Photo by Zoe Davis/Getty Images This is not a headline you expected to see today. Justin Turner has been a favorite Cub to dislike, by some, this year. His production is down, he’s 40, and he doesn’t really play good defense anymore. With the acquisition of Willi Castro, Turner’s place is basically pinch-hitting from time to time. On yet another gorgeous weather day at … [Read more...] about Cubs 5, Orioles 3: Justin Turner walks it off
Minor League Wrap: Birds are hot, 9-1 over RiverDogs
Matt Halbach | Myrtle Beach Pelicans Wins today for South Bend and Myrtle Beach. Iowa lost. Knoxville got rain. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs lost to Indianapolis (Pirates), 12-4. Jameson Taillon’s first rehab appearance didn’t go that great, although as I always say, the most important part is how he felt after the start. Taillon got the loss after giving up seven runs on … [Read more...] about Minor League Wrap: Birds are hot, 9-1 over RiverDogs
Can you guess this Cubs outfielder 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 outfielder in today’s in-5 trivia game?
Baseball history unpacked, August 4
Happy birthday, Michael Soroka | Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content. Happy birthday, Michael Soroka! Let’s celebrate the right way! 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 … [Read more...] about Baseball history unpacked, August 4
Outside The Confines: Leaving Minnesota
Nick Wosika-Imagn Images The Twins had themselves a fire sale. Winners and losers at the Trade Deadline. The Speedway Classic didn’t go as planned. And other baseball news. Good morning. The Twins traded 40 percent of their roster at the trade deadline. Bob Nightengale looks at the carnage in Minneapolis and the decision to trade Carlos Correa. Plus some assorted … [Read more...] about Outside The Confines: Leaving Minnesota