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Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images The Cubs could use a reliable starter. Here’s one. We all got a pretty good look at what Royals right-hander Seth Lugo can do Wednesday afternoon at Wrigley Field when he held the Cubs to four hits and two runs in six innings of work, with six strikeouts. This has been pretty typical work for Lugo since he signed with the Padres before … [Read more...] about Cubs trade target: Seth Lugo

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The Cubs looked pretty flat and lost the series to the visitors from Kansas City. Okay, I’ve already probably given you an earworm with that headline, so you might as well listen to the song while you read this recap of the Cubs’ 8-4 loss to Kansas City: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlcIKh6sBtc?rel=0] The Cubs played long … [Read more...] about Royals 8, Cubs 4: We’ll never be Royals

Reginald Preciado | MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Iowa shuts down Louisville and South Bend stomps on Dayton. Myrtle Beach rallies past Columbia. The Cubs signed right-handed reliever Zach Pop to a minor league deal. Pop was designated for assignment by the Mets earlier this year. It’s the second time this year that Pop was DFA’d … [Read more...] about Minor League Wrap: Reggie Preciado hits 3 doubles as South Bend slays Dayton, 6-2

Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if the Cubs could swing a deal for Padres ace Dylan Cease It’s Wednesday night here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest gathering of night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come settle in with us. We’ve got a few tables still available. Let us know if we can do … [Read more...] about BCB After Dark: Can the Cubs deal for Dylan Cease?

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 outfielder in today’s in-5 trivia game?