1945 Homestead Grays | Photo by Transcendental Graphics/Getty Images This new statistical information paints a fuller picture of some baseball greats. Earlier this year a major announcement was made that baseball’s Negro Leagues would officially (finally) be recognized as major leagues. One of the major things that had long been a gap in assessing the true talent of … [Read more...] about Outside The Confines: Negro Leagues stats are now on Baseball Reference!
Mets 3, Cubs 2: Wavin’ Willie
Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images Cubs third base coach Willie Harris might have cost the team a chance to win. The play at the plate in the ninth inning of the Cubs’ 3-2 loss to the Mets has already been covered in BCB After Dark, but it’s the talk of Cubs fans this morning, so here’s my take. The headline to this recap should give you a clue as to how I feel about … [Read more...] about Mets 3, Cubs 2: Wavin’ Willie
2021 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 67
Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images Cubs lose in wild finish, 3-2 Baseball games, particularly between two good teams like these, can often be decided by feet or in this case inches. No, the most memorable moment from this game was not decided by inches. Though Jake Marisnick’s speed reduced what might have been several feet to only a foot or so. I suppose before I move … [Read more...] about 2021 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 67
Cubs trade target: Jose Berrios
Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images What would it take to acquire the Twins righthander? Many of you didn’t care for my thought Tuesday that the Cubs should try to reacquire Jon Lester. As I noted, if they do that, they shouldn’t stop there — a younger starter should also be on their radar. The Minnesota Twins have such a starter, and since the Twins are currently 16 games … [Read more...] about Cubs trade target: Jose Berrios
Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets preview, Wednesday 6/16, 6:10 CT
Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images This one will not be easy. Wednesday notes... CUBS, STILL HOT: Despite losing the first two games in the current series to the Mets, the Cubs’ 28-15 (.651) record since April 29 is the best in the NL and third-best in the majors behind the Rays (30-13/.698) and the White Sox (30-15/.667) in that span. CUBS, STILL HOMERING: The Cubs’ … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets preview, Wednesday 6/16, 6:10 CT
Cubs vs. Mets Wednesday 6/16 game threads
Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images Wednesday’s game threads? All right here. … [Read more...] about Cubs vs. Mets Wednesday 6/16 game threads
Cubs roster moves: Robert Stock, Cory Abbott recalled; Trevor Megill optioned, Dillon Maples to IL
Robert Stock pitches for Iowa | Dylan Heuer/Iowa Cubs The Cubs have a new righthander, and some other roster swap news. The Cubs were short a starting pitcher heading into the series against the Mets, and Wednesday recalled righthander Robert Stock to make the start against Mets ace Jacob deGrom. Stock has been around the minor leagues, with a bit of major-league time, … [Read more...] about Cubs roster moves: Robert Stock, Cory Abbott recalled; Trevor Megill optioned, Dillon Maples to IL
First pitch thread: Cubs vs. Mets, Wednesday 6/16, 6:10 CT
Photo by Jennifer Stewart/MLB Photos via Getty Images Go get ‘em, Robert. … [Read more...] about First pitch thread: Cubs vs. Mets, Wednesday 6/16, 6:10 CT
Mets 5, Cubs 2: Well, Patrick Wisdom homered again
Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images ... but the Cubs’ five-game winning streak came to an end. The Cubs had a rocking weekend at Wrigley Field, sweeping the Cardinals before three nearly-full houses. That seemed a million miles away Monday evening. The Cubs managed just one hit until a pair of homers in the seventh inning, and lost to the Mets 5-2, ending their five-game … [Read more...] about Mets 5, Cubs 2: Well, Patrick Wisdom homered again