Cody Scanlan/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK Carter Trice homers twice. Moisés Ballesteros homers once. Javier Assad starts a rehab stint Everyone loses tonight. Don’t shoot the messenger. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs were blinded by the Louisville Bats (Reds), 4-2. Yes, I know bats aren’t really blind. Jordan Wicks started and took the loss. Wicks surrendered three runs, … [Read more...] about Minor League Wrap: A Ballesteros blast can’t save Iowa
BCB After Dark: Rich Hill proves you can go home again
Rich Hill looks on from the dugout of Wrigley Field during his 2025 debut 20+ years after making his MLB debut on the same field. | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Tuesday night Wrigley Field was the latest stop on the quixotic quest of the 45-year old curveballer Welcome to your late night pop-up, indie, coffee shop where we’re pouring your favorite summer ales along … [Read more...] about BCB After Dark: Rich Hill proves you can go home again
Can you guess this Cubs right-hander in today’s in-5 trivia game?
Think you can guess which Cubs player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out. Good morning! We’re back for another day of the Bleed Cubbie Blue In-5 daily trivia game. The objective is to guess the correct active OR retired Cubs player in as few guesses as possible. Full game instructions are at the bottom. Feel free to share your results in the comments … [Read more...] about Can you guess this Cubs right-hander in today’s in-5 trivia game?
Baseball history unpacked, July 25
Happy birthday, Mick Kelleher! | Photo by Diamond Images/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content. Happy birthday, Mick Kelleher*! Dawson enters the Hall 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 … [Read more...] about Baseball history unpacked, July 25
Outside The Confines: The trade season is underway
Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images Arizona deals first baseman Josh Naylor to Seattle, and they’re not done yet. Other players who might get dealt this week. It’s Hall of Fame induction weekend. Good morning. Trade season is open. The Diamondbacks traded first baseman Josh Naylor to the Mariners for two pitching prospects, left-hander Brandyn Garcia and right-hander … [Read more...] about Outside The Confines: The trade season is underway