Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Cubs begin the season’s second half against an AL East club. From today through Aug. 6 — that’s a total of 19 days in which they’ll play 18 games — the Cubs will not have to get on their usual chartered plane. In that span they will play 12 games at Wrigley Field, three on the South Side of Chicago and three in … [Read more...] about On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Red Sox series preview
MLB’s tribute to Henry Aaron left out an important part of history
Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Aaron deserves every accolade, but he also deserves the truth. A few innings before Major League Baseball honored Henry Aaron at the 2025 All-Star Game I was randomly thinking about who would be on my Mt. Rushmore of baseball players. Jackie Robinson, of course. Babe Ruth. Duh. Henry Aaron. Obviously. And then I had a … [Read more...] about MLB’s tribute to Henry Aaron left out an important part of history
2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: First half recap
Dale Zanine-Imagn Images A look at the complete standings and top WPA games. The photo at the top of this post is an unusual image to see. Not just because of a rare appearance of the red billed Cubs hat. Kyle Tucker is coming from left field and not his familiar right field and catching the ball in front of Pete Crow-Armstrong. This was, of course, from the All-Star … [Read more...] about 2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: First half recap
A sign MLB players might be in the 2028 Olympics: The ‘28 All-Star Game could be in San Francisco
Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images Get ready for a MLB midsummer break that could be really long three years from now. Earlier today, Josh’s BCB After Dark asked you if you want to see MLB players in the 2028 Olympics, where the baseball competition will take place July 15-20 in Los Angeles. The poll vote there, at this writing, is about 50-50. Per this article … [Read more...] about A sign MLB players might be in the 2028 Olympics: The ‘28 All-Star Game could be in San Francisco
BCB After Dark: How likely is it that Tucker stays?
Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks how likely do you think it is that Kyle Tucker stays on the North Side. It’s Wednesday evening at BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Thank you for stopping by tonight. We’re always looking forward to your … [Read more...] about BCB After Dark: How likely is it that Tucker stays?