., Dominic Smith

Photo by Matt Dirksen/ Two more cuts to the roster as we get closer to Opening Day. The Cubs today announced that they have released two non-roster invitees to Spring Training, right-handed pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. and first baseman Dominic Smith. Both players opted out of their contracts when they were told that they would not make the Opening Day roster. The moves reduce the Cubs active roster from 36 to 34. Edwards, of course, was one of the heroes of the 2016 World Series championship team. He had pitched for the Nationals over the past two seasons and signed a...
Bleed Cubbie Blue Mar 24, 2024
SB Nation Reacts: Voters pick the Cubs to win the NL Central

SB Nation Reacts: Voters pick the Cubs to win the NL Central

And other results from the latest survey. Many BCB readers have said they think the Cubs should be the favorite to win the NL Central in 2024. I’m among those, largely because the Cubs have improved and the rest of their division rivals have not. The results from the latest SB Nation Reacts survey show that fans across MLB agree with that: Personally, I’m thinking the Reds are the Cubs’ closest competition. The Brewers seem almost in rebuild mode after Craig Counsell became Cubs manager and the team traded Corbin Burnes. Here are the results for...
Bleed Cubbie Blue Mar 24, 2024
Cub Tracks’ C’s the point

Cub Tracks’ C’s the point

Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. A not-very-eventful game, some reads, and no Brennen Davis news. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in writers’ tears, and then cold-brewed overnight for maximum flavor. Roster Jenga has just about run its course. We have a pretty good idea of the 26-man roster...
Bleed Cubbie Blue Mar 23, 2024
Brewers 7, Cubs 4: Ben Brown, your table is almost ready

Brewers 7, Cubs 4: Ben Brown, your table is almost ready

Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports The Cubs righthanded pitching prospect had a fine outing. MESA, Arizona — The Cubs lost to the Brewers 7-4 Saturday at Sloan Park, but the story of the game from the Cubs’ standpoint is the outstanding outing by Ben Brown. Brown threw four scoreless innings, allowed two singles and a walk, striking out three. He had great movement on his pitches, mixed them up well and in general, showed he’s just about ready for MLB action. Here are his three K’s [VIDEO]. Pay close attention in that video particularly to his K of Jake Bauers,...
Bleed Cubbie Blue Mar 23, 2024
First pitch thread: Cubs vs. Brewers, Saturday 3/23, 3:05 CT

First pitch thread: Cubs vs. Brewers, Saturday 3/23, 3:05 CT

Photo by Matt Dirksen/ Go get ‘em, Ben.
Bleed Cubbie Blue Mar 23, 2024
Cubs vs. Brewers at Mesa Saturday 3/23 game threads

Cubs vs. Brewers at Mesa Saturday 3/23 game threads

Saturday’s game threads are all in this StoryStream.
Bleed Cubbie Blue Mar 23, 2024
Cubs vs. Brewers at Mesa preview, Saturday 3/23, 3:05 CT

Cubs vs. Brewers at Mesa preview, Saturday 3/23, 3:05 CT

Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports Once more against the Cubs’ division rivals. MESA, Arizona — This will be the third meeting between the NL Central rivals this spring. The Cubs have won the first two, for whatever that’s worth. And then, after today, the Cubs and Brewers won’t meet until May 3 at Wrigley Field, nearly six weeks from now. Thanks, schedule-makers. Here are today’s particulars. Cubs lineup: Here is today's #Cubs starting lineup vs. the Brewers at @SloanParkMesa.Tune in: https://t.co/Gs2hZXyTjH pic.twitter.com/MULzRx7RoC— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs)...

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