Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Plus, results from this week’s SB Nation Reacts survey. Talks between players and owners regarding the return of Major League Baseball have been ongoing in recent days, though there’s nothing really new to report this morning. Some of the issues between the parties have become contentious. Jayson Stark of The Athletic … [Read more...] about MLB players and owners need to come to a deal before they ruin the sport’s future
Here are the minor-league players released by the Cubs this week
Noel Cuevas batting for the Cubs during spring training 2020 | Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Some of them might catch on elsewhere, but for some of these players, their baseball dreams could be over. Friday, I posted here about an NBC Sports Chicago report that the Cubs had released 30 players from their minor-league system. Today, via the … [Read more...] about Here are the minor-league players released by the Cubs this week
The 20 greatest home runs in Cubs history, No. 16: Ellis Burton, August 31, 1963
He’s a footnote in Cubs history, but his story deserves to be told. The 1963 Cubs were a curious lot. The important thing to remember about that year’s team is that going into 1963, the Cubs had posted 16 straight seasons without finishing over .500, getting to that mark just once in that span (77-77 in 1952). They were coming off a club-record 103 losses in 1962 and had spent … [Read more...] about The 20 greatest home runs in Cubs history, No. 16: Ellis Burton, August 31, 1963
Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds simulated game, Saturday 5/30, 3 p.m. CT
The simCubs look to even up this four-game series. A misplay at third base by Kris Bryant with two out in the fifth inning helped lead to a four-run inning by the simReds. It probably should have been ruled an error, but wasn’t. The four runs were thus all earned and the simReds beat the simCubs 4-2. Highlights, if you would like to watch: Here at BCB, we are going to play … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds simulated game, Saturday 5/30, 3 p.m. CT
Sara’s Diary, Day 79 without baseball: Women in Baseball Day
New Cubs minor league hitting coach Rachel Folden | Courtesy Rachel Folden Some shout outs to the women who have contributed to BCB coverage this year It’s a beautiful Saturday in Wrigleyville, it is also Women in Baseball Day! I am super lucky that I get to work with some awesome women each week like my podcast partner in crime Andi Cruz Vanecek and our awesome associate … [Read more...] about Sara’s Diary, Day 79 without baseball: Women in Baseball Day
Cub Tracks parks it
Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images Cubs, simCubs, and MLB news you can use. Wha-hey! The simCubs brought their bats, Saturday in the park, can you dig it, yes I can. They routed the Reds 13-0, and if you had 13 in the pool, you’re golden. Anthony Rizzo, the player of the game, swatted two long balls, and Willson Contreras chipped in with his second two-homer game in a week, … [Read more...] about Cub Tracks parks it
Morning Bag Skate: 5-31-20
Photo by Bill Smith/NHLI via Getty Images A daily look at hockey news around the world. A daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Blackhawks sign Chalupa to 2-year, $1.85 million contract (SCH) How bad is Chicago’s collection of pro coaches? Let’s just say we’re partying like it’s 1999 (Chicago Sun-Times) CENTRAL DIVISION Blues alumni player poll: Best … [Read more...] about Morning Bag Skate: 5-31-20